Carlisle to skip National League Cup again

Carlisle United will not participate in this season's National League Cup.The Blues did not take part in the competition last season, which comprises 16 sides from the National League and 16 invited Premier League Under-21 teams.Carlisle are the fifth National League side to turn down an invitation this season, following on from Yeovil Town, Forest Green Rovers, Eastleigh and Barrow.Their Cumbria neighbours had cited "travel and operational costs" in their decision not to participate.The Brunton