3 In The Middle Podcast

Are Carlisle United finally turning their season around? Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return to discuss Carlisle’s two crucial away wins and the dramatic change in performances following the defeat at Woking. The lads praise the commitment, physicality and defensive improvement shown against Fylde and Aldershot—but ask whether this is a genuine turning point for Rob Elliott’s...

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for an explosive episode covering Carlisle United’s alarming form, the standard of Scottish football and whether supporters need to have played the game to understand it. The lads react to another damaging Carlisle performance and ask whether the players are still fighting for Rob Elliot. They analyse the missed chances, defensive mistakes,...

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for an explosive episode examining how Carlisle United have fallen into the worst league position in the club’s history. The lads assess the Piatak family’s ownership, the decisions made behind the scenes and the lack of communication with supporters. Lummy also shares what he has been told by agents, former players, journalists and local b...

Jonny from BBC Radio Cumbria’s Carlisle Social joins Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd for an episode packed with Carlisle United analysis, controversial football opinions and brilliant stories from their playing careers. Skip recalls the unbelievable moment Premier League referee Mike Dean decided not to send him off because it was his “big day” and he was “a nobody.” The lads discuss their best...

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for another episode packed with Scottish football criticism, Newcastle United debates, Carlisle analysis and plenty of chaos away from the pitch. The lads react to a disastrous period for Scottish clubs in Europe, with Celtic and Rangers both suffering damaging defeats. Has the standard of Scottish football fallen and have Celtic’s European...

Chris Lumsdon, Skip Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for another episode packed with Premier League predictions, Carlisle United analysis, football stories and plenty of nonsense. The lads look back on their recent conversation with Peter “Murf” Murphy, correcting his Carlisle United appearance record to more than 470 games and discussing the versatility, intelligence and mental strength that made h...

A Carlisle United legend joins us this week!  Peter Murphy sits down with Chris Lumsdon and Dylan McGeouch to look back on an unforgettable career at Brunton Park. After joining Carlisle United in 2001, Peter spent 12 years at the club, made more than 400 appearances and became the club’s record appearance holder for an outfield player. He scored the winning goal that returned Carlisle to the Foot...

The lads are back after a big day out in Newcastle and there are plenty of stories to tell! 🍻⚽ This week, Chris Lumsdon, Skip Boyd and Dylan McGeouch discuss Newcastle United selling their best players and Carlisle United’s disappointing opening-day defeat. They also reveal what careers they might have pursued if they hadn’t become professional footballers before Skip’s sweaty armpits become an...

A huge thank you to Lloyd Kia Carlisle for sponsoring this episode of the 3 In The Middle Podcast! 🚗⚽ Discover the latest Kia models and offers here: https://www.lloydmotorgroup.com/Kia Former professional footballers Chris Lumsdon and Skip Boyd are joined by current player Dylan McGeouch and special guest Colin McMenamin for another episode packed with brilliant football stories, honest opinion...

Former pros Chris Lumsdon and Skip Boyd join current player Dylan McGeouch for another episode packed with Carlisle United chat, football nonsense and honest opinions. This week, the lads discuss the identity of The Secret Footballer, the brilliant Robbie Keane to Newcastle prank and a disastrous Panini sticker photo day after a heavy night out. There’s also the ultimate dream boozer debate, the s...

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for an episode dominated by England’s painful World Cup exit, Harry Kane’s future and a tribute to the legendary Kevin Keegan. The lads discuss the tactical decisions that cost England a place in the World Cup final. Did the manager become too defensive after taking the lead, and why were England’s most dangerous counterattacking players le...

Andy 'Bus Head' Horn returns as a stand in host with more unbelievable football stories, from Carlisle United floods and dressing-room pranks to kit disasters and a memorable moped journey to Burnley on a cold Tuesday night.  The lads continue to cover the World Cup as England reach the semis as well as hot topics from Posh Crocs to favourite football shirts of all time and everything in...

