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Yahoo
6 days ago
- Sport
- Yahoo
Key cup dates confirmed for Carlisle United
United's opening dates in the FA Cup, left, and FA Trophy, right, have been announced (Image: PA) Two key cup dates for Carlisle United in the 2025/26 season have been confirmed. The Blues now know when they will begin their campaigns in the FA Cup and FA Trophy. Relegation to the National League means United will enter the FA Cup in the fourth qualifying round, rather than the first round proper which applies to clubs in Leagues One and Two. Advertisement The date for the fourth qualifying round in 2025/26 is Saturday, October 11, when United will be aiming to reach the November 1 first round. Fans queue in the rain to buy Carlisle United's new home kit United's drop into non-league also means they will compete in the FA Trophy for only the second time in their history. National League sides join that competition at the third round stage, with the date for those fixtures being Saturday, December 13. Carlisle's only previous run in the FA Trophy saw them reach the fifth round in 2004/05 before defeat to Woking, pictured (Image: Max Flego) Advertisement The prospect of a Wembley final is open to United should they go all the way in the Trophy. Further round dates in that competition are: Fourth Round Proper - Saturday, January 10 Fifth Round Proper - Saturday, January 31 Sixth Round Proper - Saturday, February 28 Semi-final - Saturday, March 28 Final - Sunday, May 17 Carlisle last played in the Trophy in the 2004/05 season, when Paul Simpson's side reached the fifth round before being knocked out by Woking. That season - until now their only previous campaign in the fifth tier - they also progressed to the second round proper of the FA Cup before losing to AFC Bournemouth. Fixtures for the league season are released on Wednesday, July 9, a month before the league programme kicks off on Saturday, August 9.
Wales Online
6 days ago
- Sport
- Wales Online
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Nathan Jones breaks silence on job links and winger finds new club
Tonight's Cardiff City news as Nathan Jones breaks silence on job links and winger finds new club The latest Bluebirds news from Cardiff City Stadium Nathan Jones, head coach of Charlton Athletic (Image: Getty Images ) Here are your Cardiff City headlines for Thursday, June 26. Nathan Jones asked about Cardiff job Charlton Athletic boss Nathan Jones has spoken publicly for the first time about speculation linking him with the Cardiff City manager's job earlier this summer. The Welshman was one of the names under consideration as the Bluebirds searched for a new head coach following Omer Riza's departure, but the Bluebirds ultimately opted to appoint former Rochdale and ex-Manchester City EDS boss Brian Barry-Murphy. Speaking to Sky Sports News, Jones admitted his connection to the Welsh capital club, but reaffirmed his commitment to Charlton, with whom he won promotion to the Championship via the play-offs back in May. 'Cardiff is close to my heart,' Jones said. 'But this now is my job, my project, my passion. Nothing veered me from what I wanted to do.' The 51-year-old previously managed Luton Town, Stoke City and Southampton. Join the Cardiff City breaking news and top stories WhatsApp community Article continues below Winger signs for new club Eastleigh have completed the signing of former Cardiff winger Kieron Evans on a free transfer following his departure from the Bluebirds. The 23-year-old arrives at the Silverlake Stadium after the Spitfires saw off competition from EFL clubs to secure his signature. Evans will officially join the National League outfit on July 1 once his contract with Cardiff expires. Evans made 34 appearances on loan at Newport County last season and has amassed over 100 senior appearances during his career, including 12 for boyhood club Cardiff and spells with Linfield, Gateshead and Torquay United. The former Wales youth international, who came through the ranks at Cardiff from under-8 level, made his senior debut in 2021 against Nottingham Forest in the Championship. He also lifted the FA Trophy during a loan stint with Gateshead. Speaking after signing, Evans said: 'It feels amazing. I came here this morning and met everyone. Everything feels and sounds amazing. I can't wait to get started. "I had a few conversations with Kelvin [Davis] over the phone. It was the two-year plan, and seeing the vision of where they want to be – that sold me." He added: "Where we all want to be is in the EFL. If we can push into the play-offs this year, then I think that will be a good start. The way they want to play and win games this season really drew me in. "I've had three good loans at totally different clubs. Maturing as a man is the most valuable experience I've had. Winning the FA Trophy is the best moment of my career so far – winning on penalties was a great feeling." Evans described himself as a hardworking, attack-minded player: 'I will give 110 per cent. I like to work hard and get stuck in, but you'll see my qualities on the ball too. I'm comfortable off both feet, like to take players on, score goals and provide assists.' Arsenal U21s drawn against Cardiff Arsenal's Under-21s have been confirmed as the fourth and final team in Cardiff City's group for the 2025/26 Vertu Trophy, setting up an intriguing mix of youth and experience in Southern Group A. The young Gunners join the Bluebirds, local rivals Newport County and League One side Exeter City in what is now one of the standout groups of this season's competition. Arsenal are one of 16 Category One academies from Premier League clubs invited to enter under-21 teams into the tournament — formerly known as the EFL Trophy — alongside the 48 senior sides from League One and League Two. Cardiff's clash with Newport already promises to be a hotly-contested fixture, given the historical rivalry between the two Welsh clubs and the rarity of their competitive meetings. But the addition of a top-flight academy team like Arsenal adds another layer of intrigue for fans and further tests for Brian Barry-Murphy's youthful Bluebirds squad. The Vertu Trophy group stage sees 64 clubs split into 16 regional groups — eight in the North and eight in the South — with the top two sides from each progressing to the knockout rounds. Cardiff's group now pits them against a Premier League academy famed for developing talent, an ambitious Newport side from League Two, and Exeter, who have gained a reputation for producing their own young stars. It will be the first competitive meeting between Cardiff and Newport since a dramatic FAW Premier Cup tie in 2008, which ended in a penalty shoot-out win for County at Ninian Park. Their last league meeting came back in April 1988, when the Bluebirds ran out 4-0 winners. Fixtures and dates for Group A will be confirmed in due course, with matches set to begin later this summer. Bluebirds' 25/26 fixtures revealed Cardiff City's return to League One for the first time in over two decades begins with a high-profile home clash against Peterborough United on Saturday, August 2 (12.30pm kick-off), as Brian Barry-Murphy's side look to make a strong start in the third tier. The Bluebirds then travel to Port Vale and face home games against Rotherham United and Plymouth Argyle before the month is out, with tricky away trips to AFC. Wimbledon and Luton Town also lined up in August. Article continues below Over the festive period, Cardiff face Lincoln City away on December 20 before welcoming Exeter City to Cardiff City Stadium on Boxing Day. They round off the calendar year with a home tie against Stevenage on December 29, followed by a New Year's Day trip to Wycombe Wanderers. In the final stretch of the season, the Bluebirds will hope to be pushing for promotion as they take on Bolton, Reading and Northampton in April, before finishing the campaign away at Mansfield Town on May 2. Sign up to our daily Cardiff City newsletter here.
