The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

It's a reality check on this week's The Brunton Bugle, as Lee and Mike look back on two consecutive defeats against Mansfield and Shrewsbury that saw United remain rooted in the relegation battle and miss out on a money-spinning trip to Anfield in the FA Cup Third Round. There's also a preview of this weekend's trip to Stevenage. This includes: A look back at a classic match at a neutral ground 16...

Another week, another episode of the Brunton Bugle , but this time the lads have a LEAGUE WIN to talk about! Yes, we take a look back at the three points picked up against Walsall last weekend, as the Blues ended their barren run and provide some much needed joy around Brunton Park. There's also a preview of this weekend's FA Cup clash with Shrewsbury Town. This includes: A catch-up with Ollie fro...

Another episode of The Brunton Bugle, another defeat for Lee and Mike to look back on this! This time it's the 2-0 loss to Harrogate at Brunton Park which leaves United firmly in the bottom two, having set a new club record of five league games without a goal. Up for discussion is just where a goal is going to come from and how long will it take our Director of Football, Teflon Dave, to come out a...

In a slight change to our usual style of a regular episode, this weekend the lads travelled down to the south coast to see United take on high-flying Exeter City. Along the way, they recorded some bits of chat as well as crowd noises of the key moments in the game to bring you a bit of a taste of the atmosphere at St James Park. Alongside the chat about the game, there's plenty of discussion about...

On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads review last weekend's Cumbria/A595 derby with Barrow, contemplating on whether it was the worst of the four 0-0s United have been involved in so far this season and whether there are some early signs that Keith Millen is getting to grips with some of the weaknesses in the squad. There's also a preview of this weekend's trip to face the division'...

On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee and Mike look back on Keith Millen's first win as Blues against Horsham in the FA Cup, considering whether you can read much into a 2-0 win over an Isthmian League Premier Division side and a bit of discussion over whether it's time Brad Young was given a starting place. There's also a preview of this weekend's big A595 Derby against Barrow at Brunto...

On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads take a look back at last weekend's shambolic 3-0 defeat at Northampton Town and consider how the Blues can sort out the problems at both end of the pitch as the dreadful summer recruitment efforts really start to come to a head. There's also a preview of this weekend's FA Cup First Round clash with non-league side Horsham at Brunton Park. This i...

On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads (very briefly) look back on the 0-0 draw against Oldham last weekend, but most of the chat is on Keith Millen's appointment as Blues boss, as we discuss his first press conference and speak to Jim from the "Five Year Plan" Crystal Palace podcast about Millen's time at Selhurst Park as a coach. There's also a preview of this weekend's trip to fac...

So the wait is over - United have finally announced a replacement for Chris Beech, and it's former Bristol City boss Keith Millen who will take over the reins at Brunton Park on an 18-month deal! In this special episode, we take a look at the recruitment process that led to Millen's appointment (and some of the names that fell on the wayside), a bit of Millen's background, our initial thoughts on...

The goal drought is over but United remain stuck in the relegation zone in League Two - can whoever takes over the hot-seat from Chris Beech drag United away from the non-league trapdoor? On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads look back on the 1-0 defeat at Tranmere Rovers and the 2-2 draw at Newport County, as caretaker Gavin Skelton oversees some improved performances in his first...

Lee and Mike are back this week, and the talk is very much about the hunt for Chris Beech's replacement in the Brunton Park hot-seat! The lads review the latest update on the manager hunt including David Holdsworth's comments to the media, and there's a brief look back at United's miserable 3-0 defeat at Bristol Rovers last weekend. We also look ahead to United's tough clash with Tranmere Rovers a...

We did warn on last week's podcast that a heavy defeat for either manager at the weekend it could be time up for them and it proved to be the case, as United's 3-0 defeat brought Chris Beech's 23-month reign as Blues boss to the end. In this special episode, we bring you some instant reaction to Beech's departure - we look at where it went wrong for him, some of the challenges he faced in his time...

