Carlisle United

Nottm Forest 0-0 Carlisle
Nottingham Forest's penalty troubles continued as they played out a goalless draw with Carlisle - but still stayed top of League One. Phil Crossley pointed to the spot after Peter Murphy was adjudged to have fouled Junior Agogo in the 29th minute. But Grant Holt saw his effort saved by Kieren Westwood, bringing Forest's missed penalties to four this season. Carlisle pressed forward but Kevin Gall and Karl Hawley were off target and the spoils were shared. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Nottm Forest: Smith, Perch, Morgan, Breckin, Southall, Gary Holt (Thompson 85), Harris (Lester 85), Clingan, Bennett, Agogo, Grant Holt (Dobie 63). Subs Not Used: Padula, Pedersen. Booked: Lester, Bennett. Carlisle: Westwood, Raven (Arnison 66), Murphy, Gray, Aranalde, Murray (Billy 85), Lumsdon, Thirlwell, Hackney (Holmes 74), Hawley, Gall. Subs Not Used: Williams, Livesey. Booked: Gray. Att: 19,535. Ref: P Crossley (Kent).

Carlisle v Blackpool
Carlisle midfielder Paul Murray is expected to play no play against Blackpool after his troublesome left knee swelled up in training. Former Liverpool trainee David Raven looks set to continue at right-back after shaking off a groin injury. Blackpool are expected to retain the same starting line-up that has been fielded for the last three games. That means striker Matt Blinkhorn will miss out once again as he builds up his fitness following a groin injury.

Crewe v Carlisle
Crewe hope Michael O'Connor (knee) and Jon Otsemobor (thigh) will be available after missing the defeat at Swansea. They are expected to replace Ben Rix and Darren Moss, but Rodney Jack (abductor) is likely to miss out again. Carlisle defender Paul Arnison is hoping to keep his place, even though summer signing David Raven is likely to be fit after a groin injury. Midfielder Paul Murray will again be absent with a knee injury, but Carlisle have no other injury concerns.

Carlisle duo sign new contracts
Carlisle boss Neil McDonald has secured the futures of two more of his squad with defenders Paul Arnison and Danny Livesey agreeing new deals. The duo have penned 12-month extensions to their existing contracts to keep them at the club until June 2008. Former Bolton centre-back Livesey, 21, joined Carlisle in December 2004, while Arnison has just clocked up his 100th League appearance for the club. McDonald has handed new deals to five players since taking the job in June.

Huddersfield v Carlisle
Huddersfield will be without leading goalscorer Gary Taylor-Fletcher for six weeks as he has medial ligament damage. Danny Adams is serving a one-match ban and Andy Booth (hamstring) is a doubt, but Adnan Ahmed could start the game. Carlisle pair David Raven (groin) and Karl Hawley (broken rib) will again play no part at the Galpharm Stadium. However, Cumbrians' defender Peter Murphy is expected to return after missing last week's home defeat to Millwall with a knee ligament injury.

Huddersfield 2-1 Carlisle
Luke Beckett bagged a first-half brace as Huddersfield grabbed a first home win since August against Carlisle. Beckett put the Terriers ahead when he pounced on Simon Hackney's attempted back pass and steered a low shot home. Soon after it was 2-0 when Peter Murphy was harshly adjudged to have handled Beckett's cross and the striker stepped up to coolly slot past Kieren Westwood. Hackney atoned for his early error by slamming one in from 25 yards before Murphy hit the bar with a free-kick. Huddersfield: Glennon, Tom Clarke (Brandon 45), McIntosh, Nathan Clarke, Holdsworth, Schofield, Worthington, Collins, Hudson, Young, Beckett (Booth 80). Subs Not Used: Rachubka, Abbott, McCombe. Booked: Brandon. Goals: Beckett 21, 32 pen. Carlisle: Westwood, Arnison, Gray, Murphy, Aranalde, Lumsdon (Glenn Murray 69), Thirlwell, Billy, Gall, Beckford (Holmes 82), Hackney. Subs Not Used: Williams, Livesey, Joyce. Booked: Thirlwell, Arnison. Goals: Hackney 43. Att: 10,830 Ref: J Singh (Middlesex)

Carlisle v Tranmere
Carlisle's new loan signing Kevin Harper goes straight into the squad after signing from Stoke City. The Cumbrians are still missing David Raven (groin), Karl Hawley (broken rib), and Paul Murray (knee). The trip to Brunton Park may have come too soon for Tranmere striker Gareth Taylor, who saw a specialist about his jaw injury on Wednesday. Fellow striker Calvin Zola (foot) is definitely out, but boss Ronnie Moore has no other injury problems.

Carlisle 1-0 Tranmere
Carlisle ended a run of three successive defeats but were made to fight all the way by Tranmere. Rovers nearly snatched an early lead through Kevin Ellison but his effort rebounded clear off the woodwork. But Carlisle opened the scoring when Tranmere's defence allowed Kevin Gall to drill a low shot inside the far post for his fifth of the season. Rovers had most of the play after the interval and Chris Shuker was twice denied by keeper Kieren Westwood. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carlisle: Westwood, Arnison (Livesey 77), Murphy, Gray, Aranalde, Harper (Holmes 77), Lumsdon, Thirlwell, Gall, Beckford, Hackney (Billy 66). Subs Not Used: Williams, Hindmarch. Booked: Hackney. Goals: Gall 35. Tranmere: Ward, Stockdale, Goodison, McCready, Sherriff, Shuker, McLaren, Mullin (Harrison 49), McAteer (Taylor 66), Greenacre, Ellison (Davies 14). Subs Not Used: Achterberg, Tremarco. Booked: McCready, Harrison, Shuker, Goodison. Att: 7,328 Ref: C Oliver (Northumberland).

