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Carlisle Today
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Braintree boss calls loss to Carlisle United a 'travesty'
National League club manager says his depleted team went 'toe to toe' with opponents.
Mar. 29, 2026 at 2:42pm
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A cubist interpretation of the competitive clash between Braintree Town and Carlisle United, where the manager felt his depleted side deserved more from the match.Carlisle TodayBraintree Town manager Steve Pitt has criticized the result of his team's match against Carlisle United, calling the 1-0 defeat a 'travesty'. Pitt said his side, which was missing several key players, went 'toe to toe' with their opponents but were unlucky to come away without any points.
Why it matters
Braintree Town is currently struggling in the National League, and the manager's comments suggest the team is putting up a fight despite their difficult position in the standings. The manager's strong words about the loss highlight the competitive nature of the lower divisions of English football.
The details
Braintree Town, currently in the National League, lost 1-0 to Carlisle United in their recent match. Manager Steve Pitt said his team, which was missing several key players due to injury and suspension, went 'toe to toe' with their opponents but were unfortunate to come away with no points from the game.
- The match took place on March 29, 2026.
The players
Steve Pitt
The manager of Braintree Town, a club currently struggling in the National League.
Carlisle United
The opposing team that defeated Braintree Town 1-0 in the recent match.
What they’re saying
“It was a travesty that we lost that game. We went toe to toe with Carlisle and deserved at least a point.”
— Steve Pitt, Braintree Town manager
The takeaway
Braintree Town's manager's strong criticism of the result highlights the competitive nature of the lower divisions of English football, where even the struggling teams are putting up a fight against their opponents.
