What is the definition of futility? Bringing out a set of stepladders when you've already got a 6ft 9in goalkeeper close at hand...
Carlisle United's Tomas Holy turned his hand to a spot of DIY midway through the first half of the Blues' 0-0 draw at Mansfield Town.
The game was held up when part of the netting came unattached from the goalposts and crossbar.
Tomas holy 6ft 7 inch cufc goalie fixes net 🤷‍♂️ @officialcufc pic.twitter.com/5pNPNX3H4E
— Keith Elliott (@keithelliott94) September 13, 2022
When red Sam Allison called a brief halt to proceedings, two members of Mansfield staff made a beeline for the goal at Carlisle's end.
A third then materialised, carrying a set of ladders - which were not needed.
That's because the Blues' big Czech No1 took matters into his own hands, towering above the Stags staff as he reached to the crossbar with no difficulty and performed a repair job.
Holy's handiwork stayed intact - as did his goal throughout the 90 minutes, as he and the Blues kept Mansfield at bay.
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