"There has been interest in the last week from two First Division clubs. And I’m not surprised," said Carlisle manager Roddy Collins today.
"Richie is excellent. He is a top class player and can do it at the highest level."
Reports had linked Coventry City with a move for the forward, who joined the Cumbrians for £100K from Shelbourne, but these appear well off the mark as they are completey and utterly skint.