3 In The Middle Podcast

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch take the podcast to Game On Carlisle for an episode packed with football debates, career stories and some fiercely competitive bowling.The lads reflect on Carlisle United’s remarkable victory over Harrogate with only nine men and explain why that night may have completely transformed the relationship between the players and supporters.After another encouraging result against Salford, Lummy makes a bold prediction: Carlisle can close the gap on Boreham Wood and comfortably finish second.They also give Rob Elliot huge credit for surviving the pressure surrounding his position, sticking to his beliefs and building a team that finally appears ready to fight for the club.Elsewhere, the lads discuss reports that Jack Grealish missed training following a night out. Is he one of football’s last remaining characters or is he wasting the final years of his career?Attention then turns to the Premier League. Are Arsenal effective but boring to watch, and is Declan Rice genuinely one of the world’s best midfielders? Dylan explains why Rice may struggle to command the midfield for teams such as Barcelona, PSG or Real Madrid.The lads also revisit the Harry Kane versus Michael Owen debate, share stories from difficult loan spells and reveal the lowest moments of their professional careers.Also featuring:- Why the Harrogate victory changed everything for Carlisle- Rob Elliot’s turnaround- Can Carlisle catch Boreham Wood?- Why Carlisle’s squad depth could become a problem- Carlisle’s incredible attendances- Jonah Lawson’s first-team opportunity- Harry Kane versus Michael Owen- Jack Grealish reportedly missing training- Lummy being approached for First Dates- Harry Kane’s difficult early loan spells- Dylan’s experience at Coventry City- Are Arsenal boring to watch?- Is Declan Rice world-class?- The lowest points of the lads’ careers- The reality of recurring football injuries- Playing with a broken toe and nose- Manchester United’s continued problems- Character versus talent- Who Am I?- Most appearances and career goals- Footballers giving women “the ick”TIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome to Game On Carlisle00:58 Competitive bowling and VAR controversy01:31 Colin Hendry’s fundraising event01:58 Jack Grealish reportedly misses training03:16 Welcome to the podcast03:40 Dylan messages Cristiano Ronaldo04:24 Carlisle’s extraordinary nine-man victory05:18 Rebuilding the connection with supporters05:46 Rob Elliot deserves huge credit06:40 Carlisle’s incredible squad depth07:19 Can having too many players cause problems?08:09 Lummy’s bold Carlisle prediction09:00 Carlisle to win promotion?09:40 Are fire sticks hurting football attendances?10:55 Jonah Lawson takes his opportunity12:00 Why promotion is crucial for Carlisle’s academy12:17 Harry Kane versus Michael Owen13:43 Lummy was approached for First Dates15:59 Harry Kane’s failed loan spells16:34 Lummy’s difficult Blackpool loan18:26 Dylan’s Coventry City loan20:55 Are Arsenal boring to watch?22:06 Is Declan Rice one of the world’s best?22:49 Jude Bellingham has everything23:13 The lowest moments of their careers24:07 Dylan’s difficult Sunderland move25:02 Dylan’s recurring injury problems27:07 Do injured footballers receive unfair criticism?27:43 Playing with a broken toe28:39 Lummy plays with a broken nose29:23 The best and worst television game shows32:54 Who Am I?38:46 Who made the most career appearances?42:05 Who scored the most career goals?43:18 An incredible football coincidence45:32 What’s the Crack?45:40 Carlisle United versus Newcastle United48:17 Manchester United’s problems49:04 Character or talent—which matters more?50:45 How the Harrogate red cards united Carlisle51:13 Footballers giving women “the ick”52:03 Derry’s cup victory54:20 The Game On bowling challenge55:27 Weekend plans and final messages  COMMENT BELOW: Do you believe Carlisle United can finish second this season?And settle the debate—at their absolute peak, are you choosing Harry Kane or Michael Owen?Subscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly Carlisle United discussion, football debates and dressing-room stories from former professionals.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #JackGrealish #DeclanRice #FootballPodcast