It's now one win in eight for the Blues as they sink further down the table - can Chris Beech turn things around or is it only a matter of time before he gets his P45? On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads look back on the 2-0 defeat against Forest Green Rovers at Brunton Park - an improved performance on the Sutton defeat, but still not good enough. There's also a preview of this w...

There's a lot to talk about in this week's episode of the Brunton Bugle - not least who on earth is buying CUFC bathmats in Walthamstow market?? Lee and Mike are back to review the trip dow to Sutton (spoiler - it didn't go well). There's a lot of talk about whether United can bounce back from the heavy defeat at Gander Green Lane and whether it's time for big changes to the starting XI. There's a...

It's a slightly different episode of the Brunton Bugle this week - as Lee is on holiday, we've not been able to record an episode in the normal way, but we've managed to get something together for you to listen to! First up, Lee and Dan review the Scunthorpe game just half-an-hour or so after the final whistle - another abject performance but a dramatic way to rescue a point against a poor side. L...

After an enforced absence due to laptop issues, the Brunton Bugle is back and we've a lot to pack into this week's episode! First up, Lee and Mike take a look back at the last two games, where United put in contrasting performances (and got different results) against Salford and Crawley. Is it time to ditch the direct football? How do we fit Zach Clough into the team? Should Beech consider breakin...

With United's unbeaten start to the season now over and another member of last season's first-choice defence having left the club this week, this week's episode ponders what United's hopes are ahead of a big run of games in September. First up, the lads take a look back at the transfer window and discuss whether United's squad is weaker than this time last season and whether the buck stops with ou...

Another home game, another point - but the unbeaten start continues. Can United continue that and also pick up all three points on the North East coast this weekend? On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads look back on the 1-1 draw with Orient, as United once again looked solid at the back for most of the game, but a little toothless in attack - is it time to switch-up the starting XI...

It's time for another one of our special feature episodes and this is one we've been sitting on for a while! Back in the summer, we recorded the first of our "CUFC XI" episodes and this one sees Dan run Lee through who would feature in his all-time XI for the Blues! There are a few surprise names in there, including an Irish international goalkeeper (not the one you're thinking of!), a goalscoring...

All we are saying, is give us a goal! In the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, our hosts are taking a look back on the midweek draw with Port Vale as United once again played out a stalemate for the second time in three games. There's some audio and crowd noise from the game itself, with a special guest appearance from friend of the show Gregg Bulman! There's also a preview of the Leyton Orient...

The Blues have finally got the first win on the board and are now looking to make it three games unbeaten at the start of the season as they travel down the M6 to face Port Vale this midweek! On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads look back on the weekend win over Swindon Town, discussing Joe Riley's brilliant goal and Tristran Abrahams opening his account for the Blues, as well as w...

Two games down, another 46 (at least!) to go! On this episode of The Brunton Bugle, Dan and Lee look back at the opening two fixtures of the campaign against Colchester United and Sheffield United and discuss whether United need to strengthen in attack and the first signs of a promising defensive partnership. We also catch-up with Rich from the "Loathed Strangers" Swindon Town podcast to discuss w...

Following on from the league opener at the weekend, the Brunton Bugle is back to preview the midweek cup trip to Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup! In this episode, Lee and Mike look ahead to the game, discussing a classic encounter with the Blades, players who have played for both clubs and whether both managers might look to make changes for the first cup tie of the campaign. On top of that, t...

After weeks of waiting, the new season is finally upon us and The Brunton Bugle is back to give you your weekly dose of all things Carlisle United! Lee and Dan return to give you a preview of the opening fixture against Colchester United - the CUFC derby! Who will start in goal? Will Jon Mellish find himself on the bench for the opening clash? What formation will Beech go with? And will there be a...

It's almost upon us! We're just a few days away from the start of the new League Two campaign and that can only mean one thing - it's our Season Preview episode! In this episode, the lads take a look at all 24 sides taking part in the fourth tier this season, with a rundown on managers, transfers, squad make-ups and any shambolic off the field behaviour (we're looking at you Rochdale and Swindon)...