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💬 “The important thing was to steady everything and just get everybody going in the right direction..." - Mark Hughes reflects on his first year in charge of Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
Hughes: How I reflect on my first year as Blues head coach
Mark Hughes feels Carlisle United are moving in the right direction as he reflects on his first year as Blues head coach.
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February 6, 2026 at 3:35 PM
💬 “The important thing was to steady everything and just get everybody going in the right direction..." - Mark Hughes reflects on his first year in charge of Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
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February 6, 2026 at 2:32 PM
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Charlie Wyke says the next few months are set to be the last of his playing career. The striker has opened up on his long road back to fitness in an insightful new video produced by Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
Wyke opens up on emotional recovery - and confirms retirement plan
Charlie Wyke has confirmed he is set to retire at the end of this season - after opening up on his long and gruelling road to recovery.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:56 PM
Charlie Wyke says the next few months are set to be the last of his playing career. The striker has opened up on his long road back to fitness in an insightful new video produced by Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
🤕 Chris Conn-Clarke remains a "doubt" for Carlisle United this weekend, Mark Hughes says. Latest on the loanee and other injury/fitness news ahead of the Rochdale clash here 👇 #cufc
Latest on Conn-Clarke and other Blues team news for Rochdale clash
Mark Hughes says Chris Conn-Clarke remains a “doubt” for Carlisle United’s trip to leaders Rochdale this weekend.
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February 6, 2026 at 10:08 AM
🤕 Chris Conn-Clarke remains a "doubt" for Carlisle United this weekend, Mark Hughes says. Latest on the loanee and other injury/fitness news ahead of the Rochdale clash here 👇 #cufc
🎂 Today marks the first anniversary of Mark Hughes' appointment as Carlisle United head coach. Here's my look at his reign so far ⤵️ #cufc (£)
A year of Mark Hughes: the recovery - and now the attempted rise
Jon Colman reflects on the 12-month anniversary of Sparky's Blues arrival: the recovery job since last February, and what lies ahead.
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February 6, 2026 at 7:23 AM
🎂 Today marks the first anniversary of Mark Hughes' appointment as Carlisle United head coach. Here's my look at his reign so far ⤵️ #cufc (£)
🇮🇪 Hugh Parker, the young Hull striker who has joined Carlisle United for a month, has been on the first-team bench recently whilst the Tigers have been weighing up loan options for the 19-year-old... #cufc
Carlisle United sign young Championship striker on loan
Carlisle United have made a loan move for Hull City's 19-year-old forward Hugh Parker.
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February 5, 2026 at 11:06 PM
🇮🇪 Hugh Parker, the young Hull striker who has joined Carlisle United for a month, has been on the first-team bench recently whilst the Tigers have been weighing up loan options for the 19-year-old... #cufc
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Hughes: 'There may be more opportunities now than before...'
INTERVIEW: Mark Hughes on Carlisle United's trip to Rochdale, the injury and transfer situation, Blackburn rumours, David Ajiboye and more...
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February 5, 2026 at 9:19 PM
🔊 Latest audio bit with the Carlisle United head coach is available to News & Star subscribers here ⤵️
🔵 Mark Hughes today played down speculation linking his name with the Blackburn job. Hughes, Ewood Park boss from 2004-8, is one of a number of managers mentioned in connection with the Championship vacancy this week ⤵️ #cufc
Carlisle United boss Hughes addresses Blackburn speculation
Carlisle United boss Mark Hughes has played down rumours linking him with a return to Blackburn Rovers.
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February 5, 2026 at 6:52 PM
🔵 Mark Hughes today played down speculation linking his name with the Blackburn job. Hughes, Ewood Park boss from 2004-8, is one of a number of managers mentioned in connection with the Championship vacancy this week ⤵️ #cufc
👀 Carlisle United are hopeful of making a loan signing before the weekend, Mark Hughes said today... ⤵️ #cufc
Carlisle United eye loan signing ahead of Rochdale clash
Carlisle United look set to go into the loan market - with the possibility of a new signing before Saturday's trip to Rochdale according to Mark…
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February 5, 2026 at 3:17 PM
👀 Carlisle United are hopeful of making a loan signing before the weekend, Mark Hughes said today... ⤵️ #cufc
✍️ Here's the latest weekly column from Carlisle United Supporters' Trust ⤵️ #cufc
Positive impact on and off the pitch as Blues now face key games
Read the latest weekly News & Star column from Carlisle United Supporters' Trust.
