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Hero Hope springs eternal for Cumbrians

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The LeaguePaper Team
25 February 2018

By Steve Harris

HALLAM Hope’s tenth goal of the season inspired Carlisle as they defeated Yeovil to extend their winning streak to three matches.
The pitch at Huish Park passed a prematch inspection to allow the game to go ahead and the Cumbrians shrugged off that uncertainty to help themselves to a welcome three points.
Carlisle manager Keith Curle said: “It’s another mental challenge that the players have to deal with, as there is speculation the game might be off, or it might be on.
“And if it does get called off, we have to come down here again.
“I thoug...

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