McDonald relieved to end bad run
Carlisle manager Neil McDonald was a relieved man after seeing his side end a run of three consecutive defeats with a 1-0 home victory over Tranmere. \"We were on a bit of a bad run and when you are in a bad run questions get asked of you - but we answered them,\" McDonald said. \"We showed a lot of character and the confidence will flow back now. \"We weren't playing great flowing football but we won and that's what counts. The whole team contributed.\"

Port loan trio given Cup go-ahead
Southport have been given a boost ahead of their FA Cup tie against Kettering Town with the news that at least three of their loan signings can play. Carlisle are allowing defender Daniel Kirkup to play in the fourth qualifying round tie at Haig Avenue on Saturday. Morecambe have cleared Ryan Robinson to play and Blackpool will allow striker Sean Paterson to be cup-tied. But boss Paul Cook is waiting to hear whether Accrington defender Danny Ventre will be given the all-clear.

Gillingham v Carlisle
On-loan centre-back Ben Chorley goes straight into the Gillingham squad after joining from MK Dons. Ian Cox and Matt Jarvis should return and Brent Sancho and Kelvin Jack are on the mend, but will not be ready in time for this match. Paul Arnison (hamstring) is Carlisle's main worry, and could be joined on the sidelines by Karl Hawley (broken ribs). David Raven has a 50/50 chance of being involved and on-loan Kevin Harper is likely to figure again.

Gillingham 2-0 Carlisle
Gillingham grabbed their first win in five games with a comfortable victory over Carlisle. Mark Bentley opened the scoring after nine minutes following some good build-up play from Matt Jarvis. Carlisle brought on three substitutes late on and the closest they came was when a Kevin Gall lob hit the bar. In the final two minutes, Gary Mulligan sealed the points converting a Jarvis cross, which leaves the Cumbrians still without an away win this season. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Gillingham: Jack, Jupp, Cox, Johnson, Easton, Bentley, Flynn, Crofts (Chorley 72), Jarvis, Mulligan (Savage 90), Ndumbu-Nsungu (Jackman 72). Subs Not Used: McDonald, Pouton. Booked: Johnson. Goals: Bentley 8, Mulligan 89. Carlisle: Westwood, Raven, Murphy, Gray, Aranalde (Grand 46), Lumsdon, Hackney, Thirlwell (Billy 40), Harper, Beckford (Holmes 46), Gall. Subs Not Used: Williams, Livesey. Booked: Aranalde, Grand. Att: 5,973. Ref: P Melin (Surrey).

Gillingham 2-0 Carlisle
Gillingham grabbed their first win in five games with a comfortable victory over Carlisle. Mark Bentley opened the scoring after nine minutes following some good build-up play from Matt Jarvis. Carlisle brought on three substitutes late on and the closest they came was when a Kevin Gall lob hit the bar. In the final two minutes, Gary Mulligan sealed the points converting a Jarvis cross, which leaves the Cumbrians still without an away win this season. Gillingham: Jack, Jupp, Cox, Johnson, Easton, Bentley, Flynn, Crofts (Chorley 72), Jarvis, Mulligan (Savage 90), Ndumbu-Nsungu (Jackman 72). Subs Not Used: McDonald, Pouton. Booked: Johnson. Goals: Bentley 8, Mulligan 89. Carlisle: Westwood, Raven, Murphy, Gray, Aranalde (Grand 46), Lumsdon, Hackney, Thirlwell (Billy 40), Harper, Beckford (Holmes 46), Gall. Subs Not Used: Williams, Livesey. Booked: Aranalde, Grand. Att: 5,973. Ref: P Melin (Surrey).

Carlisle v Rotherham
Carlisle striker Karl Hawley is set to make a welcome return to action after five games out with a broken rib. Midfielder Paul Thirlwell is likely to miss out with a groin problem while Zigor Aranalde (dead leg) is doubtful. Rotherham boss Alan Knill is missing suspended duo Martin Woods and Eugen Bopp for the trip to Carlisle. However, Justin Cochrane has shaken off a knock and defender Gregor Robertson has been passed fit after four games on the sidelines with a knee injury.

Carlisle 1-1 Rotherham
Rotherham were left clinging on for a point after a final hour of incessant Carlisle pressure at Brunton Park. The Millers took the lead when Deloy Facey strode past Peter Murphy to lash an unstoppable right-foot shot past Kieran Westwood from the right. Carlisle were level on 61 minutes when when Chris Lumsden crossed from the left and Kevin Gray headed home. Only excellent late saves by goalkeeper Neil Cutler denied the Cumbrians all three points. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Carlisle: Westwood, Raven, Gray, Murphy, Aranalde, Lumsdon (Holmes 84), Billy, Hackney, Harper, Hawley, Gall. Subs Not Used: Williams, Livesey, Grand, Beckford. Booked: Billy. Goals: Gray 64. Rotherham: Cutler, Worrell, Mills, Murdock, Hurst, Partridge (Hibbert 85), Cochrane, Williamson, Keane, Facey, Hoskins (Wiseman 77). Subs Not Used: Montgomery, Brogan, Taylor. Booked: Hurst. Goals: Facey 21. Att: 7,247 Ref: G Salisbury (Lancashire).

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