After the flood, a small miracle on the pitch: Carlisle’s community spirit is reborn

24 January 2016 12:05
Captain and players went to the aid of local people and that loyalty is now being repaidWhen the devastation wrought by Storm Desmond as it rampaged through Cumbria last month began at last to ease, a communion also stirred among the rubble. It was the process of a much-loved football club deepening its bonds within its own community as it reached out to its stricken neighbours.On Saturday, at Brunton Park, home of Carlisle United FC, people gathered to say thank you and to support their heroes in blue as they drew 1-1 with York City in their quest for promotion to the next level of the Football League. Some here had cheerfully billed this as “The Flood Derby”; York also having seen storm damage. It was Carlisle’s first game back at their home after it was almost wholly engulfed by the swollen waters of the river Eden early in December. Related: 'The flood water was rising – I grabbed our Carlisle United season tickets' Continue readingreadfullarticle

Source: TheGuardian