The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

Two wins, two clean sheets, four goal scored and six points picked up over the Christmas week... and yet, there's still a level of disquiet at performances amongst the support. Is picking up two points a game on average enough, or is entertaining the crowd just as important this season? We look back on the wins over Gateshead and Morecambe, before previewing the first fixture of 2026 as Wealdstone...

It's two defeats in a row for Untied in the league as they're comfortably beaten 2-0 at fellow promotion hopefuls Boreham Wood - is it time for panic stations or is it just a blip? There's an opportunity for the Blues to get back on track in the Christmas week as they face consecutive fixtures against bottom four sides, where nothing less than six points will be considered a disappointing outcome....

United's unbeaten run ends on nine games as in-form Woking leave Brunton Park with all three points in a disappointing performance - but it's progress in the FA Trophy as seventh-tier Harborough Town are seen-off in the third round with a 2-1 win. Can United bounce back in the National League against fellow promotion hopefuls Boreham Wood this weekend? We look back on the previous two games before...

United's "Road to Wembley" via the FA Cup has ended for yet another season, as they were beaten 4-1 at Blackpool at the weekend - despite the scoreline, the Blues gave a decent account of themselves against a League One side once again this season. While the route to the national stadium via the FA Cup has closed, the FA Trophy journey begins this weekend - with a first ever visit to Harborough To...

Georgie Kelly is back in the goals, Breeze is saving from the spot and United are still keeping pace at the top of the league with leaders Rochdale - it's 11 games unbeaten now, can United maintain this run in the push for promotion back to the EFL? This weekend, it's a break from league action as the Blues travel to the Lancashire seaside to face League One side Blackpool - can they cause another...

United's unbeaten run stretches to ten in all competitions as they grab a win at Boston thanks to Macadam's late strike - it wasn't pretty, but Harvey's brace was enough to secure all three points and keep the pressure on Rochdale at the top. We look back on the hard-fought 2-1 win at Boston United, before previewing the visit of Tamworth to Brunton Park this weekend. Lots discussed in this episod...

Dan's back on the pod for the first time in a long time but unfortunately, it's not a win for him to discuss, as the Blues are forced to settle for a point at home against Eastleigh infront of the biggest crowd in the National League so far this season. We look back on the 1-1 draw with the Spitfires before previewing the long trip over to the East Coast to face Boston United on Saturday evening....

It's six-games unbeaten in the league for the Blues as they continue to sit top of the National League table - with a more favourable looking run of fixtures going into the new year, can they remain in pole position for a quick return to the EFL? We look back on the excellent 2-1 win at Southend United, before previewing the bumper 10k Brunton Park crowd (fingers crossed!) for the visit of Eastlei...

Mike is back on the pod for the first time in a while and he's already trying to claim an assist for Junior Luamba's brace in midweek - the cheek of it! The 2-0 win over Halifax sends the Blues top as Rochdale's game against Scunthorpe fell victim to the weather - can United remain there from this point onwards though? To do so, they'll need to see off fellow promotion hopefuls Southend United at...

A remarkable win for United and a remarkable sub appearance for Regan Linney at the weekend, as his injury and extra time hat-trick secures a 3-2 win at Reading and sends United into the next round of the FA Cup where they'll face another League One struggler in Blackpool. Are there anymore words left we can use to describe the brilliance of United's top scorer? We'll give it a try. We look back o...

After the excitement of the thrilling win over Forest Green Rovers, it was a bit of a case of "back down to earth" at the weekend as United were held to a draw at Yeovil when a win would have sent us top of the table. It's a weekend off from the league now as the Blues face a long trip in the FA Cup First Round - but can they come back from the tie at struggling League One side Reading in the hat...

A great win for United over Forest Green Rovers at the weekend should have been held up as a fantastic advert for the National League, has instead been (unsurprisingly) turned into another episode of the Robbie Savage Show. Despite this, we try our best to focus as much as we can on what was an exciting and action-packed game of football, before looking ahead to the Blues' long trip to Somerset th...

