The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

A 660-mile round trip down to Somerset, a dramatic stoppage-time equaliser, and our first point of the season on the board! It might have been tense and frustrating afternoon at Huish Park, but the Blues showed plenty of character at Huish Park to salvage a 1-1 draw late on against Yeovil. Now, attention turns straight back to Brunton Park as we welcome high-flying Hornchurch for our first-ever meeting with the Urchins.In this episode, we run through the latest transfer activity around the squad before getting stuck into the Yeovil debrief - breaking down Harvey Bunker’s flying start to life in blue, how Adam Desbois fared on his debut in goal, whether the Cameron Harper midfield experiment is paying off and if Jonah Lowes is ready to be thrown into the starting XI. We then look ahead to Saturday’s clash against an in-form Hornchurch side, discuss what it’ll take to make Brunton Park a fortress again, and somehow end up falling down a rabbit hole about the Anglian Ice Age (no, seriously). Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Desk: Squad movements as Luke Skinner arrives on loan, plus loan departures for Seb Mason and Amaru Smith🧤Yeovil Town (A) Reviewed: Harvey Bunker’s late heroics, midfield balance dilemmas, Desbois’ debut & Jonah Lowes pushing for starts🔴 Hornchurch (H) Preview: First-ever clash with the Urchins, home form, score predictions & an unexpected geology lesson.🔵 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the leagues.Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney) Co-Hosts: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18) & Nick Brown (@Nick_Brown86) 🚨 Bonus Pod Alert:Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Our opposition preview feature is now standalone! Look out for our chat with a Hornchurch fan Bailey dropping later on Friday evening.------------------------📲 Connect with us: X (Twitter): @bruntonbugleFacebook: Search "Brunton Bugle"Instagram: @bruntonbugleEmail: bruntonbugle@gmail.com ------------------------ 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by CUSTWe’re delighted to be sponsored once again by the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) for the 2026/27 season.CUST (originally formed in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC) is a democratic, community benefit society holding 10% voting control in CUFC Holdings Ltd and affiliated with the Football Supporters' Association (FSA). 🚍 Away Travel Discount: CUST runs away buses to many fixtures throughout the season - with members getting a 10% discount!🌐 Find out more or join today: www.cust.org.uk | X: @CUFCTrust ------------------------ ☕ Support the PodWe love bringing you content for the Blues fanbase across the globe and will always do it for free, but if you’d like to help us cover hosting, studio, and equipment costs for the 2026/27 season, you can make a contribution on our Ko-Fi page: 👉 ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle Every contribution makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated!

🎙️ Behind Enemy Lines: 26/27 Season, Episode 2 – Yeovil Town (A) Welcome to the latest edition of Behind Enemy Lines! Our opposition preview chats drop on matchday mornings before every weekend and midweek fixture to get you prepped for kick-off.Ahead of our very first away day of the campaign – a daunting 330-mile trek down the M6 and M5 to Huish Park - Lee is joined by Ben from Gloverscast (@gloverscast) to get the inside track on Yeovil Town.Following a chaotic season that saw four different managers in the dugout, the Glovers have hit the reset button under Billy Rowley, undertaking a massive squad overhaul and building a fresh long-term vision in Somerset.In this episode, we discuss:🔀 The Great Squad Overhaul: Clearing the decks with 15+ players in and out, handing out rare three-year deals, and finding calm after a rollercoaster few years.⚽️ Tactics & Key Men: Billy Rowley’s possession-first philosophy, midfield linchpin Zain Westbrooke pulling the strings, and gems stepping up from Walton & Hersham (Mason Obeng and young keeper Jos Barker).🟢 The Archie Davies Reunion: How the former Blue has hit the ground running down the right flank, his 80-yard driving runs, and what happens when he comes up against his old teammates.🍏 Somerset Identity & The Bristol Debate: The pros and cons of the squad training in Bristol versus staying connected with the local Yeovil community (and bumping into star strikers in Asda!).🏟️ Huish Park Away Day: The Cider Space bar behind the away end, pre-booking parking apps, taxi warnings from distant train stations and packing out the away terrace.🔮 Match Prediction: Ben puts his neck on the line with a score prediction for Saturday afternoon.Thanks again to Ben for joining us and keep an eye out for future Behind Enemy Lines episodes across the season! Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)-------------------📲 Connect with us:X (Twitter): @bruntonbugleFacebook: Search "Brunton Bugle"Instagram: @bruntonbugleEmail: bruntonbugle@gmail.com ---------------- 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by CUSTWe’re delighted to be sponsored once again by the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) for the 2026/27 season.CUST (originally formed in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC) is a democratic, community benefit society holding 10% voting control in CUFC Holdings Ltd and affiliated with the Football Supporters' Association (FSA). 🚍 Away Travel Discount: CUST runs away buses to fixtures throughout the season - with members getting a 10% discount!🌐 Find out more or join today: www.cust.org.uk | X: @CUFCTrust ------------------------ ☕ Support the PodWe love bringing you content for the Blues fanbase across the globe and will always do it for free, but if you’d like to help us cover hosting, studio, and equipment costs for the 2026/27 season, you can make a contribution on our Ko-Fi page: 👉 ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle Every contribution makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated!

