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Carlisle Utd's Abbott takes on Man City's Mancini in manager of year contest

Greg Abbott photo Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott is in an illustrious five-man shortlist to be named the North West manager of the year.

Last updated 6 November 2012
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Carlisle United boss calls for an end to ridiculous criticism

Greg Abbott photo Greg Abbott today called for an end to the “ridiculous” criticism that has been levelled at him and his Carlisle United team as he bids to continue a Blues revival at Preston.

Last updated 5 November 2012
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Abbott wants explanation for bizarre injury to Carlisle Utd striker

Carlisle Utd photo Greg Abbott has demanded a full explanation for the bizarre injury which ruled teenage striker Mark Beck out of Carlisle United’s FA Cup win.

Last updated 5 November 2012
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Carlisle to host Bournemouth in FA Cup second round

Greg Abbott photo Carlisle United have been handed a home tie against Bournemouth in the second round of the FA Cup.

Last updated 4 November 2012
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Carlisle Utd boss asks duo to play through pain barrier

Greg Abbott is set to ask some of his key men to play through the pain barrier today as the Carlisle United manager bids for a much-needed FA Cup victory.

Last updated 3 November 2012
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Carlisle United's Symington ready to carry on shooting

Hotshot Dave Symington says he is ready to carry on shooting on sight for Carlisle United today after blasting a memorable goal past ex-England keeper David James.

Last updated 3 November 2012
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Carlisle United's Abbott fires up Ebbsfleet players

Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott insists Ebbsfleet’s angry players have taken his words out of context as today’s FA Cup clash hots up.

Last updated 3 November 2012
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Abbott's Carlisle Utd job safe if Blues beaten

Managing director John Nixon says Carlisle United face more cutbacks if the Blues fail to see off Ebbsfleet in the FA Cup today – but insists Greg Abbott’s job is not in peril.

Last updated 3 November 2012
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Daish wants fairytale ending against Carlisle United

sm daish Ebbsfleet manager Liam Daish is bidding to upset Carlisle United again tomorrow – after revealing how he once turned down the chance to play for the Blues “because it was too far from home”.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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Carlisle United's Madden extends loan with Glovers

sm gregandkav Carlisle United have allowed Paddy Madden to stay at Yeovil for another two months – raising the prospect of a permanent departure for the striker.

Last updated 2 November 2012
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Symington on brink of full Carlisle United debut in cup clash

sm symingtonon Supersub Dave Symington is on the brink of his first start for Carlisle United, admits boss Greg Abbott.

Last updated 1 November 2012
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Carlisle need to right a 50-year-old wrong in FA Cup

sm gravesend2 ‘Ebbsfleet, is it?” asks Peter McConnell, eagerly down the phone. “They won’t be any mugs, them.” Carlisle United’s former captain, now 75, speaks with wisdom that is now precisely 50 seasons old when he learns of the Blues’ latest FA Cup mission this weekend.

Last updated 1 November 2012
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Coach heaps praise on Carlisle United youngsters

Carlisle United’s youngsters suffered extra-time heartbreak as they were knocked out of the FA Youth Cup by Crewe’s academy kids.

Last updated 1 November 2012
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Matty added to Carlisle United injury list

sm robbourner Matty Robson is set to miss Carlisle United’s FA Cup clash with Ebbsfleet as worried boss Greg Abbott reels from a new four-man injury blow.

Last updated 31 October 2012
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Carlisle United half-price ticket boost

Carlisle United have launched a half-price ticket offer in a bid to halt the sliding attendances at Brunton Park.

Last updated 31 October 2012
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Blues boss Greg’s hurt, worried but isn’t beaten yet

sm andwelsshshssh When Greg Abbott comes out of his self-imposed silence in such a manner he instantly becomes a one-man news agenda. At times in yesterday’s press conference it felt like Carlisle’s manager was going to jump over the table, ask himself a question, then leap back again to answer it.