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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Carlisle United community trust receive gold award for Armed Forces work
Carlisle United's Community Sports Trust have received top recognition from the Ministry of Defence. The CST have been awarded the MoD's Employer Recognition Scheme Gold Award. It is the highest accolade for employers supporting the Armed Forces Community, and sees the Community Sports Trust at Brunton Park receive the gold award for the first time, having been awarded bronze in 2018 and then silver last year. The award recognises the CST's work with events such as their weekly sessions for veterans, and their involvement in this summer's Armed Forces Day at Brunton Park. James Tose, the Community Sports Trust's chief executive, said: 'Everyone at Carlisle United Community Sports Trust is delighted to receive the Ministry of Defence Gold Employer Scheme Award in recognition of the services and support we offer veterans in our community. "I am immensely proud that Teresa Mulholland and Ryan Godderidge are getting the reward for their hard work, having created a safe space for our service veterans here at Carlisle United." Teresa Mulholland, the CST's director of governance, safeguarding, EDI and veterans co-ordinator, added: 'This accolade reflects the dedication of our team, partners, and especially the veterans we support. From Bronze in 2018, to Silver in 2024, and now Gold in 2025, it's been an incredible journey. "Our weekly veteran sessions, monthly breakfasts, and collaboration on Armed Forces Day 2025 all demonstrate the strength of our provision. Thank you to the Ministry of Defence for recognising our commitment." The CST hold sessions for veterans on Wednesdays mornings and Thursday evenings, offering exercise and social opportunities, as well as monthly breakfast meetings on Wednesdays. 'These initiatives help to assist veterans in transitioning to civilian life and foster community connections,' the CST say.
Yahoo
06-07-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Hughes assesses Carlisle United's pre-season work so far
Mark Hughes says his squad have shown the right approach to some hard pre-season work so far (Image: News & Star / Richard Parkes) Mark Hughes says he is already seeing positive and essential signs from his Carlisle United squad in the early stages of pre-season. The Blues are preparing for their second full week after a spell of hard physical opening to training. Advertisement Hughes and his coaches have been putting the players – including five new signings – through their paces both on the training pitch at Brunton Park and the running track at the Sheepmount. The head coach says some of the physical work has been gruelling but his players have tackled it with the right determination and 'resilience.' 'It's been very good. I've enjoyed the first week. I think it's been a good mix of ball work and physical work,' Hughes told the News & Star. 'We've been on the track, and given them periods of really intense physical work which they've come through up to this point really well. Advertisement LISTEN: Mark Hughes on pre-season, transfers, decisions, trialists and more 'Going back to my playing days, I wouldn't have liked to have done it, so some of the track sessions were a bit more difficult than when I was playing. 'So credit to them – nobody faded, everybody gave it a good shot and showed that resilience that we're going to need, both in games and during the season. Hughes watches Friday morning's session (Image: News & Star) 'A lot of characteristics and qualities that we'll have to show on a regular basis are on show at the moment.' Carlisle are now preparing for their first pre-season friendly – a behind-closed-doors trip to Motherwell on Tuesday. Advertisement Hughes on midfield transfer plan, Harris latest and pre-season 'niggles' Hughes will assess a number of his first-team players before deciding on their involvement, with a handful nursing injury 'niggles'. Those include Morgan Feeney and Stephen Wearne, while Georgie Kelly is also being nursed through the early stages of pre-season. But the game could see first outings in a United shirt for other new faces such as Regan Linney, David Ajiboye, Junior Luamba and Sam Murray. FLASH SALE: Get unlimited access to every Carlisle United article by subscribing to the News & Star for £6 for 6 months or a full year at half price - click HERE for details
Yahoo
26-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carlisle United players set to return for pre-season training
