Carlisle bring in Nicholson and Richardson

Brad Nicholson scored twice in 21 league appearances for Gateshead [Getty Images]Carlisle United have signed Gateshead defender Brad Nicholson for an undisclosed fee and his former Heed team-mate Kenton Richardson on a free transfer.Both players played under Cumbrians boss Rob Elliot last season.Nicholson, 27, who has signed a two-year deal, made 21 appearances for Gateshead last season after joining from Solihull in January.Fellow defender Richardson, also 27, has signed a one-year contract aft