After overcoming a slight wobble after half-time, United are comfortably into the FA Cup First Round after the comprehensive win over Boston United. Their reward? A trip to Berkshire to take on struggling League One side Reading. Chance of a cup-upset? Stranger things have happened. With the cup competitions out of the way, it's back to the league and it's a mouth-watering clash against fellow pro...

After consecutive defeats against fellow promotion contenders, what better way for United to get back on track ahead of the FA Cup break by recording back-to-back wins against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United - can those results kick start the Blues' campaign? Is the FA Cup an unwanted distraction? And will the club ever announce a big new signing before we record a podcast? (welcome, Chris...

United's unbeaten home run under Hughes comes to an end, as promotion rivals Rochdale pick up a comfortable 2-0 win at Brunton Park - is it time to start panicking, or are expectations for this season just a bit too unrealistic? We look back on the loss to The Dale before looking ahead to this week's fixtures against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United. Lots discussed in this episode, includin...

The first big test of the season for the Blues... and it's fair to say, they failed it miserably against an impressive York side. With many of the York goals being the result of United's own failings, can Mark Hughes' side bounce back this weekend, when fellow promotion hopefuls Rochdale make the trip up to Cumbria? In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we look back on the 5-0 loss against the Min...

It's four wins in a row for United as they see off Aldershot Town and Altrincham to move into second place in the league - but now comes the real test, with five consecutive fixtures against some of the expected promotion and play-off contenders this season - starting off with a trip to fellow big spenders York City. The lads look back on the 2-0 win over the Shots and 2-1 victory at Alty, before...

United's unbeaten start at home this season continues with a comfortable home win over Truro City - and shock horror, there's more genius from Regan Linney. Has there been a better or more impactful signing for the Blues in recent memory? We look back on the 3-0 win over The Tinners before previewing the visit of free-scoring and conceding Aldershot Town to Brunton Park - and along the way, there'...

After the disappointing and drab performance at Sutton, United got back to winning ways in midweek with a thoroughly professional performance at Brackley, picking up all three points thanks to a goal from the man of the moment, Regan Linney. That's three wins out of four on our travels so far this season, and all from long trips down south - not a bad start all-round! The lads look back on the 1-0...

The unbeaten start to the season is over for United as an underwhelming performance at Sutton sees them drop all three points - but can they bounce back straight away with a midweek trip to Northamptonshire to face Brackley? The lads look back on the 2-1 loss in the capital, before previewing the trip to St James Park - as well as discuss the news of a new but familiar arrival at Brunton Park on-l...

What was all the worry about? United's unbeaten start continues as they record back-to-back wins for the first time this season in a Bank Holiday double-header - though the six goals scored weren't exactly evenly spread across the two games. The narrow victory over Wealdstone followed by the battering of Braintree Town at Brunton Park leaves United in third place in the table after five games - ca...

After the disappointment of the draw with Boreham Wood, it was hoped that the visit of Solihull would get a response out of United, but it was a flat performance from the Blues as they were held to a draw by the Midlands side in an encounter that won't stay long in the memory with regards to entertainment factor. Though as we've been saying, games are coming thick and fast at the start of the seas...

A little bit of a bump back down to earth for United as their opening day win at Woking is followed by a draw against a decent Boreham Wood side - but having led 3-1 with twelve minutes to go, there's big questions over the return of defensive frailties that have dogged the Blues for the last two seasons. But there's a quick chance for United to respond as the early season games come thick and fas...

One down, 45 (or 43 - sorry Morecambe) to go! Things couldn't have gone much better for United as they picked up a comfortable three points to open the campaign in the Surrey sunshine last weekend - a professional performance that could be the blueprint for many away trips this season? After the win over Woking, it's time to renew acquaintances with our friends from Boreham Wood in the opening hom...

After what has felt like a very long summer, proper football is back as United get their National League campaign underway this weekend at Woking! That of course, means it's time for the first preview episode of the season and the lads are together to discuss the opening day clash in Surrey. Alongside chat about interest facts, including how H.G. Wells, KFC and Death all have a link to the town of...