The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

We're at the top and the view is lovely! The lads are back with the first Brunton Bugle episode of 2021 and most importantly, Carlisle United are top of the league! In this episode, Lee and Mike take a look back at the Christmas and New Year fixtures against Bolton Wanderers and Walsall and answer some of your questions about how good this United squad is and whether there needs to be any reinforc...

It's the most wonderful time of the year! It's episode 29 of  The Brunton Bugle  and the lads are excited for a double-helping of Christmas football over the next few days! On today's show, Lee and Dan look ahead to the Christmas fixtures against Bolton Wanderers (H) and Harrogate Town (A), focusing on the Trotters' mighty fall from grace over the last few years and the Sulpherites (hone...

The Blues go marching on and so do we! This is episode 28 of  The Brunton Bugle  and the lads are full of Christmas cheer after another win for Chris Beech's boys. On today's show, Lee and Dan take a look back at the midweek 1-0 win over Mansfield Town, with plenty of chat about Jack Armer's full debut in an unexpected position, Omari Patrick finally getting some reward for his hard work...

It's episode 27 of The Brunton Bugle and the lads are basking in the glory of United's continued phenomenal home form this season. On today's show, Lee and Dan take a look back at the 4-0 win over Stevenage at the weekend, discussing a number of topics including Nick Anderton's captain's performance, Joe Riley's first senior goal and the importance of sorting out contracts for defender Rhys Bennet...

The Beech Boys continue to surf through the League Two waves towards promotion and we're now onto Episode 26 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE! In this episode, the lads look back on another decent win at surprise strugglers Bradford City. There's chat about another top class Rhys Bennett performance, how United's Bantams old boys got on at their former stomping ground and how mixing-it up with throw-ins...

We've reached a quarter of a century! It's episode 25 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and we're celebrating the return of fans to Brunton Park and another impressive three points picked up by the Beech Boys! The lads look back on a fantastic win over a much-fancied (but not particularly impressive) Salford City side - there's chat about Devine's full debut, Bennett's Rolls Royce performance, a ty...

We're now up to Episode 24 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and today, the lads are giddy with excitement at the prospect of attending a game in person at Brunton Park! Lee and Dan review the weekend defeat to Doncaster Rovers in the FA Cup and discuss some of the big talking points and how United should look to emulate Rovers over the next few years. More importantly, there's a look ahead to the...

The pods keep coming thick and fast and it's now episode 23 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and we've got FA Cup fever once again as United take on League One side Doncaster Rovers in the second round. The lads look ahead to the Rovers game and discuss some of the turmoil their opponents have been through in the past, as well as the longevity of the evergreen 39-year-old James Coppinger. There's...

It's episode 22 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and today, the lads are on cloud 9 as they look back at a brilliant win over Crawley Town at the weekend. Lee and Dan review the 3-0 win over the Red Devils and there's plenty to talk about - Rhys Bennett's impressive debut, George Tanner's continuing rise, Kayode's return to form. Patrick's super-sub role and some thoughts on whether empty grounds...

We're onto episode 21 of THE BRUNTON BUGLE and today, the lads will be picking the pieces out of the first home defeat of the season against Cheltenham Town last weekend. Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points from that narrow 2-1 defeat, including issues with set-pieces at both end, a lack of tactical flexibility and Gavin Reilly's on-going battle to get his first league goal of t...

We've reached episode 20 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and by some miracle, United have marched on into the second round of the FA Cup, much to the relief of Lee and Mike! The lads take a look back at that very close penalties victory over the Southern League side Hayes and Yeading United in the first round of the cup and pick out the main talking points - including whether it's time for United...

It's Episode 19 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are looking forward to one of the most exciting weekends of the season - the FA Cup First Round! Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points from the excellent midweek win over league leaders Newport County, particularly focusing on the excellent performances from Guy and Mellish. There's also a look ahead to this weekend's t...