This week World Cup fever continues to grow as the lads review the epic battle of England v Mexico at the Azteca, a stadium that Dylan has played in and he gives us first hand experience of how that altitude really affects you.  Plenty of other talking points from the tournament including Bellingham, the Trump saga and of course the infamous Harry Kane post match interview which runs the risk of b...

This week the lads continue with their World Cup coverage and rank recent England greats and Scotland's efforts as Lummy's England shirt looks like going into the last 32 unwashed. Stories include former Sunderland player Asamoah Gyan and his Music Man inspiring the Mackem's to a 5-1 defeat against the Toon, an ex pro getting papped in only his club issued shoes after a night out an...

This week the lads get excited as the World Cup gets underway and they look back at some of their England and Scotland memories, including Lummy's Three Lions snub when the call came.  Plenty of football stories as usual, including players that moved to WWE, International stars pinching girlfriends and the game's best drinkers. The lads also talk through the day before their professional...

After a recent run of guest episodes the lads are back together as a three and straight back to what they do best. Expect stories around which England player slept in the overhead luggage compartment on the flight after a Euro 96 game, World Cup preview and find out which ex Newcastle United player Skip still can't find anything positive to say about and his reasons which include an earring a...

Grant Holt provides his take on Carlisle United in the wake of the dismissal of Mark Hughes

In this episode the lads sit down with former Norwich City captain and Premier League striker  Grant Holt  to explore one of football's most inspiring journeys. Grant reflects on his unconventional path through non-league football, balancing work and ambition, overcoming setbacks, and proving that determination can outweigh talent alone. From early mornings and factory shifts to packed stadiu...

Part 2 of this 3 In The Middle two parter as the lads welcome Neil 'Dolly' Dalton for a glimpse into the life of a first team physio with over 1,000 professional games under his belt.  Look forward to hearing him chat about setting fire to player's personal belongings, X rated Secret Santa gifts to one of the lads and Nigel Pearson's game day magic eye drops as well as a host o...

Part 1 of this 3 In The Middle two parter as the lads welcome Neil 'Dolly' Dalton for a glimpse into the life of a first team physio with over 1,000 professional games under his belt.  Look forward to hearing him chat about setting fire to player's personal belongings, X rated Secret Santa gifts to one of the lads and Nigel Pearson's game day magic eye drops as well as a host o...

Graham Anthony | That Corner, That Keeper, That Moment  Join us this week as Three in the Middle becomes Four and Graham Anthony joins the lads to discuss his career in football, from sharing dressing rooms with the likes of Vinny Jones, Don Hutchinson and Brian Deane to his key part in the Jimmy Glass goal that lives on as one of the most iconic moments football has ever seen.  We also find out w...

Join Lummy, Skip and Dylan for episode 14 as they discuss all things football, recall stories from their careers and answer questions from followers in 'What's the Craic?' sponsored by The Warwick Road Bed Centre, also this week's recording location.  This week the lads jump straight into the National League Play-off semi-final between Carlisle United and Boreham Wood and discu...

Join Lummy, Skip and Dylan for episode 13 as they discuss all things football, recall stories from their careers and answer questions from followers in 'What's the Craic?' sponsored by The Warwick Road Bed Centre. This week the lads cover the last week in football including Liam Rosenior's next move, players facing fans post match and of course the best league finale in footbal...

Join Lummy, Skip and Dylan for episode 12 as they discuss all things football, recall stories from their careers and answer questions from followers in 'What's the Craic?' sponsored by The Warwick Road Bed Centre. As usual a good mix of current affairs from the world of football, some stories from old and a lot of banter as they inevitably go off script.  This week 'Bomb Squads...

Join Lummy, Skip and Dylan for episode 11 as they discuss all things football, their careers and answer questions from followers in 'What's the Craic?' sponsored by The Warwick Road Bed Centre. This week the lads cover a range of topics and recap the previous episode and great reaction for 'Tales of a Kitman', including an admission as to who kept signing the sponsors ball...