Carlisle and Barrow will play each other next season in the Cumbrian derby in the National League, writes Peter Hutchinson. The clubs are located at opposite ends of Cumbria and the distance between the two grounds is some 78 miles [by car]. Does this make it the greatest distance between two teams involved in a derby'? A couple of clarifications: answers here will feature the shortest distances by car. The second, perhaps more important, point is that we are excluding matches that are simply rivalries.
The spacious, accommodating Wembley Taphouse concourse on Friday night was a family-friendly environment. It was refreshing to see a melting pot of England spectators from different walks of life.
The hard details of final scores and tournament outcomes happen. And in response we scroll back furiously through the choices, vibes and personnel that got us there, convinced there is an answer simply waiting to reveal itself, like the windsurfing dog inside a magic eye picture.