Carlisle United select previous loanee as head of football procedures

Carlisle United have actually selected previous financing gamer Marc Tierney as their brand-new head of football procedures.

The 39-year-old has actually signed up with the Blues from other National League club Altrincham.

Carlisle’s step for Tierney follows the departure of previous sporting director Rob Clarkson last month.

And the consultation will, the club claimed, be complied with by more information on talks over Mark Hughes’ future today.

United claim they have “restructured” the showing off supervisor function, with Tierney to “lead all operational areas including recruitment, analysis, and medical, working closely with the head coach and academy.”

Tierney, as revealed by the News & Star, remained in the group when United encountered Salford City at the last video game of the 2024/25 project.

Little over a week later on he has actually currently signed up with the Cumbrians, for whom he played in the 2004/05 period whilst on financing from Oldham Athletic.

He has actually gone to Altrincham because in 2015 as supervisor of football.

In a declaration, United proprietor Tom Piatak claimed: “We’re excited to welcome Marc back to Brunton Park in a new capacity as head of football operations.

“He stood out in the recruitment process for his football knowledge, energy, and clarity of vision.

“We’re confident he’s the right person to help drive us forward.

Owner Tom Piatak says United have restructured the former Sporting Director role to sharpen accountability and improve day-to-day coordination across the football department (Image: Richard Parkes)

“Marc also brings a deep understanding of the National League player pool and strong relationships across the non-league landscape.

“That insight will be critical as we look to rebound quickly and return to the EFL.

“As part of our ongoing football review, we’ve restructured the former sporting director role to sharpen accountability and improve day-to-day coordination across the football department.

“Marc will lead all operational areas including recruitment, analysis, and medical, working closely with the head coach and academy.”

On talks with Hughes, Piatak added: “Now that this key appointment is in place, we expect to provide an update on discussions with Mark Hughes in the coming days.”

During his having fun days Prestwich- birthed Tierney had spells with Oldham, Shrewsbury Town, Colchester United, Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers.

Whilst with Carlisle, he made 11 looks consisting of 10 organization trips in the 2004/05 Conference project, which saw Paul Simpson’s side win promo back to the Football League at the initial effort.

After injury compelled his retired life 10 years earlier at the age of 29, he operated in looking and employment as an independent specialist.

Commenting on his separation, Altrincham – that United will certainly deal with in the 2025/26 National League period – claimed: “Director of Football Marc Tierney has today left his role at The J.Davidson Stadium.

“The previous Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers full-back, that appreciated his time at Alty, is proceeding to fellow Vanarama National League side Carlisle United to use up the setting as Head of Football Operations.

“We’d like to thank Marc for his hard work and endeavours and wish him well in his new role.”