Carlisle News

G_Man · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:35 am

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Courtenay plans Carlisle takeover

Former Carlisle United owner John Courtenay could be set for a return to the League One club.

The Dublin-based businessman has confirmed that talks with current owner Fred Story to buy the club back are at an advanced stage.

Courtenay took over from Michael Knighton at Brunton Park in 2002 but sold the club to Story two years later.

BBC Radio Cumbria understands talks between the two parties have been ongoing for several weeks.

Courtenay, a self-made millionaire who owns the Umbro franchise in Ireland, remains a popular figure amongst Carlisle supporters despite being in charge when the club were relegated out of the Football League in 2004.

John Courtenay Factfile
Grew up in a two-bedroom council house in Dublin
The youngest of seven brothers and sister
Self-made millionaire who owns several sports companies
Owns the Umbro franchise in the Republic of Ireland

Tim Graham, who runs unofficial supporters' website 'Cufconline.org', said fans would not be totally surprised by Courtenay's proposed return to the club.

"John has been the front-runner of all the names rumoured to be in talks with the club so it wouldn't come as much of a surprise if he did take over," he told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"They do say 'never come back' in these situations so it remains to be seen what will happen."

Fred story has did well with carlisle united so i feel he will be a big loss. Many carlisle fans think so also.

Also other news is Kieren Westwood has went to coventry for 500 thousand. A big loss also

G_Man · Posted: Thu Jun 19, 2008 2:37 am

Former Carlisle right-back Paul Arnison says he is buoyed by the prospect of regular first-team football after signing a two-year deal at Bradford.

Was a good service to Carlisle

G_Man · Posted: Fri Jun 20, 2008 2:11 am

Bournemouth defender Josh Gowling has signed for League One side Carlisle on a free transfer.

BBC Radio Solent reported that the 24-year-old has agreed a two-year deal with the Cumbrians, having been out of contract at Dean Court.

G_Man · Posted: Thu Jun 26, 2008 2:35 am

Carlisle United have signed out-of-contract goalkeeper Ben Williams from Crewe Alexandra. The 25-year-old turned down a new deal at Crewe and has signed a three-year-deal at Brunton Park after four seasons and 150 games with Alex.

G_Man · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:35 pm

Carlisle United have confirmed that a team including chief executive David Allen has taken full control of the club from director Fred Story.

Football director Steven Pattison is handed responsibility for the school of excellence and youth development.

Andrew Jenkins retains his position as chairman and John Nixon will continue in the role of managing director.

Thirty four shares will remain in the hands of the Carlisle United Trust to be represented by Norman Steele.

Story will remain a major sponsor of the club, but no longer retains the post of director.

Fans have been warned not to expect too many changes in the way the club is run, and chief executive Allen believes the new team has inherited a stable club with potential to grow.

"I think we're able to build on the business model that Fred Story started," Allen told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"We've got the same aims to go forward which are to improve."

G_Man · Posted: Thu Jul 03, 2008 8:35 pm

Carlisle United have confirmed that a team including chief executive David Allen has taken full control of the club from director Fred Story.

Football director Steven Pattison is handed responsibility for the school of excellence and youth development.

Andrew Jenkins retains his position as chairman and John Nixon will continue in the role of managing director.

Thirty four shares will remain in the hands of the Carlisle United Trust to be represented by Norman Steele.

Story will remain a major sponsor of the club, but no longer retains the post of director.

Fans have been warned not to expect too many changes in the way the club is run, and chief executive Allen believes the new team has inherited a stable club with potential to grow.

"I think we're able to build on the business model that Fred Story started," Allen told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"We've got the same aims to go forward which are to improve."

9nufc9 · Posted: Sat Aug 02, 2008 4:44 am

Carlisle signed old Micky Bridges. He'll be an excellent signing for the club - only mid to late 20's and has a good knack of finding the net. His goals will help Carlisle push for promotion this season.

The-General · Posted: Sat Aug 09, 2008 12:28 am

Bridges should be an excellent signing but the loss of Joe Garner is a blow, although 1.2mil alot of money in League 1