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2 days ago
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Veteran boss Hart joins Carlisle in advisory role
Carlisle United have brought in veteran manager Paul Hart in an advisory role to the club's board. Hart, who has managed nine clubs and had various roles at others, took part in Carlisle's strategic review. Advertisement The 72-year-old, whose most recent job was assistant manager at Charlton Athletic under Nathan Jones which he left last August, will work on a part-time consultancy basis at Brunton Park. "Paul has the experience and credentials at all football levels and across all aspects of the game," said chairman Tom Piatak. "We have already had the benefit of Paul's input during the recent review, and he will be a valuable addition and asset to the board, and in turn the club going forward." The strategic review undertaken at Carlisle followed successive relegations which have led to the Blues dropping into the National League for the first time since 2005. Advertisement Changes have already been implemented since the end of the season last month with Mark Hughes staying on as manager and Marc Tierney arriving as head of football operations to replace sporting director Rob Clarkson. In the findings of the review, owner Piatak discussed all aspects of the club. The Florida-based American said Carlisle's performance over the past two seasons was "unacceptable" and a "full reset" was required. He said recruitment over the past three transfer windows had "not met expectations" with Carlisle using 42 players as they finished 23rd in League Two, seven points shy of safety. Advertisement Piatak added that "personal preferences" of individuals had overridden increased resources in scouting and data in bringing in players. There was also criticism of the team's fitness and professional standards. Reference was made to "inadequate preparation, inconsistent conditioning and a lack of consistent sharpness". 'Entire focus on getting back to EFL' Going forward, Piatak said the club's aim is to be "the fittest, best prepared team in the National League". He insisted he and his family remain committed "financially, operationally and emotionally" to restoring Carlisle's fortunes, and that securing promotion at the first attempt was the immediate goal. Advertisement "Our entire focus is on getting back to the EFL," he added.
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Veteran boss Hart joins Carlisle in advisory role
Carlisle United have brought in veteran manager Paul Hart in an advisory role to the club's who has managed nine clubs and had various roles at others, took part in Carlisle's strategic 72-year-old, whose most recent job was assistant manager at Charlton Athletic under Nathan Jones which he left last August, will work on a part-time consultancy basis at Brunton Park. "Paul has the experience and credentials at all football levels and across all aspects of the game," said, external chairman Tom Piatak."We have already had the benefit of Paul's input during the recent review, and he will be a valuable addition and asset to the board, and in turn the club going forward." The strategic review undertaken at Carlisle followed successive relegations which have led to the Blues dropping into the National League for the first time since have already been implemented since the end of the season last month with Mark Hughes staying on as manager and Marc Tierney arriving as head of football operations to replace sporting director Rob the findings of the review, owner Piatak discussed all aspects of the Florida-based American said Carlisle's performance over the past two seasons was "unacceptable" and a "full reset", external was said recruitment over the past three transfer windows had "not met expectations" with Carlisle using 42 players as they finished 23rd in League Two, seven points shy of added that "personal preferences" of individuals had overridden increased resources in scouting and data in bringing in was also criticism of the team's fitness and professional standards. Reference was made to "inadequate preparation, inconsistent conditioning and a lack of consistent sharpness". 'Entire focus on getting back to EFL' Going forward, Piatak said the club's aim is to be "the fittest, best prepared team in the National League".He insisted he and his family remain committed "financially, operationally and emotionally" to restoring Carlisle's fortunes, and that securing promotion at the first attempt was the immediate goal."Our entire focus is on getting back to the EFL," he added.
BBC News
20-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Hughes to stay as Carlisle boss in National League
Carlisle United manager Mark Hughes will remain with the club following their relegation from League Two to the National took over at Brunton Park in February after Mike Williamson was sacked, with Carlisle five points from safety and 18 games former Wales, Manchester City and Fulham boss could not keep the club in the league, however, and they were finally relegated after their defeat at Cheltenham Town."Since joining back in February, the support I've received from the fans has been exceptional - thank you," Hughes told the club website., external"I hope to see more of the same next season as we aim for an immediate return to the EFL." "Mark brought the squad together during the closing stretch of the season and gave us a fighting chance," chairman Tom Piatak added."His leadership, composure, and connection with the players was clear, and we're confident in his ability to lead us forward."Despite their relegation, Hughes reinvigorated his side for the end-of-season run-in as they lost just once at home under his tenure and won three consecutive games for the first time in more than two years.A run of 10 points from four games in April came too late to pull them out of trouble, however, with Hughes wanting to remain in post despite the drop to non-league football.
