Redigerer Kelvin Etuhu (avsnitt)

===Carlisle United===
29. juni 2017 signerte Etuhu for [[Carlisle United FC|Carlisle United]] på en gratis overføring, og signerte en toårskontrakt.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/june/etuhusigns6june17/ CONTRACTS: Midfielder pens deal with the Blues], Carlisle United FC, 29 juni 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/june/etuhusigns6june17/|date=20180922213143}}</ref> Da han begynte i klubben, fikk han en skjorte nummer tjueen.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/august/squadlist1718/ SQUAD LIST: 2017/18 squad numbers confirmed], Carlisle United FC, 1 August 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/august/squadlist1718/|date=20210120073023}}</ref>

Etuhu pådro seg imidlertid en skade som gjorde at han ble satt på sidelinjen i hele august.<ref>[http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16751434.carlisle-utd-joint-assistant-manager-lee-dykes-the-win-over-blackburn-was-very-pleasing/ Carlisle Utd joint assistant manager Lee Dykes: The win over Blackburn was very pleasing], News and Star, 29 juli 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16751230.keith-curle-says-there-are-no-guarantees-he-can-reinforce-injury-hit-carlisle-defence/ Keith Curle says there are no guarantees he can reinforce injury-hit Carlisle defence], News and Star, 6 August 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16750363.kelvin-etuhu-set-to-make-carlisle-united-comeback-in-reserve-outing/ Kelvin Etuhu set to make Carlisle United comeback in reserve outing], News and Star, 5 September 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Han debuterte for Carlisle United, startet en kamp og spilte 77 minutter før han ble byttet ut, i et 2–0-tap mot [[Coventry City FC|Coventry City]] 12. september 2017.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/match-reports/16750098.coventry-storm-clear-as-carlisle-utd-blown-off-course-once-again/ Coventry storm clear as Carlisle Utd blown off course once again], News and Star, 13 September 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Siden han begynte i klubben, fant Etuhu seg vekslende mellom en start- og en vikarrolle.<ref>[http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16749668.kelvin-etuhu-theres-nothing-for-carlisle-utds-fans-to-worry-about/ Kelvin Etuhu: There's nothing for Carlisle Utd's fans to worry about], News and Star, 25 September 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16749298.four-months-after-play-off-drama-carlisle-utd-and-exeter-prepare-for-fresh-battle/ Four months after play-off drama, Carlisle Utd and Exeter prepare for fresh battle], News and Star, 5 oktober 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16748117.keith-curle-urges-carlisle-utd-players-to-use-checkatrade-trophy-to-push-their-case-for-league-selection/ Keith Curle urges Carlisle Utd players to use Checkatrade Trophy to push their case for league selection], News and Star, 7 November 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/november/curleinterview18nov17/ MANAGER: You could see it was going to come down to one moment of clinical finishing], Carlisle United, 19 November 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/november/curleinterview18nov17/|date=20210128062516}}</ref> Han pådro seg imidlertid en lårskade som så ham ut i hele oktober.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/match-reports/16748838.carlisle-utds-wait-for-a-home-win-goes-on-after-the-blues-concede-late-goal/ Carlisle Utd's wait for a home win goes on after the Blues concede late goal] News and Star, 18 oktober 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16748608.danny-grainger-could-make-quick-return-for-carlisle-united-at-chesterfield/ Danny Grainger could make quick return for Carlisle United at Chesterfield], News and Star, 24 oktober 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16748248.john-osullivan-and-kelvin-etuhu-on-brink-of-return-for-carlisle-united/ John O'Sullivan and Kelvin Etuhu on brink of return for Carlisle United], News and Star, 3 November 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> 4. november 2017 kom Etuhu tilbake fra skade, og kom inn som en erstatter i det 69. minutt, i en 3–2-seier mot Oldham Athletic i første runde av FA-cupen.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/match-reports/16748201.home-comforts-at-last-for-carlisle-utd-as-bennett-and-hope-clinch-excellent-fa-cup-win/ Home comforts at last for Carlisle Utd as Bennett and Hope clinch excellent FA Cup win], News and Star, 6 November 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Deretter scoret han sitt første mål for Carlisle United, i uavgjort 1–1 mot [[Morecambe FC|Morecambe]] 25. november 2017.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/november/matchreportmorecambe25nov17/ REPORT: Carlisle United 1–1 Morecambe], Carlisle United FC, 25 November 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/november/matchreportmorecambe25nov17/|date=20201128224318}}</ref> Dette ble fulgt opp med å score i en 3–3 uavgjort mot [[Newport County AFC|Newport County]].<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/december/matchreportnewport9dec17/ MATCH REPORT: Newport 3 - 3 United], Carlisle United, 9 desember 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2017/december/matchreportnewport9dec17/|date=20210120072957}}</ref> Etuhu ble imidlertid satt på sidelinjen igjen og ble satt på sidelinjen i tre uker da han pådro seg en beinskade.