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BBC News
a day ago
- Business
- BBC News
Notts sign forward Dennis after Carlisle exit
Notts County have signed Matthew Dennis on a three-year deal after the forward rejected the offer of a new contract at Carlisle 23-year-old scored six goals in 14 appearances in his four months with Carlisle, but it was not enough to help the Cumbrians avoid relegation to the National moved to Brunton Park to join the relegation fight after being released by MK Dons in February, having previously spent part of the 2024-25 season on loan in the National League with arrival comes just days after the Magpies lost prolific veteran striker David McGoldrick, who himself turned down the offer a new contract with his boyhood club after netting 17 goals last head of football Roberto Gagliardi says Dennis' performances and goals in League Two last term "prove he is more than capable of making an immediate impact" at Meadow forward, who spent time on the books at Arsenal and Norwich City as a youth player, is Notts' first signing since the sacking of head coach Stuart Maynard."Signing as a free agent, we believe he represents excellent value," Gagliardi said."And we're delighted to have beaten a number of other clubs, including some from higher divisions, to his signature."
Yahoo
4 days ago
- General
- Yahoo
How far Carlisle United will travel in National League next season
United's team coach will have to do nearly 2,000 more miles than last season (Image: Barbara Abbott) Carlisle United's travelling commitments in the National League will increase by nearly 2,000 miles on last season. The Blues face a total round trip of 10,629 miles to fulfil their 23 away games in 2025/26 – their most for eight years. Advertisement The relegated Cumbrians' commitments on the road for 2025/26 were confirmed after Sunday's National League play-off final. And Southend United's defeat at the hands of Oldham Athletic added another long trip to a calendar which sees a host of other big journeys for the Cumbrians. Their overall travelling will rise considerably from 2024/25 in League Two, when their 23 away games entailed 8,699 miles. An increase of 1,923 miles in next season's fifth tier involves a number of away games in the far south of the country against clubs such as Truro City, Yeovil Town, Eastleigh, Sutton United, Southend, Aldershot Town, Woking, Braintree Town and Wealdstone. Advertisement Southend United's Roots Hall will be one of a number of far-off destinations for Carlisle in 2025/26 (Image: PA) Against that, the Blues will also have their shortest league trip for many years, to Gateshead, along with other northern opponents such as Morecambe, Hartlepool United, York City, Rochdale and Altrincham. Overall, their 10,629-mile round trip will be their longest since 2017/18, which saw 10,791 miles on the road in League Two. National League new boys Truro will be comfortably the furthest-flung of Carlisle's opponents, with the Cornwall club a massive 439.1 miles away from Brunton Park – a round trip of 878.2 miles for United's first ever trip to face the Tinners. Advertisement Second longest will be Yeovil Town, with a 337.3-mile journey and a 674.6-mile round trip to Huish Park. Some nine of United's away games come in at more than 300 miles and hence a round trip of more than 600 miles each. First ever league trips to Eastleigh, Braintree and Wealdstone are in that group. At the lighter end of things travelling-wise, Carlisle have three away games shorter than 100 miles. Gateshead's International Stadium will be the closest away ground for United next term (Image: Barbara Abbott) The trip to Gateshead is the shortest at 59.7 miles and a round trip of 119.4 miles. Advertisement Second shortest is fellow relegated club Morecambe at 69.9 miles (139.8-mile round trip) with Hartlepool the third shortest at 89.7 miles (179.4-mile round trip). Games at Rochdale, York City, Altrincham, FC Halifax Town, Scunthorpe United and Tamworth also come in under the 200-mile mark. The full rundown of United's opponents and how far they are from Brunton Park is as follows (figures from AA Routeplanner): TRURO CITY – 439.1 miles YEOVIL TOWN – 337.3 miles EASTLEIGH – 331.3 miles SUTTON UNITED – 330.5 miles SOUTHEND UNITED – 329.5 miles ALDERSHOT TOWN – 327.7 miles WOKING – 317.2 miles BRAINTREE TOWN – 303.9 miles WEALDSTONE – 302.3 miles BOREHAM WOOD – 293.6 miles FOREST GREEN ROVERS – 257 miles BRACKLEY TOWN – 248.8 miles BOSTON UNITED – 212.7 miles SOLIHULL MOORS – 206.2 miles TAMWORTH – 194.4 miles SCUNTHORPE UNITED – 160.5 miles FC HALIFAX TOWN – 140.9 miles ALTRINCHAM – 128.4 miles YORK CITY – 118.7 miles ROCHDALE – 115.1 miles HARTLEPOOL UNITED – 89.7 miles MORECAMBE – 69.9 miles GATESHEAD – 59.7 miles TOTAL MILES – 5,314.4 miles TOTAL ROUND TRIP – 10,628.8 miles
BBC News
5 days ago
- Business
- BBC News
Carlisle sign prolific Robins striker Linney
Prolific Altrincham striker Regan Linney has signed for Carlisle United for an undisclosed 28-year-old, whose 25 goals for the Robins earned him a place in the National League team of the season, joins the relegated Cumbrians on a three-year scored 44 goals in 93 total appearances for Alty and head coach Mark Hughes said he likes Linney's "flexibility"."We like the way he goes about his business, he's got flexibility which is important and he can play down the middle or from the left, and he scored a lot of goals from that position last season," Hughes said, external.
