So barring an unbelievable set of results, United's season is over as two draws in a week leave them with a feeling of so near, yet so far, in the chase for a play-off place.

On the latest episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee and Dan look back at two contrasting 1-1 draws against Harrogate and Cheltenham, and discuss the merits of a surprise tactical change in the latter game by boss Chris Beech.

There's also a look ahead to an effective dead-rubber against fellow mid-table side Leyton Orient in London, where we chat with Julien from the LODown podcast about how their season has got on and their hopes for next season.

In the news section we discuss more contract news, the Reserves cup final defeat and David Holdsworth finally speaking for the first time in months. On top of that, there's the usual round-up of what ex-Blues have been up to and a listener question for next week's show - we want to know what improvements you want to see in the fan experience at Brunton Park ahead of the return of fans next season - send them in to the usual places!

Your host Lee Rooney is in Liverpool and is joined from a safe social distance of around 131 miles away by Dan MacLennan in Carlisle. You can find us on Twitter @bruntonbugle and email us with any questions, suggestions and feedback to bruntonbugle@gmail.com.

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