We did warn on last week's podcast that a heavy defeat for either manager at the weekend it could be time up for them and it proved to be the case, as United's 3-0 defeat brought Chris Beech's 23-month reign as Blues boss to the end.

In this special episode, we bring you some instant reaction to Beech's departure - we look at where it went wrong for him, some of the challenges he faced in his time in charge and some of the highlights of his tenure.

We also take a look at the types of manager United could go for to replace Beech and some of the early names in the running for the job.

We'll be back later in the week with a more in-depth reaction to the Bristol Rovers game and a further update on the manager search!

Your host Lee Rooney is in Liverpool and is joined online 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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This season, we're pleased to confirm that Carlisle United Supporters' Club London Branch will be sponsoring the second-half preview section of each episode! 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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