Grass is Greener in Carlisle

Last updated : 19 February 2003 By Andy Beill
Stuart Green
Stuart Green - moving back to Carlisle
The 21-year-old's move is initially a loan deal, which is costing the Cumbrians £30,000. However, if they wish to sign him permanently then they must find a further £120,000 by the end of the season to buy him - matching the figure City paid Newcastle for him less than two months ago. If not then he will return to the KC Stadium.

Green was dropped for the Lincoln game earlier this month and was fined two weeks' wages for not turning up to watch and instead being a spectator at Brunton Park for Carlisle's game with Kidderminster.

He has indicated that he wants to return to his home-town club - whom he played for on loan two years ago - despite recently signing a 3½-year deal with City.

Tigers chairman Adam Pearson said he "only wants players who are fully committed to the cause and if Stuart Green sees his future at Carlisle then that is where he should play."