Carlisle United bounce back

Carlisle United have signed Charlton Athletic central defender Kevin Feely on a one-month loan deal which will keep him at Brunton Park until midnight on 4 September.

The Irish U21 international Feely joined the Bohemians at the end of 2012 having been scouted by a number of clubs, including Peterborough United and Everton.

The 20-year-old played a huge part in the treble winning feats of the Development squad at the Valley last season and has been on the brink of the first team throughout his time with the club.

Manager Greg Abbott said:

“It's an area where we need cover at the moment and he is a very good player who can come in and do that for us,”

"He's a big, strong player who can play a bit of football as well, so we're looking forward to working with him.

"He comes very highly rated and he's another who is very keen and hungry to be involved. Hopefully this will be a good month for him and us."

Carlisle United bounced back from their trouncing on the opening day of the season by knocking championship Blackburn Rovers out of the Capital One Cup.

David Symington scored the penalty that saw Carlisle United through to the next round of the Capital One Cup.

Mark Beck, James Berrett and Liam Noble also scored in the penalty shoot-out after Alex Salmon's miss. Chris Taylor and Josh Morris failed from the spot for Rovers.

United fans were treated to a roller coaster of a game.

David Amoo headed the Cumbrians into the lead in the fourteenth minute early in the second half when Tom Cairney's shot was deflected past Mark Gillespie.

Gillespie then saved a penalty from David Dunn before Chris Taylor nodded Rovers into the lead.

Another header, this time from Lewis Guy, took the game into extra-time by drawing Carlisle level.

Blackburn looked to have sen things up when Alan Judge put them 3-2 up, but in the 114th minute Amoo struck again to set up a penalty showdown.

Carlisle United begin their League Cup campaign tonight.

The Blues play host to Blackburn and they will be looking to bounce back from that opening day mauling.

Phil Roscoe report has the full report below.

Carlisle United will be looking to bounce back tonight after their poor performance at the weekend.

They were soundly beaten 5-1 at home by Leyton Orient, which could not really have been a worse start to the new season.

However, manager Gregg Abbott says he is hoping the team can draw a line under their opening game.

Carlisle United 1 - 5 Leyton Orient

Carlisle United v Leyton Orient

Kick off: 3pm.

Blues manager Greg Abbott wants to surprise League One's big spending teams and be challenging at the top of the table - at least that is the plan. He knows a good start will be vital.

The action kicks off at home to Leyton Orient at home tomorrow, August 3.

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John Nixon, Managing Director.