Carlisle United Start Cleanup Job After Pitch Left Flooded by Heavy Rains

A major cleanup job was required at Carlisle United's Brunton Park on Monday after the pitch was left severely flooded by the weekend's rain.

The club shared a number of videos highlighting the damage caused to the pitch, before starting work on the much-needed draining.

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VINE: Goodbye to the flood water #cufc https://t.co/Rwk8qDtQss

— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) November 16, 2015"

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VINE: Check this out - flood water is on the run! #cufc https://t.co/1mRbZC4qZs

— Carlisle United FC (@officialcufc) November 16, 2015"

The cleanup operation was well underway when Stoke City took the opportunity to chime in with some not-so-helpful advice:

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Hey @officialcufc, you may need these new ground regulations 🏊 pic.twitter.com/ZilSaxX4U4

— Stoke City FC (@stokecity) November 16, 2015"

Carlisle now face a race against time to repair the pitch before they are due to host Portsmouth on Saturday.

[Twitter: @officialcufc]