The manager of Carlisle United, Paul Simpson, expresses his positive surprise at the fitness level of Luke Armstrong during his initial week with the club.
Despite not being eligible to play until January 6 due to his recent transfer from Harrogate Town, Armstrong has been actively participating in training sessions with the team. Simpson, pleased with the striker’s condition, notes that Armstrong has adapted well to the new environment.
Armstrong’s move from Harrogate Town, a club where he had a notable goal-scoring career, was finalized earlier this week. Simpson emphasizes the disrupted nature of Armstrong’s recent involvement with Harrogate, highlighting that he missed out on games and group training sessions, opting for solo workouts. The Carlisle manager appreciates the professionalism of Harrogate in allowing Armstrong to join Carlisle United for training before officially playing for them.
Despite Armstrong’s somewhat limited performance this season with only one goal in 15 appearances, Simpson underscores the positive mental and physical state of the player as he approaches a fresh start with Carlisle United. The striker’s earlier potential transfer to Wrexham, which didn’t materialize, led to reduced participation in recent weeks. Simpson mentions that Armstrong is mentally prepared for the upcoming challenges and is enthusiastic about the prospect of contributing to Carlisle United’s progress.
Simpson notes that Armstrong is excited about the club’s potential, especially with ongoing takeover discussions. The manager, after personal interactions with Armstrong, believes the player is genuinely eager to be part of the team, recognizing the club’s ambitions and expressing a willingness to contribute positively. The anticipation is that Armstrong might make his debut for Carlisle United on January 6 against Exeter City, following the completion of his registration on New Year’s Day.
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