Carlisle's players will undergo fitness testing in the latter stages of this week, before training starts in earnest next week (Image: Ben Holmes) Carlisle United's first-team squad are set to return to training as Mark Hughes starts preparations for the new National League season. The Blues, including summer signings Regan Linney, Morgan Feeney, David Ajiboye and Junior Luamba, are poised to check back in to Brunton Park. Advertisement Training in the latter part of this week is expected to focus on fitness testing before training begins in earnest next week. It marks the start of the countdown to the 2025/26 campaign, when Carlisle will be looking to bounce back after suffering back-to-back relegations. Hughes and assistant Glyn Hodges have some 25 professionals to work with ahead of the pre-season period, which leads up to the big fifth-tier kick-off on August 9. When new signing Ajiboye tormented Carlisle United It has not yet been confirmed whether the Blues will be running the rule over any trialists, with the initial stages of pre-season set to unfold before Carlisle's six friendlies get under way with a behind-closed-doors trip to Motherwell on July 8. Advertisement Regan Linney, left, and Morgan Feeney, right, will link up with the squad after their summer moves, along with fellow new signings David Ajiboye and Junior Luamba (Image: PA) The start of the summer build-up will see former Altrincham attacker Linney link up with his new team-mates for the first time. Defender Feeney, meanwhile, will start his second spell with the Blues following his recent move back to Brunton Park, following his departure from Shrewsbury Town. And this week's additions of wide man Ajiboye and attacker Luamba are also due to check in. Further transfer activity is expected while other decisions on under-contract players could be made as pre-season unfolds. Advertisement Players joining the professional ranks for the first time are teenagers Sam Hetherington, Dan Hopper and Jake Allan. United are also poised to welcome back players who ended last season injured, such as Archie Davies, Josh Williams, Jordan Jones and Charlie Wyke. Luke Armstrong, who remains the subject of speculation on his future, will be back with the squad after last season's loan with Motherwell, with Ethan Robson also due back after ending last term on loan with Gateshead. Carlisle United's big review: the questions answered - and unanswered But midfielder Will Patching will not be involved after his recent loan move to Coleraine, while the future of Kadeem Harris, who has yet to determine his future after being offered a new deal by the club, remains unclear. Advertisement Pre-season will see goalkeeping coach Jack Cudworth back with Hughes' backroom team, after it was recently confirmed that he was staying with the Blues. A first-team coach addition is yet to be confirmed, meanwhile, with Jamie Devitt having returned to his academy role following his stint with the senior side in the closing months of 2024/25. The professionals due to report back for training are David Ajiboye, Jake Allan, Luke Armstrong, Gabe Breeze, Archie Davies, Jack Ellis, Elliot Embleton, Morgan Feeney, Cameron Harper, Aaron Hayden, Sam Hetherington, Dan Hopper, Jordan Jones, Georgie Kelly, Harry Lewis, Regan Linney, Junior Luamba, Ethan Robson, Cedwyn Scott, Jude Smith, Terell Thomas, Stephen Wearne, Callum Whelan, Josh Williams and Charlie Wyke.
BBC News
25-06-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Salford forward Luamba signs for Carlisle
Carlisle United have signed forward Junior Luamba for an undisclosed fee from Salford moves to Brunton Park on a two-year 22-year-old spent the second half of last season on loan with York City in the National League, making 18 appearances and scoring is the fourth signing made by the Blues as they prepare for their first season at fifth-tier level for 20 years, following Regan Linney, Morgan Feeney and David Ajiboye.
Yahoo
25-06-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Carlisle United confirm signing of winger Junior Luamba
Carlisle United have sealed the signing of Salford City wide man Junior Luamba for an undisclosed fee. Luamba, 22, has penned a two-year deal at Brunton Park. The wide man signed, last season, on loan from his parent club Salford, to National League side, York City, in February 2025, where he made 18 appearances, netting once, with two assists. Advertisement Luamba is the fourth signing for the Cumbrians this summer Speaking to the club website, Mark Hughes said: "Junior brings exactly the kind of energy and attitude we want at this football club. "His pace is a real asset - whether he's pressing high, stretching the opposition, or tracking back in transition, his physical presence and work rate from the front are excellent. "He plays with a positive mindset at both ends of the pitch. He's fearless going forward and equally committed to the defensive side of the game, which is exactly what we ask from our front players. "He's shown us he can operate effectively in a few different roles, which gives us great options tactically. Advertisement "He's at a great stage in his career - young enough to keep developing but already mature in how he approaches the game. I'm excited to work with him and help him take that next step.' Luamba made his senior debut for Oldham Athletic on December 29, 2020, starting in a 0-0 draw against Grimsby Town, and netted his first goal for the Latics against Sutton United in August 2021. In October 2023, Junior signed for Salford City, with the reserves, before making the step up to the first team, where he made over 30 appearances for the Ammies. Head of football operations, Marc Tierney, said: "Junior is an exceptional young talent with a relentless work ethic and a winning mentality. Advertisement "His drive to improve is matched by his natural ability, and we're confident that Brunton Park is the ideal stage for him to showcase his quality." The wide man is the Blues' fourth summer signing, following in the footsteps of David Ajiboye, Regan Linney and Morgan Feeney.
