The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

FA Cup progression secured and our name in the hat for the First Round proper! A 2-1 victory over Tamworth in the Fourth Qualifying Round got the job done on Saturday, even if the final scoreline made the afternoon look far tighter than it actually was. With cup business handled, the Blues now turn their attention straight back to league duties and a trip down the M6 to take on struggling Solihull Moors.Lee, Mike, and Nick kick off with the week's big news as the FA Cup First Round draw handed United a tough home tie, with League Two leaders Salford City heading to Brunton Park on the weekend of November 7th.We then get stuck into the Tamworth debrief - breaking down a dominant display where Regan Linney bagged a clinical brace and United had no fewer than four efforts cleared off the line. We also look at impressive full debuts from Tom Anderson and Kenton Richardson, plus a special family milestone as young Will Rafferty came off the bench to make his senior debut half a century after his grandad, Billy Rafferty, was pulling on the blue shirt.Finally, we preview Saturday's trip to Damson Park. The Moors are enduring a torrid campaign at the wrong end of the table, shipping goals at a staggering rate of nearly three per game. Can the Blues exploit their defensive fragilities and keep the momentum going? Plus, we discuss the uphill battle Solihull Moors face trying to build and sustain a fanbase when sandwiched directly between giants like Aston Villa and Birmingham City.Lots discussed in this episode, including:🏆 News Desk: FA Cup First Round draw - hosting League Two leaders Salford City at Brunton Park🐑 Tamworth (A) Reviewed: 2-1 cup triumph, Linney's double, four off the line, strong debuts for Anderson & Richardson, and Will Rafferty continuing the family legacy 50 years on🌲 Solihull Moors (A) Preview: Trip to Damson Park, targeting the division's leakiest backline & the battle for supporters in the shadow of Villa and Blues🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Hosts: Mike Booth (@cufcmike) & Nick Brown (@Nick_Brown86)------------------------📲 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!

Just as it felt like the Blues were finally building a head of steam, Saturday served up an almighty damp squib at Brunton Park. A flat, frustrating 0-0 stalemate against Kidderminster Harriers brought our winning run to a grinding halt in a game that won't live long in the memory.With no off-field news to distract us this week, Lee and Adam get straight into dissecting a lethargic display. We break down how United fell into Harriers' game-slowing trap, moved the ball far too slowly, and struggled to find the spark needed to unlock a stubborn defence. Yet despite the sluggish afternoon, the Blues still had the chances to nick all three points - rattling the woodwork and seeing Regan Linney’s penalty saved - leaving supporters frustrated by an afternoon of missed opportunities.From there, we switch focus to the world’s oldest cup competition as United prepare for an FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round tie against Tamworth at Brunton Park. We look at how the Lambs have fared so far this campaign, examine their recent non-league cup pedigree, and get stuck into the big debate: with a demanding league season to navigate, should an FA Cup run actually be any sort of priority for the club right now?Lots discussed in this episode, including:🦅 Kidderminster Harriers (H) Reviewed: 0-0 frustration - lethargic tempo, falling for game management tactics and Linney's penalty heartbreak🐑 Tamworth (A) FA Cup Preview: Assessing the Lambs, non-league cup pedigree & debating whether a cup run is a priority or a distraction🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)------------------------📲 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!

