The Blues Notebook

The Blues Notebook

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The Blues Notebook episodes

  • The Blues Notebook episode 4 - WORTHING FALLOUT, NEW GOALKEEPER AND YEOVIL PREVIEW

    Welcome back to episode four of the Blues Notebook, with Jon Colman and Matthew Graham, as Carlisle United begin life in the National League again.In this episode, we look back at a disappointing opening-day defeat to Worthing. Were there nevertheless encouraging signs in the first hour, what changed as the game went on, and does Rob Elliot have the squad depth needed to make his high-energy style work over a 46-game season?There is a look ahead to Yeovil, including Archie Davies’ return to his former club, the threat posed by a side who drew their opener with Scunthorpe and have recruited well over the summer, plus what we want to see improved from United.We also discuss the goalkeeper change, with Gabe Breeze now a Cambridge United player and Adam Desbois arriving from Gateshead. Is Desbois the right replacement?

    1 hr 9 min
  • The Blues Notebook episode 3 - WORTHING, PRE-SEASON AND NL PREDICTIONS

    EPISODE three of The Blues Notebook looks ahead to the start of the National League season after a strong 3–0 win over Derby County U21s in Carlisle’s final pre‑season outing.

    We break down what that performance really told us about Rob Elliot’s developing style, the shape of his first XI, and which players look ready to start the campaign.

    We also dig into Elliot’s latest press conference – his messages on expectations for the season, what threats he thinks Worthing pose and injury updates.

    Finally, we go around the division with our National League predictions: title contenders, play‑off hopefuls, mid‑table sides and strugglers.

    1 hr 24 min
  • The Blues Notebook episode 2 - SALFORD DEFEAT, TRANSFERS & CEO

    Episode 2 breaks down Carlisle United’s 2–0 pre‑season defeat to Salford, looks ahead to the final friendly, and digs into the new kits, transfer rumours and the club's new CEO.Share your thoughts on the Salford game, the kits, and who you’d start on opening day – and don’t forget to like, comment and subscribe to The Blues Notebook.

    1 hr

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The Blues Notebook is the official Carlisle United podcast created by the News & Star, previewing, reacting to and discussing all things Carlisle United.