Nine men. Three goals. One unforgettable night at Brunton Park.This episode was recorded before Carlisle United faced Harrogate Town but what followed was one of the most remarkable Carlisle performances in recent memory.The Blues lost Miguel Azeez and Harvey Bunker to first-half red cards, yet somehow went on to win 3–0 through goals from Josh Williams, Callum Whelan and Ryan Galvin.Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd recorded from the West Silloth Motors box before kick-off, discussing Carlisle’s recent turnaround under Rob Elliot, the pressure of playing for the club and the arrival of experienced midfielder Callum Camps.The lads explain why Carlisle are in a difficult position where victories are expected and every poor result creates an immediate backlash. They also discuss Morgan Feeney’s new contract, Gabriel Breeze’s confidence and whether United can force their way into the play-offs.Elsewhere, Lummy and Skip revisit the James McClean mental-health controversy before sharing the hidden sacrifices behind life as a professional footballer. They discuss loneliness, losing their football identity, dropping down the leagues and the financial and emotional difficulties players can experience after retirement.Attention then turns to Manchester United. Have the players downed tools, does the squad need to be completely rebuilt and are too many players failing to give the effort demanded by the club?The lads also settle another major football debate: at their absolute peak, would you choose Harry Kane or Michael Owen?Also featuring:• Carlisle United’s incredible 3–0 victory with nine men• Two controversial first-half red cards• Josh Williams, Callum Whelan and Ryan Galvin’s goals• Rob Elliot’s tactical response• Callum Camps signs for Carlisle• Why the players deserve credit for their recent turnaround• The pressure of playing at Brunton Park• Morgan Feeney’s new contract• Gabriel Breeze’s confidence• James McClean clarifies his mental-health comments• The hidden sacrifices made by professional footballers• Losing your identity after leaving football• Manchester United’s players accused of downing tools• Wayne Rooney’s furious response• Harry Kane versus Michael Owen• Footballers giving women “the ick”• Who Am I?• Who earned more England caps?• Carlisle Sunday League previewTIMESTAMPS00:00 Welcome from Brunton Park00:18 Inside the West Silloth Motors box00:31 Carlisle sign Callum Camps01:14 Previewing Carlisle versus Harrogate01:39 Dean Walling’s diagnosis and an important message03:23 The Blue Army Podcast live event03:58 Gaz Madine’s charity boxing fight04:40 Dylan chooses hospitality over the podcast05:11 Max Dowman’s red card and Arsenal’s young talent06:28 Why young players need to remain grounded07:34 Carlisle’s turnaround under Rob Elliot08:11 The comeback victory at Solihull08:48 The pressure of playing for Carlisle United09:55 Is Gabriel Breeze the league’s best goalkeeper?10:54 Carlisle’s play-off challenge11:35 Could Ashley Cole become a manager?11:49 Carlisle’s defensive concerns12:25 Morgan Feeney signs a new contract13:47 James McClean clarifies his comments15:02 The sacrifices people don’t see in football16:17 Training on Christmas Day17:20 Putting on a brave face as a footballer18:10 Skip opens up about leaving Newcastle19:34 Lummy’s Carlisle career turning point20:57 What the lads do when they feel low22:17 Losing your identity after football24:44 Skip’s biggest career regret25:32 What footballers miss most after retiring26:30 Have Manchester United’s players downed tools?27:18 Does Manchester United need a complete rebuild?27:39 Harry Kane or Michael Owen?28:51 Barrow’s abandoned match30:00 Footballers giving women “the ick”31:02 Who Am I?34:43 Who earned more England caps?38:33 Football-shirt sponsor quiz39:35 Jeff’s Carlisle United question40:11 Paul Thirlwell visits the podcast41:40 Carlisle versus Harrogate preview42:46 Carlisle Sunday League preview43:57 The charity raffle reaches £2,00044:51 Final messages and Kane versus OwenPOST-MATCH UPDATECarlisle United defeated Harrogate Town 3–0 despite playing most of the match with only nine men.Josh Williams opened the scoring before Miguel Azeez and Harvey Bunker were sent off. Callum Whelan doubled the lead immediately after half-time before Ryan Galvin completed an extraordinary victory.COMMENT BELOW: At their absolute peak, who are you choosing... Harry Kane or Michael Owen?Subscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly Carlisle United discussion, football debates and dressing-room stories from former professionals.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #RobElliot #ManchesterUnited #FootballPodcast

