United may have been cheered on by over 1,000 Blues in the capital this weekend, but they couldn't quite find that killer touch against a resilient AFC Wimbledon side, leaving with a share of the points.

In this episode of The Brunton Bugle, Lee and Mike look back on their trip down to London this weekend to see United draw 0-0 with the Dons - plenty of chat of Simmo's interesting tactical change upfront, another resolute defensive performance and Mike's horrendous record watching Carlisle games within the M25 outside of Wembley finals.

We also look ahead to the midweek home clash with Mansfield Town, featuring a chat with Clive from the Mansfield Matters podcast - plenty was covered including the Danny Johnson transfer saga, overcoming last season's play-off final disappointment and whether Nigel Clough is the man to take them forward after this season.

Alongside this is a news update and the usual Loan Watch Round-up.

Your host Lee Rooney is in Liverpool and is joined via the wonders of the internet by Mike Booth in Formby.

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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Once again this season, the Carlisle United Supporters' Club London Branch will be sponsoring the podcast!

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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