The return of club legend Paul Simpson to Carlisle United has rescued their season, but he believes Bristol Rovers pose the toughest test of the Cumbrians' revival.
Simpson’s side have mustered five wins in six games since his return to Brunton Park to drag Carlisle clear of the League Two danger zone following the sacking of Keith Millen. The Cumbrians are 13 points clear of the bottom two, all but ensuring their safety, but they have designs on continuing their surge up the table.
However, Simpson believes Joey Barton’s in-form Gas are the most difficult challenge they have faced since his comeback to his hometown club, which he steered to two promotions from 2003-06.
