in a 2–0 win over Tranmere Rovers on 4 October 2014. At the end of the 2014–15 season in which he made 46 appearances and scored twice in all competitions, Etuhu was offered a new contract by the club, which he signed a two-year contract extension on 22 May 2015. Carlisle United On 29 June 2017, Etuhu signed for Carlisle United on a free transfer, signing a two–year contract. Upon joining the club, he was given a number 21 shirt. On 12 September, he made his debut for Carlisle United, playing 77 minutes before being substituted, in a 2–0 loss to Coventry City. He scored his first goal for the club on 25 November in a 1–1 draw against Morecambe. On 18 January 2019, Carlisle United opted to trigger their option of a contract extension that would ensure Etuhu remained under contract for another season. He then suffered a number of hamstring injuries, keeping him sidelined for an extensive period. By September, manager Steven Pressley said he was unsure on when Etuhu would return from his injury. His hopes of returning was interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic, causing the season to end immediately. Having made no appearances in the 2019–20 season, he was released by the club. After being released by Carlisle United, Etuhu announced his retirement from football. International career Although not capped at international level, Etuhu was eligible to play for England or Nigeria. He said his intention was to play for England. He had previously represented England at junior levels while at Manchester City. In May 2009 he declared his intention to pursue an international career with Nigeria. Personal life Born in Kano, Nigeria, Etuhu moved to England a young age and grew up in Peckham, South London and he attended Saint Thomas the Apostle boys school before his family moved up to Manchester. Growing up with four brothers, Kelvin said he and Dickson were "the athletes in the family" and considered his older brother as an inspiration to motivate him to become a footballer. On 13 July 2010, Etuhu was arrested on charges relating to an assault outside a Manchester casino in February. Three people were injured, he was charged with assault and appeared before the magistrates on 6 August 2010. He was given an eight-month jail sentence on 24 March 2011, after which Manchester City released him from his contract. In August 2011, he was