'I'm embarrassed' – Harrogate boss after 3-0 defeat by nine-man Carlisle

Carlisle boss Rob Elliot praises his nine-man side after their "incredible" win over Harrogate. Carlisle United's task before their game against in-form Harrogate Town – 10 places and 11 points better off than them in the National League – looked a difficult one. And although the Blues took an early lead against the visitors, who were on a five-game winning run, they then had former Arsenal player Miguel Azeez sent off after just 14 minutes. Their mission became even more difficult when they were reduced to nine men after 30 minutes when fellow midfielder Harvey Bunker was also shown a straight red card. It meant Carlisle were two men light with 60 minutes to play against the side sitting second in the National League table.

However, rather than wilt, Rob Elliot's men actually added to their lead immediately after half-time despite being two players down. They then wrapped up a stunning 3-0 win that will be talked about by the fans at Brunton Park for years to come – but is likely to haunt everyone connected with Harrogate. Town's manager and co-owner Simon Weaver accused his side of "believing the hype" their winning run had produced. When asked to sum up his emotions, he told BBC Radio York: "Embarrassed to be honest. "We came into it with brilliant form but