Carlisle United’s Wembley hero Omari Patrick signs for League Two side Sutton United

 

Carlisle United’s Wembley hero Omari Patrick has signed for League Two side Sutton United after rejecting terms with Paul Simpson’s side.

The 27-year-old forward scored the equaliser in the play-off final as Carlisle went on to defeat Stockport County on penalties at Wembley.

 

Patrick was in his second spell at the Blues before leaving at the expiry of his contract. Last campaign he played 38 matches across all competitions, scoring five goals and registering two assists.

He departs Brunton Park with Paul Simpson’s side preparing for life in League One.

Speaking to the Sutton United website, Patrick said: “It came about with the gaffer getting in contact with me and my team. I had a meeting with him and the meeting went very well. I am so happy about how he went about it, his intentions for me and the intentions for the club.”

Patrick believes that although he enjoyed earning promotion with Carlisle United he was not enjoying life at the club as much as he could of.

He said: “It was more of a move for me where I wanted to play in a position that suited me and my strengths, so yeah it was nice to end the season with a promotion but week in week out I wasn’t really enjoying my football as much as I probably could have or should have.

“I feel like here is the right place for me to come especially what the gaffer has been saying to me to come and produce what I can produce.”

Patrick does believe though that the Carlisle United fans deserve the success they have enjoyed under Paul Simpson.

He said: “It was great, the boys at Carlisle deserved it. Everyone worked hard all season, and the fans deserved it.”

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Residents on Tokyngton Avenue in Wembley found themselves battling against flooding that affected the rear gardens of several houses up to a depth of around one metre.

The incident happened on 26 July and prompted the London Fire Brigade to spring into action, with four fire engines and approximately 25 firefighters rushing to the scene.

Thankfully, there were no reports of injuries during the flooding. However, the incident served as a stark reminder of heavy rain’s unpredictable nature and its devastating impact on homes and communities.

A London Fire Brigade spokesperson expressed concern over the increasing risk of heavy rainfall and flash floods, saying, “It might be hot and dry one day, but the risk of heavy rain and flooding is round the corner. Recent storms have shown how quickly a flash flood can inundate a street. Our firefighters know what they need to do in a flood, but it’s important Londoners know as well. We’d encourage you to follow our flooding advice.”

With climate patterns becoming more erratic, it is crucial for residents to be prepared for such emergencies. The London Fire Brigade provided essential advice for those facing flooding situations:

The brigade responded promptly to the incident, being called in at 22:30 and successfully concluding their operations by 07:06. Fire crews from Wembley, Willesden, North Kensington, and Southall fire stations worked together to tackle the flooding and assist affected residents.