Carlisle United FC

Carlisle Uniteds origins can be traced back to 17 May 1904 and the annual meeting of Shaddongate United when members of the club voted to change the name to Carlisle United. In 1905, we joined the Lancashire Combination and four years later moved to Brunton Park. In 1928, Carlisle United replaced Durham City in the Football League. Carlisles first fixture on 25 August 1928 saw a 3-2 victory at Accrington Stanley. A week later we overcame Hartlepool 8-0. This is still the record victory although equalled in 1952 when Scunthorpe were also beaten 8-0. In 1962, Carlisle clinched promotion for the first time. This proved to be a false dawn - 12 months later United returned to Division Four. Early in 1963, Alan Ashman was appointed manager and Carlisle were promoted again. A record 113 goals were scored and with 39, Hugh McIlmoyle became the countrys top scorer. In 1974/75, United were promoted to the First Division (now the Premier League). In the words of Bill Shankly, i...