The names of some of the iconic players returning to Carlisle United for a special reunion game have been confirmed.

Next month will see stars from two memorable Blues eras back on the Brunton Park pitch.

The match is based on the title-winning teams from 1994/5 and 2005/6, with stars from other periods also taking part.

And fans can look forward to seeing some real former favourites back at United's ground.

Paul Murray, who is organising the event and is recruiting the 1990s side, says French defender Stephane Pounewatchy has agreed to play.

It will be the cult hero's first time back at Brunton Park since his memorable two-year spell at the club ended in 1998.

Also turning out for the 90s team will be title winners Darren Edmondson, Tony Caig and Richard Prokas, plus Murray himself.

Their 1994/5 team-mates Derek Mountfield, David Currie and Dean Walling are due to attend in a "coaching" capacity, with former boss Mick Wadsworth in charge of the team.

Other former favourites set to play include Paul Proudlock, attacking favourite at United from 1989-93.

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Cumbrians Scott Dobie and Lee Peacock will be involved, along with Ian Arnold, Kevin Sandwith, Gareth McAlindon, Derek Walsh, Graham Anthony, Mark Boyd and current Blues assistant manager Gavin Skelton.

Other players from that era to feature include Gary Gill, Marc Cleeland and former physio Neil Dalton, as well as 1994/5 squad member Andy Hart.

They will take on a side of more recent favourites which is set to include 2005/6 title-winners such as Chris Lumsdon, Karl Hawley, Kevin Gray and Chris Billy, Peter Murphy, Simon Grand, Derek Holmes and Luke Joyce, plus others from a similar era such as Tom Cowan, Danny Graham, David Raven, Jeff Smith and Matty Glennon - with the team managed by double promotion-winning boss Paul Simpson.

The game is being held on Sunday, April 24 and proceeds will benefit a former players’ organisation which aims to offer help and support to ex-United stars.

It will kick off at 1pm and tickets are on sale now, priced £6 for anyone aged 16 and over, and £4 for under-16s.

The Sunset Suite and Sporting Inn - now renamed Murphy's Bar - will be open from 12pm.

Tickets can be bought from United's ticket office in person, by calling 0330 094 5930, or online.

Prices are £6 for anyone aged 16 and over, and £4 for under-16s.