Carlisle players to help flood relief effort

Carlisle United's players are to help the victims of the recent flooding that has hit the region after Storm Desmond left thousands of homes and businesses damaged and without power.

Heavy rain in Cumbria and over the border into Scotland has seen bridges collapse and rivers burst their banks over recent days, with Carlisle's Brunton Park home also submerged prior to Sunday's FA Cup fixture at Welling United.

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