Fans in meltdown over ‘7 seconds of horror’ as Newcastle cult hero’s new job quickly turns into a disaster
NEWCASTLE cult hero Mike Williamson saw his Carlisle team have another nightmare as they sunk further into relegation trouble.
Carlisle have been without a win since September 21, with two draws and five defeats in all competitions since then.
And that winless run continued on Saturday at Brunton Park after the Cumbrians fell to a 1-0 defeat to Cheltenham.
But it was a disastrous mistake from goalkeeper Harry Lewis that condemned Williamson’s side to their 10th league defeat of the season.
A 17th-minute shot from Ethon Archer from the left side of the area initially looked to have been dealt with by Lewis.
However, the shot then spun up and behind the 26-year-old.
Lewis got to his feet and looked set to catch the ball as it bounced.
But the spin of the ball seemed to catch Lewis off guard as he was unable to stop the ball from bouncing into the net.
The goal proved to be pivotal as Carlisle were unable to find a goal to cancel it out.
The 6,064-strong crowd made their feelings clear at full-time by booing at the end of the game as the team remain second-bottom of League Two.
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Reacting on social media, one fan said: “Ladies and Gentlemen, Carlisle United….”
A second said: “Christ, that’s unbelievably tragic!”
A third added: “7 seconds of horror.”
Another said: “When you think things can’t get any worse -absolute laughing stock. No manager could make this team play any better.”
Williamson, 40, was appointed to the job permanently on September 19 after arriving from MK Dons, replacing the sacked Paul Simpson.
He spent six years as a player at Newcastle, making 169 appearances.
Speaking after the game, he said: “It’s hard to stomach but the boys are giving everything.”
He also confirmed that striker Charlie Wyke had been taken to hospital for a scan and his thoughts were with him after he was stretchered off.
Williamson said: “I really hope Charlie Wyke is okay. I don’t like seeing any player stretchered off and I will try and see him quickly now, as will Luke Young.
“It was an honest challenge, with no malice. My thoughts are with Charlie and I hope it’s not a long one.”