Carlisle United's Rob Elliot on 'fantastic' Piatak meeting
Carlisle United manager Rob Elliot has spoken about his meeting with Tom Piatak, the owner of the club, and the backing he has received to improve the team.
Elliot said that Piatak assured him that the backing is there to keep improving the team, but that any signings must be right for the club.
The Blues head coach has spoken to the club's owners in recent days, and Elliot added that Piatak was 'fantastic' in their conversation.
Carlisle United are currently 17th in the National League, with 1 point from their first two games, and have brought in young Bristol City striker Luke Skinner on loan to bolster their attacking ranks.
Whether the Blues do any more business, though, remains to be seen.
What happened?
Carlisle United manager Rob Elliot has spoken about his meeting with Tom Piatak, the owner of the club, and the backing he has received to improve the team.
Why it matters for Carlisle
The meeting between Elliot and Piatak is a significant development for the club, as it suggests that the owners are committed to improving the team.
What comes next?
It remains to be seen whether Carlisle United will make any further signings, but the fact that the owners are backing the team is a positive sign.
Carlisle United are currently 17th in the National League, with 1 point from their first two games, and have brought in young Bristol City striker Luke Skinner on loan to bolster their attacking ranks.
League standing: 17th in National League, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games, recent form DL.
Goals this season: 3 scored, 4 conceded (-1 goal difference).
Title race: 5 points behind leaders Harrogate Town.
Next fixture: vs Eastleigh (at home, 2027-02-20) (12th in the table).
Transfer activity
Carlisle United have brought in young Bristol City striker Luke Skinner on loan to bolster their attacking ranks.
Manager's comments
Elliot said that Piatak assured him that the backing is there to keep improving the team, but that any signings must be right for the club.
The Blues head coach has spoken to the club's owners in recent days, and Elliot added that Piatak was 'fantastic' in their conversation.
What's next for Carlisle United?
It remains to be seen whether Carlisle United will make any further signings, but the fact that the owners are backing the team is a positive sign.
League standing: 17th in National League, 1 pts, 0W-1D-1L from 2 games, recent form DL.
