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 2008-2019 Mon, 17 Jun 2019 16:39:12 +0000 en-gb 15 Probably, still to sign. Good player on his day, I just wish he scored more goals. We still need oomph up front, but this sort of experience amongst a few younger lads could be invaluable. Maybe he's been offered captain?.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/jones_stays_933300/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/jones_stays_933300/index.shtml Wed, 12 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000 He talks a good game so let's give the lad a chance. Could be beneficial for both parties, but he needs to start well or the paddock will be on his back]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/young_forward_in_933205/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/young_forward_in_933205/index.shtml Mon, 10 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Good idea and useful pre-season training for the young lads. Too early to expect decisions from the sessions either way - players will be keeping options open]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/trials_week_933102/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/trials_week_933102/index.shtml Fri, 07 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000 So, a slight decrease in real terms, but not the 25% decrease that was expected. As he says, it's not what you've got, it's what you do with it. But offering one year contracts isn't the way to attract talent]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/budget_remains_the_same_933058/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/budget_remains_the_same_933058/index.shtml Thu, 06 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Hardly a surprise to see Skelton appointed, though Edmondson's departure wasn't on my radar. It looks like we've got rid of three coaches to appoint two, will this leave more for players? Wait and see]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/edmo_out_skelton_in_932945/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/edmo_out_skelton_in_932945/index.shtml Mon, 03 Jun 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Holdworth's comments on where we are. Interesting because of his comments that suggest that Curle's approach was a financial disaster that the Club are trying to rectify. .]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/teambuilding_932730/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/teambuilding_932730/index.shtml Thu, 30 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 .and the new replica kit has arrived! I can see that patience is needed, but wait too long and any good prospects will have been signed up. As I've said before, we can't compete]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/no_deals_imminent_932627/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/no_deals_imminent_932627/index.shtml Tue, 28 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 I reckon only about 1 in 10 of the youngsters that come through will make it at our level. It's worth A punt though as they'll be cheap. McCarron looks a handful sometimes, but needs another season or two to get to his best. The others? Time will tell]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/is_this_the_answer_932556/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/is_this_the_answer_932556/index.shtml Sun, 26 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Given the rumours of low offers, I'm not surprised that we've lost out to another L2 outfit. We can't compete any more financially with the other EFL clubs. Good job we're near Scotland, eh?.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/parkes_is_off_932554/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/parkes_is_off_932554/index.shtml Sun, 26 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 A well-regarded young lad with potential, top mark. We also need some experienced pros with a L1 or L2 pedigree to help these lads along. The striking options need the addition of 2 or 3 who know where the net is, too. We'll struggle without them]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_mellish_in_931969/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_mellish_in_931969/index.shtml Tue, 14 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Only time will tell if these players from the Scottish leagues are any good. They'll be relatively cheap no doubt, but can they cut it? Elliott sounds OK on paper, but the levels at which he's played are disappointingly low. .]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_joins_the_blues_931889/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_joins_the_blues_931889/index.shtml Mon, 13 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 I'm pleased with this, though I think he'll go after the year. I also think that he'll be very busy next season given the budget reduction. Still, he's shown himself to be very capable and keeping him is a positive move]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/collin_stays_931662/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/collin_stays_931662/index.shtml Fri, 10 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 So, Pressley doesn't want to work with a big squad next season. He won't have that option with a reduced budget. And this lad isn't the finished article according to him. Are our ambitions all about the National league?.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_iredale_in_931435/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/defender_iredale_in_931435/index.shtml Mon, 06 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Nothing to argue about here - we need more speed. A reduced budget will result in fewer players or lower contract offers which could be telling. We need a whole new defence, a pace striker or two and help for Etuhu in midfield AT A MINIMUM]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/retainedreleased_list_931355/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/retainedreleased_list_931355/index.shtml Sun, 05 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 So, the season whimpers to a halt and we're still toothless and our form this year has been disasterous. Still, at least we're not Bolton or Bury. Not far off though]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/yeovil_highlights_931268/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/yeovil_highlights_931268/index.shtml Sat, 04 May 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Sums up our season - a great first half, struggling in the second. Still, four lovely goals and another great goalkeeping performance by Collin. They think it's all over - it is now]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/crawley_highlights_930825/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/crawley_highlights_930825/index.shtml Sat, 27 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Serious tear apparently. Etuhu's like the squad - falling apart]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/etuhu_out_for_months_930606/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/news/tmnw/etuhu_out_for_months_930606/index.shtml Wed, 24 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 Well, there goes the season; all over bar the shouting. WE'RE CONSISTENTLY INCONSISTENT. We're heading down to the middle and it's going to be worse next season. Still, mustn't grumble.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/grimsby_highlights_930428/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/grimsby_highlights_930428/index.shtml Mon, 22 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 A quick look at the games remaining for those sides in contention for that last playoff place. So - what do you think?.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed13/the_runin_930294/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed13/the_runin_930294/index.shtml Sat, 20 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 As we seem to be looking at the playoffs again and 7th looks to be our only possibility, how have teams that finished 7th fared recently? A correspondent has found out]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/playoffs_930293/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/playoffs_930293/index.shtml Sat, 20 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 .for another year at least. The attraction? Probably cheap. I'm not convinced about his credentials but his activity in the closed season will give us a clue.]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/pressley_stays_930292/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed16/pressley_stays_930292/index.shtml Sat, 20 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 A good watch. I never felt that we were in much danger of losing, but I wondered for a long while if we had a goal in us. Oh, and Mason played a stormer]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/lincoln_highlights_930219/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/rprt/mtch/lincoln_highlights_930219/index.shtml Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000 I think he was the best I've seen all season. Played it by the book, yes, but Shackell was his own worst enemy. Mason was always up with play whereas most of what the imps fans thought they saw was from 100 yards away. Fools]]> http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed15/they_didnt_like_lee_mason_930210/index.shtml http://www.carlisleunited-mad.co.uk/roll/ed15/they_didnt_like_lee_mason_930210/index.shtml Fri, 19 Apr 2019 21:00:00 +0000