- The star left Newcastle in the summertime and had joined a brand new facet this window
- He was as a consequence of make his debut on Saturday, along with his new workforce shedding sport 1-0
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A former Newcastle star missed out on making his debut for his new membership as a consequence of being concerned in a automotive crash.
Paul Dummett, who was on the Magpies books between 2000 and 2024 after making his manner via the membership’s academy, signed for League Two Carlisle this month underneath former team-mate Mike Williamson.
It was hoped that Dummett would have the ability to convey expertise and high quality to a facet struggling in League Two, with the Cumbrians backside of the Soccer League and susceptible to dropping out of the highest 4 divisions.
Williamson took over from Paul Simpson in September, leaving MK Dons, however has been unable to assist the facet’s fortunes an excessive amount of to date, with it hoped January reinforcements would profit his facet.
Dummett, who additionally has 5 caps for Wales, has joined on a short-term contract and it was anticipated that he would make his debut in opposition to Bradford this weekend.
It has, nonetheless, been revealed that did not occur as a result of the defender was concerned in a automotive crash on Friday.
A former Newcastle star missed out on making his debut for his new facet after being concerned in a automotive crash
Paul Dummett signed for Carlisle after leaving Newcastle however was in a automotive crash on Friday
Carlisle supervisor Mike Williamson mentioned he expects his new signing to be match subsequent weekend
A Carlisle assertion learn: ‘Mike Williamson has confirmed that Paul Dummett missed right now’s sport after he was concerned in a automotive accident yesterday.
‘He is bought a few cuts and bruises, however no severe accidents. Paul will likely be again in full coaching on Monday.’
Williamson added: ‘He is OK. He spent the day getting some exams accomplished, however he’ll be in coaching on Monday and we count on him to be match subsequent weekend.’
Upon becoming a member of Carlisle, Dummett, who was born in Newcastle, mentioned: ‘I all the time checked out Carlisle as an possibility for me after I left Newcastle, truly, even earlier than I went to Wigan.
‘I felt Carlisle might be match for me. Being from Newcastle, it meant being near dwelling, and I do know the standard of the pitch right here as nicely, watching over time.’
Carlisle misplaced 1-0 on Saturday in opposition to Bradford, with Calum Kavanagh scoring the winner for the promotion-chasing Chickens.


















