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Brittle Carlisle Utd’s struggles nothing to shout about in defeat to Crewe - match report

Carlisle Utd 2 Crewe Alexandra 4: It was after 13 minutes and 24…

Change is not the answer, insists under-fire Steven Pressley after Carlisle Utd's defeat to Crewe

A defiant Steven Pressley said he would “fight” to turn the…

Steven Pressley says Nathan Thomas has apologised after "declining" to do extra fitness work at Carlisle Utd

Steven Pressley today said Nathan Thomas has “apologised”…

Carlisle United ship four at home in defeat to leaders Crewe

Carlisle United 2 Crewe Alexandra 4: Home fans booed at Brunton…

Whatever happened to celebrating with your own fans, instead of wanting to rub it in?

According to the official figures, there were 3,681 people inside…

No bad blood with rival boss insists Steven Pressley as Carlisle Utd face Crewe for first time since stormy February meeting

Carlisle United boss Steven Pressley insists there is no bad…

Promising Cumbrian goalkeeper James Trafford helps England Under-18s to victory

Rising Cumbrian goalkeeping star James Trafford helped England's…

Nathan Thomas unlikely to be ready to return for Carlisle Utd against Crewe, says manager

Nathan Thomas looks set to miss a second Carlisle United game after…

Flashback: Carlisle Utd suffer a Crewe cut at Brunton Park in 1988

Not even a pre-match visit from Miss UK could inject some glamour…

Striker Hallam Hope turns down Barbados call-up in favour of playing for Carlisle Utd this weekend

Hallam Hope has turned down the chance to play for Barbados in order…

"A really tough game against one of the league’s best sides" says Carlisle Utd boss ahead of Crewe visit

Carlisle United boss Steven Pressley expects a tough test against…

Nathan Thomas may have to be "patient" to regain his Carlisle Utd place, warns Steven Pressley

Steven Pressley has warned Nathan Thomas that he might not walk…

Assessing Carlisle Utd's start to the season after their first 12 games - and what lies ahead

1 – If points make prizes, it is evident that Carlisle do not have…

I’ll play anywhere for Carlisle Utd, says promising midfielder Mo Sagaf

Mo Sagaf says he will play anywhere if it means keeping his place in…

Elias Sorensen will take confidence from Carlisle Utd reserve goal, says assistant manager

Gavin Skelton said Elias Sorensen’s first goal in a Carlisle…

Newcastle loanee Elias Sorensen grabs his first Carlisle Utd goal in reserve win against Rangers

Elias Sorensen scored his first goal in a Carlisle United shirt…

Former Carlisle Utd midfielder appointed caretaker manager at Barnsley

Former Carlisle United midfielder Adam Murray has been appointed…

Chris Lumsdon: Striking a balance between defence and attack is all-important for Carlisle Utd

It was a different feeling driving back up the country after a…

We have tightened up at the back, says Carlisle Utd's Jack Iredale

Jack Iredale feels Carlisle United have banished some of their early…

Stefan Scougall trains with Carlisle Utd's youth side in bid to boost fitness for first-team return

Stefan Scougall has been training with Carlisle United’s youth…

After a spirited display, Nurse inflicts late pain on Carlisle Utd at Newport - match report

Newport County 1 Carlisle United 0: The previous weekend,…

We can take heart from our display despite "devastating" late goal at Newport, insists Carlisle Utd boss

Steven Pressley said Carlisle United must take encouragement from…

Dramatic 96th-minute goal sees Carlisle Utd beaten at Newport County

Jack Bridge comes straight back into the Carlisle side at Newport…

Carlisle Utd chairman is concerned about midweek crowds, but loss of home fans on Saturdays should also worry Blues chiefs

In his programme notes last weekend, Andrew Jenkins issued an appeal…

Harry McKirdy will be determined to prove former club Newport County wrong, says Carlisle Utd boss

