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INTERVIEW: Paul Simpson talks about the last-day defeat to Derby, big decisions ahead and what he's "learned" about certain people...
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Jon Colman is a sports reporter who has covered Carlisle United for the News & Star and The Cumberland News since 2005. Jon covers everything to do with the Blues, from breaking news to features, nostalgia to analysis, opinion to live blogging and match reporting. Jon has won a string of national awards for his coverage of the club - he is a record eight-time winner of the British Sports Journalism Awards' regional writer trophy and has also won a series of Regional Press Awards. Jon has also covered a range of other sports for the News & Star and The Cumberland News over the years. Previously with The Whitehaven News, he holds the NCTJ's NCE senior reporter qualification.
Jon Colman is a sports reporter who has covered Carlisle United for the News & Star and The Cumberland News since 2005. Jon covers everything to do with the Blues, from breaking news to features, nostalgia to analysis, opinion to live blogging and match reporting. Jon has won a string of national awards for his coverage of the club - he is a record eight-time winner of the British Sports Journalism Awards' regional writer trophy and has also won a series of Regional Press Awards. Jon has also covered a range of other sports for the News & Star and The Cumberland News over the years. Previously with The Whitehaven News, he holds the NCTJ's NCE senior reporter qualification.
INTERVIEW: Paul Simpson talks about the last-day defeat to Derby, big decisions ahead and what he's "learned" about certain people...
The fifth part of our 25th anniversary countdown focuses on an exchange of views as another crucial game approached for Carlisle...
Paul Warne said he felt the Rams' promotion was under little threat in the second half as his side saw off the Blues to go up.
Paul Simpson admitted he is relieved the Blues' season of League One struggle and relegation is now over.
VERDICT: As Derby celebrated, Carlisle took their sad leave of League One - and some critical work is needed for them to return this way soon.
Cumbrian striker Ryan Bowman has been released by League One club Shrewsbury Town at the end of the 2023/24 season.
The swansong of several Reds stars - plus manager Danny Grainger - received the perfect ending on a dramatic last day of the season.
The Blues limped back out of League One with a further glut of injuries for their last-day defeat at Derby.
LEAGUE TWO: There'll be more all-Cumbrian games and encounters with other familiar faces for the Blues as 2024/25's fourth tier takes shape
REPORT: Carlisle ended their relegation season on a losing note as Derby sealed promotion at Pride Park.
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