http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/channel/rss/ Carlisle United FC Football News Carlisle United FC Football News, Match Reports and Transfer News Digital Sports Group 2008-2018 Thu, 16 Aug 2018 00:53:29 +0000 en-gb 15 Still not sure about the last minute penalty appeal, despite having watched it several times. Two good goals by us and they took their opportunities. We stood well off them for their second. Better than I expected though]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/northampton_highlights_917991/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/northampton_highlights_917991/index.shtml Sat, 11 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Anthony Gerrard that is, and just for half a season. It doesn't seem to be a loan, so why a half season? It might be that the disciplinary problems that we've heard about are true and he's on probation. .]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/gerrard_signs_on_917927/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/gerrard_signs_on_917927/index.shtml Wed, 08 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 I think I'll just call our defence "Wally" because it was very hard to spot for those first two goals. Static doesn't begin to decide it. A couple of flashes won't paper over the cracks. Lets see what next week's team can do]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/exeter_highlights_917859/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/exeter_highlights_917859/index.shtml Sun, 05 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 This is either an inspired appointment or a waste of a wage in times of austerity. Time will tell]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/holdsworth_is_director_of_football_917805/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/holdsworth_is_director_of_football_917805/index.shtml Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 A returnee who hardly got any game time first time around. Will need careful management if he brings an attitude with him, though his last few seasons should have knocked that out of him. Good luck to him]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/another_loanee_in__adam_campbell_917804/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/another_loanee_in__adam_campbell_917804/index.shtml Thu, 02 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Just as well, he never was much good. He'll be back at Tranmere within days so our defence can look forward to a quiet time when we play them. So, another position open for an improved signing and that's 3 we need in before the deadline]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/stocktons_off_917769/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/stocktons_off_917769/index.shtml Wed, 01 Aug 2018 21:00:00 +0000 We looked quite sharp. I know that these are only highlights and from the commentary the game wasn't exactly eventful, but we made space and passed the ball around well. Let's see what happens when it gets competitive]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/bradford_friendly_highlights_917665/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/bradford_friendly_highlights_917665/index.shtml Sat, 28 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Reasonable run out, right result, I just hope that it gets Sheridan nearer to knowing what his best side is - despite not having a complete squad yet. Tick tock (again)]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/reds_highlights_917611/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/reds_highlights_917611/index.shtml Tue, 24 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 The politics may be getting the Board to agree to signings when they don't want to spend money. The centre-back will be Anthony Gerrard]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/sheridan_v_holdsworth_917583/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/sheridan_v_holdsworth_917583/index.shtml Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Political at CUFC? Surely not. Unless the politics is getting the signings past the board. The centre-half is said to be Anthony Gerrard - just imagine the politics of signing Steven Gerrard's cousin!.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/sheridan_v_holdsworht_917582/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/sheridan_v_holdsworht_917582/index.shtml Sun, 22 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Just three things. 1. Nice to see us getting shots away. Too much faffing around last season. 2. Despite that, only Hope looks lively up front. 3 still too many errors at the back. We will ship goals this season]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/fylde_highlights_917542/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/fylde_highlights_917542/index.shtml Sat, 21 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Another youngster, this one hardly out of nappies, so I expect that he's cheap. He's fairly inexperienced but it'll be competition for our own young pros. Good luck to him]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/slater_in_917527/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/slater_in_917527/index.shtml Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 A young striker in, though it could feel more like a sentence if he's no good. As expected, we're now down to loaning players and we can expect a few more in the next fortnight. At least this lad had a bit of experience despite his tender years. .]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/yates_gets_six_months_917526/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/yates_gets_six_months_917526/index.shtml Thu, 19 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 If anyone's bothered. If there's still 5 or 6 needed in the squad then there's no point trying out tactics and formations yet, and the manager has said as much. Good for fitness but not much else. But it's past time to get these 5/6 in. Tick tock]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/penrith_highlights_917470/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/penrith_highlights_917470/index.shtml Sat, 14 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 A shame this, we'll have been without him for 14 months if this is true. But will he be the same when he returns? And in the interim we'll need midfield options so I expect to see at least one loanee in for his position]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/kennedy_out_for_rest_of_year_917386/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/kennedy_out_for_rest_of_year_917386/index.shtml Wed, 04 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Adam Collin back to complete the goalkeeper positions and give a bit of competition to Fryer. I'd expect Collin to start as first choice. Now, can we get on with the rest of the squad please, preferably with just a couple of loanees]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/adams_back_917382/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/adams_back_917382/index.shtml Tue, 03 Jul 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Well, at least he looks happy in the picture on the OS. On loan for the season; will there ever be a time when we will actually have a senior keeper on contract? And 5 or 6 more players to come? Not enough, surely.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/happy_fryer_917318/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/happy_fryer_917318/index.shtml Wed, 27 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Another young player, balancing the experience at the back. I'm starting to like the way that this is going as I'd describe all the players and staff as "sound". How they play together is something we'll have to wait and see]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/midfielder_in_917224/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/midfielder_in_917224/index.shtml Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Should be a good balance with Murray and may well come with a comprehensive address book; he's been around a bit. It's been a good week so far]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/wright_hand_man_917220/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/wright_hand_man_917220/index.shtml Wed, 20 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Well, for 6 months anyway. With the new manager's commitment to giving youth a chance I wouldn't be surprised to see him getting pitch-time, possibly from the bench but in the starting 11 if the budget doesn't stretch far enough for a proper midfield. .]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/holt_stays_917183/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/holt_stays_917183/index.shtml Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000 MG, now on a permanent deal. So, the defence is now looking better rather than great, and someone needs to take on the role that Hill took last season - Mr mostly reliable. Still, he's OK for this level so welcome back]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/and_a_big_welcome_back_to_917182/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/and_a_big_welcome_back_to_917182/index.shtml Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000 Apart from contract renewals etc. My instinct says that experience will be needed, and that signing payers who are looking to move nearer to home is a good policy. There could be some bargains there, but we willl have to wait and see]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/first_signing_917181/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/first_signing_917181/index.shtml Tue, 19 Jun 2018 21:00:00 +0000