The Brunton Bugle - A Carlisle United Podcast

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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United's longest ever domestic away trip ended in a win - but it certainly wasn't a a classic as they beat Truro City 1-0 at the weekend and picked up three points that secure third place and a home-tie in the play-off semi-finals.Almost 900 Blues enjoyed the long trip south and a great weekend in the Cornish sunshine - maybe the less said about the actual football the better?!We look back on that win over the Tinners before previewing the end of regular season dead-rubber fixture against Brackley Town this weekend.Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Update🥫 Truro City (A) reviewed🚫 No Away Fan Chat😇 Brackley Town (H) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A pair of entertaining draws against Gateshead and Morecambe over Easter could have put a huge dent in United's hopes to finish in third place and go straight into the play-off semi-finals, but two contrasting results for Boreham Wood mean the gap only shortened by one point, and with three games left to go, that five-point gap means United remain in the best position to gain home advantage in early May.The first of those three games comes this weekend against Sutton United - a side United still haven't beaten, can they end the hoodoo against the Londoners this weekend?We look back on the games against the Heed and Shrimps, before previewing the visit of the U's to Brunton Park.Lots discussed in this episode, including:⚫ Gateshead draw review🦐 Morecambe draw review🚫 No Away Fan Chat🟡 Sutton United (H) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

