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What does future hold for Carlisle Utd and in-demand boss Greg Abbott?

Greg Abbott photo One of Greg Abbott’s best lines was about the hazardousness of his profession: “Management is like dodging an oncoming train,” said Carlisle’s leader. Now, after three-and-a-half years of swerving, might his own train be coming in?

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd legend John Gorman bows out - then says 'I might be back'

Carlisle United legend John Gorman has not ruled out staying in football despite quitting MK Dons after their play-off defeat.

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd striker Lee Miller: I'll come back stronger after hernia operation

Lee Miller has assured Carlisle United fans he’ll be fit and firing in pre-season after going under the knife.

Last updated 16 May 2012
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Will Carlisle Utd spin the roulette wheel again?

First things first: watching Carlisle United has become fun again. Unpick the faults and laser in on the problems as you choose, but 2011/12 was beyond argument the season when entertainment returned to town.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd's Greg Abbott still in frame for Hull job

Hull are poised to step up their search for a new manager this week – with Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott still under consideration.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd ace Paul Thirlwell wants to play not coach

Paul Thirlwell today quashed speculation he is eyeing a coaching role with Carlisle United – and insisted he’s ready to fight for his place next season.

Last updated 15 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd boss eyes Stoke man in case defenders do not re-sign

Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott has drawn up a list of alternatives in case his three centre-halves reject new deals – with Stoke’s Andrew Davies under consideration.

Last updated 14 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd can improve but there will have to be signings, says defender Murphy

Anyone stopping by Brunton Park this summer and hoping to hear the splashing of cash may be disappointed by the silence. This is not an era of heavy spending at Cumbria’s only professional club.

Last updated 14 May 2012
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No surprise Abbott is attracting attention, says Carlisle Utd skipper

Paul Thirlwell says it is hardly surprising if Greg Abbott’s feats at Carlisle United are attracting attention from other clubs.

Last updated 12 May 2012
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Odds shorten on Carlisle Utd manager Greg Abbott taking over at Hull

Greg Abbott is now second favourite for the Hull City job as speculation mounts about the Carlisle United manager’s future.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Shortlisted Carlisle Utd boss reveals his 'hunger and ambition'

Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott has spoken about his personal “hunger and ambition” in the week he was linked with a shock departure from Brunton Park to Championship club Hull City.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Three weeks left for players to make Carlisle Utd contract decisions

Carlisle United’s out-of-contract players have three more weeks to decide whether or not to accept new terms with the Blues.

Last updated 11 May 2012
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Hull City shortlist Carlisle Utd boss Greg Abbott for manager job

Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott is on Hull City’s shortlist over their vacant manager’s post, it emerged today. (10 comments)

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Ex-Blackburn teen joins Carlisle Utd youth team

Carlisle United have snapped up a talented former Blackburn teenager who was once one of the most sought-after young players in the country.

Last updated 10 May 2012
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Striker Zoko to consider Carlisle United contract offer

Francois Zoko today saluted Carlisle United for restoring his love for football – and pledged to look closely at the Blues’ contract offer.

Last updated 9 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd boss only needs two signings if squad stays intact

Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott insists he could need no more than two summer signings if he keeps the core of his squad together. (28 comments)

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Carlisle Utd striker Miller apologises for hogging stage at awards night

Lee Miller’s value to Carlisle United was underlined at the club’s end of season awards night when the striker received so many prizes that he eventually felt the need to apologise for “hogging the stage”.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Carlisle United chairman expects progress on new stadium plans

Chairman Andrew Jenkins expects progress on Carlisle United’s plans for a new stadium now the city council elections are over.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Highlights of Carlisle Utd's 2011-12 season

In our great Carlisle United end of season supplement, Blues reporter Jon Colman digs out his notebook to find his six favourite games of the 2011-12 League One campaign.

Last updated 8 May 2012
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Abbott offers Carlisle Utd stars new deals

Carlisle United manager Greg Abbott has offered new deals to out-of-contract players James Berrett, Mark Gillespie, Danny Livesey, Lubo Michalik, Peter Murphy, Frank Simek, Tom Taiwo and Francois Zoko.

Last updated 7 May 2012
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