Carlisle United continued a promising build-up to the new National League season with a 3-2 win over Motherwell.
It was a closed doors contest and new manager Rob Elliot was especially pleased that his side had come from behind to win a game against strong opposition.
Regan Linney, David Ajiboye and Seb Mason scored the goals for the Blues who have not been back in training as long as their opponents.
Elliot told the United website: “It was a really good game and exactly what we wanted.
“Another 45 minutes into two different teams and I thought the first group, against what was probably their strongest side, were excellent. We finished that half 1-1, but our pressing was outstanding and we probably could have scored another one or two.
“The second half was excellent as well. We introduced a few academy lads and I thought we were on top for long periods. We got the goals and probably could have added more.”
But United’s head coach added: “I’ll be honest, we’re nowhere near where we need to be yet, but that’s just because we’ve only been together for two weeks.
“To be where we are already is exceptional and the lads deserve a lot of credit for that.
“There’s still loads to work on, but we look a real threat with the ball, we’ve got a good structure and we’re dangerous without it as well. That’s where we want to be.”
- Also in action yesterday, Carlisle United youth squad beat Cleator Moor Celtic 4-1 at the Sheepmount with goals from Nathan Wheatley (2), Kai Muldoon and Tai Bell.