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/football/carlisle-united/16746476.jamie-devitt-praised-by-carlisle-utd-boss-keith-curle-after-return-to-side/ Jamie Devitt praised by Carlisle Utd boss Keith Curle after return to side], News and Star, 20 desember 2017, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16746186.keith-curle-admits-basic-errors-cost-carlisle-utd-3-1-defeat-mansfield-warns-changes-personnel-may-needed/ Keith Curle admits 'basic errors' cost Carlisle Utd in their 3-1 defeat at Mansfield and warns changes in personnel may be needed], News and Star, 2 januar 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16746161.keith-curle-key-meeting-carlisle-utd-chiefs-not-versus/ Keith Curle: Key meeting with Carlisle Utd chiefs is not "me versus them"], News and Star, 3 januar 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Han kom tilbake fra skade, og kom inn som en erstatter i det 87. minutt, i en 1–0 seier mot [[Forest Green Rovers FC|Forest Green Rovers]] 27. januar 2018.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/january/matchreportforestgreen27jan18/MATCH REPORT: United 1 - 0 Forest Green], Carlisle United FC, 27 januar 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/january/matchreportforestgreen27jan18/|date=20210128162428}}</ref> I en kamp mot Chesterfield 17. februar 2018 scoret Etuhu sitt tredje mål for sesongen, men tre minutter senere pådro han seg en skade og ble byttet ut, da Carlisle United vant 2–0.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16744451.etuhu-osullivan-target-carlisle-utd-see-off-struggling-chesterfield/ Etuhu and O'Sullivan on target as Carlisle Utd see off struggling Chesterfield], News and Star, 17 februar 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Etter kampen sa manager [[Keith Curle]] at Etuhu pådro seg en hamstringskade og ble til slutt satt på sidelinjen for resten av sesongen 2017–18.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/february/curleinterview18feb18/ MANAGER: The necessary level of aggression was there], Carlisle United FC, 18 februar 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/february/curleinterview18feb18/|date=20210121152151}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/february/curleinterview21feb18/ MANAGER: We're building a strong squad mentality], Carlisle United FC, 21 February 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/february/curleinterview21feb18/|date=20210302100554}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16743386.keith-curle-tells-out-of-contract-carlisle-utd-players-showcase-ability-remaining-games---video/ Keith Curle tells out-of-contract Carlisle Utd players to "showcase" their ability in remaining games - with video], News and Star, 16 mars 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> På slutten av sesongen 2017–18 fortsatte han med tjuetre opptredener og scoret tre ganger i alle konkurranser.

I sesongen 2018–19 fortsatte Etuhu å etablere seg i førstelaget, og spilte både i midt- og midtbaneposisjonen.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16738646.carlisle-utds-kelvin-etuhu-says-feeling-benefit-john-sheridans-faith-high-demands/ Carlisle Utd's Kelvin Etuhu says he is feeling the benefit of John Sheridan's faith and high demands], News and Star, 22 August 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16738606.george-mcvitie-john-sheridans-attack-minded-carlisle-utd-refreshing-watch/ George McVitie: John Sheridan's attack-minded Carlisle Utd are refreshing to watch], News and Star, 23 August 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16949684.in-form-kelvin-etuhu-can-best-league-two-says-carlisle-utd-boss/ In-form Kelvin Etuhu can be the best in League Two, says Carlisle Utd boss], News and Star, 17 September 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/september/etuhuinterview21sep18/ INTERVIEW: It’s nice to have the fans saying good things about your performances], Carlisle United FC, 21 September 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/september/etuhuinterview21sep18/|date=20210128014901}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16949419.carlisle-utds-tom-parkes-got-throw-bodies-line/ Carlisle Utd's Tom Parkes: "You've got to throw your bodies on the line, and we did"], News and Star, 25 September 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Han spilte også i høyrebackposisjon ved tre anledninger.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/august/sheridaninterview11aug18/ MANAGER: We played some good football and the fans responded], Carlisle United FC, 11 August 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/august/sheridaninterview11aug18/|date=20210226123742}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/august/reportnorthampton11aug18/ MATCH REPORT: United 2 - 2 Cobblers], Carlisle United FC, 11 August 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/august/reportnorthampton11aug18/|date=20210120075532}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/16998417.unpredictable-carlisle-united-continue-throw-surprises-falling-defeat-league-two-basement-boys-macclesfield-town/ Unpredictable Carlisle United continue to throw up surprises, falling to defeat to League Two basement boys Macclesfield Town], News and Star, 22 oktober 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17003840.carlisle-respond-macclesfield-defeat-saturday-lead-twice-ultimately-settle-draw-sincil-bank/ Carlisle respond from Macclesfield defeat on Saturday, and lead twice, but ultimately have to settle for a draw at Sincil Bank], News and Star, 24 oktober 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17072131.carlisle-utd-draw-yet-another-blank-lose-yeovil-death/ Carlisle Utd draw yet another blank as they lose to Yeovil at death], News and Star, 27 oktober 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Etuhu pådro seg imidlertid en hamstringskade og ble satt på sidelinjen i to uker.