Carlisle United

  1. Mark Hughes sat watching a Carlisle match last season

  3. National league match ball

  4. Gilliead returns to Carlisle on loan from Shrewsbury

    Alex Gilliead playing for Shrewsbury Town last seasonRex Features

    Alex Gilliead played under Carlisle boss Mark Hughes for Bradford City

    Carlisle United have brought in midfielder Alex Gilliead on loan from League Two side Shrewsbury Town.

    Gilliead's loan deal runs until 11 January.

    The 29-year-old spent a season on loan at Brunton Park from Newcastle United a decade ago as a teenager, playing 41 games and scoring five goals.

    "We are delighted to finally secure one of our top targets in Alex Gilliead," Carlisle's head of football operations Marc Tierney told the club website.

    "He was identified early in the window, and we've been monitoring his situation closely."

  6. National League sign

  7. National League matchball

  8. Mark Hughes watching a Carlisle match during pre-season

  9. A white football with black panels on grass, with a goal net in the background

  10. A photo of a National League football

  11. Mark Hughes claps Carlisle fans after a pre-season friendly

  12. National League football

  13. Carlisle sign ex-Morecambe midfielder Macadam

    Harvey Macadam in action for MorecambeRex Features

    Harvey Macadam scored twice in 36 appearances in all competitions for Morecambe

    Carlisle United have signed former Morecambe midfielder Harvey Macadam on a one-year deal after a successful trial.

    The 24-year-old spent last season with the Shrimps and made 29 appearances in League Two.

    He could make his competitive debut for the Blues in Saturday's National League opener against Woking.

    "He is a good character and size - fitting the profile. He will only get better with games," head of recruitment Martin Foyle told the club website.

  14. Sam Lavelle on the pitch during a game for Carlisle

  15. Radio Equipment

  16. Bevis Mugabi walks out of the tunnel and onto the pitch

  17. Carlisle players congratulate Gabriel Breeze on saving a penalty

  18. A shot of the Warwick Road end at Carlisle's Brunton Park

  19. Mark Hughes, wearing a black tracksuit, pictured at Brunton Park

  20. Frankie McAvoy, wearing a Hearts tracksuit with his initials on, gives a thumbs up to the camera

  21. Sam Murray playing for Man Utd U21s

  22. Junior Luamba warming up for a Salford game

  23. David Ajiboye in action for Newport County

  24. A view of the Warwick Road end at Carlisle's Brunton Park from behind the goal at the other end

  25. Martin Foyle on the training pitch at Northampton Town