Sources in the North-West are reporting that former Republic of Ireland international left-back Ian Harte is the Carlisle player the Blues are targeting. Earlier, Carlisle boss Greg Abbott revealed that Town had made a loan enquiry for one of his players.

The 32-year-old, who was previously a member of Roy Keane’s squad at Sunderland, started his career with Leeds United, remaining at Elland Road for nine years until 2004 when he moved on to Levante in Spain.

After two years with the Valencia-based club, he joined Keane’s Sunderland in the summer of 2007. After six months at the Stadium of Light the Drogheda-born defender was transfer-listed and left the following summer, having made only three starts and five sub appearances.

After trials with Norwegian side VÃ¥lerenga and Charlton, Harte eventually signed for Blackpool last December, remaining there until March when he joined Carlisle.

A set piece expert, Harte has won 64 Republic of Ireland caps and has scored 11 goals.

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ottovonbismark added 10:59 - Nov 25 surely not must be rubbish...please!
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hype313 added 11:04 - Nov 25 Why?? Ian Harte?? what is going on, I though we needed a striker not a left back!! Starting to get dis-enchanted...
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nobrain added 11:10 - Nov 25 Insert the words 'rumoured to be' between Harte and Town.
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RonFearonsHair added 11:12 - Nov 25 Remember him getting Marcus Stewart sent off? Boooooooooooooooo.....
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davray9 added 11:13 - Nov 25 Please No! how short are some peoples memories...that game at P.R when he deliberately dived and got Marcus Stewart Sent Off. I can't stand him.
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bostonusablue added 11:13 - Nov 25 If this is true, then it is a joke. The defense has been managing very well in recent weeks, so we do not need cover there. WE NEED A STRIKER. I have been a RK backer until now, but my patience is beginning to wear thin. I think that he has lost the plot.
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FenboyBlue added 11:16 - Nov 25 If true, I can only think it must be for his set-piece delivery. That could decisive in these agonising 0-0 affairs we seem to be having. On the other hand, is he still a solid left back ? Have a Harte. Harte's in the right place. And so forth...
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UEFA81 added 11:16 - Nov 25 He never had the plot to lose in the first place.
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Surco72 added 11:18 - Nov 25 Surely this cannot be true ,what about Wright ? One of our best performers since his return as he was last year
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Dissblue added 11:20 - Nov 25 Can he score 15-20 goals a season?
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delias_cheesy_flaps added 11:24 - Nov 25 It all makes sense now.......He's used to play for Ireland & Sunderland!!!! How much more dross are we going to ship into our already woeful side? Trying to keep the faith with Keano but I have to admit, it's proving to be very difficult!
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Bluearmy added 11:28 - Nov 25 look its a rumour at the moment like nobrain said
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FormerlyCGS added 11:29 - Nov 25 I swear Harte was available on a free during pre season???????? ITFC is officially a joke! Kene needs to go before he loses all of the fans!
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RetroBlue added 11:30 - Nov 25 comon guys it IS just media specualtion
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pickles110564 added 11:32 - Nov 25 If this aint papertalk even I am getting worried!
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FormerlyCGS added 11:33 - Nov 25 Either way if it is papertalk there manager revealed that we have enquired about one of there players - either way i dont see any of there squad being up to championship football
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joe9087 added 11:44 - Nov 25 Lets not get carried away, at the moment it's just speculation. I took am behind Keane and town, but some of his signings are bizarre. I still can't understand spending 1.7m on Priskin and then not starting him for several games on the trot- admittedly I've not been impressed but Keane must have some faith in his own decision to pay that much for him surely? Harte used to be a good defender, but all I can say, if it's true and he is available on loan, what sort of form is he in to not get in a Carlisle team?

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pickles110564 added 11:45 - Nov 25 http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle_united/hands_off_harte_1_641537?referrerPa Reading this it would have been last week, probably offered Pim in his place!
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imafootballgod added 11:45 - Nov 25 knowing keane he will play himm up top, our players are not the problem we have a great first 11, when picked and we need to pull our fingers outa our arses, keane to go, sooon as possible!!!!! if we sign him mr evans must surly realise keane is the worst thing for ipswich since sam parkin! come on marcus open your eyes.
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ITFCsince67 added 11:46 - Nov 25 Davray9 i remember the match well. I could have killed him for getting Stewart sent off. I was sitting right near the incident. 2 mins later Hart came to take a throw on and he gave the "thumbs up" to the Leeds fans for getting Stewart sent off, barstard. If he comes we seems to be amassing a squad for Div 1.
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truebluedaz added 11:49 - Nov 25 Belive nothing.....till it happens
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Ipswich1994 added 11:52 - Nov 25 ITFCsince67, right listen up ian harte is a top notch centre mid, get leadbitter out nd get harte in, you dont have a clue wat you are on about. priskin up front alone with harte jus behind him and lee martin and garvan on the wings with gareth mcauley holding midfield with david wright sitting in the hole. where is jordan rhodes? last year he was breakin into the team now he int even on the bench, he is too good for reserves, get with it keane. keane to go!!! Cmon keane ur doing well.

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imafootballgod added 11:59 - Nov 25 ipswich1994, i totaly agree with your comment leadbitter is shocking get him out his distruping the whole team harte is the sort of players we need with a bit of spirit and fight good to see keane looking for a good centre mid, ITFCsince67 you havent a clue, get rhodes back up from the reserves and playing week in week out. im sure any one who knows football will agree!

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Surco72 added 12:01 - Nov 25 To be fair Harte is excellent at free kicks and set pieces ,somehing else we have been struggling with ,and does get a lot of goals for a defender whatever league he has been in . Perhaps Roy has a plan to switch Wright and play Rosenoir more forward ?Always an option ,long season etc Pickles i thought i would take the positive approach as i thought from your last posts you are wobbling slightly ! LOL What has happened to the calming influence of Dobie ,hope all is well

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danknott added 12:02 - Nov 25 noooooooooooooooo
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