The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

United's wait for back-to-back league wins continues as they throw away the lead twice and end-up with nothing in a 3-2 defeat to Grimsby Town at Brunton Park, kicking off Mike Williamson's first game at Brunton Park with a defeat. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we look back on the loss to the Mariners - lots covered including: 👍 Good first-half 👎 Not-so good second-half 🔄️ Too slow to m...

After starting things off at Swindon with a win last weekend, can the first home game of the Mike Williamson-era also bring three points for the Blues and make it back-to-back wins for the first time in 18 months? In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss look ahead to the home fixture against Grimsby Town - lots covered including: 🔍 Oppo View with Chris from The View from the Findus Podca...

The Mike Williamson-era got off to the best possible start with an away win and clean sheet - and that's after just two training sessions with the lads! In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss the 2-0 win at Swindon Town - plenty of topics covered including: 🧱 A much-improved defensive performance ⚽ Sam Lavelle and Luke Armstrong score and impress 🐦 Thoughts on Swindon 🧑‍💼 Magic Mike...

The wait is finally over - United have a new head coach, and it's Mike Williamson who has left MK Dons to join the Blues, along with his full coaching team. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss Mike's arrival at Brunton Park and this weekend's trip to Swindon Town - lots covered including: 🧑‍💼 Mike Williamson's appointment 🔍 Away Fan View with Joe from The Loathed Strangers Podcast...

Six games in, five defeats as United lose again despite an initial rousing comeback - how do the Blues get out of this rut as the new management team announcement appears imminent? In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss the 3-2 loss to Fleetwood Town - plenty of topics covered including: 🕳️ Gaping holes in the defence and midfield ⚽ Charlie Wyke finally off the mark 🐟 Thoughts on Fleet...

It's a second (and possibly final) league game in the hotseat(s) for United's caretaker trio, as Fleetwood Town make the journey up the M6 from Lancashire to take on United this weekend - can the Blues kickstart their season ahead of what might be a busy week in terms of coaching staff appointments? In this episode of the Brunton Bugle week look ahead to the game, including: 🔍 Behind Enemy Lines...

A familiar story for United as the post-Paul Simpson era began with a defeat, where they were once again the architects of their own downfall. While mistakes may have cost them dearly at the back, there was some encouraging signs going forward that the new 4-3-3 system might have some merit. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty of reaction to the game, including: 💥 Defensive errors...

It’s Preview Show time as United face the first league game of the post-Paul Simpson-era with a trip down to Yorkshire to take on our old friends Bradford City at Valley Parade. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty to discuss ahead of the game, including: 🔍 Opposition View from Jonny at the Chickens on the Loose Podcast 🤝 Transfer News update 🧑‍💼 Manager search update 🐔 A look...

Not an episode we were looking forward to recording, but it had to be done, as we discuss the departure of Blues boss (and legend) Paul Simpson, following a third defeat in four games to start the season. Whatever you think about how the last two seasons have gone, there can be no doubt that Simmo will go down as one of our greatest and should be respected for that. Lots covered in this episode of...

Back to Brunton Park this weekend, but can the Blues forget the disappointment of the defeat at Milton Keynes and bounce back with a win over Tranmere Rovers in Cumbria? Lots covered in this match preview episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: 🤝 Jordan Jones signing 🔍 Opposition View from Zak at Mere or Far Podcast ⚪ A look at Tranmere 5️⃣ Dan's U5 Question 🔵 Ex-Blues Update Host: Lee Rooney...

Back to type for United as they follow-up the hard-earned win against Barrow with a limp defeat at promotion favourites Milton Keynes. Not much to shout about for the Blues - can they bounce back and actually get a run of form together? Lots covered in this episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: ⏲️ 60 Second Reviews 🔁 Repeating mistakes 🧑‍💼 Questions of the manager 🐄 Thoughts on Milton Keyne...

It’s Preview Show time as United make another long trip south to once again face one of promotion favourites - this time it's MK Dons. Can the Blues compound the hotly-tipped Dons to a third consecutive defeat at the start of the season? In this episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty to discuss ahead of the game, including: 🚫 No Behind Enemy Lines 📖 Chat with Pete Scholes about "The Place I...

Just 350 days later, United finally have a home win on a Saturday afternoon! In this Match Review Episode of the Brunton Bugle we look back on the win over Barrow, after the Bluebirds were seen-off with a fairly comfortable 1-0 victory at the weekend. Lots covered in this episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: ⏲️ 60 Second Reviews 🧱 Rock solid defence ⭐ Adu-Adjei shines 🏟️ Impressive ground im...

