Former Carlisle United hero David Reeves back at Brunton Park

And David Reeves was back on familiar ground when he returned to Brunton Park as the Blues' latest special guest.

The 1990s favourite made a half-time appearance on the pitch during Saturday's 4-1 defeat to another of his former clubs, Bolton Wanderers.

Reeves, United's one-time record signing, received a warm reception as the 56-year-old performed the half-time Golden Gamble draw.

The Birkenhead-born former striker sat in the directors' area in the Main Stand to watch the League One action unfold.

Reeves was back on familiar territory as he returned to Brunton Park for Saturday's game (Image: Ben Holmes)

Reeves joined United from Notts County in 1993 for a then record fee of £121,000, which eclipsed the previous record sum shelled out to York City for Gordon Staniforth in 1979.

He went on to make 168 appearances for the Blues, scoring an impressive 63 goals.

His memorable spell with the Cumbrians included an inspirational part in United's dramatic run to the 1993/94 Division Three play-offs - before Reeves was prolific in 1994/95's march to the title under Mick Wadsworth.

He also made history as the first captain to lead Carlisle out at Wembley in 1995's Auto-Windscreens Shield final.

Reeves captain United to the Division Three title and a first-ever Wembley appearance in 1995 (Image: News & Star)

Former Sheffield Wednesday prospect Reeves eventually moved on from Carlisle to Preston North End in 1996 and went on to play for clubs including Chesterfield and Oldham Athletic.

After prolonging his career into his forties in non-league, he set up his own football agency.

And Revo Sports Management now has a high-profile place in the game, with the former Blues hero's clients including Everton's Cumbrian ex-United star Jarrad Branthwaite.

Stoke City's ex-Carlisle prospect Liam McCarron is also with Reeves' agency.

And Revo Sports Management also represent Lionesses captain Millie Bright and England team-mate Rachel Daly.