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The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

Blues away, ah ha, ah ha, I like it, ah ha, ah ha [Altrincham (A) Review, Salford City (H) FA Cup Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 24

Season 7, Ep. 24
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Over 1,000 travelling Blues cheering on a sixth win from the last seven in all competitions - the feel-good factor is firmly back at Carlisle United!


An entertaining 4-2 victory on the road at Altrincham capped off an extraordinary week for the club, keeping our momentum surging and lifting United right within touching distance of the National League play-off spots.


Before unpacking the action at Moss Lane, Lee, Dan, and Mike kick off with some well-deserved recognition on the news desk: both head coach Rob Elliot and captain Morgan Feeney being officially shortlisted for October’s National League Manager and Player of the Month awards.


We then get stuck into the Altrincham debrief. While the Manchester weather was far kinder than last season's downpour, the first half was a bit of a washout in terms of quality - before an electric second half saw all five United substitutes make an enormous impact. We break down Callum Camps’ stunning volley on his full debut, Micah Obiero’s ice-cool composure to restore the lead, and a moment to remember at the death as Academy graduate Jonah Lowes celebrated his first senior professional goal in front of the away end after returning from his loan spell at Darlington.


From there, all eyes turn to the FA Cup First Round on Saturday as League Two leaders Salford City visit Brunton Park. Can the Blues pull off an "upset" against the high-flying Ammies?


City spent big in the summer with a squad brimming with EFL pedigree - including Macaulay Langstaff, Brendan Wiredu, Joe Powell, and Luke Molyneux - but having pushed them close in pre-season with a scratch backline, can United go one better this time? Plus, we assess huge squad boosts as Luke Armstrong returns from long-term injury, with Jack Ellis and Georgie Kelly also available for selection once more.


To wrap things up, we run through the usual ex-Blues round-up from across the leagues.


Lots discussed in this episode, including:


🏆 News Desk: Double recognition as Rob Elliot & Morgan Feeney are shortlisted for the National League's October awards

🐦 Altrincham (A) Reviewed: 4-2 thriller - substitutes running riot, Camps' wonder-volley on full debut, Obiero’s cool head & Jonah Lowes' dream maiden goal

🦁 Salford City (H) FA Cup Preview: Taking on the League Two leaders at BP, the Ammies' big-spending firepower & pre-season lessons

🩹 Massive Injury Boosts: Luke Armstrong back from the treatment room, plus clean bills of health for Jack Ellis and Georgie Kelly

🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisions


Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Hosts: Mike Booth (@cufcmike) & Dan MacLennan (@dancufc)


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    42:46||Season 7, Ep. 25
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  • 23. The Harrogate Hoodoo is over - and we only needed nine men! [Harrogate Town (H) Review. Altrincham (A) Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 23

    01:23:15||Season 7, Ep. 23
    A night under the Brunton Park lights that nobody present will ever forget! Facing our ultimate bogey side Harrogate Town, the Blues pulled off a frankly miraculous 3-0 victory - playing with nine men for around 70 minutes following two first-half red cards, defending like absolute gladiators, and sensationally scoring two of our three goals after being reduced to nine.Before unpacking Tuesday night's madness, Lee, Nick, and Mike get stuck into a double dose of positive news: club captain Morgan Feeney committing his future to Brunton Park with a contract extension until 2029, and midfielder Callum Camps arriving on a two-month loan from Stockport County. We then conduct the full Harrogate debrief - debating whether the dismissals were harsh, waxing lyrical about Feeney’s heroic man-of-the-match display at the back, marvelling at Ryan Galvin’s utterly ridiculous strike, and asking the big question: is this the iconic, galvanising result that truly wins over the fanbase for Rob Elliot?From there, attention shifts to Saturday’s trip to Greater Manchester to take on this season's early surprise package, Altrincham. Sitting pretty in the play-offs a third of the way into the campaign, the Robins look set for a much stronger season thanks to some astute summer recruitment. We preview the clash, look at the reunion storyline with strikers Regan Linney and Kristian Dennis both facing their former clubs, and explore how United reshuffle the pack if our red card appeals don't go our way.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Desk: Captain Morgan Feeney commits to 2029 & Callum Camps arrives on loan from Stockport County🟡 Harrogate Town (H) Reviewed: The nine-men miracle—heroic defending, Feeney's masterclass, Galvin’s wonder-goal & Rob Elliot's turning point?🟥 The Red Card Inquest: Dissecting the two dismissals and how United cope if the appeals are unsuccessful🐦 Altrincham (A) Preview: Facing the flying Robins, smart recruitment, play-off credentials & Linney and Dennis facing their former sides Host: 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!

  • 22. Five unbeaten after Solihull win, but sods law it's bogey team Harrogate up next [Solihull Moors (A) Review, Harrogate Town (H) Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 22

    01:10:23||Season 7, Ep. 22
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  • 21. Progress in the cup as focus turns back to the league [Tamworth (H) FA Cup Review. Solihull Moors (A) Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 21

    01:20:14||Season 7, Ep. 21
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  • 20. Three games unbeaten, but bore-draw leaves United stuck in the bottom-half [Kidderminster Harriers (H) Review and Tamworth (H) FA Cup Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 20

    01:14:02||Season 7, Ep. 20
    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!

  • 19. Shots brushed aside as Blues finally win two in a row [Aldershot Town (A) Review & Kidderminster Harriers (H) Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 19

    01:10:06||Season 7, Ep. 19
    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!

  • 18. Perfect response for United as first clean sheet and away win takes some of the heat off boss Rob Elliot [AFC Fylde (A) Review & Aldershot Town (A) Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 18

    01:10:58||Season 7, Ep. 18
    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!

  • 17. It's Groundhog Day... Again. What on earth now for United as a new-low is reached [Woking (H) Review] - Season 26/27, Episode 17

    01:42:40||Season 7, Ep. 17
    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!