JUST seven games in and it is looking like another season of struggle for Carlisle United.
The Cumbrians, now under the guidance of Roddy Collins, who last season won the Irish league and cup double with Bohemians, have yet to taste victory.
Their 2-0 defeat at Cheltenham sent-them to the bottom of the Third Division and confirmed United's worse start to a season in almost 40 years.
Injuries have certainly not helped matters at Brunton Park with Collins' squad set to be missing at least six faces tonight.
Midfielders Steve Soley, Mick Galloway, Tony Hopper, Alex Haddon and Maurice Harkins all missed the Cheltenham game.
Harkins may be back tonight while centre-back Mark Winstanley is available after suspension but striker Jonny Allan is also out injured.
Collins is also midway through a clear-out at Brunton Park listing six players in total while informing midfielder Stuart Elliott his contract will not be renewed next month.
Yesterday, he completed the signing of ex-Tranmere and Portadown defender Dave Rogers, 26, who is in tonight's squad.
Updated: 12:02 Tuesday, September 18, 2001
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