Dan is back on the pod for the first time in a while and what better time to do it than ahead of one of the most anticipated away league fixtures United have played in a long time.

First, we take a look back on the routine 3-0 win over Sutton United at Brunton Park which leaves United needing just one more win to secure third place and go straight into the play-off semi-finals.

Can they get those three points this weekend? Almost 900 members of the Blue Army will be making the journey south for United's first ever fixture in Cornwall, to take on already relegated Truro City.

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

🟡 Sutton United win reviewed

🔍 Away Fan view from Gareth from BBC Cornwall

🥫 Truro City (A) Preview

🔵 Ex-Blues Round-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Dan MacLennan (@DanCUFC)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

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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!

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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-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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.

Something a little bit different this Easter Weekend - a bonus episode! Instead of packaging our usual "Behind Enemy Lines" chat with an opposition fan into the main episode, we've done it as an extended stand alone, and it's a really good one (if I do say so myself!).

This week, we're chatting with Dave Salmon, Morecambe FC commentator for Beyond Radio and a fan of the Shrimps for more years than he cares to remember! Plenty discussed with Dave ahead of the bank holiday clash, including whether the appointment of Jim Bentley came too late to give them a decent chance of survival, their slap-dash transfer approach this season and some of the links between the two teams in each squad.

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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.

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 Update

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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 miserable evening in West Yorkshire saw United dig in and come away with another valuable three points, completing the double over Halifax and keeping a tight grip on third place, despite the best intentions of Boreham Wood.

Next up for the Blues is a trip south to face Braintree - can United secure another double this season and contine to hold on to that home advantage for the play-offs?

We look back on the dogged 1-0 win over the Shaymen before previewing the game against the struggling Iron.

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

🟦 Halifax Town win review

🚫 No Away Fan Chat

🔨 Braintree Town (A) Preview

🔵 Ex-Blues Round-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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 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-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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.

It seems this season that when United lose a game, it's on the back of a turgid performance - and this one was no different, as part-timers Tamworth ran-out deserved winners at The Lamb Ground last weekend.

The Blues barely turned up against the Lambs and while it wasn't quite a slaughter, it needs to act as a wake-up call as they look to try and secure third place and enter the play-offs in good form.

We look back on the 2-1 loss in Staffordshire, before looking ahead to a game at Brunton Park against a rejuvinated Boston United side - one of the real form teams in the divison right now.

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

📰 News Update

🐑 Tamworth (A) defeat reviewed

🕵️ Behind Enemy Lines with Christian James - Boston Statistician

🟠 Boston United (H) Preview

🔵 Ex-Blues Update

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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!

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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 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-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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.

As we've said many times this season, it wasn't a game for the purists at the weekend but most importantly, it was back to winning ways for United as they had a relatively comfortable afternoon on the south coast, with a 2-1 victory at Eastleigh.

Up next is United's last game this season against a side in the (current) top 7, as Southend make the long journey north for what is promising to be a bumper crowd for the evening kick-off. Can United complete another double and really cement third place in the table?

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

📰 News Update

🛩️ Eastleigh (A) Win Reviewed

🚫 No opposition chat this week

🦐 Southend United (H) Preview

🔵 Ex-Blues Update

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Adam Tiffen (@AdamTiffen18)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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 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-Up

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Host: Mike Booth (@cufcmike)

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Find us on X (@bruntonbugle), Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and Instagram (@bruntonbugle)

You can email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback at [email protected].

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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

As 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.