Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott was told to spice-up his hot-shots for their Wembley performance in a few weeks time.

The city's 4 time British Curry Award-winning restaurant served up one of their hottest dishes - a Naga - to the United supremo.

"I told him we need the same heat against Southampton in The Johnstones Paint Final," said Viceroy Manager Sukur Ali.

"The Viceroy never fails to impress," said Greg. "Coming here has given me a great chance to get the staff together. Heaven knows we haven't had much of a chance of that because we've all been working so hard with the number of games that we have had."

"The food here is fabulous. While we get on perfecting our skills on the pitch these boys keep doing it for the plate. You always get fantastic hospitality when you come to the Viceroy. Sukur Ali is Carlisle United through and through."

Mr Ali was full of praise: "What they have achieved is brilliant. I have people in the Viceroy from all over the country. They see the pictures of United on the wall and express their opinions. They are always impressed with what the 'Blues' are doing. The Leeds fans don't want to play us any more. I've told Greg to come back with the trophy then we can celebrate in style, but win or lose Carlisle United are number one at the Viceroy."

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