United fans celebrate (photo: Ben Holmes)
After a season of struggle, Carlisle United finally completed the survival job on Easter Monday.
Their 1-0 win over Mansfield Town saw Paul Simpson's team banish any lingering threat of the drop.
Fans cheered at the final whistle as they finally got the job done at Brunton Park...
The moment safety was assured here at Brunton Park #cufc @newsandstar pic.twitter.com/3TyMqP9LOo
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) April 18, 2022
And supporters then saluted Simmo, whose return to the hotseat has saved his home-city club...
Fans salute Simmo after survival #cufc @newsandstar pic.twitter.com/fFvh19VbLW
— Jon Colman (@joncolman) April 18, 2022
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