Smith: We can win our pitch battle

Published 17 May 2008

GRANT Smith believes Carlisle United’s promotion campaign was derailed by the deteriorating Brunton Park pitch – and says the Blues can mount a successful push on a better surface next time around.

Aranalde, Arnison released

Published 17 May 2008

ZIGOR Aranalde and Paul Arnison were last night released by Carlisle United as boss John Ward clears the decks to rebuild his squad for next season.

We’ll roar back

Published 17 May 2008

DEVASTATED skipper Danny Livesey today insisted Carlisle United can turn their play-off heartbreak into a successful promotion challenge next season.

Agony and ecstacy

Published 17 May 2008

CARLISLE UNITED’S promotion dream lies in tatters today after the Blues’ last-gasp defeat to Leeds - and boss John Ward admitted: “It’s a choker.”

Howson double ends United's dream

Published 17 May 2008

CHECK the sun to see if it has bothered to rise over Carlisle today. This was Jimmy Glass, Aldershot and all those other extreme nights of Brunton Park drama swinging back in the Cumbrian face.

Ambitious Ward pays tribute to Blues board

Published 17 May 2008

CARLISLE United manager John Ward has paid tribute to the behind-the-scenes stability at Brunton Park and says the club is in safe hands whatever the future holds.

Boro return to Brunton Park

Published 17 May 2008

PREMIER League side Middlesbrough are heading back to Brunton Park for a pre-season friendly in the summer.

CARLISLE 0 LEEDS 2

Published 16 May 2008

Referee Alan Wiley blows the whistle and the Blues kick off in a game that was to end in heartbreak.

Ambitious Ward pays tribute to Blues board

Published 16 May 2008

CARLISLE United manager John Ward has paid tribute to the behind-the-scenes stability at Brunton Park and says the club is in safe hands whatever the future holds.

THIS ONE’S FOR YOU, UNCLE PAUL

Published 15 May 2008

CHRIS Lumsdon has revealed the personal heartache behind his inspirational performance at Leeds which has put Carlisle United on the brink of Wembley.

A Westwood wonder show

Published 15 May 2008

WONDER keeper Keiren Westwood was hailed as Carlisle United’s hero as the Blues stunned Leeds to take a dramatic step towards Wembley.

Carlisle's home record doesn't bother us - Prutton

Published 15 May 2008

LEEDS’ midfielder David Prutton insists Gary McAllister’s side will pay little attention to Carlisle’s formidable record at Brunton Park tonight.

Ward: We won’t be practicing penalties

Published 15 May 2008

UPBEAT Carlisle United boss John Ward is not ordering his team to practice taking penalties ahead of tonight’s crunch second leg.

Ward orders the same again

Published 14 May 2008

Livesey: I’m staying with United

Published 14 May 2008

RETURNING skipper Danny Livesey has shot down speculation over his Carlisle United future by underlining his commitment to the promotion-chasing Blues.

Simpson’s set for Hindmarch swoop

Published 14 May 2008

FORMER Carlisle United boss Paul Simpson is set to swoop for axed Blues starlet Stephen Hindmarch.

I won’t sulk says Arni

Published 14 May 2008

REMEMBER how it was when David Raven was confronted with a three-match suspension after his red card against Southend last month?

Irish eyes on Keiren

Published 14 May 2008

BOOKIES today slashed the odds on Keiren Westwood playing international football in the next two years – after it emerged the Carlisle United ‘keeper is eligible for the Republic of Ireland.