Youth Team Contract Offer News

Of the third year players that were on the books at Carlisle only one of the four has been given a professional contract. Of the six second years, three have been released, two have been offered a further one year contract and one has been offered a six-month contract extension.


Third years

Dan Dillon (central midfielder) - released.

Pete Ferris (forward/right-winger) - was offered a one year professional contract in early November 2005 after injuring his knee against Preston reserves in late October of the year. Ferris has just been making his comeback from that lengthy lay-off recently.

Paul Gardiner (utility midfield) - was told in early January that he would not be offered a contract at the end of his existing YTS term and immediately left the club to go for a work experience spell at Gateshead FC.

Neil Thompson (goalkeeper) - was told a moth ago that he was to be released, has been troubled by a back injury and has had work experience spells at Bradford Park Avenue, Barrow and Hull City.


Second years

Rob Bainbridge (centre-forward) - released

Matthew Bell (centre-half/left-back) - released after being plagued by injuries

Adam Bradley (goalkeeper) - offered a further one year contract

James Earl (central midfield) - offered a further six month contract

Martin Graham (right-back/defensive midfielder) - released

Dan Kirkup - (centre-half) - offered a further one year contract.


Thanks for all your hard work for Carlisle United to all ten youngsters from everyone at CUFC Online and we wish every one the very best of luck for the future.


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