With caretaker boss Neil Sillett and his assistants Garry Thompson and Mick Jenkins, jumping ship just 48 hours earlier it was up to experienced duo Mark Rooney and Scott Canham to take over the managerial reins.
Although it didn't conjure up victory, the players gave it their all against a struggling Carlisle side - and might have nicked a point at the death.
Passion and commitment is something Farnborough have been accused of lacking of late, but not today.
Indeed, but for facing a resilient and powerful Carlisle unit, themselves chasing a play-off spot, Boro would probably have taken the points, thus ending their dismal 21-game run without a win.
With Rooney dictating from the sidelines and Canham on the field, Boro looked pumped up from the off and started the stronger with Michael Johnson posing problems down the left in the early stages.
But it was Carlisle who enjoyed the early chances with Boro keeper Andy Petterson forced into action to keep out efforts from Adam Murray and Chris Lumsdon.
But six minutes before half-time, Carlisle got the break they probably deserved when Karl Hawley fed David Beharall and he fired over Petterson and into the roof of the net from 15 yards.
With the quality they possess, the visitors always looked dangerous going forward and 12 minutes after the restart they doubled their lead.
Hawley headed down a free-kick which Farnborough weren't able to clear and Peter Murphy rifled home a thunderous volleyed effort from 22 yards which dipped over the stranded Petterson and into the net.
Boro kept plugging away however and got the break they deserved five minutes from time. Lumsdon felled young substitute Michael Charles just inside the box, referee Dean Whitestone rightly pointed to the spot and Tony Taggart slotted home the resulting penalty.
The hosts couldn't quite find an equaliser despite their efforts, but at least gave their fans reason to cheer in what's been a dismal start to 2005.
As for Carlisle, however, with six wins on the bounce, the promotion train remains full steam ahead.