The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

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!

It's a bit of a departure from the normal Brunton Bugle fare this week, as we go international to look ahead to this summer's World Cup in USA, Mexico and Canada!The lads cover a variety of topics - from CUFC connections to past World Cups, to the former Blues representing the Three Lions at this year's tournament! We also look at England's hopes, the rest of the teams travelling to North America and a bit on our favourite World Cup memories.There's also a quick update on any CUFC news - keep an eye out for more episodes across the summer! Lots discussed in this episode, including:🔵 CUFC Update👕 CUFC WC links🦁 England thoughts🌎 Rest of the Teams✨ Our WC memoriesHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Dan MacLennan (@dancufc)Co-Host: Nick Brown (@NickBrown86)-------------------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!

It only took 25 days, but United have finally given an update on the Head Coach situation at Brunton Park and it's all change for the 26/27 season - Mark Hughes departs by mutual consent, with former Gateshead and Crawley boss Rob Elliot stepping into the hotseat.While it took a while, the clarity is clearly much appreicated from the Blues support. We take the time to look back on Sparky's time in charge of the club and the impact he had on stopping the decline and discuss what the new man in charge might bring that can help us get back into the EFL.Lots discussed in this episode, including:⚡️ Sparky Departure - What is his legacy?🧑‍💼 The new boss - Elliot takes the reins🗣️ Listener views on the Head Coach change👕 New Kit Supplier Announced - Macron replace Umbro🔵 Ex-Blues UpdateHost: 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!

So we're twelve days on from the play-off semi-final defeat to Boreham Wood and we're still none-the-wiser on who will be the manager next season. As it stands, Mark Hughes' rolling contract remains in place but the club nor the manager himself have yet to confirm this - is it time for an update?!While the manager's future is still unclear, the retained list is now out and it's pretty much as expected, bar one surprise departure (and one unexpected professional contract we weren't aware of!). We look back at the main news from BP this week and also discuss where United need to strengthen and who they could target to fill those roles...Lots discussed in this episode, including:⚡️ Manager Update📋 Retained List🎯 Transfer Targets🗣️ Your Wants/Needs🔵 Ex-Blues UpdateHost: 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!

There'll be no trip to Wembley this year for United as their promotion dream came crashing down at Brunton Park on Sunday, with Boreham Wood securing their place in the final with a 2-1 extra-time win.With another season in the National League now confirmed, we ask the question - what next? Should Mark Hughes stay as manager? If not, who replaces him? Which players should be kept in the retained list? And we discuss some of your thoughts on the key performers (and underperformers) across the campaign.Lots discussed in this episode, including:👎 Boreham Wood defeat reviewed🤔 Mark Hughes - Should he stay or go?📝 End of Season Review🙋‍♂️ Your views on the seasonHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)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!