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19-05-2025
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Mark Hughes stays at Carlisle United as head coach
Mark Hughes is staying at Carlisle United. The Blues have announced that the head coach has agreed to remain in charge ahead of the 2025/26 season. It follows more than two weeks of talks since the end of the season that saw the Cumbrians relegated to the National League. The 61-year-old will now lead United's bid to bounce back next season. "I'm thrilled to be staying at the club," said Hughes in a statement. "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." Owner Tom Piatak added: "Mark brought the squad together during the closing stretch of the season and gave us a fighting chance. "His leadership, composure, and connection with the players was clear, and we're confident in his ability to lead us forward.' Tom Piatak, left, believes Hughes is the man to lead Carlisle back from successive relegations (Image: Richard Parkes) Hughes was brought in as United's third boss of the season in February after the successive departures of Paul Simpson and Mike Williamson. He was unable to keep the Cumbrians in the EFL but earned popularity with many fans for his approach and an improvement in results. The experienced former Blackburn Rovers, Manchester City and Bradford City boss was at the helm for 18 games, winning five, drawing six and losing seven. United's statement does not clarify Hughes' backroom staff but it will be expected that his No2, Glyn Hodges, will remain. Clarity is also awaited on the rest of his coaching team, with Jamie Devitt having acted as first-team coach during Hughes' tenure last season. Confirmation of Hughes' retention came hours after Carlisle announced the departure of head of recruitment Greg Abbott. It also follows the departure of Rob Clarkson as sporting director, and last week's appointment of Marc Tierney as head of football operations. Hughes and Tierney will now be expected to work closely in an attempt to reverse Carlisle's decline on the pitch after back-to-back relegations. The Blues are preparing to play in the fifth tier for only the second time. The news on Hughes comes some 23 days after United's relegation was confirmed, and 16 days after the final game of the 2024/25 campaign. Hughes is understood to have been away on holiday for some of the intervening period, while Blues owner Tom Piatak had stressed that talks with the Welshman were "ongoing" during that period as United sought a resolution.
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09-05-2025
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Carlisle United director responds to rumours amid ongoing 'review'
A member of the Piatak family that owns Carlisle United has hit back at rumours - and insisted that the "review" into the Blues' struggles will not be rushed. Jenna DeMasi used social media platform X to respond to supporters amid speculation over the Blues. Amid a rumour that players had been asked for their view on the relegated club's next head coach, DeMasi said the squad were NOT deciding who would be in charge. Instead, she suggested that the ongoing wait for news was because of the thoroughness of the review into the club. And she stressed that owner and chairman Tom Piatak was at the club every day in a bid to ensure the best outcomes. No, it's not true. We are doing a full review and speaking to EVERYONE on the football side. No player is deciding who the coach. This review cannot be rushed and no steps are being skipped. The chairman is at BP daily working on this, we all want what's best for CUFC. — Jenna Piatak DeMasi (@jennapiatak) May 9, 2025 Amid a discussion by fans of the latest rumour, Jenna posted: "No, it's not true. "We are doing a full review and speaking to EVERYONE on the football side. "No player is deciding who [is] the coach. READ MORE: What are the big decisions that we're waiting for at Carlisle United? "This review cannot be rushed and no steps are being skipped. The chairman is at BP daily working on this, we all want what's best for CUFC." The director's remarks amount to the first public comments from anyone in power at Brunton Park since the end of the season. It comes as United remain in discussions over whether Mark Hughes will remain as head coach, with decisions still also to be confirmed on the club's retained and released list, where 11 players are out of contract. The club are also yet to confirm season ticket prices for the 2025/26 season, when United will be playing in the National League after back-to-back relegations. Tom Piatak, after the penultimate game of the season at Cheltenham Town saw relegation from League Two confirmed, said a "top to bottom" review of the club would be taking place, and that there would be "no sacred cows" when it came to the decisions needed to put Carlisle on a more positive path. The club have so far made no further comment through their official channels. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for the next 5 months for £5 - click