While it certainly wasn't a classic, United's 2-1 win at Braintree Town does mean that they will now officially extend their season into the play-offs - and with Boreham Wood only drawing at Truro, third place is looking more secure than ever.With a top 7 finish now guaranteed, it's all steam ahead for that route straight into the play-off semi-finals, starting this weekend with a double-header against two of this season's strugglers, Gateshead and Morecambe - although one of them is in a fair bit better form than the other right now.No Behind Enemy Lines this week, because you're getting it as a bonus stand alone episode on Sunday instead, as we catch up with Morecambe FC commentator Dave Salmon.We look back on the win in Essex before previewing the Easter Weekend fixtures. Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Update🔨 Braintree Town (A) win reviewed⚫ Gateshead (H) Preview🦐 Morecambe (A) Preview🔵 Ex-Blues UpdateHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)-------------------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 2025-26 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A perfect response from United after the disappointment of defeat at tamworth as they come from behind to hammer in-form Boston 6-2 at Brunton Park - can this be the start of a successful run-in to build up form for the play-offs?The next test for the Blues is a midweek trip to play-off hopefuls Halifax Town, as Sparky's lads look to cement their grip on third place in the table.We look back on the comfortable win over Boston United, before previewing the journey to Yorkshire to face the Shaymen.Lots discussed in this episode, including:🟠 Boston United win review🚫 No Away Fan Chat🟦 Halifax Town (A) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A couple of contrasting performances for United in the space of a few days - the win at Aldershot in midweek a great example of how to defend a half-time 2-0 lead, the draw with Southend at the weekend... less so.All-in all, the Blues remain secure in third place for now and will be looking to continue that this weekend at Tamworth. Will the artificial surface play a part? Has the ground improved since we went there over 20 years ago? And more importantly, is "tonk" an actual word?We look back on the 2-2 draw with the Shrimpers and the 2-0 win at the Shots, before previewing this weekend's trip to the Midlands to face the Lambs.Lots discussed in this episode, including:🦐 Southend United draw review🔫 Aldershot Town win review🚫 No Away Fan Chat🐑 Tamworth (A) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A bump back down to earth? More like a crash-landing for the Blues on the North Sea coast as they are well beaten by play-off chasing Hartlepool, nipping in the bud any of those little glimmers of hope people were building for a potential late top-spot push. Can United bounce back straight away and keep a tight grip on third place?We look back on the 3-1 loss to the Monkey Hangers, before previewing this weekend's trip to the south coast to take on Eastleigh.Lots discussed in this episode, including:🐒 Hartlepool United defeat review🚫 No Away Fan Chat🛩️ Eastleigh (A) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dan makes his first appearance on the pod of 2026 and what at time to do it - an excellent week for United as they pick up two wins, complete two doubles, six points added and six goals scored! (let's ignore the three conceded for now!). The win over FGR puts United firmly in pole position to secure that vital third place in the league... but could they go one or two better?!We look back on the 3-1 win over Robbie Savage's Vegans before looking ahead to this weekend's fixture against struggling Yeovil Town at Brunton Park. Can the Blues make it three wins in a row?Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News update🌳 Forest Green Rovers (A) win reviewed🔍 Away Fan view from Ben from Gloverscast🧤 Yeovil Town (H) Preview🔵 Ex-Blues Round-UpHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)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 @CUFCTrust-----------------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 foreseeable future!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A tight-encounter at Spotland sees high-flying Rochdale come out the winners and keep their grip on top spot - for United, it looks like play-offs or bust this season with 16 games left to play.We look back on the 1-0 defeat to Dale at the weekend, before previewing the huge midweek clash with Scunthorpe at Brunton Park, where third will face fourth in a battle that could go some way to earning a place directly into the play-off semi-finals come the end of the season.Lots discussed in this episode, including:😔 Dale defeat reviewed🔍 Behind Enemy Lines with Barra from the Iron Hour Podcast🔨 Scunthopre United (H) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United's title hopes were given a stark reality check last time out as a ruthless York City side continued their march towards a 100 goal season by winning 3-0 at Brunton Park - is it time to accept top spot is out of reach, or can the Blues turn things around for the run-in?We take a look back at the sobering defeat to the Minstermen last time out, before looking ahead to Altrincham's first ever visit to Brunton Park this weekend as the Blues look to bounce back ahead of a tough run of fixtures.Lots discussed in this episode, including:😬 York City defeat reviewed🚫 No Away Fan Chat🐦 Altrincham (H) Preview🔵 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 2025-26 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's three wins and three clean sheets in a row for Untied as they comfortably see off Wealdstone to go top of the table on an ice-affected day in the National League - is consistent and steady performances going to be the key to United gaining promotion this season?We look back on the 2-0 win over the Stones before previewing this weekend's long trip south to Kent to take on Isthmian League side Chatham Town in the FA Trophy Fourth Round. Lots discussed in this episode, including:📰 News Round-Up🪨 Wealdstone (H) Review🚫 No opposition chat this week⚓ Chatham Town (A) FA Trophy Preview🔵 Ex-Blues UpdateHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)-------------------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 2025-26 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's two defeats in a row for Untied in the league as they're comfortably beaten 2-0 at fellow promotion hopefuls Boreham Wood - is it time for panic stations or is it just a blip?There's an opportunity for the Blues to get back on track in the Christmas week as they face consecutive fixtures against bottom four sides, where nothing less than six points will be considered a disappointing outcome.We look back on the loss in Hertfordshire before previewing the final two fixtures of 2025.Lots discussed in this episode, including:🪵 Boreham Wood defeat reviewed🔍 Behind Enemy Lines with Dave from Heed Army Podcast⚫ Gateshead (A) Preview🔍 Behind Enemy Lines with Morecambe Commentator Dave🦐 Morecambe (H) Preview🔵 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

United's "Road to Wembley" via the FA Cup has ended for yet another season, as they were beaten 4-1 at Blackpool at the weekend - despite the scoreline, the Blues gave a decent account of themselves against a League One side once again this season.While the route to the national stadium via the FA Cup has closed, the FA Trophy journey begins this weekend - with a first ever visit to Harborough Town and a role reversal of United's cup ties across the rest of the season. Can we avoid a potential banana skin against the promotion-chasing Southern League Premier Division Central side.Before that though, in-form Woking are the opponents at Brunton Park in the National League - both sides are unbeaten in nine league games, will something give or should we expect a stalemate?Lots discussed in this episode, including:🗼 Blackpool (A) FA Cup Review🚫 No opposition chat this week♦️ Woking (H) Preview🟡 Harborough Town (A) FA Trophy PreviewHost: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)-------------------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 2025-26 season!You can now do this on our Ko-Fi page - ko-fi.com/bruntonbugle. Any donation is really appreciated! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.