Two Cumbrian brothers were on opposite sides - but in the same roles - when Carlisle United took on Bristol Rovers in their last game.

The League Two fixture at the Memorial Stadium saw Carlisle-born Tom and Greg Short up against one another.

Greg, 24, has been strength and conditioning coach with United's first team since the 2019/20 season.

And the skills run in the family given that older brother Tom is also an experienced strength and conditioning coach.

After a spell with Burnley, he joined Joey Barton's backroom staff as head of sports science in Bristol this summer.

Tom had been with Burnley for eight years after graduating with a Masters degree from the University of Chester.

Former Northumbria University student Greg, meanwhile, had worked with United's youth team before being promoted to the first-team S&C role after the departure of David Waldie.

Older brother Tom came out on the winning side last weekend as Bristol Rovers enjoyed a 3-0 win over Carlisle.

Hopefully Greg can prevail when the Cumbrian brothers are reunited at Brunton Park on March 26 next year...