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Carroll, right, is available again after a three-match ban (photo: Barbara Abbott)

Carlisle United FC

Canice Carroll could be the enforcer Carlisle Utd need, so hopefully the lessons of Swindon have been learned

Sparse: Foxy’s Restaurant wasn’t exactly packed to the rafters with shareholders for Carlisle United’s annual general meeting this week

Sparse: Foxy’s Restaurant wasn’t exactly packed to the rafters with shareholders for Carlisle United’s annual general meeting this week

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Is such a low turnout for Carlisle United's AGM another sign of apathy?

Experience: Could Mike Jones, restricted to substitute outings recently, be worth a fresh look for Carlisle as they try to regain some form?

Experience: Could Mike Jones, restricted to substitute outings recently, be worth a fresh look for Carlisle as they try to regain some form?

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As Carlisle Utd seek better form, is it time to give Mike Jones a fresh chance?

Prospect: Jarrad Branthwaite, 16, this week agreed a two-year deal to join Steven Pressley’s professional ranks at Brunton Park (photo: Amy Nixon)

Prospect: Jarrad Branthwaite, 16, this week agreed a two-year deal to join Steven Pressley’s professional ranks at Brunton Park (photo: Amy Nixon)

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle Utd's new accent on home-grown Cumbrians is laudable, but how they manage the step up is key

The Warwick Road End was much busier than normal for United’s clash with MK Dons, thanks to the #8kforMK promotion (photo: Stuart Walker)

The Warwick Road End was much busier than normal for United’s clash with MK Dons, thanks to the #8kforMK promotion (photo: Stuart Walker)

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Carlisle Utd's crowd campaign proved what is possible - and those behind it deserve further backing

Magic: Billy Rafferty, right, alongside CUSG’s Simon Clarkson, holds the ball he has kept in his loft over the years Stuart Walker

Magic: Billy Rafferty, right, alongside CUSG’s Simon Clarkson, holds the ball he has kept in his loft over the years Stuart Walker

Carlisle United FC

Back at Brunton Park - the ball that made Billy an idol

FINISHER: Ashley Nadesan is United’s most in-form striker - particularly in away games where most of his goals have come RICHARD PARKES

FINISHER: Ashley Nadesan is United’s most in-form striker - particularly in away games where most of his goals have come RICHARD PARKES

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Longer deal for Ashley Nadesan would be a boost - but Carlisle Utd must plan well either way

The grave of Carlisle United legend Hugh Neil, 27/10/18 JON COLMAN

The grave of Carlisle United legend Hugh Neil, 27/10/18 JON COLMAN

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Forty years on, remembering the life and tragic death of Hugh Neil, Carlisle Utd's unsung star

DISCIPLINE: Tom Parkes was booked against Northampton - but United’s disciplinary record is the best in League Two

DISCIPLINE: Tom Parkes was booked against Northampton - but United’s disciplinary record is the best in League Two

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Carlisle Utd are the cleanest team in League Two - is it time they got nasty?

Tony Hopper returns the applause of the crowd, and Carlisle and Workington team-mates, at last May's charity game at Brunton Park

Tony Hopper returns the applause of the crowd, and Carlisle and Workington team-mates, at last May's charity game at Brunton Park

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A tribute to Tony Hopper - a hero who faced the crowds with courage

United's Jack Sowerby celebrates his superb goal against Oldham

United's Jack Sowerby celebrates his superb goal against Oldham

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Why Jack Sowerby's goal for Carlisle Utd against Oldham was a moment to treasure

United's defeat to Grimsby attracted 3,316 fans

United's defeat to Grimsby attracted 3,316 fans

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The slow EWM effect at Carlisle Utd is starting to be seen - but real progress has miles still to go

Straight-talker: John Sheridan

Straight-talker: John Sheridan

Carlisle United FC

If John Sheridan's honesty is "refreshing" - which it is - what does that say about others in football?

