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Some of the stars of Carlisle United in the 1980s were back at Brunton Park as the clubs guests yesterday.

Skipper Carlos Edwards made his debut for loan club Millwall as they drew 2-2 with Blackburn – Town’s next opponents – at the Den, while four of Town’s other loanees were also in action.

FORMER Oxford United boss Michael Appleton has been sacked as head coach at Blackpool.

FORMER Oxford United boss Michael Appleton has been sacked as head coach at Blackpool.

To celebrate Black History Month we’ll be looking each day at the career of past and present Bristol City players - next up is double-winner Derrick Williams.

On-loan right-back Elliott Hewitt hopes his month with Colchester United will improve his fitness and increase his chances of getting back in the Town side. The 20-year-old Welshman joined the U’s until November 2nd earlier in the week and made his debut in the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy tie with Gillingham on Tuesday, which the Essex side lost on penalties.

Cole Skuse will line up against former club Bristol City for the first time when they visit Portman Road in a Championship fixture on Saturday.

Town and Barnsley are understood to be among the clubs showing interest in winger Lloyd Isgrove following his release by Southampton at the end of the season.

Midfielder Liam Trotter says he is yet to decide whether to accept Town’s offer of a new one-year contract. The 21-year-old will be looking to win the League One play-off for the second year running today when his loan club Millwall face Swindon at Wembley (Sky Sports Two, 2.30pm).

Town midfielder Cole Skuse has expressed his willingness to step up and take a penalty if Saturdays play-off semi-final at Norwich ends all-square after extra-time.