Carlisle United have taken 19-year-old Irish striker Hugh Parker on loan from Championship club Hull City.
It’s said to be initially a one-month deal and Parker, subject to ratification, will be with the United squad for today’s big National League game at Rochdale.
He was a key youth team player with the University College of Dublin after playing his early football with home-town club Greystones United, Cabinteely FC and Bray Wanderers.
He helped UCD win their first-ever SSE Airtricity Under-17 League title in 2023, finishing joint top scorer with 23 goals. Four goals in a decisive 20-minute spell on the final day against Waterford helped UCD clinch the championship on goal difference ahead of Dundalk and Shelbourne.
He made his senior debut for UCD in March 2024 against Wexford and has since recorded 34 senior appearances, scoring twice and providing three assists, in addition to one goal in three UEFA Youth League outings.
At international level, Parker represented Ireland at the 2024 FAI Schools Centenary Cup, featuring in all four matches and scoring against Northern Ireland and Wales, earning a nomination for the 2024 Schools International Player of the Year award.
In February last year he joined Hull City, linking up with their under-21 side, where he has appeared on 21 occasions this season, scoring 10 and assisting five.
Carlisle’s Head of Recruitment, Martin Foyle said: “Hugh is another player who matches the type of profile we’re looking to bring into the club.
“His capabilities as a forward complement what we already have in the building, and it’s a great opportunity for him to develop under the guidance of the senior pros in the attacking areas.
“We want to help players that we’ve identified as having high potential to learn and improve to benefit the club and their careers.”
