It was announced yesterday that Mark Hughes would be extending his time as Carlisle United manager after the clubs’ relegation to the National League.
The announcement followed the one that saw Greg Abbott leaving his post as head of recruitment.
Both announcements were met with positivity and excitement by the majority of supporters. Abbott’s recruitment has been in question for a long time and his departure is long overdue. Mark Hughes results and upturn in Carlisle’s performances after he took over has warranted him getting the chance to take us straight back in to the football league next season.
Mark Hughes Contract Extension
Hughes joined the Cumbrians in February and has built a great relationship with the players and supporters since his first game in charge.
The Blues’ results and performances improved drastically when Hughes took charge but sadly the damage was already done and he couldn’t save the side from relegation.
Speaking after extending his stay, Mark said: “I’m thrilled to be staying at the club.
“Since joining back in February, the support I’ve received from the fans has been exceptional – thank you.
“I hope to see more of the same next season as we aim for an immediate return to the EFL.”
Chairman, Tom Piatak added: “We’re pleased to confirm the extension of Mark Hughes as Head Coach of Carlisle United.
“Mark brought the squad together during the closing stretch of the season and gave us a fighting chance. His leadership, composure, and connection with the players was clear, and we’re confident in his ability to lead us forward.”
Can Hughes Get Carlisle United Promoted?
The National League is a notoriously hard league to get out of, just ask teams such as Oldham, Rochdale, Hartlepool, Chesterfield, Wrexham and many more team’s fans. Mark Hughes’ managerial experience and record speaks for itself, he’s managed at the very highest level and the relationships he’s built with the club, the players and the fans could be key. It’s important that the recruitment is right this summer and hopefully Hughes will have a big say in that with Abbott now gone.
Promotion is achievable if everything goes right this summer but that is a big if. After back-to-back relegations it’s important that Hughes and the team get back to winning games of football consistently and build on some of the momentum they built at the back end of last season and make Brunton Park a fortress again. Hopefully if the club can achieve those things then a successful season will go hand in hand with that.
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