Who should manage Carlisle United for the rest of the season: Rob Elliott, Mark Hughes or Paul Simpson?Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return after an unforgettable trip to Celtic Park, where they watched a thrilling match, met some familiar football faces and experienced the Glasgow hospitality.The lads then discuss Carlisle United’s cup victory, Will Rafferty’s debut and the importance of winning promotion before the club risks losing its most promising academy players.Attention turns to the controversy surrounding James McClean’s comments about therapy and asking for help. The lads explain why seeking support should never be viewed as weakness but also question whether his comments were stripped of their full context.Lummy and Skip share their own experiences of homesickness and struggling after moving away to pursue professional football. They explain how speaking to family, teammates and trusted people helped them through some incredibly difficult periods.Lummy also names the greatest XI he played against, featuring Joe Hart, Stuart Pearce, Marcel Desailly, Steven Gerrard, Gianfranco Zola and Alan Shearer. He reveals what each player was really like to face including the former Real Madrid star who grabbed his shirt and shouted: “Madrid, Barcelona… Barnsley!”Plus, one listener shares an unbelievable Newcastle dating disaster involving missing memories, flying ice cubes, cheeky Vimtos and an attempt to climb a set of traffic lights.Also featuring:• The lads’ unforgettable day at Celtic Park• Kieran Tierney’s quality up close• Why Celtic’s young right-back could reach the top• Carlisle United’s squad depth• Will Rafferty’s first-team debut• Why promotion is crucial for Carlisle’s academy• James McClean’s controversial comments• Why asking for help is a sign of strength• Lummy and Skip’s experiences of homesickness• Who Am I?• The ultimate football-shirt sponsor quiz• A disastrous Newcastle date• Lummy’s greatest opposition XI• Facing Joe Hart, Stuart Pearce and Marcel Desailly• Robert Prosinečki’s incredible Barnsley outburst• What it was really like facing Alan Shearer• Rob Elliott, Mark Hughes or Paul Simpson?• James Maddison kissing the badge against Coventry• Carlisle Sunday League round-upTIMESTAMPS00:00 The lads recover from Glasgow00:17 Inside the Celtic Park experience01:00 Celtic’s unbelievable match02:16 Why Celtic Park belongs at the highest level03:21 The full Glasgow day out05:29 Jack Lettuce meal-prep delivery06:54 Charity raffle update07:43 Carlisle United’s cup victory08:02 Will Rafferty and Carlisle’s academy prospects08:28 Why Carlisle desperately need promotion09:34 James McClean’s mental-health comments11:13 Dylan responds to the controversy12:12 Why asking for help is not weakness12:43 Were James McClean’s comments taken out of context?16:14 Should Derry City have handled it differently?18:11 Lummy opens up about asking for help18:48 Skip nearly walked away from Newcastle20:54 The teammate who supported Skip21:35 Who Am I?29:41 Football-shirt sponsor quiz35:32 Question for Carlisle supporters37:26 The ultimate Newcastle dating disaster43:22 The date takes an unbelievable turn46:57 Lummy names the best XI he faced47:03 Joe Hart47:55 Wes Morgan48:35 Stuart Pearce49:43 Marcel Desailly50:19 Leon Osman and Steven Gerrard51:08 Robert Prosinečki’s Barnsley outburst53:02 Gianfranco Zola54:01 Andy Robinson54:49 Facing Alan Shearer56:30 Rob Elliott, Mark Hughes or Paul Simpson?59:43 Listener messages01:00:51 The lads reveal their dream jobs01:03:07 Carlisle Sunday League round-up01:05:11 Jack Lettuce taste test01:05:42 Charity raffle prizes01:06:34 Carlisle manager debate: cast your vote01:07:48 James Maddison kisses the badge against Coventry01:09:42 Final thoughtsCOMMENT BELOW: Who would you choose to manage Carlisle United for the rest of the season Rob Elliott, Mark Hughes or Paul Simpson?Subscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly football debates, dressing-room stories and honest opinions from Chris Lumsdon, Skip Boyd, Dylan McGeouch and guests from across the game.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #JamesMcClean #FootballPodcast #MentalHealth

Are Carlisle United suffering from a confidence crisis at Brunton Park?Peter Murphy joins Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch as the lads analyse Carlisle’s frustrating draw with Kidderminster and the problems holding Rob Elliott’s side back at home.They discuss Carlisle’s cautious passing, lack of attacking runs, Regan Linney’s late penalty miss and whether the players are becoming too concerned with taking the safe option. Murph explains how Kidderminster frustrated Carlisle and why changing the tempo is essential when an opposition team refuses to press.The conversation also turns to footballers’ social-media activity following poor results. Should players be posting nights out and lifestyle content when performances on the pitch aren’t good enough, or is it simply part of modern football?Elsewhere, a heated debate breaks out over where Celtic and Rangers would finish in the English Championship before Murph selects the greatest XI he played against.His team includes Joe Hart, Harry Maguire, Kyle Walker, Tom Huddlestone, Ross Barkley, Adam Lallana, Rickie Lambert, Glenn Murray and Lee Trundle with stories explaining exactly why each player made the cut.Also featuring:• Would Celtic finish in the Championship’s bottom half?  • The incredible intensity of Celtic versus Rangers  • Should Carlisle’s singing section return to the Warwick Road End?  • Why Carlisle look afraid to attack at home  • Regan Linney’s missed penalty  • Have Carlisle’s players become too cautious?  • Players using social media following poor results  • Does Rob Elliott need an experienced coach alongside him?  • Murph’s greatest opposition XI  • Facing a young Harry Maguire and Ross Barkley  • Glenn Murray’s extraordinary improvement  • The brilliance of Lee Trundle  • Why Carlisle must increase their passing tempo  • Who Am I?  • Carlisle Sunday League round-up  TIMESTAMPS00:00 Murph returns and the lads discover padel  02:22 Welcome to Episode 37  02:50 Clubhouse Property  04:31 Celtic versus the English Championship  07:50 The intensity of Celtic and Rangers  08:26 Listener messages and unusual chocolate combinations  11:13 The lads try pineapple Dairy Milk  12:27 Football’s “exceptional human being” obsession  14:00 Should players challenge managers after being dropped?  18:18 Lummy and Murph recall being left out  21:07 Carlisle United and the singing section  23:19 Why negativity dominates after Carlisle lose  24:16 Carlisle’s cautious home performances  25:21 Murph breaks down Carlisle United's formation26:31 How Kidderminster frustrated Carlisle  28:18 Carlisle player ratings and Azeez’s potential  30:12 Footballers, haircuts and social-media pressure  32:10 Should players post nights out after poor results?  35:59 Does Rob Elliott need an experienced coach?  38:36 Should Carlisle attack towards their own supporters?  40:17 Regan Linney’s missed penalty analysed  42:35 Who Am I?  49:55 Murph selects his ultimate opposition XI  50:08 Joe Hart  51:16 Harry Maguire  53:01 Richard Dunne and Colin Hendry  55:18 Kyle Walker and Tom Huddlestone  57:08 Ross Barkley  58:47 Adam Lallana  01:00:04 Rickie Lambert  01:01:18 Glenn Murray’s remarkable rise  01:03:49 The brilliance of Lee Trundle  01:05:09 Why Carlisle’s passing is too slow  01:09:07 Is a chocolate biscuit a biscuit or chocolate?  01:11:40 Charity raffle update  01:13:17 Carlisle Sunday League round-up  01:15:02 Clubhouse Property  01:16:25 Murph’s next move and the Celtic trip  This episode is sponsored by Clubhouse Property, a property investment network helping people grow their portfolios and supporting athletes preparing for life after sport. Visit their website and Instagram page for more information.Subscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly football discussions, dressing-room stories and honest opinions from former professionals and guests from across the game.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #CelticFC #FootballPodcast #PeterMurphy

Are Carlisle United finally turning their season around?Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return to discuss Carlisle’s two crucial away wins and the dramatic change in performances following the defeat at Woking.The lads praise the commitment, physicality and defensive improvement shown against Fylde and Aldershot—but ask whether this is a genuine turning point for Rob Elliott’s team or simply a short-term reaction to mounting pressure.They also debate the possible punishment facing Manchester City. Could City really be relegated, should their players lose their medals, and has the Premier League made it impossible for ambitious clubs to challenge the established elite?Dylan then selects the greatest XI he played against, featuring Rangers and Celtic stars alongside Steven Gerrard, Kaká, Karim Benzema and Cristiano Ronaldo. He also reveals what it was like standing alongside Ronaldo in the tunnel before facing Real Madrid.Plus, the lads rank Britain’s best and worst chocolate bars, take on another round of Who Am I? and discuss the clubs and managers they would most like to have played for.Also featuring:• Carlisle United’s two vital away victories• Has Rob Elliott finally changed his approach?• The warning Carlisle players received from their agents• Can Carlisle still challenge for promotion?• Could Manchester City be relegated?• Should City’s players lose their medals?• Dylan’s greatest opposition XI• Facing Cristiano Ronaldo and Real Madrid• Steven Gerrard, Kaká and Karim Benzema• Who Am I?• What’s the Crack?