Carlisle United have truly chosen earlier financing gamer Marc Tierney as their brand-new head of soccer procedures.
The 39-year-old has truly signed up with the Blues from different National League membership Altrincham.
Carlisle’s step for Tierney follows the departure of previous sporting director Rob Clarkson last month.
And the session will, the membership claimed, be complied with by extra data on talks over Mark Hughes’ future right now.
United declare they’ve “restructured” the exhibiting off supervisor operate, 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 within the group when United encountered Salford City on the final online game of the 2024/25 challenge.
Little over per week afterward he has truly presently signed up with the Cumbrians, for whom he performed within the 2004/05 interval while on financing from Oldham Athletic.
He has truly gone to Altrincham as a result of in 2015 as supervisor of soccer.
In a declaration, United proprietor Tom Piatak claimed: “We’re excited to welcome Marc again to Brunton Park in a brand new capability as head of soccer operations.
🤝 Carlisle United Football Club are delighted to verify the appointment of Marc Tierney because the membership’s new Head of Football Operations.
— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) May 12, 2025
“He stood out within the recruitment course of for his soccer information, vitality, and readability of imaginative and prescient.
“We’re assured he’s the suitable particular person to assist drive us ahead.
Owner Tom Piatak says United have restructured the previous Sporting Director function to sharpen accountability and enhance day-to-day coordination throughout the soccer division (Image: Richard Parkes)
“Marc additionally brings a deep understanding of the National League participant pool and robust relationships throughout the non-league panorama.
“That perception can be essential as we glance to rebound shortly and return to the EFL.
“As a part of our ongoing soccer evaluate, we’ve restructured the previous sporting director function to sharpen accountability and enhance day-to-day coordination throughout the soccer division.
“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 enjoyable days Prestwich- birthed Tierney had spells with Oldham, Shrewsbury Town, Colchester United, Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers.
Whilst with Carlisle, he made 11 seems consisting of 10 group journeys within the 2004/05 Conference challenge, which noticed Paul Simpson’s facet win promo again to the Football League on the preliminary effort.
After damage compelled his retired life 10 years earlier on the age of 29, he operated in trying and employment as an impartial specialist.
Commenting on his separation, Altrincham – that United will definitely cope with within the 2025/26 National League interval – claimed: “Director of Football Marc Tierney has right now left his function at The J.Davidson Stadium.
“The earlier Norwich City and Bolton Wanderers full-back, that appreciated his time at Alty, is continuing to fellow Vanarama National League facet Carlisle United to make use of 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.”
