A revival followed under new player-manager Paul Simpson, and Carlisle actually managed to finish second from bottom in the table after York City's failure to win any of their final 20 league games, with Carlisle's relegation being confirmed when they failed to win their penultimate game of the season. Carlisle were promoted out of the non-league conference at the first time of asking in 2005, winning the play-off final at the Britannia Stadium, Stoke. Their first season in there saw them finish second from bottom but 19 points ahead of relegated Newport County. They secured promotion out of the Second Division in 1973–74, but stayed only one season in the First Division and were relegated back to the Third Division at the end of the 1976–77 campaign. Carlisle won promotion as champions of the fourth tier in 1994–95, but were relegated the next season, before winning promotion again in 1996–97, only to be relegated again the following year. Carlisle still remains the smallest location in England, by local population, to have had a resident top-flight football team since 1906. The following season started successfully for the Cumbrians with Rory Loy, Lee Miller and Zoko all forming a hugely successful strike-partnership. They then won the League Two title in 2005–06, and remained in League One until their relegation at the end of the 2013–14 season. National Football Teams without an confederation, 2020 League of Ireland Premier Division table, https://football.fandom.com/wiki/Carlisle_United_F.C. You could also do it yourself at any point in time. The team were beaten in the final in 2010 but returned the following year, with new signings including François Zoko and James Berrett, to win the trophy in 2011. Carlisle received the second-most votes with 33, and replaced Durham City, who had received just 11 votes, as members of the Football League. 1 Main-info; 2 Squad; See also. Shankly later went on to manage Workington and then Grimsby Town before being appointed manager of Liverpool in 1959; over the next 15 years he would guide the club to numerous trophy successes.[3]. The club retained Greg Abbott as manager, offering a 1-year extension to his current deal, whilst also extending assistant Graham Kavanagh's contract for another season. However the club still sell merchandise with branding similar to their former fox badge and the club mascot (who is now Olga the Fox also) still carries the stuffed fox onto the pitch. Back to back relegations saw them drop into the Fourth Division in 1987. Mick Wadsworth's resignation as manager in December was a major blow to Carlisle, as was the mid-season sale of key players Paul Murray and Tony Gallimore. There was however some consolation when substitute Gary Madine grabbed a goal in the 84th minute with a fine header. Another relegation followed in 76/77 before returning to the Second Division in 1982 under Bob Stokoe. Highlight victories include doing a double over Everton, and home victories over eventual champions Derby, and former titlists Chelsea, Ipswich, Arsenal, Burnley, Tottenham and Wolves. [16] They signed a deal until the end of the 2015-16 season. Broadis then had the distinction of becoming the first manager to transfer himself when he moved to Sunderland. He made the funds available for new players to be signed, and in 1994 Carlisle reached the playoffs in the recently-rebranded Division Three, a year after narrowly avoiding relegations. 2000–01 saw Ian Atkins appointed at the Carlisle helm and there was much hope that he could be the man to achieve promotion. Broadis returned as an 18 times capped ex England international in mid-1950s to add to his playing career at Brunton Park. They then won consecutive promotions in 1964 and 1965, and established themselves as a Second Division side. [35], The first evidence of Carlisle wearing a crest dates to the 1950/51 season, first adorning it in a FA Cup tie against Arsenal. A view over Brunton park from the Paddock towards the East (The Pioneer Foods) Stand. The 2008–09 season began with the sale of two key players for a combined total of £1.5 million. He was replaced by John Sheridan. That club was eventually liquidated in 2008. The following few seasons saw Carlisle achieve their highest league finishes for 22 years and the highest average crowds for 30 years. [2] Carlisle United were crowned champions of the North Eastern League in 1922. The club's traditional kit is blue with white and red detail, whilst the badge takes elements from the city's coat of arms by including two wyverns. In 1949, the club had the distinction of being the first club to appoint Bill Shankly as their manager. Curle got off to a flying start, winning his first full-match as manager 1–0 against fellow strugglers Tranmere Rovers. Ivor Broadis was appointed player manager after the end of the Second World War making him the youngest league club manager in history. Having occupied 6th place (final play-off position) for a period of the season, a dip in form towards the end of the seasons saw The Cumbrians miss out by just two points to Stevenage, meaning a successful seasons for the Cumbrians couldn't be rounded off with an appearance in the League One play-offs. David Reeves scored 25 league goals to help Carlisle achieve their long-awaited success which ended their eight-year ordeal in the league's basement division. Carlisle ended their most prosperous period as rapidly as it had started. In 2001–02 Carlisle attained a safe final position of 17th – which saw them finish 16 points clear of the relegation zone. Made by Admiral, the shirt was based on an earlier Birmingham City shirt and was the first to feature red detailing. Highlight victories include doing a double over Everton, and home victories over eventual champions Derby County, and former title holders Ipswich Town, Arsenal, Burnley, Tottenham Hotspur and Wolverhampton Wanderers. They reached the FA Cup Third Round, where they lost to defending league champions and eventual FA Cup winners Liverpool. Once again, Carlisle narrowly avoided relegation in 1999–2000, finishing in second from bottom place in Division Three. Prior to 2008, the club's nearest professional football club was Gretna F.C., who at one time played in European football thanks to the financial input of Brooks Mileson (a United supporter also, who once tried to buy United). Their 76-year stay in the Football League came to an end with relegation in 2003–04, though player-manager Paul Simpson secured an immediate return after leading United to victory in the 2005 Conference National play-off Final. Carlisle were elected to the Football League Third Division North in 1928 replacing Durham City. I am unhappy being associated with that as it is not my style either personally or professionally." Football League Fourth Division Runners-up: 1963–64, Football League Second Division / Championship (second tier), Football League Third Division / League One (third tier), Football League Fourth Division / League Two (4th tier), To date Carlisle United have played 82 seasons in the Football League, their relegation in 2004 and reinstatement the following year remains the only departure from the Football League since the club was first admitted in 1928 (excluding wartime). In 1907 white shorts were introduced and since then various combinations of blue and white have been used by the club. The newly formed club initially played at Milhome Bank and later at Devonshire Park, finally settling at their current home Brunton Park in 1909. ?oldid=278370. The club was formed on 17 May 1904 at Shaddongate United's Annual General Meeting[1] when the club's members voted to change the club's name to Carlisle United.