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Yahoo
4 days ago
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Hughes: Blues must be up for 'messy' National League test
Carlisle are targeting a successful season in the National League after relegation (Image: Ben Holmes) Mark Hughes says Carlisle United must approach the 'messy' nature of the National League in the right way. The Blues boss says that respecting the tough nature of fifth tier football is all important. While Hughes has said Carlisle will be one of the biggest clubs at the level, the National League remains a furiously competitive division. Advertisement And even those at the lesser end of the division can pose problems on any given day, the head coach says. Hughes says he has been drawing on the experience of new head of football operations Marc Tierney for some further insights into Carlisle's new level. 'We've got a good understanding of it,' said Hughes, who yesterday sealed the signing of Altrincham striker Regan Linney. 'Marc Tierney himself has got good experience on the National League with his experience at Altrincham. Obviously, I've been picking his brains on that. Hughes says the competitive nature of the National League must be respected (Image: PA) Advertisement 'The reality is it's a difficult league. Everybody knows it. Probably the top five, top six of the league are comparable to League 2 teams certainly. 'Maybe the rest of the league isn't quite as strong but on any given Saturday or Tuesday night, all teams can cause you problems. 'You've just got to really approach it in the right manner. That's the message. 'We've got to realise that at times it'll be a bit messy. It'll be a fight, it'll be a challenge. 'We've just got to be able to meet that and then allow hopefully the quality that we've undoubtedly got in the building to show through.' Advertisement Carlisle know 22 of their 23 league opponents for the 2025/26 season, with the final side to be confirmed tomorrow afternoon, with Oldham Athletic set to take on Southend United in the National League play-off final at Wembley Stadium. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £3 for 3 months, or get 40% off a full year's subscription - click HERE
Yahoo
5 days ago
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Carlisle sign prolific Altrincham striker Linney
Prolific Altrincham striker Regan Linney has signed for Carlisle United for an undisclosed fee. The 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 deal. Advertisement He 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.
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.
