Gary Madine

Carlisle United

Madine progressed through the youth ranks of Carlisle, making his debut on 3 March 2008, at the age of 17, in a 1–0 win at Nottingham Forest, coming on as a substitute for Danny Graham in the 92nd minute. He went on to make 12 appearances that season, before signing a new three-year contract in June 2008. His first appearances of the following season came in the League Cup, a 1–0 win at League Two side Shrewsbury Town and a 4–0 defeat to Championship side Queens Park Rangers. He scored his first goal for the club in a 4–1 win in the league against Yeovil Town on 30 August 2008. His next goal came on 7 October in the Football League Trophy, making the score 2–2 after Rochdale had taken a two-goal lead. The game went to penalties. Madine scored his, but Carlisle lost the shoot-out 4–3. He scored on his FA Cup debut as Carlisle drew 1–1 to Grays Athletic at Brunton Park on 8 November. He played in the replay, which Carlisle won 2–0; however, Carlisle were eliminated in the next round by Crewe. On 20 March 2009, Madine signed on a month-long loan for League Two team Rochdale. He made his debut the next day, setting up Adam Le Fondre to score a last-minute winner as Rochdale beat Wycombe Wanderers 1–0. He made a further two appearances before returning to Carlisle. He scored his first goal of the following season in a 2–0 League Cup win over Championship side Bristol City, helping Carlisle into the third round of the League Cup for the first time since…

Madine was born in Gateshead, Tyne and Wear. He attended local secondary school Lord Lawson of Beamish Comprehensive School from 2001 to 2006. He was originally on the books of Middlesbrough; however, he was released and joined Carlisle. Newcastle United players Alan Shearer and Chris Waddle were his heroes growing up.

Carlisle United

Football League Trophy runner-up: 2009–10 Sheffield Wednesday

Football League One second-place promotion: 2011–12 Bolton Wanderers

EFL League One second-place promotion: 2016–17 Cardiff City

EFL Championship second-place promotion: 2017–18 Sheffield United

EFL Championship second-place promotion: 2018–19 Blackpool

EFL League One play-offs: 2021