WARD new Carlisle manager

[Scotty Mac]

Carlisle United have agreed a four-year deal to take Cheltenham Town manager John Ward to Brunton Park.
Ward will replace caretaker boss Greg Abbott, who has been in charge since Neil McDonald was sacked in August.

"We welcome John to his new role and wish him continued success," read a statement from Carlisle.

Assistant manager Keith Downing will take charge at Cheltenham, who have agreed a "substantial compensation deal" with their League One rivals.

606: DEBATE
Your thoughts on Ward's appointment

Ward joined the Robins in 2003 and lead the club to promotion into League One last season.

However, his last game in charge was the 3-0 loss to Port Vale on Tuesday, a result which leaves Cheltenham languishing one place from bottom in the league.

However Carlisle are confident the 56-year-old can sustain their hopes for promotion into the Championship.

"John Ward will bring to Carlisle United the experience that is needed to push the club forward in future years, and build on the very solid base that has been established," read the club statement.

 

[robbied69]

strange, don't really know much about Ward, but Abbott seemed up for the job.

Then again, they got rid of there manager after 1 game this season, so doesn't surprise me.

 

[Monkster]

Not Happy

 

[Uncle Buck]

4 year deal?? Even we only gave Wilkins 3 years...

 

[Monkster]

4 year deal?? Even we only gave Wilkins 3 years...

Arhhhh, there is loads of money at the moment as the chairman who owns Eddie Stobart Has just sold it & it's merged with a property company......hence breaking the transfer record this year......still, 4years for WARD is a JOKE

 

[Scotty Mac]

good chance for cheltenham to get someone new in, as ward had gone a bit stale and had probably taken the club as far as he could with last years record finish

 

[Uncle Buck]

Arhhhh, there is loads of money at the moment as the chairman who owns Eddie Stobart Has just sold it & it's merged with a property company......hence breaking the transfer record this year......still, 4years for WARD is a JOKE

It does seem a bit of an odd appointment.

 

[Monkster]

It does seem a bit of an odd appointment.

Well, he was approached 18months ago apparently, before we appointed the PalARSE reject after Judas Simpson left....

 

[Uncle Buck]

Well, he was approached 18months ago apparently, before we appointed the PalARSE reject after Judas Simpson left....

If you had sat tight I am sure Simpson would have been available again soon!!!

 

[Monkster]

If you had sat tight I am sure Simpson would have been available again soon!!!

Hmmmmm....I'd rather have the Irish Brickie back (Roddy Collins!!!!!!)

 

[Uncle Buck]

Hmmmmm....I'd rather have the Irish Brickie back (Roddy Collins!!!!!!)

What about the waiter?

 

[Monkster]

What about the waiter?

Which one?......we have loads that have served up S**TE football in the last 10yrs

 

[Uncle Buck]

Which one?......we have loads that have served up S**TE football in the last 10yrs

Was it not Carlisle that was 'sold' to a consortium that was fronted up by a bloke that turned out to work as a waiter in one of the local Indian restaurants?

 

[Monkster]

Was it not Carlisle that was 'sold' to a consortium that was fronted up by a bloke that turned out to work as a waiter in one of the local Indian restaurants?

Oh Yeah forgot about that....that was just before the current owner & of course, the person who sold it was Mr 'the juggling clown' Knighton who thought he would have a go at managing for a season......

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