| Michael Harrison | “I’ve been a season ticket holder since I was 11, following the club week in, week out for over 20 years. I care massively about the club’s future and want to help protect it for everyone who loves it as much as I do and give the fans a voice. My background is in accountancy and finance. I haven’t been one of the loudest voices on social media or someone you see popping up all the time, but I think that’s a good thing. It means I can bring a fresh view and be there to represent allsupporters, not just the people who are most active online. I’d love the chance to help the Trust keep building a strong, sustainable future for the club, where fans always have a proper say.” |
| Samantha Jones | “I want to join the Board to help ensure Carlisle United supporters have a strong, unified voice where it matters most—at Club board level and within wider supporter structures. I fully support the mission to be the primary and integrated voice of both Carlisle United supporters and Supporters Trust members, and I believe I can contribute meaningfully to that goal. My connection to the club is lifelong and deeply personal. I’ve been a fan since childhood, when my dad would take my sister and me to matches. My first Saturday job was selling programmes on match day, followed by selling tickets, and after university, I worked in the club shop when it was based in the town centre. For the past 20 years, I’ve held a season ticket in the East Stand and have remained a passionate and committed supporter through all the highs and lows. I bring a genuine love for Carlisle United, a strong connection to fellow supporters, and a desire to strengthen the role of fans in shaping the future of our club. I am ready to listen, engage, and represent the interests of all supporters with transparency and dedication. It would be an honour to serve on the Board and to play an active role in carrying forward the voice of Carlisle United fans.” |
| Will Lindsay | “Unlike many of our Board members I am not a lifelong fan of the Blues. However having moved to Carlisle from London in 1995 I quickly became a fan and joined our fans in the roller coaster which comes with being a fan. I have enjoyed the ups and downs of promotion and relegation and of course the odd Wembley trip. The reason for wanting to become involved with the ‘Supporters Trust’ Board is that I am passionate about Carlisle Utd both in terms of the football club and also its significant place in the Cumbria and broader community. I would love to be able to use my past Board experience (10 years as non-executive director with the Penrith Building Society (PBS)) for the benefit of the Supporters, Club and community. During a long career in Financial Services (Cumbria, Edinburgh and London) I developed leadership skills which I believe would compliment the significant skills which currently exist within the Board. It is these skills which I would like to bring to the team in order to support the growth of the club via supporter engagement as we enter another challenging year. With our new investors, a passionate Supporters Trust Board and members and fans I believe as a club we can quickly return to the higher echelons of the football league and strengthen our sustainability for the benefit of the club its supports and our community. I would love to be able to use my experience and judgement to contribute towards that journey.” |
| Benn Sanderson | “As a lifelong supporter of Carlisle United, I am eager to join the co-opted board to contribute to the club’s future and help restore its proud legacy. Having followed the Cumbrians through exhilarating highs, like the memorable promotions and Wembley triumphs, and endured the lows, including the recent back-to-back relegations, my passion for the club remains unwavering. These challenges have only strengthened my resolve to see Carlisle United thrive again, and I am excited to play an active role in that journey. The club’s future project inspires me deeply. I believe in the vision to rebuild, unite, and progress, both on and off the pitch. Despite recent setbacks, I am optimistic that with strategic planning, community engagement, and a commitment to nurturing talent, the good times are within reach. My dedication as a fan, coupled with my desire to contribute meaningfully, drives my ambition to join the board. I bring a fan’s perspective, an understanding of the club’s heritage, and a determination to support sustainable growth. Whether it’s fostering stronger ties with supporters, enhancing the match day experience, or backing initiatives to stabilise the club’s foundation, I am committed to working collaboratively to ensure Carlisle United’s resurgence. I want to help shape a future where the club not only returns to its former glory but also builds a lasting legacy for generations of fans. Joining the co-opted board is my opportunity to turn lifelong support into tangible action for our beloved club.”l |
| Sean Wright | “Vote for Me – Because Carlisle United Deserves Better. I’m like marmite — I get it. You’ll either back me or bin me. But one thing’s crystal clear: I care deeply about Carlisle United, and I won’t sit quiet when things don’t add up. I’m standing for this because I believe in holding the club to account — not for the sake of it, but on behalf of the real shareholders: you, the supporters. Not every issue, not every gripe — just the ones that matter most. The ones that affect your match days, your pride, and your hope for this club. I’ve got ideas to turn Brunton Park into what it should be: a fortress — a place opposition teams fear, and fans love walking into. Not just louder, but smarter, bolder, and more united. Because at the end of the day, there’s only one aim:Carlisle United — number one in its division. Let’s demand better. Let’s build something special. Back me, and let’s do it together.” |
| Beverley Young | “Beverley Young is a Carlisle-based professional with a long career in public service improvement. Her background includes senior roles in government management, public health and communications. She has led national programme’s helping influence strategy and ensuring good governance, often harnessing service user experience to bring about needed change. Beverley is also a Director/Trustee of a local charity ensuring they operate effectively, legally and for public benefit. In 2021 (via her B Young and Healthy consultancy) she helped launch Cumbria’s first MAN v FAT Football League. As one of the first female coaches in MVF, she brought a fresh and inclusive approach to men of Carlisle, (even with her limited football experience) but with a strong belief in people and building community she built the club from scratch into a thriving, supportive space for men to improve their mental and physical health via the beautiful game of football. The club has since helped over 220 local men lose over 2700kgs in weight, boost their mental wellbeing and form long-lasting friendships. The club is now in its 12th season and is a key part of Carlisle men’s mental health/grassroots sporting scene. In 2023, Beverley was named Northern Coach of the Year at the national MVF Football Awards and in 2025 entered the MVF Hall of Fame.” This growing love of football has led her to be a very passionate and active fan of our local club Carlisle United and would love this chance to be part of their journey back to the EFL.” |