It’s Preview Show time as United face up to their first home league fixture of the season, and it’s a big ‘un, as our friends from down the coast Barrow travel up for the Cumbrian Derby. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty to discuss ahead of the game, including: 🔍 Behind Enemy Lines with Freya from @ bbcradiocumbriasport “Barrow Social” Podcast 🔀 Possible team changes? 🛳️ A look...

For the fifth season in a row, United are out of the Carabao Cup at the first hurdle as they go down to a 2-0 defeat against Stoke City at Brunton Park – but were there enough encouraging signs in the performance against the Championship side? Lots covered in this episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: ⏲️ 60 Second Reviews 🧤 Improved GK performance? 😤 OTT reaction from some fans? 🔵 Ex-Blues U...

It’s Preview Show time and after the opening day defeat at Gillingham, it’s a break from league action as United welcome Stoke City to Brunton Park for what is only the fifth competitive meeting between the two sides. In this episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty to discuss ahead of the game, including: 🔍 Behind Enemy Lines with Mike from @ Everystepalong Podcast 🔀 Possible team changes?...

The season is underway it’s same old Carlisle United as they go down to a 4-1 opening day defeat at Gillingham – but does the scoreline reflect the balance of play in the game? In this week’s episode of the Brunton Bugle there’s plenty to discuss about the game in Kent, including: 😯 Surprise late signing 🤕 Ongoing injury issues ⚠️ Defensive mistakes ⚽ Goals galore 🆕 Debut performances As disap...

We really are spoiling you with content ahead of the new season and what better way to wrap up a bumper week of podcasts with an interview with the main man himself – Paul Simpson! Despite being a very busy man ahead of the first fixture against Gillingham this weekend, Paul very kindly gave up a chunk of his time to speak to us ahead of his 43rd season in professional football, as he prepares the...

The wait is finally over, League Two football returns this weekend and the Brunton Bugle is back, bigger and better than ever! As revealed by our new best friend Fabrizio Romano this week, the Bugle is now going twice-weekly – with preview AND review episodes for each first-team game (excluding the trophy we don’t talk about). First up, is the preview of our first away fixture of the season – the...

The new seasons is just days away and that can mean only one thing – it’s time for the Brunton Bugle 24/25 Season League Two Preview and Predictions! All four lads are in for this episode of the Bugle and as you’d expect, there’s a lot to cram into over two hours, including: 👑 Who will be the title contenders? 🆙 Which teams are in content to go up? 👎 Who is likely to be fighting against the dro...

Pre-season is well underway now, so it's time that the Bugle returned with an update on what's happened since we last recorded - including the return of Charlie Wyke to the Blues! Lots covered in this week’s episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: 💙 Andrew Jenkins Tribute 🎥 CUTV Launch ⚽ Pre-Season Round-Up 🤝 Transfer Update 🔍 Ex-Files Update 📰 Other News We’ll be back with regular updates...

The 2023-24 season is now officially over (thank goodness) and we are into the 2024-25 campaign as pre-season gets underway at Brunton Park! Lots covered in this week’s episode of the Brunton Bugle, including: 📃 2024-25 Fixture List Revealed 🏆 Carabao Cup Draw 👕 New Kits Unveiled 🤝 Transfer Update 📰 Other News We’ll be back with regular updates throughout the pre-season campaign, before rampi...

It's been a while, and although the squad rebuild is happening a bit slower than many may have hoped, a lot of progress is being made with off-the-pitch developments over the summer. In this episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee and Dan look back on what's happened over the last month or so - with plenty of chat about transfers (confirmed and rumours), pre-season fixtures, ground improvements and comm...

Finally, United's slow and agonising drop out of League One is over, as the season comes to a close - but will they be the ones celebrating a return to the third tier in twelve months time? In this week's episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee and Dan look back on the final day 2-0 defeat at Derby County - a good solid performance but ultimately, the Rams did just enough to edge the contest and earn th...

It's official - statistically, this is United's worst ever season in terms of number of defeats. And there's still one game to go...! In this week's episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee is joined by Mike Booth and Adam Tiffen ( @adamtiffen18 on Twitter) to reflect on that 3-1 loss to Wycombe Wanderers in the last home game of the season - a miserable way to finish things off for the Blues at Brunton...