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17200537.carlisle-utd-coach-paul-murray-newport-win-massive-lift-us/ Carlisle Utd coach Paul Murray: Newport win is a massive lift for us], News and Star, 4 November 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Han kom tilbake fra skade, og kom inn som en erstatter i det 64. minutt, i et 2–1-tap mot Forest Green Rovers 24. november 2018.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17253799.devitt-penalty-not-enough-carlisle-lose-home-forest-green/ Devitt penalty not enough as Carlisle lose at home to Forest Green], News and Star, 24. november 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Etter dette gjenvunnet Etuhu sin førstelagsplass, og spilte både i midt-midtbaneposisjon og defensiv midtbaneposisjon.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/december/manager-i-wanted-to-go-with-three-strikers/ MANAGER: I wanted to go with three strikers], Carlisle United FC, 17 desember 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2018/december/manager-i-wanted-to-go-with-three-strikers/|date=20210128054049}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17308063.mid-term-report-carlisle-utd-approach-halfway-mark/ A mid-term report on Carlisle Utd as they approach the halfway mark], News and Star, 19 desember 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17328002.carlisle-utds-kelvin-etuhu-not-get-distracted-league-table/ Carlisle Utd's Kelvin Etuhu: Let's not get distracted by league table], News and Star, 30 desember 2018, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17490069.carlisle-utds-steven-pressley-explains-left-kelvin-etuhu-bench---praises-immense-sub-impact/ Carlisle Utd's Steven Pressley explains why he left Kelvin Etuhu on bench - and praises his "immense" sub impact], News and Star, 10 mars 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Hans prestasjoner i Carlisle United førte til at klubben valgte å ta opp muligheten for en kontraktsforlengelse som ville sikre at spilleren forble under kontrakt i en sesong til.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/january/interview-im-happy-to-be-here-for-another-year/ INTERVIEW: I'm happy to be here for another year], Carlisle United FC, 18 januar 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/january/interview-im-happy-to-be-here-for-another-year/|date=20210128055226}}</ref> Etter å ha gått glipp av to kamper på grunn av å bli far for første gang, kom han tilbake til startoppstillingen, og kom på som en erstatter i det 73. minutt, i et 3–0-tap mot Tranmere Rovers 30. mars 2019.<ref name="Etuhu Father">[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17507356.steven-pressley-says-carlisle-utds-display-forest-green-draw-best-since-took-charge/ Thomas strike earns point for improved Carlisle Utd at Forest Green], News and Star, 16 mars 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref><ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17507356.steven-pressley-says-carlisle-utds-display-forest-green-draw-best-since-took-charge/ Steven Pressley says Carlisle Utd's display in Forest Green draw was best since he took charge], News and Star, 17 mars 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17523619.need-focus-positives-says-steven-pressley-interview-carlisle-utds-draw-cambridge-cost-play-off-ground/ You need to focus on the positives, says Steven Pressley in interview after Carlisle Utd's draw with Cambridge cost them play-off ground], News and Star, 24 mars 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17539336.travelling-fans-chant-boss-pressley-carlisle-utd-lose-tranmere/ Some travelling fans chant against boss Pressley as Carlisle Utd lose at Tranmere], News and Star, 30 mars 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Returen hans var imidlertid kortvarig da Etuhu fikk ankelbank som gjorde at han gikk glipp av en kamp.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17573418.steven-pressley-says-carlisle-utd-lacked-physical-presence-defeat-stevenage---blues-dealt-double-injury-blow/ Steven Pressley says Carlisle Utd lacked a physical presence in defeat to Stevenage - as Blues are dealt a double injury blow], News and Star, 14 April 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17576596.chris-lumsdon-stevenages-tight-pitch-made-someone-like-midfielder-kelvin-etuhu/ Chris Lumsdon: Stevenage's tight pitch was made for someone like midfielder Kelvin Etuhu], News and Star, 16 April 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Han kom tilbake til startoppstillingen mot [[Lincoln City FC|Lincoln City]] 19. april 2019 og satte opp et mål for Mike Jones, i en 1–0 seier.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/match-report-summary-of-the-easter-home-game/ MATCH REPORT: United 1 - 0 Imps], Carlisle United FC, 21 januar 2021, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/match-report-summary-of-the-easter-home-game/|date=20210121061359}}</ref> I oppfølgingskampen mot [[Grimsby Town FC|Grimsby Town]] fikk Etuhu imidlertid en hamstringskade og ble byttet ut i det 28. minutt, da Carlisle United tapte 1–0.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/manager-we-were-wasteful-in-the-final-third/ MANAGER: We were wasteful in the final third], Carlisle United FC, 23 April 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/manager-we-were-wasteful-in-the-final-third/|date=20201204154041}}</ref> Etter kampen ble det kunngjort at han ville være ute resten av sesongen 2018–19.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/manager-a-huge-hammer-blow-for-the-player/ MANAGER: It's a huge hammer blow for him and us], Carlisle United FC, 25 April 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/april/manager-a-huge-hammer-blow-for-the-player/|date=20210302035138}}</ref> På slutten av sesongen 2018–19 spilte Etuhu førti-en opptredener i alle konkurranser.

