Carlisle are still waiting for permission from Newcastle to talk to Peter Beardsley about the vacant manager's position at Brunton Park.The ex-England striker contacted the club last week to express his interest in the job, but Carlisle have heard nothing since.
A club spokesman said: "We approached Newcastle last week to ask for their permission to talk to him and we are still waiting for a reply.
"It's down to them now. There is a protocol in this situation and it has to be followed."
Meanwhile ex-Bohemians manager Roddy Collins has emerged as the favourite to take over having attended an interview at Brunton Park on Thursday.
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