• Wrexham’s rise and unforgettable Las Vegas celebrations• Meeting Gazza, Snoop Dogg and other famous faces• Carlisle Sunday League results• The best and worst chocolate barsThe charity raffle is now open again, with tickets costing £5. Prizes include signed Carlisle United and Manchester United items, match hospitality, football shirts and more.The money raised will support Rosehill Care Home, helping its staff and residents with improvements including the garden and wet-room facilities. Check our social media pages for the donation link and full prize information.TIMESTAMPS00:00 The charity raffle is back04:20 Could Manchester City be relegated?07:51 Welcome to Episode 3608:26 Carlisle United win twice in one week11:25 Has Rob Elliott changed Carlisle’s style?15:34 The pressure of playing at Brunton Park17:40 Carlisle’s goals and potential new signings18:47 Agents warn Carlisle’s players20:10 Can Carlisle still reach the play-offs?22:47 Jack Ellis, target men and Gary Hooper25:38 Scottish Masters football gets heated26:05 Dylan’s epic Scottish Cup away trip29:36 Weekend stories and a traumatised ball boy31:21 Things grown men should never do32:44 Dylan names the greatest XI he faced43:13 Benzema, Gerrard, Kaká and Ronaldo44:35 What Cristiano Ronaldo was really like45:40 Ranking the best and worst chocolate bars52:35 Who Am I?59:05 The viewers’ football challenge01:00:15 Quick-fire football quiz01:04:11 What’s the Crack?01:04:25 Clubs the lads wish they had played for01:06:10 Inside Wrexham’s incredible rise01:08:00 Meeting Gazza, Snoop Dogg and famous faces01:11:39 Carlisle Sunday League round-up01:14:00 Harry McKirdy retires at 2901:15:15 Charity raffle and final messagesSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Skip Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and special guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #ManchesterCity #CristianoRonaldo #FootballPodcast

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for an explosive episode covering Carlisle United’s alarming form, the standard of Scottish football and whether supporters need to have played the game to understand it.The lads react to another damaging Carlisle performance and ask whether the players are still fighting for Rob Elliot. They analyse the missed chances, defensive mistakes, lack of fitness and worrying number of players losing individual battles.There’s also an honest discussion about Carlisle players posting on social media while the club struggles near the National League relegation zone. Should players stay offline after poor performances or should supporters separate their football from their personal lives?Attention then turns to the club’s ownership, Mark Tierney and the Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust. The lads question the continued silence around the club and discuss which players should be moved on if Rob Elliot is allowed to rebuild the squad.Dylan also defends Scottish football as the lads debate where Celtic, Rangers, Hearts and Hibernian would finish in the English pyramid. Would Celtic and Rangers survive in the Premier League, compete in the Championship or struggle against England’s biggest clubs?Plus, should supporters who have never played professionally have their football opinions taken seriously? The lads discuss what fans understand about performances—and what really happens behind the scenes with contracts, transfers, dressing-room politics and career-changing injuries.Also featuring:• Have Carlisle’s players stopped playing for Rob Elliot?• Footballers using TikTok after heavy defeats• Carlisle’s fitness and defensive problems• Which players should leave the club?• The Carlisle United Supporters’ Trust• Does Rob Elliot deserve more time?• The latest 3 In The Middle charity raffle prizes• Skip’s best-ever opposition XI• Wayne Rooney at just 14 years old• Gary McAllister’s unbelievable ability• Jamie Vardy before the Premier League• Who Am I? and football trivia• Celtic and Rangers in the English pyramid• An awkward Anthony Gordon encounter• Do football supporters understand the game?