It's Episode 18 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and United's unbeaten run has come to an end at the hands of Exeter City, but Lee and Mike are taking heart from a decent performance despite the result! The lads take a look back at that narrow 1-0 loss the Grecians at the weekend, picking out the main talking points - such as what change will Beech make with Toure now suspended and is it time to s...

It's Episode 17 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are enjoying United's unbeaten run as this mad run of Sat-Tues-Sat games continues! Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points from the midweek 3-1 win over Morecambe, including a look at how United's aggressive play gave them a quick start in the game and George Tanner's continuing improved performances. After that, there's...

It's time for another one of our Brunton Bugle special episodes, and this time it's an interview! Lee recently sat down with Jon Colman, Carlisle United reporter for the News & Star and Cumberland News to discuss his brand new book, "Bolts from the Blues", telling the story of 40 memorable CUFC goals from the last 50 years. Jon provides some insight into how he decided on the 40 goals and what...

It's Episode 16 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and United's unbeaten run has now stretched to five games after the weekend draw over Grimsby. Lee and Mike take a look back at that hard-earned point against the Mariners whilst also looking ahead to the midweek tie against Morecambe at Brunton Park. Along with that, there's a brief news update and a look at what ex-United players have been getting...

It's Episode 15 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are ready to give you yet another preview game as this period of Sat-Tues-Sat games continues!. Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points from the midweek draw at Oldham, looking at whether it was a good result or two points dropped, as well as looking ahead to the weekend trip to Grimsby Town. There's also a look at which...

It's Episode 14 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and United's continued good run of form is keeping the lads spirits up in these tough times! Lee and Mike take a look back at the weekend win over Colchester at Brunton Park and pick out some of the key points, including Callum Guy's emergence as the team's driving force and the defensive partnership of Hayden and McDonald. They also look ahead to t...

It's Episode 13 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are feeling very positive after another win and clean sheet over one of League Two's most fancied sides, Port Vale, last weekend. Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points you wanted them to discuss from that win over the Valiants, whilst also looking ahead to this weekend's "CUFC Derby" against Colchester United at Brunton...

It's Episode 1" of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are back to give you a slightly different episode to the usual fare. Last weekend saw the leak of plans to revolutionise English football - both in the way money is distributed and the make-up and rules of the various competitions. The plans for "Project Big Picture" may have now been scrapped, but don't doubt that elements of it will r...

It's Episode 11 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are in a much better mood this week after the A595 Derby success over the town that Lancashire didn't want, Barrow. Lee and Dan take a look back at the key talking points you wanted them to discuss from that win over the Bluebirds, while also looking ahead to this weekend's trip to one of our tips for promotion, Port Vale. There's also...

It's Episode 10 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are looking ahead this weekend's game as Barrow are the visitors in League Two for what we are christening "The A595 Derby". Dan and Lee talk about whether United can bounce back from a disappointing defeat at Scunthorpe to beat their Cumbrian rivals at Brunton Park and the impact that Mike Jones has had after his summer switch to the B...

It's Episode 9 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and the lads are looking ahead for the weekend trip to Lincolnshire as United take on Scunthorpe United in League Two. Dan and Lee talk about whether United can build on their win over Southend, how Ryan Loft is getting on at the Iron and the impact Dean Furman had on his first league start for the club. There's also some chat about the news that fan...

It's Episode 8 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and finally, the lads are back at Brunton Park to watch a game of football! In this episode, we give you a taste of the matchday experience as United beat Southend United 2-0. This of course, was all recorded before the Government announcement that plans to return fans to football in October would be shelved and games played behind closed doors for t...

It's Episode 7 of  THE BRUNTON BUGLE  and this week it's time to look ahead to United's first home game of the season, as 1,000 fans prepare to attend a game of football at Brunton Park for the first time in over six months! The lads look ahead to the Southend game this weekend as well as taking a look back at the opening few games of the season and United's on-going issues in defence an...