Sesongen 2019–20 så Etuhu fortsette å komme seg etter en hamstringskade.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17742133.can-carlisle-utd-raise-sights-season-report-pictures-pre-season-training/ Can Carlisle Utd raise their sights this season? Report and pictures from pre-season training], News and Star, 1 juli 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17771685.midfielder-kelvin-etuhu-remains-long-term-carlisle-united-absentee-says-assistant-manager-gavin-skelton/ Midfielder Kelvin Etuhu remains 'long-term' Carlisle United absentee, says assistant manager Gavin Skelton], News and Star, 16 juli 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/august/manager-show-respect-but-try-to-play-our-game/ MANAGER: We're expecting it to be a really difficult game], Carlisle United FC, 16 August 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2019/august/manager-show-respect-but-try-to-play-our-game/|date=20201201092701}}</ref> I september sa manager Steven Pressley at han er usikker på Etuhus retur, og sa: "Kelvin må slappe av akkurat nå. Han har vært hos en spesialist, og på dette stadiet vet vi fortsatt ikke hvor lenge han kommer til å bli det. Konsulenten kommer til å gjøre en serie injeksjoner over flere uker, og håpet er at det vil hjelpe til med å bli frisk."<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/17928618.injured-kelvin-etuhus-carlisle-utd-comeback-still-unclear-faces-treatment/ Injured Kelvin Etuhu's Carlisle Utd comeback still unclear as he faces further treatment], News and Star, 26 September 2019, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> I februar 2020 sa manager Chris Beech at han håper å se Etuhu tilbake fra skade før sesongen.<ref>[https://www.newsandstar.co.uk/sport/18220021.carlisle-utd-praises-attitude-sidelined-midfield-pair---wont-put-date-return-action/ Carlisle Utd praises attitude of sidelined midfield pair - but won't put a date on their return to action], News and Star, 7 februar 2020, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}<br>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/february/interview-everybody-is-used-to-these-conditions/ INTERVIEW: Everybody is used to these conditions], Carlisle United FC, 21 februar 2020, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/february/interview-everybody-is-used-to-these-conditions/|date=20201023022901}}</ref> Imidlertid ble håpet hans om å komme tilbake avbrutt av [[Koronapandemien|COVID-19-pandemien]], noe som førte til at sesongen ble avsluttet umiddelbart.<ref>[https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/52705124 League One & League Two clubs vote to end seasons early], BBC Sport, 9 juni 2020, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref> Etter å ha spilt ingen opptredener i sesongen 2019–20, ble han løslatt av klubben.<ref>[https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/may/club-end-of-season-retained-and-released-list-confirmed/ CLUB: End-of-season retained and released list confirmed], Carlisle United FC, 15 mai 2020, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}{{Wayback|url=https://www.carlisleunited.co.uk/news/2020/may/club-end-of-season-retained-and-released-list-confirmed/|date=20210120074731}}</ref>

Etter å ha blitt løslatt av Carlisle United, kunngjorde Etuhu at han trakk seg fra fotball.<ref>[https://theathletic.com/2944773/2021/11/11/kelvin-etuhu-i-watched-from-prison-as-my-old-city-team-mates-won-the-fa-cup-i-felt-broken/ Kelvin Etuhu: 'I watched from prison as my old City team-mates won the FA Cup. I felt broken'], The Athletic, 11. november 2021, Besøkt 16. desember 2021 {{Språkikon|en}}</ref>