Two wins on the spin, six points in four days, and the Blues are finally building some genuine momentum! A clinical 3-1 victory on the road at Aldershot Town saw United back up the midweek win at Fylde in style, pushing us within touching distance of the top half of the table. A superb brace from David Ajiboye led the way, before Micah Obiero capped off a breathless 48-hour journey back from international duty with Kenya by coming off the bench to seal the points.Before diving into the match analysis, we run through the week's off-field news - including Hayden Atkinson extending his loan spell at Darlington, and an FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round draw that hands United a home tie against Tamworth.We then get stuck into the Aldershot debrief: can the squad now turn back-to-back wins into a proper unbeaten run? How much havoc did the fresh partnership of Ajiboye and Regan Linney cause in Georgie Kelly’s absence? And are supporters finally starting to see the very best of Teddy Jenks in midfield?From there, attention turns to Saturday's early 12:30 kick-off as Brunton Park plays host to Kidderminster Harriers for the first time in over 20 years. We examine how Harriers have adapted to Step 1 following promotion and losing their manager, highlight key threats like the experienced David Davis, and look at how United can keep their performance levels high.To wrap things up, we run through the usual ex-Blues round-up, before paying a (not particularly) touching tribute to Brunton Park's favourite pantomime villain, Harry McKirdy, following the announcement of his retirement.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Desk: Hayden Atkinson extends his Darlington loan & heading to Tamworth in the FA Cup Fourth Qualifying Round🔴 Aldershot Town (A) Reviewed: Back-to-back wins, Ajiboye at the double, Obiero’s mad dash from Kenya, the Linney partnership & Teddy Jenks finding his groove🦅 Kidderminster Harriers (H) Preview: First clash in two decades, early 12:30 kick-off, Harriers post-promotion, David Davis & maintaining the winning habit🎭 Ex-Blues & McKirdy’s Curtain Call: Former players round-up and bidding farewell to our favourite pantomime villain after hanging up his bootsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)------------------------📲 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!

From Saturday’s crisis to Tuesday night relief in Lancashire! After the dark clouds of the Woking defeat, the Blues delivered the perfect response at Mill Farm, battling to a gritty 2-0 win over AFC Fylde to claim our first away victory and first clean sheet of the campaign, and taking some much-needed heat off Rob Elliot.Before getting stuck into the match debrief, we kick off with transfer news as defender Tom Anderson seals a return to Brunton Park for a second loan spell - more than a decade after his first temporary stay in Cumbria!We then break down an evening on the Fylde coast where substance firmly won out over style. We look at a disciplined defensive shift that heavily restricted the hosts, two clinical goals forged through relentless pressing and sharp counter-attacking, stand-out performances from Jack Ellis and Morgan Feeney, Regan Linney’s timely return to form, and another superb away backing on a Tuesday night.Finally, we turn our attention south to preview Saturday’s clash against surprise package Aldershot Town. Widely tipped for the drop in pre-season, the Shots find themselves sitting seventh in the play-off spots a quarter of the way through the campaign. Can their bewildering squad churn of 22 signings in and 23 out keep defying the odds? And can United keep a lid on in-form Tristan Abrahams, whose flying start to the season is in stark contrast to his miserable spell for the Blues a few years back?Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Desk: Tom Anderson returns on loan - over a decade on from his first Carlisle stint🌊 AFC Fylde (A) Reviewed: 2-0 win debrief - first away win & clean sheet, digging in, lethal pressing, Ellis & Feeney shining, and Linney on song🔴 Aldershot Town (A) Preview: Flying Shots defying pre-season predictions, 45 summer transfers & facing a resurgent Tristan Abrahams🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)------------------------📲 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!

