On This Day – 8th May

Carlisle United goalkeeper Jimmy Glass scored a dramatic last-gasp winner against Plymouth Argyle on this day in 1999. In doing so, he managed to keep United in the Football League, at the expense of Scarborough. In the days leading up to the final match of the season, Carlisle boss Nigel Pearson had a real nightmare […]

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On This Day – 28th November

The first FA Cup tie to be played under floodlights took place on this day in 1955.Carlisle United and Darlington had played out two goalless draws in the FA Cup First Round and a neutral venue was required for the Second Replay. Newcastle United obliged and allowed the replay to be played at their St […]

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On This Day – 18th August

Entrepreneur Michael Knighton was unveiled to Manchester United fans as their new owner latest ahead of the opening match of the 1989/90 season on this day back in 1989. The businessman headed out onto the famous Old Trafford turf dressed in a full United kit and tracksuit ahead of their match against reigning champions Arsenal. […]

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A Season to Remember – Carlisle United 1974/75

The Carlisle United squad of 1974/75 The 1974/75 season was definitely the most memorable for Carlisle United fans as it was their first and only season in the top tier of English football.  It was also their most successful as the club reached the Sixth Round of the FA Cup, before losing 1-0 at home […]

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