Williamson wants Carlisle response to Wimbledon loss

Mike Williamson has collected four points from a possible 15 for Carlisle

Carlisle United head coach Mike Williamson is expecting a response after their heavy defeat by AFC Wimbledon last Saturday.

The 4-0 loss in south west London, coupled with other results, pushed the Cumbrians to the foot of League Two.

Now Williamson is seeking an improved performance in their match at home to Harrogate Town on Saturday (15:00 BST).

"What we've got is personality and character and I think we'll get that response after last weekend," he told BBC Radio Cumbria.

Williamson has collected four points from his five league games since he was appointed as the permanent successor to Paul Simpson.

Brought in to implement a positive style and get the Cumbrians up the league, he admitted that the baggage of last season in finishing bottom of League One with 30 defeats is proving hard to shake off.

They have already lost eight times in the league this term and home form has been a particular problem as Carlisle have lost 16 of their past 18 games at Brunton Park in all competitions.

Consequently, they are struggling to match the work that is going on at the club off the field under the ownership of the Piataks following their takeover last November.

"The owner has been quite clear with his targets and intentions for the club," said Williamson.

"You can certainly see that off the field where there are huge areas they are improving. We've got to make sure we match that tenacity to improve everything.

"It starts with our standards and our habits but it's more complex going on the field as the lads are human beings as we are in a bad position in the league, and off the back of the past, it's not as easy to just brush that aside."