Connect with us

Late Tackle

CARLISLE IN THE CROSSHAIRS

JON TAIT SAYS THE BLUES NEED THE FIGHTING SPIRIT OF THE PAST AS THEY BID TO RECOVER FROM BACK-TO-BACK RELEGATIONS...

CARLISLE is a frontier city. At one time it was one of the most dangerous places in the country.
Situated just nine miles from the border with Scotland, it has a turbulent history. The castle is the most besieged in Britain.
Some would say that Brunton Park has been under similar pressure in recent times.
Carlisle United were top of the First Division for three games in season 1974-75. The club did a retro kit to celebrate the 50th anniversary while the local museum...

Continue reading...

Access all our premium content for less than 50p per week!

SUBSCRIBE

Already a subscriber to our website? Login

Related Topics

More in Late Tackle

  •

    THE BEST PUB TEAM IN THE WORLD

    CAVAN CAMPBELL ON THE INCREDIBLE STORY OF GIBRALTAR SIDE BRUNO’S MAGPIES... Fast learners: Bruno’s...

  •

    CHEEKY CHAPPIE

    BARNABY ROSTANT TAKES A LOOK AT MICHAEL CHEEK’S LENGTHY JOURNEY TO REACH THE EFL...

  •

    WHAT A SEASON!

    TOM WINCH EXPLORES SOME OF THE WORLD’S MORE UNUSUAL LEAGUE FORMATS On the ball:...

  • Welcome to Welcome to

    WELCOME TO LATE TACKLE

    CAN Sarina Wiegman’s Lionesses retain their European crown in Switzerland this summer? With injuries,...