[3] In November 2007, he was included in the senior team for the first time but was not used as a substitute in a 2–2 draw versus Doncaster Rovers—his first professional contract.

[11] He made his return, setting up one of the goals, in a 5–2 win against Chesterfield on 19 November 2011[12] and then won his place back, but a further injury in February took him out of the picture,[13] and on 27 April 2012, Black was informed that he would not be offered a new contract at the end of the season.

[17] Black made his debut for the club on 13 October 2012, coming on as a substitute for Adam McGurk in the 86th minute, in a 3–2 win over Yeovil Town.

[24] Black made his Carlisle United the next day, coming on as a substitute for Patrick Brough in the last 20 minutes, in a 4–0 loss against Bradford City.

[25] After making four appearances, Black made his return to his parent club after sustaining a minor groin problem, which kept him for weeks.