Former striker in the frame

By Chris Dunlavy

GOOD TIMES: Michael Bridges in action for Carlisle against Mansfield in 2006 and, inset, Steven Pressley
PICTURE: PA Images

EXIT: Leyton Orient’s Carl Fletcher and Grimsby’s Michael Jolley

FORMER Leeds and Sunderland striker Michael Bridges has emerged as the shock favourite to take over at Carlisle United. The Cumbrians are looking for a new manager following the departure of Steven Pressley, who was sacked in midweek following a Leasing.com Trophy defeat to Morecambe.
Bridges, 41, scored 19 t...