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BBC News
23-02-2025
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- BBC News
Hughes 'sure' goals will come for troubled Carlisle
Carlisle United head coach Mark Hughes is convinced that the goals will come for League Two's bottom is still waiting for his first win since replacing Mike Williamson at Brunton Park after a goalless draw at home to Welshman has collected two points from his four games as boss, with the Cumbrian side now having gone three games without remain bottom and are five points adrift of safety with 14 games remaining."The chances, we'll continue to create them and at some point, we'll start converting, I'm sure," he told BBC Radio Cumbria. Carlisle are the division's joint lowest scorers with 23 from their 32 matches and have managed 44 shots in their last three games, including 16 on target, without finding that elusive believes there has been an upturn in performances but results have not yet matched that. However, victory in their next game - the Cumbrian derby away to Barrow on Thursday - could offer a vital platform."It may well be the game that triggers everything that we need," he said. "We'll go into the game with the right attitude and the right approach and let's see where it takes us."But to get back to winning ways in a local derby would be a good start."
BBC News
30-01-2025
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- BBC News
Williamson wants home lift in Carlisle drop battle
Carlisle United head coach Mike Williamson is aiming for a home lift in his side's battle to avoid relegation from League Cumbrians have won just two of their 13 home games, collecting only nine points from a possible heading into Saturday's match with resurgent Swindon Town at Brunton Park, Williamson believes that one good result could be the catalyst."If we get one, that is just going to open the door," he told BBC Radio Cumbria. Carlisle climbed off the foot of League Two with victory at Fleetwood Town last Saturday, but slipped to a 1-0 defeat at Notts County on remain five points adrift of safety before the visit of Ian Holloway's side, who have won their past three matches to move 13 points clear of the relegation zone."We want to become a place where teams dread coming," said Williamson."We've got the energy, we've got the fans, we've got the size of the pitch, the quality of the pitch and we will turn it into that."
Yahoo
29-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Carlisle United closing in on loan striker, says Williamson
Mike Williamson says Carlisle United are aiming to seal a deal for a loan striker before the weekend. The Blues head coach confirmed that an 11th January signing is close to being confirmed. United are moving to reinforce their attacking options after the recent loan departure of Luke Armstrong. A new frontman to join fellow transfer window additions Joe Hugill and Cedwyn Scott is now firmly on the agenda as Carlisle fight for League Two survival. Williamson confirmed to the News & Star that it would be a loan signing. Speaking after last night's 1-0 defeat at Notts County, the Blues boss added: 'It sounds close, as long as all parties can agree. 'Hopefully we should be announcing it before the weekend.' Williamson said he was due to speak to sporting director Rob Clarkson, who was at Meadow Lane last night, for an update on the situation. United's boss said Carlisle were 'specifically' looking at the attacking end of the pitch in the market right now, though he did not rule out other business. Asked if Paul Dummett's hamstring injury could mean a further defender being needed, he said: 'Possibly – we'll assess it. 'We've got Barcs [Ben Barclay] and Jack Ellis, so we still have got strength in depth there. 'But the industry is as tough as any industry I know, and the fact is that if someone comes up with quality then yes, we're open to bringing them in.' Manchester United loanee Hugill came close to opening his account against Notts County but hit the inside of the post in the second half as United went down to defeat. Fellow forward Scott limped off in the second half but Williamson said that was just down to cramp. Another attacking option, Stephen Wearne, missed the game with the illness that also kept him out of Saturday's win at Fleetwood Town, but Williamson said the ex-MK Dons man is improving and could be back to face Swindon Town on Saturday.
Yahoo
27-01-2025
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- Yahoo
Carlisle winger Harris extends deal
Carlisle United winger Kadeem Harris has extended his deal until the end of the season. The 31-year-old signed a short-term contract with the Cumbrians in November after and has scored two goals in 11 appearances. Mike Williamson's side are second from bottom in League Two, five points adrift of safety. "He made an instant impact when he first joined us with his quality, and he's continued that ever since," Williamson told the club website.