• Carlisle Sunday League resultsTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction and subscriber challenge00:42 Carlisle’s players, TikTok and supporter frustration03:28 Looking like a footballer before playing like one03:51 Have the players stopped playing for Rob Elliot?05:10 Analysing Carlisle’s defensive mistakes06:44 Missed chances and players letting the manager down07:45 Do Carlisle need another mini pre-season?09:09 The lads’ biggest social-media icks10:24 Lummy’s Malta holiday story11:35 The most romantic marriage proposal ever?13:38 Charity raffle update and new prizes14:48 Which Carlisle players should be moved on?16:39 Mark Tierney and Carlisle’s recruitment problems16:59 Is the Supporters’ Trust representing the fans?17:47 The silence surrounding Carlisle’s ownership20:24 Understanding difficult decisions behind the scenes23:38 Carlisle’s must-win trip to Fylde28:24 Has Rob Elliot finally lost patience with his players?31:27 How Neil Lennon analysed poor performances34:24 The financial cost of supporting Carlisle United37:24 Can Carlisle grind out an ugly victory?38:26 Skip selects his best-ever opposition XI39:12 George Pilkington and Danny Shittu41:50 The brilliance of Gary McAllister43:25 Facing Wayne Rooney at just 1444:30 Jamie Vardy before Premier League stardom45:59 Quiz Corner53:59 Which football boots did the legends wear?55:17 Where would Celtic and Rangers finish in England?59:29 Mistaking Anthony Gordon for an old friend01:01:59 Do supporters understand football?01:04:30 What fans don’t see behind the scenes01:06:55 The career-changing risk of football transfers01:08:30 Carlisle Sunday League results01:11:26 Final thoughts and the Fylde predictionSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and special guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #CelticFC #RangersFC #FootballPodcast

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for an explosive episode examining how Carlisle United have fallen into the worst league position in the club’s history.The lads assess the Piatak family’s ownership, the decisions made behind the scenes and the lack of communication with supporters. Lummy also shares what he has been told by agents, former players, journalists and local businessmen including claims that Carlisle have become known within football as a “soft touch” for transfers and lucrative contracts.Attention then turns to Rob Elliot. Does he deserve more time, or must Carlisle take seven to nine points from their next three matches to save his job? The lads discuss the manager’s touchline bans, questionable recruitment, underperforming players and the worrying lack of leadership inside the team.They also debate whether Paul Simpson should be brought back into the club, why throwing money at players hasn’t worked and whether social media is becoming a damaging distraction for modern footballers.Elsewhere, the lads discuss football’s disappearing fear factor, reveal the biggest decisions they would change from their careers and explain why Dylan’s move from Hibernian to Sunderland didn’t work out as planned.Also featuring:• Carlisle United’s worst-ever league position• Have the owners lost interest?• Agents calling Carlisle a “soft touch”• Should Paul Simpson return to the club?• Rob Elliot’s next three matches• Carlisle’s recruitment and leadership problems• Players responding to criticism on social media• The 3 In The Middle charity raffle• The lads reveal their dream jobs• Who Am I?• Football trivia• Is modern football becoming too soft?• The biggest regrets of their careers• Dylan’s difficult Sunderland move• Does Scottish football need restructuring?TIMESTAMPS00:00 Carlisle United reach their worst-ever position02:19 Agents describe Carlisle as a “soft touch”05:19 Have the owners been let down by poor decisions?08:19 Should Paul Simpson return to Carlisle?11:08 Where are the leaders in this team?12:35 Does Rob Elliot have three games to save his job?15:58 Carlisle’s players and the TikTok controversy17:08 What is Carlisle’s actual playing identity?20:08 Is the squad really good enough?23:15 Carlisle’s dramatic decline since beating Bolton26:08 Will a win simply paper over the cracks?29:08 Effort, quality and the pressure facing the players32:03 Should struggling footballers avoid social media?35:11 The mental impact of online criticism38:08 Injuries, missing players and Rob Elliot’s defence42:43 The latest charity raffle prizes46:16 What would the lads’ dream jobs be?48:44 Building a giant fish tank for 50 Cent50:36 Who Am I?58:12 Football trivia and an unbelievable contract clause01:01:15 What’s the Crack?01:01:24 Is modern football becoming too soft?01:04:20 The biggest decisions the lads would change01:05:19 Dylan reflects on moving to Sunderland01:08:24 Does Scottish football need restructuring?01:09:39 Carlisle’s next two matches are must-win01:11:30 Final thoughtsSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and special guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #CarlisleUnited #RobElliot #CUFC #FootballPodcast