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Former Carlisle United prospect makes non-league switch
Former Carlisle United prospect Cameron Salkeld has made FA Trophy finalists Spennymoor Town his latest destination. The midfielder has joined the National League North club ahead of the 2025/26 season. Advertisement It follows his departure from fellow sixth-tier club Darlington. Salkeld, who came through the youth side at Carlisle and made two first-team appearances, scoring once, had been with Darlo for the last two years. Now he makes the switch to another north east outfit. Spennymoor boss Graeme Lee has welcomed the arrival of the former Blue to the Brewery Field. 'The way Cam plays the game suits us down to the ground,' said Lee in a club statement. 'I've said it numerous times that we're at our best when we play with real intensity, and Cam does that with his work rate and the distances he covers during games. Advertisement 'He is full of running, has great ability, good experience and can play in a few different roles so he's someone we're delighted to be adding to our squad for 2025/26.' Salkeld's two senior outings for Carlisle came in the EFL Trophy under Keith Curle in the 2016/17 campaign. He made his debut at 17 as a substitute against Blackburn Rovers' Under-21s in October 2016 before, a month later, coming off the bench to score in a 4-2 win over Fleetwood Town. He also impressed for United's youth team as they reached the fourth round in the same season. He moved on from Carlisle in 2018 and has since had spells at Gateshead, Greenock Morton, Ayr United and Clyde before joining Darlington in 2023. Spennymoor finished ninth in National League North last season as well as reaching the FA Trophy final, where they lost 3-0 to Aldershot Town at Wembley.
Scottish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
Fans have been left disappointed by the statement released FINANCIAL CONCERN Former EFL club release statement after 'very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House. Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 2 Aldershot Town have released a statement after being late to file their financial accounts Credit: PA:Press Association The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off. A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through. Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business. Aldershot fans have voiced their concern online around the emergence of a compulsory strike-off notice appearing on the club's Companies House page, prompting a response from the club itself. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL IRON GRIT Former Championship club win promotion to National League after nightmare decade A statement issued on X by the club's official account read: "The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House. "The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern. "The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system. "The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days." CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as "very strange". While a second wrote: "For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing". And a third added: "Well that eases no one's mind…" Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as they lifted the FA Trophy thanks to a 3-0 victory over Spennymoor Town at Wembley. The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term.
The Irish Sun
29-05-2025
- Business
- The Irish Sun
Former EFL club release statement after ‘very strange' delay in filing accounts leaves fans fearing the worst
FORMER League Two club Aldershot Town have released a statement amid concerns over the filing of their accounts to Companies House. Aldershot, who finished 16th in the National League this season, are overdue for the publication of their accounts for the last financial year. 2 Aldershot Town have released a statement after being late to file their financial accounts Credit: PA:Press Association The late publication of their accounts has led to the company being issued a notice for compulsory strike-off. A strike-off notice, which removes a company from the official register, effectively means a company ceases to exist as a legal entity if followed through. Aldershot are able to object to the strike-off and try and explain their situation to Companies House before the action is carried out against the business. READ MORE IN FOOTBALL A statement issued on X by the club's official account read: "The Club is aware of recent comments on social media regarding the delay in filing our annual accounts with Companies House. "The Club want to reassure our supporters and stakeholders that there is no cause for concern. "The delay, whilst regrettable, is administrative and the result of a migration to a new accounting system. "The transition has taken longer and proved more challenging than anticipated, but our finance team is working closely with our auditors/accountants to finalise the accounts, which we expect to file within the next seven days." Most read in Football CASINO SPECIAL - BEST CASINO BONUSES FROM £10 DEPOSITS Fans are still concerned by the situation with one supporter labelling it as "very strange". While a second wrote: "For full transparency, I think all of us fans would like to see how the accounts are doing". And a third added: "Well that eases no one's mind…" Aldershot won their first piece of silverware in nearly 20 years this season as The Shots have been trying to make a return to the EFL since their relegation from League Two in 2013, but are resigned to a 13th consecutive National League season following their 16th placed finish this term. 2 Aldershot won the FA Trophy this season Credit: Alamy