The opening day certainly provided a bit of a wake-up call for the title favourites!After a good first-half performance that had the Brunton Park faithful feeling cautiously optimistic, a second-half collapse saw the Blues fall to a 3-2 defeat against National League new boys Worthing. But there’s no time to dwell as we reflect on the weekend, digest more transfer business, and look ahead to a long trip down to Yeovil Town.In this episode, we run through a busy week of news - including Gabe Breeze’s move to Cambridge United and the arrival of his replacement, Adam Desbois (yep, another signing from Gateshead!). We then get stuck into the Worthing debrief: did the team simply run out of steam in the second half? Are we fitting square pegs in round holes? And what positives can we take from that encouraging first 45 minutes?Finally, we turn our attention to Huish Park as we preview Saturday’s clash with Yeovil, where a familiar face in Archie Davies will be lining up against us for the first time since leaving Brunton Park in the summer.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Update: Gabe Breeze departs for Cambridge, while Adam Desbois arrives from Gateshead⚽️ Worthing (H) Reviewed: 3-2 defeat debrief - first-half positives, second-half fatigue & selection dilemmas.🧤 Yeovil Town (A) Preview: Match preview, predictions & facing Archie Davies for the first time.🔵 Ex-Blues: Catching up with former United players across the leaguesHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)Co-Host: Nick Brown (@Nick_Brown86)🚨 Bonus Pod Alert: Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Our away fan chat feature has gone standalone! Look out for extended discussions with opposition podcasts, vloggers and fans on the morning of our fixtures.-------------------📲 Connect with us: X (Twitter): @bruntonbugleFacebook: Search "Brunton Bugle"Instagram: @bruntonbugleEmail: bruntonbugle@gmail.com ---------------- 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by CUSTWe’re delighted to be sponsored once again by the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) for the 2026/27 season.CUST (originally formed in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC) is a democratic, community benefit society holding 10% voting control in CUFC Holdings Ltd and affiliated with the Football Supporters' Association (FSA). 🚍 Away Travel Discount: CUST runs away buses to many fixtures throughout the season - with members getting a 10% discount! 🌐 Find out more or join today: www.cust.org.uk | X: @CUFCTrust ------------------------ ☕ Support the PodWe love bringing you content for the Blues fanbase across the globe and will always do it for free, but if you’d like to help us cover hosting, studio, and equipment costs for the 2026/27 season, you can make a contribution on our Ko-Fi page: 👉 ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle Every contribution makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated!

