Blues away, ah ha, ah ha, I like it, ah ha, ah ha [Altrincham (A) Review, Salford City (H) FA Cup Preview] - Season 26/27, Episode 24

Over 1,000 travelling Blues cheering on a sixth win from the last seven in all competitions - the feel-good factor is firmly back at Carlisle United!

An entertaining 4-2 victory on the road at Altrincham capped off an extraordinary week for the club, keeping our momentum surging and lifting United right within touching distance of the National League play-off spots.

Before unpacking the action at Moss Lane, Lee, Dan, and Mike kick off with some well-deserved recognition on the news desk: both head coach Rob Elliot and captain Morgan Feeney being officially shortlisted for October’s National League Manager and Player of the Month awards.

We then get stuck into the Altrincham debrief. While the Manchester weather was far kinder than last season's downpour, the first half was a bit of a washout in terms of quality - before an electric second half saw all five United substitutes make an enormous impact. We break down Callum Camps’ stunning volley on his full debut, Micah Obiero’s ice-cool composure to restore the lead, and a moment to remember at the death as Academy graduate Jonah Lowes celebrated his first senior professional goal in front of the away end after returning from his loan spell at Darlington.

From there, all eyes turn to the FA Cup First Round on Saturday as League Two leaders Salford City visit Brunton Park. Can the Blues pull off an "upset" against the high-flying Ammies?

City spent big in the summer with a squad brimming with EFL pedigree - including Macaulay Langstaff, Brendan Wiredu, Joe Powell, and Luke Molyneux - but having pushed them close in pre-season with a scratch backline, can United go one better this time? Plus, we assess huge squad boosts as Luke Armstrong returns from long-term injury, with Jack Ellis and Georgie Kelly also available for selection once more.

To wrap things up, we run through the usual ex-Blues round-up from across the leagues.

Lots discussed in this episode, including:

🏆 News Desk: Double recognition as Rob Elliot & Morgan Feeney are shortlisted for the National League's October awards

🐦 Altrincham (A) Reviewed: 4-2 thriller - substitutes running riot, Camps' wonder-volley on full debut, Obiero’s cool head & Jonah Lowes' dream maiden goal

🦁 Salford City (H) FA Cup Preview: Taking on the League Two leaders at BP, the Ammies' big-spending firepower & pre-season lessons

🩹 Massive Injury Boosts: Luke Armstrong back from the treatment room, plus clean bills of health for Jack Ellis and Georgie Kelly

🔄 Ex-Blues Round-Up: Catching up with former Carlisle players across the divisions

Host: Lee Rooney (@leerooney)

Co-Hosts: Mike Booth (@cufcmike) & Dan MacLennan (@dancufc)

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