Jonny from BBC Radio Cumbria’s Carlisle Social joins Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd for an episode packed with Carlisle United analysis, controversial football opinions and brilliant stories from their playing careers.Skip recalls the unbelievable moment Premier League referee Mike Dean decided not to send him off because it was his “big day” and he was “a nobody.” The lads discuss their best and worst referees before putting Mike Dean firmly on Clown Watch.Attention then turns to Carlisle United following the painful defeat against Boreham Wood. Are the performances showing signs of progress, or should a club sitting 14th in the National League already be seriously concerned?The lads discuss Rob Elliot’s style of football, defensive mistakes, Regan Linney’s body language and whether Carlisle’s squad is genuinely strong enough to win the league.They also question why modern footballers struggle to complete 90 minutes, debate medical “red zones” and ask whether prehab routines could actually be contributing to more injuries. Plus, there’s a brilliant story about Paul Gascoigne drinking brandy before a match.There’s also another round of Who Am I?, the biggest bollockings and compliments the lads received, football’s toughest hard men and an alarming dating-app story.Also featuring:• Mike Dean’s brutal comment to Skip• The best and worst football referees• Is Carlisle United’s season already in trouble?• Can Rob Elliot turn things around?• Regan Linney’s form and body language• Are Carlisle still capable of winning the league?• Why can’t modern footballers last 90 minutes?• Is football prehab doing more harm than good?• Paul Gascoigne’s pre-match brandies• Who Am I?• The worst managerial bollockings• Football’s toughest hard men• A disturbing dating-app disaster• Supporting the Carlisle Sunday Football LeagueTIMESTAMPS00:00 Introducing Jonny from Carlisle Social00:29 Chinese orders and Michelin-star disasters03:00 Mike Dean enters Clown Watch03:42 Mike Dean calls Skip a nobody04:14 The best and worst football referees06:29 Holiday complaints and impossible passwords07:50 Carlisle United’s painful Boreham Wood defeat10:08 How long should Rob Elliot be given?13:58 Carlisle’s defensive mentality questioned15:24 Have Carlisle actually improved?17:04 What has happened to Regan Linney?20:18 Can Carlisle United still win the league?21:42 Is Carlisle’s squad as good as people think?25:50 Why can’t modern footballers last 90 minutes?28:41 Gary Neville and the problem with substitutions29:56 Is football prehab complete nonsense?30:53 Paul Gascoigne’s pre-match brandies31:33 Carlisle community shout-outs35:03 Who Am I?39:16 Football trivia and Champions League records43:31 The subscriber challenge and charity raffle45:38 This or That46:59 A disturbing dating-app disaster48:00 The biggest managerial bollockings51:06 The greatest compliments the lads received54:33 Football’s toughest hard men57:18 Supporting the Carlisle Sunday Football League01:00:20 Carlisle vs Southend predictions01:00:46 Final messagesSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Mark “Skip” Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and special guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #MikeDean #CarlisleUnited #PaulGascoigne #FootballPodcast

Chris Lumsdon, Mark “Skip” Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for another episode packed with Scottish football criticism, Newcastle United debates, Carlisle analysis and plenty of chaos away from the pitch.The lads react to a disastrous period for Scottish clubs in Europe, with Celtic and Rangers both suffering damaging defeats. Has the standard of Scottish football fallen and have Celtic’s European ambitions exposed the lack of depth in their squad?They also discuss Anthony Gordon’s incredible start at Barcelona. Did anyone expect the former Everton and Newcastle winger to reach that level, and was choosing Gordon over Marcus Rashford ultimately the correct decision?Attention then turns to Jacob Murphy amid interest from Nottingham Forest. Should the 31-year-old remain at the club he supports, or accept the security of a lucrative three-year contract elsewhere?There’s also a debate about Neymar after his disappointing World Cup appearance. The Brazilian became the most expensive player in cumulative transfer fees, but did his career ever reach the heights his talent promised?The lads review Carlisle United’s latest results, praise their attacking strength and discuss the arrival of Teddy Jenks. They also examine Robbie Savage’s struggles at Forest Green and the dangers of managers signing too many of their former players.Away from football, Lummy reveals the moment he accidentally sent an insulting text message directly to his manager, while the lads react to some truly disastrous dating stories.Also featuring:• Celtic and Rangers’ European humiliation• Has Scottish football fallen behind?