Carlisle United have brought in veteran manager Paul Hart in an advisory role to the club's board. Hart, who has managed nine clubs and had various roles at others, took part in Carlisle's strategic review. The 72-year-old, whose most recent job was assistant manager at Charlton Athletic under Nathan Jones which he left last August, will work on a part-time consultancy basis at Brunton Park.

"Paul has the experience and credentials at all football levels and across all aspects of the game," said, external chairman Tom Piatak. "We have already had the benefit of Paul's input during the recent review, and he will be a valuable addition and asset to the board, and in turn the club going forward." In transfer news, Will Patching has gone on loan to Northern Ireland Football League side Coleraine for the season.

Midfielder Patching, 26, joined Carlisle from Derry City in January and made 10 appearances.