Jon Colman

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Jon Colman

United owner Tom Piatak, left, with chief executive Nigel Clibbens, is expected to publish a "summary" of the club's internal review rather than a "blow by blow" account (Image: Ben Holmes) Carlisle United will not provide a “blow by blow” account of the club’s internal review after relegation to non-league. That is according to the Blues' supporters’ trust, who said a “summary” of the post-mortem and decisions made will instead be provided.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Jon Colman

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. 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.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Jon Colman

Oldham clinched a return to the EFL at Wembley by coming from behind twice to win 3-2. Former Blues striker Garner scored the Latics' first equaliser from the penalty spot before Micky Mellon's side again fought back in extra-time. It means Oldham are back in the EFL after a three-year absence, while Southend's four-year stint in the fifth tier goes on. The Essex club's defeat completes the National League line-up for the 2025/26 season.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Jon Colman

They can, if they wish, deploy enough resources to secure the 23-year-old. They put up a sufficient amount to make Carlisle in the fifth tier more attractive than whomever from League Two or elsewhere shows interest. Yes, Carlisle have already tried spending boldly before under the Piataks, and it has, to date, backfired spectacularly. That doesn't, though, mean the general strategy has been wrong. Only the club’s aim. It certainly does not mean they should stop flexing their financial muscles.

6 days ago | newsandstar.co.uk | Jon Colman

Former Carlisle players Joe Garner, left, and Jack Bridge, right, meet in today's National League play-off final (Image: Barbara Abbott / Richard Parkes) Two former Carlisle United players go head to head at Wembley today - for the right to avoid facing the Blues next season. The National League play-off final sees Oldham Athletic and Southend United compete for a place back in the EFL. The outcome will complete the line-up of Carlisle's opponents in the 2025/26 season.