Carlisle United Owner: Head Coach News 'Very Close'

Michael Dell believes an announcement on the new head coach 'very close'

Carlisle United owner Michael Dell has revealed that an announcement on the club's new head coach is 'very close'. The Cumbrians have been without a permanent boss since Chris Beech was sacked in November 2022, with Gavin Skelton currently in caretaker charge.

Dell was speaking to the local media after Carlisle's 2-1 defeat to Mansfield Town on Saturday. He said that the club had been 'working hard' to appoint a new manager and that an announcement was imminent.

Carlisle United have been linked with a number of managers in recent weeks

Carlisle have been linked with a number of managers in recent weeks, including former Bradford City boss Mark Hughes and ex-Carlisle midfielder Paul Simpson.

However, Dell refused to be drawn on any specific names, saying that the club would 'take their time' to make the right appointment.

Carlisle United are currently 19th in League Two

Carlisle are currently 19th in League Two, just one point above the relegation zone.

Dell said that the club's priority was to 'stay in the division' and that the new manager would be given time to 'build a team capable of challenging for promotion'.

Carlisle United are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Stevenage

Carlisle are next in action on Saturday when they travel to Stevenage in League Two.

Skelton will remain in caretaker charge for that game, with the club hopeful of having a new manager in place soon.