Welcome to our very first standalone edition of Behind Enemy Lines! From now on, our opposition preview chats are getting their own dedicated bonus episodes dropping on matchday mornings before every weekend and midweek fixture to get you prepped for kick-off.To open the National League campaign, Lee is joined by Worthing fan James from the Rebel Yell Podcast (@RebelYellPod) to get the lowdown on the Rebels as they prepare to play at Step 1 for the first time in their 140-year history. The fixture computer hasn't been gentle on Worthing - handing them a 700-mile round trip for their debut - but after clinching the National League South title last season, optimism is sky-high on the south coast.  In this episode, we discuss:🏆 The Title Campaign: How Worthing scored 99 goals on their way to the title, the return of Adam Hinshelwood, and transitioning to a full-time squad. ⚽️ Tactics & Key Men: Playing out from the back, the Brighton academy connection, and players to watch – including Ballers League star Razak Coleman De-Graft. 🗞️ Transfer Shock: Breaking transfer news as Worthing’s 23-goal striker Brad Dolaghan was sold just minutes before we started recording! 🔵 Ex-Blues Watch: Looking back at David Ajiboye’s cult hero status down at Woodside Road. 🚌 The 700-Mile Away Day: 4:30 AM coaches, open terraces, and Worthing FC putting money behind the bar for travelling fans in the Brunton Park Fan Zone! 🔮 Opening Day Prediction: James puts his neck on the line with an opening day score prediction. Thanks again to James for joining us and keep an eye out for future Behind Enemy Lines episodes across the season.Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)-------------------📲 Connect with us:X (Twitter): @bruntonbugleFacebook: Search "Brunton Bugle"Instagram: @bruntonbugleEmail: bruntonbugle@gmail.com ---------------- 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by CUSTWe’re delighted to be sponsored once again by the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) for the 2026/27 season.CUST (originally formed in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC) is a democratic, community benefit society holding 10% voting control in CUFC Holdings Ltd and affiliated with the Football Supporters' Association (FSA). 🚍 Away Travel Discount: CUST runs away buses to fixtures throughout the season - with members getting a 10% discount!🌐 Find out more or join today: www.cust.org.uk | X: @CUFCTrust ------------------------ ☕ Support the PodWe love bringing you content for the Blues fanbase across the globe and will always do it for free, but if you’d like to help us cover hosting, studio, and equipment costs for the 2026/27 season, you can make a contribution on our Ko-Fi page: 👉 ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle Every contribution makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated!

Pre-season is done and dusted, optimism is high (for the most part) and most importantly, competitive football is back at Brunton Park!There’s been plenty happening off the pitch over the last month, so we get stuck straight into all the latest news before turning our attention to Saturday's opener against Worthing - can United get off to the perfect start and see off last season's National League South champions? How will Rob Elliot have the Blues line up for his first match in charge? And will Adam manage to stop mixing up Josh Williams and Josh Emmanuel by the end of the episode? (spoiler - no).Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Update: New signings, contract extension, chief executive appointed & the new away kit drop🐟 Worthing (H) Preview: Match breakdown & score predictions for opening day🔵 Ex-Blues: Checking in on former United players across the leaguesHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)🚨 Bonus Pod Alert: Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Our away fan chat feature has gone standalone! Look out for extended discussions with opposition podcasts, vloggers and fans on the morning of our fixtures.-------------------📲 Connect with us: X (Twitter): @bruntonbugleFacebook: Search "Brunton Bugle"Instagram: @bruntonbugleEmail: bruntonbugle@gmail.com ---------------- 🤝 Proudly Sponsored by CUSTWe’re delighted to be sponsored once again by the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) for the 2026/27 season.CUST (originally formed in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC) is a democratic, community benefit society holding 10% voting control in CUFC Holdings Ltd and affiliated with the Football Supporters' Association (FSA). 🚍 Away Travel Discount: CUST runs away buses to fixtures throughout the season—with members getting a 10% discount! 🌐 Find out more or join today: www.cust.org.uk | X: @CUFCTrust ------------------------ ☕ Support the PodWe love bringing you content for the Blues fanbase across the globe and will always do it for free, but if you’d like to help us cover hosting, studio, and equipment costs for the 2026/27 season, you can make a contribution on our Ko-Fi page: 👉 ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle Every contribution makes a huge difference and is massively appreciated!

