Carlisle United have made a drastic decision, sacking manager Paul Williamson just a day after a busy transfer window. The club brought in 12 new players, but their recent form has been abysmal, leading to Williamson's departure. The Blues have turned to Manchester United legend Mark Hughes to lead their fight against relegation, hoping his experience can turn their fortunes around.
Carlisle United have sacked manager Paul Williamson just a day after a chaotic transfer deadline window that saw the club bring in 12 new players. talkSPORT understands the Blues were initially interested in Northampton Town boss Jon Brady but ultimately turned to Manchester United legend Mark Hughes for what is arguably the most challenging job in English football. Hughes was appointed with a view to guiding the team away from the relegation zone, currently five points adrift of safety.
The club's recent form has been dismal, suffering five defeats in their last six games, including a humiliating 5-1 loss to Swindon Town. Williamson's departure comes despite the January spending spree that saw the Blues bolster their squad with high-profile additions like former Newcastle and Premier League regular Paul Dummett and Manchester United prospect Joe Hugill. Hughes, who enjoyed an illustrious playing career at Manchester United, scoring 163 goals in two spells, will be assisted by Glyn Hodges, a familiar face who has previously worked with Hughes during his time managing the Welsh national team. The club's owners are hoping that Hughes' experience and leadership will turn their fortunes around in the remaining 18 games of the season. Carlisle's plight highlights the perilous nature of League Two, where relegation carries significant consequences. The drop to the semi-professional National League is a difficult climb, with only two teams promoted back to the top four tiers. The current promotion system, which only sees two teams directly promoted, has been criticized by some, with calls for a change to allow for three promotions. talkSPORT host Jeff Stelling, who is also the president of Hartlepool United, has voiced his support for a change in the promotion system. He believes that clubs like Carlisle, who are battling relegation, would be in favor of allowing three teams to be promoted from the National League, as it would give them a better chance of returning to the Football League if they were to drop down. The EFL will hold a vote on the potential change to the promotion system at its AGM in June
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