Just when you thought rock bottom had already been reached, Saturday delivered an unmitigated disaster at Brunton Park. Shipping five goals at home to a managerless Woking side in front of a stunned home crowd, the Blues collapsed to a harrowing 5-2 defeat - sparking furious boos at the final whistle and plunging the club into full-blown crisis mode.With supporters’ patience completely shattered, Lee, Adam, and Nick sit down for an uncomfortable, no-holds-barred post-mortem. We dissect 90 minutes of sheer defensive shambles against the Cards before tackling the massive questions hanging over Brunton Park: has Rob Elliot reached the point of no return? How much of the blame lies squarely with the manager versus the wider structural issues, including a lack of leadership from Sporting Director Marc Tierney? And is it high time the Piatak family broke their silence to address a rapidly deteriorating situation?Lots discussed in this episode, including:🔴 Woking (H) Reviewed: An abysmal 5-2 capitulation debrief - defensive horror shows, conceding a John Marquis hat-trick, full-time fury & another Brunton Park nightmare🔥 The Rob Elliot Question: Has he reached the end of the road? We debate whether he should be sacked, his tactical shortcomings, and how much culpability sits on his shoulders👔 The Tierney Conundrum: Scrutinising Marc Tierney’s role, recruitment headaches, and the wider football operations at the club🗣️ The Piataks' Silence: Do the owners need to front up, speak out, and provide much-needed clarity to the fanbase?🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Hosts: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18) & Nick Brown (@Nick_Brown86)🚨 Bonus Pod Alert:Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Catch our standalone opposition preview chats dropping on matchday mornings ahead of both Woking on Saturday and the trip to AFC Fylde on Tuesday to get you fully briefed before kick-off!------------------------📲 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: Ep 5 – Woking (H)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 Saturday's clash at Brunton Park, Lee is joined by Jacob from Woking podcast The CardsCast to get the lowdown on a turbulent few months down at the Kingfield Stadium.From the headline-grabbing appointment of Jermain Defoe to his shock departure on the eve of the season in July, the Cards have had to navigate plenty of off-field drama - and nine games in, they are still being steered from the technical area by the caretaker duo of backup goalkeeper Craig Ross and Jake Hyde.In this episode, we discuss:🌪️ The Defoe Rollercoaster: The shock July exit, deleted club statements, friction with Director of Football Jody Brown, and pre-season preparation questions.🧤 The Caretaker Dilemma: Backup keeper Craig Ross and Jake Hyde holding the fort, 10 games without a permanent manager, and the risks of waiting in a thin managerial market.⚽️Squad Pedigree & John Marquis: Adding seasoned Football League pedigree in John Marquis, Jake Forster-Caskey, and Aiden O'Brien, alongside tying down keyg assets like Tim Akinola to multi-year deals.🚌 Away Day Woes: Woking's travel sickness (scoring just one away goal all season), playing in 15-minute bursts, and a lack of a cohesive 90-minute tactical identity.🏟️ Brunton Park Return: Memories of last season's surprise 3-1 Cards win in Cumbria, facing another out-of-sorts side, and Jacob putting his neck on the line with a score prediction.Thanks again to Jacob for joining us - keep an eye out for future Behind Enemy Lines episodes across the season!Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Guest: Jacob from The CardsCast Podcast (@1887Cardinals) -------------------📲 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!

A 700-mile round trip down to Hampshire for that? A grim Saturday afternoon at the Silverlake Stadium saw the Blues put in a dreadful display in a 1-0 defeat to Eastleigh. Illness and injuries may have decimated the squad, but questions are mounting after an afternoon where United barely laid a glove on the Spitfires.With no off-field news to distract us this week, we jump straight into an uncomfortable post-mortem. We dissect a toothless performance where Junior Luamba’s glaring second-half miss just about summed up our day in front of goal. And with Rob Elliot seeing red on the touchline, we ask the tough questions: how much pressure is the manager under right now, and is fans' patience already starting to snap?From there, we look ahead to a pivotal week with two huge fixtures on the horizon. First, Woking head to Brunton Park under the caretaker charge of Craig Ross and Jake Hyde following Jermain Defoe's shock summer departure - can the Blues avoid a repeat of last season’s BP banana skin? Then, we preview our first-ever competitive visit to Mill Farm to take on flying National League North champions AFC Fylde, who are defying the loss of Danny Ormerod to Peterborough and have former Blue Corey Whelan in their ranks.Lots discussed in this episode, including:✈️Eastleigh (A) Reviewed: A 1-0 shocker – illness and injury woes, toothless attacking, Junior Luamba’s horror miss & Rob Elliot seeing red🔥 The Elliot Pressure Gauge: Boiling point or early panic? We debate the mounting heat on the manager and the mood among the fanbase🔴 Woking (H) Preview: Caretaker duo Ross & Hyde post-Defoe, bounce-back necessity & avoiding last season’s shock home defeat🌊 AFC Fylde (A) Preview: First-ever competitive trip to Mill Farm, high-flying Coasters, life after Danny Ormerod & a reunion with Corey Whelan🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisions and continentHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Hosts: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18) & Nick Brown (@Nick_Brown86)🚨 Bonus Pod Alert:Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Catch our standalone opposition preview chats dropping on matchday mornings ahead of both Woking on Saturday and the trip to AFC Fylde on Tuesday to get you fully briefed before kick-off!------------------------📲 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!