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February 5, 2026 at 1:18 PM
✍️ Here's the latest weekly column from Carlisle United Supporters' Trust ⤵️ #cufc
👀 “For the most part, we've done ok. But the top teams…we haven't been able to damage [them] enough. We've got an opportunity this weekend...”
Can Carlisle United stop relentless Rochdale in their tracks on Saturday? #cufc
Can Carlisle United stop relentless Rochdale in their tracks on Saturday? #cufc
Hughes: Blues have chance to 'damage' high-flying Rochdale
Mark Hughes says Carlisle United this weekend have the perfect chance to improve their record against their fellow high-fliers at Rochdale on…
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February 5, 2026 at 10:34 AM
👀 “For the most part, we've done ok. But the top teams…we haven't been able to damage [them] enough. We've got an opportunity this weekend...”
Can Carlisle United stop relentless Rochdale in their tracks on Saturday? #cufc
Can Carlisle United stop relentless Rochdale in their tracks on Saturday? #cufc
🧤 Cumbrian keeper James Trafford helped Man City see off Newcastle in their Carabao Cup semi-final - and Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Greysouthen star will start in the Wembley final against Arsenal ⤵️
Cumbrian keeper Trafford helps Man City reach Carabao Cup final
Cumbrian goalkeeper James Trafford helped Manchester City reach the Carabao Cup final - and will start at Wembley, Pep Guardiola has said.
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February 5, 2026 at 10:06 AM
🧤 Cumbrian keeper James Trafford helped Man City see off Newcastle in their Carabao Cup semi-final - and Pep Guardiola has confirmed that the Greysouthen star will start in the Wembley final against Arsenal ⤵️
🗞 Story of the Blues: Recalling the managerial bombshell of 1997, when Carlisle United's popular boss Mervyn Day was controversially sacked and a new era of chaos ushered in... ⤵️ #cufc (£)
Story of the Blues episode 23: The sacking of Mervyn Day
The latest episode in our Carlisle United nostalgia series goes back to September 1997 - and the shock departure of a popular manager...
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February 5, 2026 at 7:23 AM
🗞 Story of the Blues: Recalling the managerial bombshell of 1997, when Carlisle United's popular boss Mervyn Day was controversially sacked and a new era of chaos ushered in... ⤵️ #cufc (£)
💙 The Carlisle United Heritage Group have paid poignant tributes to a young Carlisle footballer who died in a ferry disaster, and one of the Blues' iconic players from the 1950s ⤵️ #cufc
Poignant tribute to young Carlisle footballer who died in ferry disaster
A talented footballer from Carlisle who tragically died in a disaster at sea, plus a legendary Blues defender, were the subject of tributes on…
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February 4, 2026 at 9:04 PM
💙 The Carlisle United Heritage Group have paid poignant tributes to a young Carlisle footballer who died in a ferry disaster, and one of the Blues' iconic players from the 1950s ⤵️ #cufc
💪 Mark Hughes: The role fit-again Charlie Wyke can play in Carlisle United’s run-in ⤵️ #cufc
Hughes: The role Wyke can play in Carlisle United's run-in
Mark Hughes feels Charlie Wyke can be a game-changing asset for Carlisle United in the closing stages of the National League season.
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February 4, 2026 at 1:21 PM
💪 Mark Hughes: The role fit-again Charlie Wyke can play in Carlisle United’s run-in ⤵️ #cufc
💬 Mark Birch felt his young Carlisle United side did not show enough of the right "attitude" as they were beaten by an "excellent" Kirkoswald in the Cumberland Cup. Reaction ⤵️ #cufc
Coach questions young Blues' "attitude" in Cumberland Cup defeat
Carlisle United coach Mark Birch said his young side did not show the right “attitude” as they lost in the Cumberland Cup to Kirkoswald.
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February 4, 2026 at 10:22 AM
💬 Mark Birch felt his young Carlisle United side did not show enough of the right "attitude" as they were beaten by an "excellent" Kirkoswald in the Cumberland Cup. Reaction ⤵️ #cufc
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February 4, 2026 at 7:33 AM
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🔵 Match report from tonight's Cumberland Cup quarter-final, as Carlisle United's teenagers came unstuck against Kirkoswald, who celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory ⤵️ #cufc
Kirkoswald knock young Carlisle United side out of Cumberland Cup
Kirkoswald struck in added time to defeat a young Carlisle United side 2-1 in the Cumberland Cup quarter-final.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
🔵 Match report from tonight's Cumberland Cup quarter-final, as Carlisle United's teenagers came unstuck against Kirkoswald, who celebrated a dramatic 2-1 victory ⤵️ #cufc
🗣 "I think bringing him in will allow Gabe to raise his game positively..."