With the new season almost upon us, we're making sure you've got plenty of content to keep you entertained ahead of the big kick-off this weekend. The second of FOUR episodes out this week is our first "Bitesize Bugle" (or should it be "Pintsized"?) episode - a little appetiser ahead of the longer-form versions of the show. For this mini-episode, we're chatting to none-other than United's new number 6, summer signing Miguel Azeez! The former Arsenal man may only be 23, but he's already had an interesting and varied career - from training with the likes of David Luiz, Bakayo Saka and Granit Xhaka to spells in Spain and Greece, before catching United's attention at Morecambe last season. Plenty to cover and certainly comes across as someone who'll be a strong and positive character in the Blues' dressing room this season.Thanks to Miguel for giving up his time and for the media team at the club for helping to arrange this chat - hopefully we'll get a few more for you across the season!Keep an eye out for the Worthing preview later this week, along with the new standalone "Behind Enemy Lines" series starting on Saturday morning.Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)-------------------Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at bruntonbugle@gmail.com.-----------------We’re delighted to confirm that the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) will be sponsoring the Brunton Bugle once again this season.CUST, formed originally in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC, is the supporters' trust for Carlisle United. They are a community benefit society, with a one member-one vote democratic structure. They currently have 10% voting control of the club's holding company CUFC Holdings Ltd and are members of the Football Supporters' Association (FSA).You can find out more about the Supporters Trust and how to join on their website www.cust.org.uk, or you can contact them on X at @CUFCTrustAs part of this sponsorship, we’ll be working closely with the Trust to provide some additional content this season – keep an eye out for these episodes soon!-----------------We've had a few people asking how they can contribute financially towards the pod over the last few seasons - we do this podcast because we love our club and are happy to do it for free, but if you'd like to make a contribution that can help towards hosting, online studio or equipment costs, we would be extremely grateful.It would go a long way to help us keep providing content for the Blues fanbase across the world for the 2026-27 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated!

Yes, it's that time again - Season Preview and Predictions! After going into our first season back in the fifth tier a little bit in the dark last summer, this time around we're hoping our knowledge has got at least a little bit better as we dive into the runners and riders in this season's National League campaign.In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we chat about some of the main contenders for promotion this season, who will struggle near the bottom and who is destined for mid-table obscurity, alongside United's overall chances and our infamously bad predictions.Do we all think United can bounce back to the EFL at the seocnd attempt? Has Hartlepool's transfer activity propelled them into title contenders? Will the newly promoted sides cope or struggle? And will Dan predict Barrow to be relegated for the fifth season in a row?This is the first of a bumper week of episodes ahead of the opening fixture against Worthing - keep an eye out for more content throughout the week!Lots discussed including:🏆 Title and play-off contenders😢 Who is destined for the drop?💙 Our expectations for United🔮 Our NL and CUFC predictionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)Co-Host: Dan MacLennan (@dancufc)-------------------Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at bruntonbugle@gmail.com.-----------------We’re delighted to confirm that the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) will be sponsoring the Brunton Bugle once again this season.CUST, formed originally in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC, is the supporters' trust for Carlisle United. They are a community benefit society, with a one member-one vote democratic structure. They currently have 10% voting control of the club's holding company CUFC Holdings Ltd and are members of the Football Supporters' Association (FSA).You can find out more about the Supporters Trust and how to join on their website www.cust.org.uk, or you can contact them on X at @CUFCTrustAs part of this sponsorship, we’ll be working closely with the Trust to provide some additional content this season – keep an eye out for these episodes soon!-----------------We've had a few people asking how they can contribute financially towards the pod over the last few seasons - we do this podcast because we love our club and are happy to do it for free, but if you'd like to make a contribution that can help towards hosting, online studio or equipment costs, we would be extremely grateful.It would go a long way to help us keep providing content for the Blues fanbase across the world for the 2024-25 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated!

Our summer break is over and the Brunton Bugle is back to bring you an update on what's been happening down Warwick Road so far during pre-seaon.From departures and arrivals to the new home kit launch and fixture list reveal, we've got it all covered!Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 General News Round-Up👕 New Home Kit Launch🤝 New Signings Update🗓️ Fixtures Released🔵 Ex-Blues Round-UpHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)-------------------Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at bruntonbugle@gmail.com.-----------------We’re delighted to confirm that the Carlisle United Supporters Trust (CUST) will be sponsoring the Brunton Bugle once again this season.CUST, formed originally in 2001 as CCUIST and later known as CUOSC, is the supporters' trust for Carlisle United. They are a community benefit society, with a one member-one vote democratic structure. They currently have 10% voting control of the club's holding company CUFC Holdings Ltd and are members of the Football Supporters' Association (FSA).You can find out more about the Supporters Trust and how to join on their website www.cust.org.uk, or you can contact them on X at @CUFCTrustAs part of this sponsorship, we’ll be working closely with the Trust to provide some additional content this season – keep an eye out for these episodes soon!-----------------We've had a few people asking how they can contribute financially towards the pod over the last few seasons - we do this podcast because we love our club and are happy to do it for free, but if you'd like to make a contribution that can help towards hosting, online studio or equipment costs, we would be extremely grateful.It would go a long way to help us keep providing content for the Blues fanbase across the world for the 2024-25 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated!