Carlisle United: Mike Williamson says the club is an "exciting project"

Former MK Dons boss Williamson will take over the new head coach role Credit: ITV Border.

New Carlisle United Head Coach Mike Williamson says the club is "an exciting project" as he hopes to turn their league two campaign around.

The 40-year-old joins the blues from MK Dons where he had been head coach since October 2023.

He led them to a fourth-placed finish last season.

A former centre back, he played more than 400 games during his career, including in the Premier League with Newcastle United.

He will be joined by coaches Chris Bell, Carl Magnay and Ian Watson who have also been part of his coaching staff at MK Dons.

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