More from Mark Hughes on the arrival of goalkeeper Archie Mair at Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
More from Mark Hughes on the arrival of goalkeeper Archie Mair at Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
Hughes: How new goalkeeper will benefit Carlisle United
Mark Hughes feels new Carlisle United goalkeeper Archie Mair has “good pedigree” and will help Gabe Breeze raise his game.
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February 3, 2026 at 6:31 PM
🗣 "I think bringing him in will allow Gabe to raise his game positively..."
More from Mark Hughes on the arrival of goalkeeper Archie Mair at Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
More from Mark Hughes on the arrival of goalkeeper Archie Mair at Carlisle United ⤵️ #cufc
📅A Tuesday night trip to Aldershot in March is confirmed, as the Blues' postponed game in Hampshire is rearranged... #cufc
New date for Carlisle United's trip to Aldershot
A new date has been set for Carlisle United's National League trip to Aldershot, which was postponed last month.
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February 3, 2026 at 2:17 PM
📅A Tuesday night trip to Aldershot in March is confirmed, as the Blues' postponed game in Hampshire is rearranged... #cufc
✍️ Carlisle United have now confirmed Seb Mason's loan move to Queen of the South - while the teenage forward has also signed his first professional deal with the Blues #cufc
Carlisle United confirm pro deal and loan move for teenager
Carlisle United have now confirmed a loan move to Queen of the South for teenager Seb Mason - who has also signed his first pro deal.
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February 3, 2026 at 11:04 AM
✍️ Carlisle United have now confirmed Seb Mason's loan move to Queen of the South - while the teenage forward has also signed his first professional deal with the Blues #cufc
💙 It was special to meet Carlisle United fan Cheryl Corson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer - and raising thousands of pounds to help others in the process. She has received great support from fellow Blues ⤵️
Blues fan Cheryl raises thousands after "braving the shave" in cancer fight
Brave Carlisle United fan Cheryl Corson is raising thousands of pounds for cancer causes – after “braving the shave” amid her own fight.
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February 3, 2026 at 10:20 AM
💙 It was special to meet Carlisle United fan Cheryl Corson, who is undergoing treatment for breast cancer - and raising thousands of pounds to help others in the process. She has received great support from fellow Blues ⤵️
🏆 It's Cumberland Cup night for Carlisle United as they take on Kirkoswald at Penrith. Comments here from Mark Hughes about how the Blues will approach the quarter-final tie ⤵️ #cufc
Hughes explains Blues' plans for Cumberland Cup tie
Carlisle United are unlikely to risk any first-team players in tonight’s Cumberland Cup quarter-final against Kirkoswald, Mark Hughes admits.
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February 3, 2026 at 8:20 AM
🏆 It's Cumberland Cup night for Carlisle United as they take on Kirkoswald at Penrith. Comments here from Mark Hughes about how the Blues will approach the quarter-final tie ⤵️ #cufc
💬 "It’s part of football – there’s a lot of frustration and a lot of competition. I'm just happy that I've got the opportunity and I can just try and kick on from here..." - David Ajiboye chat ⤵️ #cufc
Ajiboye's relief - and hope for more Carlisle United impact
David Ajiboye hopes he can “kick on” at Carlisle United after emerging from a frustrating spell with a starring role against Altrincham.
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February 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
💬 "It’s part of football – there’s a lot of frustration and a lot of competition. I'm just happy that I've got the opportunity and I can just try and kick on from here..." - David Ajiboye chat ⤵️ #cufc
🎬Carlisle United's owners have hired a media company to produce a "bespoke film and photo project" on their business lives in the USA and their "hopes and dreams" for the Blues, it has emerged ⤵️ #cufc
Carlisle United owners hire media company for new film project
Carlisle United's owners, the Piatak family, have commissioned a media company to make a film project which will include interviews about the Blues.
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February 2, 2026 at 11:07 PM
🎬Carlisle United's owners have hired a media company to produce a "bespoke film and photo project" on their business lives in the USA and their "hopes and dreams" for the Blues, it has emerged ⤵️ #cufc