Jarrett labels Gillford Park a fortress ahead of Carlisle clash

The Redcar boss previews Tuesday’s trip to Cumbria in our latest presser.

Carl Jarrett says Carlisle City present a difficult task for his Steelmen, keen to continue a positive streak of form as league-leaders.

Redcar Athletic leapfrogged Boro Rangers to go top of the division in a thrilling 3-0 victory at the weekend, debutant Callum Guy on target in a stellar first showing.

Now tasked with upending an organised Carlisle City at Gillford Park, Carl Jarrett admitted it was a difficult place to go, crediting boss Dan Kirkup with facilitating a solid defence.

Redcar Athletic 3-0 Boro Rangers

Goals from Adam Boyes and Callum Guy settled the spoils in this top-of-the-table clash.

“It’s a hard place to go.” He said. “I’ve been there many times on a Tuesday night.”

“You don’t just go there and have them roll over and let you tickle their belly. It’s going to be a difficult game.

“I know how Dan Kirkup will have them set up. He’s a good lad, and he’ll have them very hard to beat.

“It’s a long journey over. We have to make sure we’re organised. As we all know, in non-league, players have day jobs, but we’ve got to try and take as much as we possibly can up there.”

Undefeated since an ill-fated evening in North Shields, Jarrett hopes for a continuation of fortunes come the final whistle at Gillford Park.