A solid return to form for United as they end their three-game run without a win by beating an improving Colchester side - but can they start a new winning streak and keep the chasing pack at bay?

In this episode of The Brunton Bugle, the lads look back on the 1-0 victory over Colu at Brunton Park - lots of chat about Simmo's changes and the impact of full debutant and goalscorer Alfie McCalmont, Tomas Holy's safehands between the sticks, and veteran Joe Garner's battling efforts in attack.

We also look ahead to this weekend's longest trip of the season, as we had to Sussex to face Crawley Town. This includes a chat with Reuben from the Crawley Town Supporters Alliance about the barmy happenings at their club this season, including four managers in a season, controversial transfer activity and their Crypto Bro owners.

There's also a news round-up, a Loan Watch update and the usual run-down on how Ex-Blues have got on recently.

Your host Lee Rooney is in Liverpool and is joined via the wonders of the internet by Dan MacLennan in Carlisle. You can find us on Twitter @bruntonbugle, Facebook (search for "Brunton Bugle") and email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback to bruntonbugle@gmail.com.

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We're pleased to confirm that Carlisle United Supporters' Club London Branch will be sponsoring the podcast once again this season!

As part of this sponsorship, they will be providing some useful info for us to share ahead of each away trip in terms of pubs, public transport changes, places to eat etc.

The London Branch is open to all Carlisle United fans across the world - whether you're based in the capital, New York, Timbuktu, Berlin or even Cumbria itself! To find out more, visit their website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org

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