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Harte blow for Cumbrians

02 Apr 2009 - 11:31:31

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Carlisle United have lost the services of Ian Harte for at least three games with a broken hand.

Harte, 31, suffered a fractured metacarpals in the 1-1 draw with Northampton Town last weekend on his debut for the League One strugglers.

"We did enquire about the possibility of a half-cast for match-day, but obviously it always has to be the case that correct treatment for the injury takes precedence," physio Neil Dalton told the club's official website.

"He'll miss the next three games and then we'll reassess the situation thereafter."

The Cumbrians hope to have the former Republic of Ireland full-back available for the April 18 clash with Swindon Town.