Scott Dobie
Carlisle United boss Greg Abbott was left searching for the positives after his side failed to break down a stern Stockport County defence who picked up their first point in 13 games.
Hatters goalkeeper Owain Fon Williams played a part in keeping County level, pulling off several good stops, including a stunning one in injury time to prevent Adam Clayton’s effort finding the back of the net.
“There are no easy games in this division and we have seen that again today. We’ve had to work very hard, but the positives are that we have seen plenty of team spirit,” Abbott said.
Both sides were reduced to ten men by referee Carl Sarginson, with Scott Dobie (pictured) seeing red for United after raising his arm to Michael Rose while County’s Jabo Ibehre picked up two yellow cards, and Abbott felt the officials had a poor afternoon.
“I think Gary [Ablett] would agree that the referee made a few poor decisions today. We can’t comment too much on the red cards because we have to see them again, but he has had a big influence on the game. However, we have to deal with it.”
He added: “Scott Dobie will now miss three games, and that’s not ideal at all, but we have to get on with it.”