Two home games at Brunton Park, two points on the board, and plenty of head-scratching! A chaotic 2-2 draw with Southend saw United create enough chances to win by six or seven before needing a dramatic, late Georgie Kelly rescue act. That was followed by a tighter 1-1 stalemate against Forest Green Rovers, where another defensive horror show cost us despite Micah Obiero opening his account. Now, the Blues pack their bags for another mammoth trek down to Hampshire to face Eastleigh.In this episode, we kick off with a quick bit of international news as new boy Micah Obiero earns a call-up for Kenya’s upcoming AFCON qualifiers. We then dissect both home clashes: the baffling lack of ruthlessness and recurring defensive frailties against Southend, alongside the missed opportunities and avoidable errors against Robbie Savage's FGR.Finally, we look ahead to Saturday’s long journey to the Silverlake Stadium - weighing up Matt Gray’s track record at Step 1, assessing whether the Spitfires have enough about them to steer clear of trouble, and taking an unexpected deep dive into the world of Benny Hill.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰News Desk: International honours as Micah Obiero gets the call-up for Kenya's AFCON qualifiers🦐 Southend United (H) Reviewed: 2-2 madness—squandering a cricket score, defensive self-destruction & Georgie Kelly’s late heroics🌲 Forest Green Rovers (H) Reviewed: 1-1 debrief—dreadful defending for their opener, Obiero off the mark & late chances to nick all three points✈️ Eastleigh (A) Preview: Silverlake showdown, Matt Gray's National League pedigree, Spitfires form & Benny Hill (yes, really)🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Checking in on former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)------------------------📲 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!

A classic National League gut-punch down in Hertfordshire. After an impressive hour that saw the Blues take a well-deserved lead, three minutes of second-half madness turned the game on its head, handing Boreham Wood a 2-1 win and sending the Wood Army top of the table. But with two huge home fixtures coming thick and fast, there’s no time to sulk as we regroup for a Brunton Park double-header.In this episode, we kick off with a busy week on the transfer desk: welcoming new(ish) forward Micah Obiero to Cumbria, bidding farewell to Luke Skinner following then end of his loan spell from Bristol City, and tracking loan departures to Darlington for Hayden Atkinson and Jonah Lowes.We then conduct the Boreham Wood post-mortem: how did a three-minute defensive lapse completely undo an otherwise encouraging away performance? Are set-piece vulnerabilities becoming a real concern, and just how good are the early league leaders?From there, we turn our attention back to home turf for a pair of fascinating clashes against sides managed by Premier League alumni. First up is Kieron Dyer’s Southend United, who have defied a chaotic summer squad overhaul to fly out of the traps. Then, Robbie Savage brings his stuttering Forest Green Rovers to town - setting up a reunion with 2023 promotion hero Omari Patrick, while Harvey Bunker prepares to square off against his former club.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Desk: Micah Obiero signs on, Luke Skinner heads back to Bristol City & Darlington loan switches for Atkinson and Lowes🪵 Boreham Wood (A) Reviewed: 2-1 defeat debrief - taking the lead, three fatal minutes, set-piece concerns & Wood's title credentials🦐 Southend United (H) Preview: Kieron Dyer's flying start despite an off-season exodus at Roots Hall🌲 Forest Green Rovers (H) Preview: Robbie Savage's underachievers, Omari Patrick's BP return & Harvey Bunker facing his old mates🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up on former Carlisle players across the divisionsHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Dan MacLennan (@dancufc) 🚨 Bonus Pod Alert:Looking for Behind Enemy Lines? Our opposition preview feature is now standalone! Look out for our chat with Barra from the Iron Hour Podcast dropping on Sunday evening (unfortunately, we weren't able to fit in a time with the Wealdstone fan we had lined up!).------------------------📲 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!