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Carlisle Utd's Hallam Hope on Barbados, the Blues, and going back to Bury

Beattie, pictured in his school days, in a photo from his 2007 book

Beattie, pictured in his school days, in a photo from his 2007 book

Carlisle United FC

How about a lasting tribute to Kevin Beattie in Cumbria, too?

Top table: The fans' forum panel on Thursday

Top table: The fans' forum panel on Thursday

Carlisle United FC

Carlisle Utd's "new era" hinges on how many people are prepared to see it that way

A previous fans' forum at Brunton Park

A previous fans' forum at Brunton Park

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Carlisle Utd's fans' forum: a chance that not just the supporters need to take

Positive start: John Sheridan

Positive start: John Sheridan

Carlisle United FC

How would Carlisle Utd's backers respond if John Sheridan conjures a promotion push?

Team photos from United's first Football League game

Team photos from United's first Football League game

Carlisle United FC

How Carlisle United burst boldly onto the national scene - 90 years ago today

Last weekend's home game attracted 4,521 fans

Last weekend's home game attracted 4,521 fans

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First home crowd of the season is often a false dawn - the fight to get fans back to Carlisle Utd needs to be waged on all fronts

United fans: Concerned about club's fate

United fans: Concerned about club's fate

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If Carlisle Utd fans don't believe in the club's main fan group, what is the point of it?

EWM chief: Philip Day

EWM chief: Philip Day

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Carlisle United season preview: A bright new Day, or cost-cutting struggle?

United: small squad (photo: Stuart Walker)

United: small squad (photo: Stuart Walker)

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Carlisle Utd could be on risky ground with such a small senior squad

United concede the first goal at Barrow (photo: Barbara Abbott)

United concede the first goal at Barrow (photo: Barbara Abbott)

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This is the summer we were warned to expect at Carlisle Utd - but club could do without more mysteries

Sheridan says he always found Brunton Park a tough place as player and manager

Sheridan says he always found Brunton Park a tough place as player and manager

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Can John Sheridan really restore home rule at Carlisle United?

Last-action hero: Harry Kane against Tunisia

Last-action hero: Harry Kane against Tunisia

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Don't underestimate the value of the last-minute winner - whether you're England or Carlisle United

David Hopkin: Triumphed against the odds ay Livingston

David Hopkin: Triumphed against the odds ay Livingston

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Would Carlisle Utd fans settle for an underdog image in League Two?

Nicky Adams: Star quality

Nicky Adams: Star quality

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If even an entertainer like Nicky Adams couldn't get the crowds flocking back, shouldn't alarm bells be ringing at Carlisle Utd?

Clint Hill: United signed the veteran to improve their defence rather than an academy prospect

Clint Hill: United signed the veteran to improve their defence rather than an academy prospect

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If elite youth football really worked, rebuilding Carlisle Utd on a budget wouldn't be so tough

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As another season and reign ends at Carlisle Utd, we shouldn't forget Jason Kennedy's long fitness struggle

Keith Curle: Led Blues to safety in 2014/15

Keith Curle: Led Blues to safety in 2014/15

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Keith Curle at Carlisle Utd: Never a soft touch, never dull, never quite perfect harmony

Nigel Clibbens and David Wagner at Huddersfield in 2015 (photo: Huddersfield Examiner)

Nigel Clibbens and David Wagner at Huddersfield in 2015 (photo: Huddersfield Examiner)

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Why Carlisle Utd's chief executive deserves the benefit of the doubt when it comes to the club's massive manager decision

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Great old pros like Clint Hill don't grow on trees, so Carlisle Utd should consider offering him a longer-term role

United players at Jigsaw Hospice this week (photo: Paula Thanner)

United players at Jigsaw Hospice this week (photo: Paula Thanner)

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Carlisle United's community work proves why the badge remains such a powerful thing

Keith Curle: Getting better results despite long-term uncertainty

Keith Curle: Getting better results despite long-term uncertainty

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Is a little uncertainty really such a bad thing at Carlisle United after all?

