Carlisle United, recently relegated, has chosen not to enter this season's National League Cup. After talks with supporters, the club cited past experiences and competition format as reasons for their withdrawal from the cup, a first for them since 2005.
Carlisle United welcomes Frankie McAvoy, former Preston boss, as their new first-team coach alongside Gavin Skelton. The duo joins Mark Hughes' staff, bringing valuable experience to the club's new coaching setup.