Grand joined Conference National club, Carlisle United, in August 2004, after a successful trial, and made 29 appearances in all competitions in the 2004-05 season as Carlisle reached promotion to the Football League.
Grand joined Conference National club, Carlisle United, in August 2004, after a successful trial. He scored on his debut against Tamworth in September 2004 and made 29 appearances in all competitions in the 2004-05 season as Carlisle won promotion to the Football League.