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Referee confirmed for Carlisle United's league opener at Woking
Alan Young has been appointed referee for Carlisle United's opening National League game against Woking. The official will take charge of the Blues' 2025/26 opener at the Laithwaite Community Stadium. Young will be in the middle for Carlisle's first game in the fifth tier for 20 years this Saturday. The experienced official has been on the EFL list since 2018, having refereed in the National League for several years before that. He started this campaign by taking charge of Barrow's 1-0 League Two opening-day defeat to Chesterfield. Now he drops back into the fifth tier to preside over United's curtain-raiser. Last season Young refereed games in Leagues One and Two as well as the National League. Bookies reveal Blues' new promotion odds as new season approaches It is some time, though, since he last encountered Carlisle. Young was last in the middle for a United game back in the 2020/21 League Two season, when he refereed the Blues' 2-0 victory at Southend United in April 2021, with only two bookings issued that day. Young has been an EFL referee for seven years and has officiated in the National League for longer (Image: Nick Potts / PA) He also took charge of Carlisle's 1-0 defeat at Forest Green Rovers earlier that campaign. Before that, Young was the referee for October 2019's 2-0 defeat at Plymouth Argyle - a game that saw the Football League debut of Jarrad Branthwaite in the Cumbrians' defence. Young booked two players in his 2025/26 opening game at Chesterfield last weekend. Last term he averaged just under five yellow cards per game, with his most recent National League fixture an eventful 3-3 draw between Maidenhead United and Braintree Town in March, when seven bookings and one red card were issued. He last encountered Woking last November in the Cards' 1-0 home win over Boston United, a game that saw 11 bookings. His two assistants on Saturday will be Grzegorz Kornasiewicz and Stuart Kane, with Joe Woolmer the fourth official. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £6 for 6 months or a full year at half price - click for details
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3 hours ago
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NFL players can still use smelling salts as long as not provided by teams
NFL players will be allowed to use 'smelling salts' during games after all. The NFLPA sent a memo to players on Wednesday saying that the ban that the league informed teams about on Tuesday only prohibits team employees from distributing smelling salts and any other ammonia inhalant during pregame activities, games and halftime on the sideline or locker rooms. 'The NFL Players Association is aware of the memo issued by the league Tuesday regarding the use of smelling salts and ammonia capsules,' said the memo to players, which was obtained by The Associated Press. 'We were not notified of this club policy change before the memo was sent out. To clarify, this policy does not prohibit player use of these substances, but rather it restricts clubs from providing or supplying them in any form. The NFL has confirmed this to us.' The memo from the league prohibited any club personnel from providing or supplying products such as ammonia capsules, inhalers, ammonia in a cup, and any form of 'smelling salts.' The league cited a warning issued from the Food and Drug Administration in 2024 that there was no evidence citing the 'safety or efficacy' of the products and that they have the potential to mask symptoms of concussions. Smelling salts and other similar products have been a staple on NFL sidelines for years with many players believing they can provide a sudden jolt of energy or alertness.
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Cox: Stones still need one or two
New Wealdstone boss Sam Cox believes his side still need 'one or two' signings for a positive start to the upcoming National League season after a 2-1 win over Slough Town in their final pre-season friendly. Deon Woodman headed the Stones in front after just ten minutes before their latest summer addition, Nathan Tshikuna, doubled the advantage soon after. Slough's Jaiden Drakes-Thomas grabbed a late consolation for the visitors, but Cox's side held out for a momentum-building win ahead of their 2025/26 National League campaign. Cox said: 'We've got a really tight squad, and we knew it was going to take the period of pre-season to get the bodies in the building we needed, and we're probably still not quite there. "We probably still need to add one or two, and we know we've had to be patient with what we've been given. 'It's going to require a squad of 18-20 to get through this long season, but they've been fantastic. "It's not easy to take such information on in such little time. The way we're asking the boys to play and the identity we're trying to give the boys in such a short time is going to take time.' Tshikuna joined the club on Friday and went straight into the starting line-up to face Slough. Cox added: 'Nath was someone I've admired for a while. He offers great experience at this level, and was someone we identified early on in pre-season. "But as we say, we have to be a little bit more patient with some of those boys that go off elsewhere and stuff doesn't quite come off for them. 'When we get an opportunity to sign them, we have to try to get them through the door, and we're delighted to get him over the line. 'He's a great lad first and foremost. I want good character and good people, and he fits that mould, and I thought he was excellent." Cox also provided an update on Tshikuna's fitness after he seemed to go down injured late on in the win. 'He picked up a little knock towards the end," he said. "We hope it's nothing too worrying, but I thought he complimented that midfield four very well, and we look like we're in a good place if we can keep them fit.' Wealdstone begin their season when they welcome last season's National League South champions Truro City to Grosvenor Vale on Saturday. They entertain Wolves U21s in the National League Cup on Tuesday (7pm), having also been drawn to face Leicester, Nottingham Forest and West Brom's youngsters in their group.
