Carlisle appoint Southend's Lawrence as new CEO

Carlisle are preparing for a second season in the National League[Getty Images]Carlisle United have appointed Tom Lawrence as the club's new chief executive.He replaces Nigel Clibbens, who left Brunton Park earlier this year after a decade in his post.Lawrence held the same role at fellow National League side Southend United for the last five years and before that had a similar post with Gillingham."Tom has led clubs in both the EFL and the National League and understands first-hand the challeng