The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

United's unbeaten home run under Hughes comes to an end, as promotion rivals Rochdale pick up a comfortable 2-0 win at Brunton Park - is it time to start panicking, or are expectations for this season just a bit too unrealistic?

We look back on the loss to The Dale before looking ahead to this week's fixtures against Hartlepool United and Scunthorpe United.

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

🏆 FA Cup draw

👎 Rochda...

The first big test of the season for the Blues... and it's fair to say, they failed it miserably against an impressive York side. With many of the York goals being the result of United's own failings, can Mark Hughes' side bounce back this weekend, when fellow promotion hopefuls Rochdale make the trip up to Cumbria?

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we look back on the 5-0 loss against the Minstermen before looking ahead to ...

It's four wins in a row for United as they see off Aldershot Town and Altrincham to move into second place in the league - but now comes the real test, with five consecutive fixtures against some of the expected promotion and play-off contenders this season - starting off with a trip to fellow big spenders York City.

The lads look back on the 2-0 win over the Shots and 2-1 victory at Alty, before previewing the trip over to York...

United's unbeaten start at home this season continues with a comfortable home win over Truro City - and shock horror, there's more genius from Regan Linney. Has there been a better or more impactful signing for the Blues in recent memory?

We look back on the 3-0 win over The Tinners before previewing the visit of free-scoring and conceding Aldershot Town to Brunton Park - and along the way, there's a bit of a discussion about th...

After the disappointing and drab performance at Sutton, United got back to winning ways in midweek with a thoroughly professional performance at Brackley, picking up all three points thanks to a goal from the man of the moment, Regan Linney. That's three wins out of four on our travels so far this season, and all from long trips down south - not a bad start all-round!

The lads look back on the 1-0 win in Northamptonshire before ...

The unbeaten start to the season is over for United as an underwhelming performance at Sutton sees them drop all three points - but can they bounce back straight away with a midweek trip to Northamptonshire to face Brackley?

The lads look back on the 2-1 loss in the capital, before previewing the trip to St James Park - as well as discuss the news of a new but familiar arrival at Brunton Park on-loan...

Lots discussed in this...

What was all the worry about? United's unbeaten start continues as they record back-to-back wins for the first time this season in a Bank Holiday double-header - though the six goals scored weren't exactly evenly spread across the two games.

The narrow victory over Wealdstone followed by the battering of Braintree Town at Brunton Park leaves United in third place in the table after five games - can they keep up the momentum this...

After the disappointment of the draw with Boreham Wood, it was hoped that the visit of Solihull would get a response out of United, but it was a flat performance from the Blues as they were held to a draw by the Midlands side in an encounter that won't stay long in the memory with regards to entertainment factor.

Though as we've been saying, games are coming thick and fast at the start of the season and Mark Hughes' side have th...

A little bit of a bump back down to earth for United as their opening day win at Woking is followed by a draw against a decent Boreham Wood side - but having led 3-1 with twelve minutes to go, there's big questions over the return of defensive frailties that have dogged the Blues for the last two seasons.

But there's a quick chance for United to respond as the early season games come thick and fast, with Solihull Moors coming to...

One down, 45 (or 43 - sorry Morecambe) to go!

Things couldn't have gone much better for United as they picked up a comfortable three points to open the campaign in the Surrey sunshine last weekend - a professional performance that could be the blueprint for many away trips this season?

After the win over Woking, it's time to renew acquaintances with our friends from Boreham Wood in the opening home fixture of the season - hop...

After what has felt like a very long summer, proper football is back as United get their National League campaign underway this weekend at Woking!

That of course, means it's time for the first preview episode of the season and the lads are together to discuss the opening day clash in Surrey. Alongside chat about interest facts, including how H.G. Wells, KFC and Death all have a link to the town of Woking. Well worth a listen I r...

There's just a few days to go until the start of the new campaign, so it's time for our Season Preview episode! This time of course, we are going into a bit of the unknown, as United play in the National League for the first time in 20 years - so long ago, that it wasn't even called the National League back then!

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we chat about some of the main contenders for promotion this season, who will s...

After enjoying a month off, the Bugle is back to discuss what's been happening at Brunton Park during pre-season as the Blues get ready for their first season at National League level in 20 years. Can Mark Hughes repeat what Paul Simpson did back in 2005, and get his side back into the league at the first attempt?

It's certainly been a busy month in July, with comings and goings at Brunton Park and other major announcements - pl...

It's been a few weeks since we last record, but it's certainly been a busy one for the Blues despite the season being over and the players having only just returned to pre-season training this week - signings, departures, staff appointments and the internal review - lots to cover!

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, Lee is joined by Dan and Nick - it's the last episode of the 24/25 season so we'll be taking a short break now a...

It's been a while, but we're finally back with a post-season news round-up - and there's plenty to cover in this episode.

The big news of course was the confirmation that Mark Hughes would remain in the hotseat for United's first season at National League level in 20 years - can he build on the decent home-form at the end of the campaign and get United back to the EFL at the first attempt?

Lots of topics discussed in this ep...

United brought their current spell in the EFL to an end last weekend with a valiant 2-2 draw against Salford City - a result that ruined the Ammies hopes of a play-off place. A solid end to a fairly wretched campaign for the Blues - with non-league football on the horizon for next season, what lies next for the club?

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we chat about the final day draw and discuss some of the news that has come...

All roads lead to Truro next season, as United's relegation to the National League is confirmed by defeat at Cheltenham. A miserable campaign ending on a damp squib after just the slightest ray of hope in the last few weeks.

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we discuss the 3-2 loss to the Robins, some initial reaction to relegation and look ahead to a fairly pointless final day of the season against Salford City at home - l...

Almost a perfect Easter for the Blues, but despite dropping two points Accrington after a superb win over table-toppers Port Vale, they are still (just about) in the relegation battle. Can Sparky still pull off the Greatest of all Great Escapes?

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we chat about the win over the Valiants and the draw with Stanley, before previewing the final away game of the season at Cheltenham - lots discuss...

So, Adam comes back on the pod and United finally end the 99-game wait for two wins in a row... surely not a co-incidence? Either way, a big result for the Blues in the battle to avoid the drop - can they pull off the most incredible of miracles and beat relegation?

In this episode of the Brunton Bugle, we review the 2-0 win over Morecambe and look ahead to the Easter Weekend double-header against Port Vale and Accrington Stanle...