United's head groundsman David Mitchell

United's head groundsman David Mitchell

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In extreme conditions, Carlisle United's true stars show why they're so special

Luke Joyce, Jamie Devitt and Gary Liddle have plenty of experience

Luke Joyce, Jamie Devitt and Gary Liddle have plenty of experience

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At crunch time, Carlisle United now need their many experienced heads to deliver

Lee Clark (fourth left) in the United directors' box, clost to co-owners John Nixon (second right) and Steven Pattison (third right)

Lee Clark (fourth left) in the United directors' box, clost to co-owners John Nixon (second right) and Steven Pattison (third right)

Carlisle United FC

After a week of Lee Clark speculation, could the debate over faces in the Carlisle Utd crowd be better avoided?

Will Keith Curle, and many of his players, still be here next season? (photo: Leila Coker | MI News & Sport Ltd)

Will Keith Curle, and many of his players, still be here next season? (photo: Leila Coker | MI News & Sport Ltd)

Carlisle United FC

This temporary feel of Carlisle United surely can't last forever

Shaun Miller (left) has gone to Crewe - but Hallam Hope's (right) stats are better

Shaun Miller (left) has gone to Crewe - but Hallam Hope's (right) stats are better

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Carlisle Utd's goalscoring issues go much deeper than the debate over Shaun Miller's departure

United players applaud the fans after their defeat at Hillsborough (photo: Richard Parkes)

United players applaud the fans after their defeat at Hillsborough (photo: Richard Parkes)

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Mediocrity is no place for a football club to be - so who at Carlisle United will rage against it?

There will be a minute's applause for Mike McCartney at Brunton Park today

There will be a minute's applause for Mike McCartney at Brunton Park today

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We should never forget to thank our humble Carlisle United heroes

Can United make us smile more often in 2018?

Can United make us smile more often in 2018?

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Some New Year's resolutions for Carlisle United in 2018

United beat Gillingham after being challenged to produce a

United beat Gillingham after being challenged to produce a

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Getting a "reaction" is a virtue for Carlisle Utd - but it shouldn't be needed so often at Brunton Park in 2018

United dipped after Charlie Wyke's sale in January. Can their form after the halfway point improve this season?

United dipped after Charlie Wyke's sale in January. Can their form after the halfway point improve this season?

Carlisle United FC

Can Carlisle United raise their game when they reach the back nine?

United's travelling fans in full voice

United's travelling fans in full voice

Carlisle United FC

Saluting the support for Carlisle United that expects nothing in return

Jean-Claude Pagal

Jean-Claude Pagal

Carlisle United FC

Remembering Cameroon World Cup star Jean-Claude Pagal's brief, bizarre Carlisle Utd cameo

Carlisle United FC

Replacing Nicky Adams won't be easy - but Carlisle Utd must try

Bill Shankly (second right) at Brunton Park with (from left) Bob Paisley, Dick Young and Joe Fagan

Bill Shankly (second right) at Brunton Park with (from left) Bob Paisley, Dick Young and Joe Fagan

Carlisle United FC

From Carlisle to Liverpool, Bill Shankly's values should never be for sale

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Why ageless Clint Hill should be a man for all season with Carlisle United

Injury has meant O'Sullivan (left) has not featured since May's play-off game at Exeter

Injury has meant O'Sullivan (left) has not featured since May's play-off game at Exeter

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John O'Sullivan's return from injury could give Carlisle Utd the boost they need

Joe Thompson (photo: David Hollins)

Joe Thompson (photo: David Hollins)

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Former Carlisle Utd player Joe Thompson: "This story hasn't got its ending yet"

United have players who should be higher than 16th in the fourth tier

United have players who should be higher than 16th in the fourth tier

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After a modest start, it's time for Carlisle United to raise the bar

United's 2002/3 season started with a big home crowd - but results were better on the road

United's 2002/3 season started with a big home crowd - but results were better on the road

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Why home must be where the heart is for Carlisle United

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