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Carlisle United administration history: every insolvency event since 1986
Carlisle United has one insolvency event on record in 2002, with no points deducted. The most recent: administration in May 2002, Third Division.
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After an Inland Revenue winding-up petition over unpaid PAYE, Carlisle United went into administration in mid-2002 under owner Michael Knighton. Irish businessman John Courtenay bought the club in July 2002.
Owner at the time: Michael Knighton
Outcome: Survived. John Courtenay completed a takeover from Michael Knighton on 26 July 2002; club continued in the Third Division.
Sources: BBC Sport: Carlisle in new cash crisis · BBC Sport: Courtenay takes over Carlisle · Carlisle United Supporters Trust: History