Steven Pressley expects Harry McKirdy will be out to prove another…

Carlisle Utd line up reserve friendly against Rangers

Carlisle United are set to travel to Rangers for a reserve friendly…

I’m not concerned about criticism because I know how hard we're working, says Carlisle Utd's Steven Pressley

Carlisle United manager Steven Pressley says he is “not…

Flashback: When Dick Young’s Carlisle Utd swept the Addicks aside in October 1976

An underwhelming return to the second tier after Carlisle’s…

Nathan Thomas an illness doubt for Carlisle United ahead of Newport County trip

Nathan Thomas is Carlisle United’s main doubt for Saturday's game…

We need to be more consistent says Steven Pressley as Carlisle Utd chase elusive back-to-back wins

Steven Pressley wants Carlisle United to end their long wait for…

Darren Edmondson on life after Carlisle Utd, a tough summer when he considered leaving football, and his new role

Darren Edmondson was always a hardened player and, as a manager…

Chris Lumsdon: Are Carlisle Utd learning there’s a time and place to play out from the back?

It looked very much as though Dino Maamria did Carlisle’s team…

We will continue to be "brave" in how we want to play, says Carlisle Utd boss

Steven Pressley says Carlisle United will continue to be “brave”…

A poor spectacle, but three more useful points for Carlisle Utd against strugglers Oldham - match report

Carlisle United 1 Oldham Athletic 0: The reality of the…

Stefan Scougall to step up return from injury at Carlisle Utd this week

Stefan Scougall will step up his Carlisle United comeback this week…

We must focus on holding onto Olufela Olomola for the season, says Carlisle Utd's Steven Pressley

Steven Pressley says Carlisle United must “focus” on trying to…

Early Olomola strike enough to secure victory for Carlisle Utd against Oldham

Carlisle United 1 Oldham Athletic 0: Olufela Olomola's…

The moving story of former Carlisle Utd pro Brandon Gwinnutt, his brave son's rare condition and his bid to support the hospice that cared for him

When Brandon Gwinnutt was a youth team player at Carlisle United, he…

Don’t put our hard work to waste, Carlisle Utd's Steven Pressley tells players ahead of Oldham clash

Carlisle United boss Steven Pressley has told his players: Don’t…

Hallam Hope says he's "100 per cent focused on Carlisle Utd" after transfer saga and will win fans back over with his performances

Hallam Hope says he is “100 per cent” committed to Carlisle…

Flashback: Carlisle Utd's Shoulder-charge against Oldham Athletic in 1984

The closest Carlisle have ever got to emulating their one and only…

League Two set for only one relegation place this season after EFL clubs reject Bury return

League Two looks certain to have only one relegation place this…

Carlisle Utd fans can raise a glass to Jimmy Glass and Tony Hopper this weekend

Carlisle United fans can raise a glass to Jimmy Glass and Tony…

Injured Kelvin Etuhu's Carlisle Utd comeback still unclear as he faces further treatment

Carlisle United still do not know when Kelvin Etuhu will be ready…

I saw improvement in several players says Steven Pressley despite Carlisle Utd's defeat to Wolves under-21s

Steven Pressley insists he saw clear improvement from his Carlisle…

Another empty Brunton Park night in a warped competition - the EFL Trophy is back

Carlisle United 2 Wolverhampton Wanderers Under-21s 4: This…

Small crowd expected as Carlisle Utd boss rotates squad for first Trophy tie

A small crowd is expected at Brunton Park tonight as Carlisle boss…

Chris Lumsdon: The leaders of old just don't seem to be there any more

I don’t usually watch the post-match discussion on Sky Sports,…

Newcastle will understand our stance on Elias Sorensen, says Carlisle Utd boss Steven Pressley

Steven Pressley does not expect Newcastle to recall Elias Sorensen…

If we keep working hard our luck will change, insists Carlisle Utd's Nathan Thomas

Carlisle United need a change of luck but must also help themselves,…