Yahoo
23-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Last chance to nominate Cumbria's 'Best Chippy 2025'
PEOPLE are urged to nominate their favourite place for a chippy tea in the News & Star's 'Best Chippy 2025' awards. Online nominations will close on Sunday, May 25 with the ten finalists being revealed on Tuesday, May 27. Cumbrians are being asked to get behind their favourite. It could be newcomers to the scene or shops that have been serving up tasty golden fish and fluffy chips for decades. Following this, readers will then be able to vote for the county's 'Best Chippy 2025' by picking up editions of the News & Star between Monday, June 2, and Saturday, June 14 with the winner set to be announced on Monday, June 23. Speaking after its launch, Joy Yates, regional editor for Newsquest Cumbria asked readers to support their favourite. READ MORE: Peel's Family Butchers in Workington nominated for 'Best Butchers' award She said: 'We are delighted to be once again looking for our Best Chippy. In 2024, this was one of our most hotly contested promotions and I'm excited to see who claims the honour this year. 'Do you have a go-to place for your favourite chippy tea – whether that be fish and chips, battered sausage or pies – and where do you stand on mushy peas! 'Who would you place in the top 10? Show your favourites you appreciate their offerings and nominate them right now. You've got until Sunday, May 25 to make someone's day with a nomination.' To put forward your chippy head to
South Wales Argus
20-05-2025
- Sport
- South Wales Argus
Wales great Mark Hughes stays at Carlisle in National League
The 61-year-old joined the big-spending Cumbrians in early February but was unable to steer them away from the drop in League Two. Hughes had only managed clubs in the Premier League - Blackburn, Manchester City, Fulham, QPR, Stoke and Southampton - until he took a job in the fourth tier with Bradford in 2022. He failed to take the Bantams up and left the following year, with Carlisle then tempting him to Brunton Park after a chaotic season that started with Paul Simpson at the helm and then saw Mike Williamson have a brief spell in charge. Hughes lost a crucial game against Newport County AFC at Rodney Parade 1-0 at the start of his reign before a Carlisle comeback for a 3-2 success against the Exiles up north gave them hope of a great escape. However, they fell well short with County slumping to the last safe spot but still having a seven-point advantage to Carlisle, who are joined in dropping to the National League by Derek Adams' Morecambe. The Cumbrians suffered only one home defeat at Brunton Park under Hughes and also secured three consecutive victories for the first time in over two years, with the boss hoping they pick up where they left off. 'I am thrilled to be staying at the club,' he said. 'Since joining back in February, the support I've received from the fans has been exceptional – thank you. 'I hope to see more of the same next season as we aim for an immediate return to the EFL.' Carlisle chairman Tom Piatak is confident former Manchester United and Barcelona forward Hughes can turn things around at Brunton Park as the club look to get promoted again from the National League. 'Mark brought the squad together during the closing stretch of the season and gave us a fighting chance,' Piatak said. 'His leadership, composure and connection with the players was clear, and we are confident in his ability to lead us forward.'
