Site Sponsor RTYD Posted August 13, 2007 Site Sponsor Share Posted August 13, 2007 "Carlisle United have sacked manager Neil McDonald after just one match of the new League One season. McDonald had taken over at Brunton Park in June 2006 following Paul Simpson's move to Preston, and led the Cumbrians to eighth place last season. The shock move was revealed in a statement on the club's website. "The board of Carlisle United regret to say that they have lost confidence in Neil McDonald and are terminating his contract forthwith," it read. "They thank him for his hard work at the club and wish him all the best for his future career. Greg Abbott has been appointed as caretaker manager." The dismissal comes just two days after the Cumbrians began the new season with a 1-1 draw at Walsall - having broken their transfer record to sign Blackburn striker Joe Garner for Link to comment
K-9 Posted August 13, 2007 Share Posted August 13, 2007 "Carlisle United have sacked manager Neil McDonald after just one match of the new League One season. McDonald had taken over at Brunton Park in June 2006 following Paul Simpson's move to Preston, and led the Cumbrians to eighth place last season. The shock move was revealed in a statement on the club's website. "The board of Carlisle United regret to say that they have lost confidence in Neil McDonald and are terminating his contract forthwith," it read. "They thank him for his hard work at the club and wish him all the best for his future career. Greg Abbott has been appointed as caretaker manager." The dismissal comes just two days after the Cumbrians began the new season with a 1-1 draw at Walsall - having broken their transfer record to sign Blackburn striker Joe Garner for Link to comment
Site Sponsor RTYD Posted August 13, 2007 Author Site Sponsor Share Posted August 13, 2007 Just sent off JC's CV to Carlisle chairman!! Even in the crazy world of football, this is a strange one. Link to comment
ninja-lewis Posted August 14, 2007 Share Posted August 14, 2007 Apparently bookies have already paid out on Korobochka being punted at Hearts? Link to comment
baldrick_sheep Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 This is devastating, the anglisized version of me has been sacked Link to comment
Cowie Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 "Carlisle United have sacked manager Neil McDonald after just one match of the new League One season. McDonald had taken over at Brunton Park in June 2006 following Paul Simpson's move to Preston, and led the Cumbrians to eighth place last season. The shock move was revealed in a statement on the club's website. "The board of Carlisle United regret to say that they have lost confidence in Neil McDonald and are terminating his contract forthwith," it read. "They thank him for his hard work at the club and wish him all the best for his future career. Greg Abbott has been appointed as caretaker manager." The dismissal comes just two days after the Cumbrians began the new season with a 1-1 draw at Walsall - having broken their transfer record to sign Blackburn striker Joe Garner for Link to comment
Baggy89 Posted August 15, 2007 Share Posted August 15, 2007 Rumour has it that it was due to player munity.... Aye according to the chairman, is it nae? Link to comment
Cowie Posted August 16, 2007 Share Posted August 16, 2007 Aye according to the chairman, is it nae? That was from my flatmate who is a carlisle supporter, dunno where he got it from......he did say that there was a few other rumours going about. Link to comment
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