Carlisle will stick with Abbott

Last updated : 25 March 2009 By Daniel Elwes

The Cumbrians slipped to 19th in the table after losing 2-1 at home to Hereford United on Tuesday.

Former caretaker Abbott was handed an 18-month contract following John Ward's sacking in October 2008.

"I know things aren't perfect at all and there's a lot to do," Allen told BBC Radio Cumbria.

"We've just all got to get behind Greg. We're in a relegation battle and our job is to make sure we don't go down.

"I know there's been a little bit of criticism for ourselves and for Greg but there's no complacency at all. We know we're in a battle and we'll be battling."