• Charlie Boyd ringing the bell after completing cancer treatment• Carlisle United’s latest performances• Teddy Jenks signs for Carlisle• Robbie Savage’s Forest Green struggles• Should Jacob Murphy leave Newcastle?• Anthony Gordon’s rise at Barcelona• Gordon versus Marcus Rashford• What professional footballers eat on matchday• Lummy’s nightmare drug test• Sending an insulting text directly to your manager• Disastrous Tinder dates• Who Am I?• Robinho, Ben Foster and Zlatan Ibrahimović• Neymar’s extraordinary transfer record• Why Neymar looked finished at the World Cup• Carlisle Sunday League’s uncertain futureTIMESTAMPS00:00 A weekend in the Apple Tree01:25 Celtic and Rangers’ European humiliation02:37 Which defeat was more embarrassing?03:32 Celtic’s squad depth exposed04:32 Rangers’ latest performance05:22 Welcome to Episode 3105:56 Charlie Boyd completes his cancer treatment06:48 Carlisle City’s incredible support07:03 The rules of supermarket small talk09:12 Dylan’s nightmare flight home10:07 Carlisle United’s hospitality experience12:03 Carlisle’s latest results reviewed13:27 Carlisle’s impressive new goalkeeper14:25 Carlisle’s attacking options16:38 Teddy Jenks joins Carlisle United18:16 Robbie Savage’s Forest Green struggles19:49 Abdramane Diallo’s move to Leicester20:32 Getting banned from a Carlisle fan group21:00 Tottenham’s difficult start22:11 Should Jacob Murphy leave Newcastle?23:51 Newcastle and Sunderland rivalry returns25:08 Anthony Gordon’s incredible Barcelona move26:20 Gordon or Rashford: who would you choose?27:44 What footballers eat on matchday29:40 Lummy’s nightmare drug test30:58 The engagement video that never recorded33:49 The ultimate Greggs order37:25 Shouting at the television38:28 A disastrous Tinder date39:38 Lummy texts an insult directly to his manager42:52 Another painfully awkward date47:09 The Apple Tree food debate47:49 A footballer waits all day for his ex50:34 Who Am I?51:23 Robinho’s career path52:02 Ben Foster’s career path53:18 Stuart Armstrong’s career path54:29 The impossible viewer challenge55:57 Zlatan Ibrahimović’s incredible career58:13 Football’s fastest-ever red card59:28 A pre-match confrontation59:50 Neymar’s record-breaking transfer fees01:00:26 Is Neymar completely finished?01:00:53 Brazil’s infamous 7–1 defeat01:01:53 What’s the Crack?01:05:39 The double-waistband debate01:06:47 Can the Carlisle Sunday League survive?01:08:29 This weekend’s Sunday League fixtures01:11:42 Carlisle United’s huge upcoming matches01:12:16 Family life after a few drinks01:14:04 The weekend’s football fixtures01:14:39 Final messagesSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Skip Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and more guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #CelticFC #RangersFC #AnthonyGordon #Neymar #FootballPodcast

Chris Lumsdon, Skip Boyd and Dylan McGeouch return for another episode packed with Premier League predictions, Carlisle United analysis, football stories and plenty of nonsense.The lads look back on their recent conversation with Peter “Murf” Murphy, correcting his Carlisle United appearance record to more than 470 games and discussing the versatility, intelligence and mental strength that made him such an important player.They also review a recent visit to Brunton Park, praising the improvements made to Carlisle’s matchday experience, fan zone and hospitality facilities before analysing the team’s performance on the pitch.Attention then turns to the Premier League as the lads debate whether Phil Foden is overrated—or simply being wasted in the wrong position. They make their top-four predictions, discuss Arsenal’s chances of winning the title and identify the teams they believe could be heading for relegation.There’s also criticism of Russell Martin’s determination to play out from the back, memories of high-pressure play-off matches and a debate about some of football’s toughest old-school players.Plus, the lads play Who Am I?, reveal a disastrous Tinder catfishing experience and discuss the madness of waking up at 6am for a holiday sunbed—before discovering the price of a McDonald’s at Dalaman Airport.Also featuring:• Peter Murphy’s corrected Carlisle United record• Carlisle’s improved matchday experience• Is Phil Foden overrated or being played out of position?• Can Arsenal win the Premier League?• Top-four and relegation predictions• Russell Martin’s controversial playing style• The pressure of two-legged play-off ties• Football’s toughest old-school players• Who Am I?• A disastrous Tinder catfish• Holiday sunbed wars• A £70 airport McDonald’sTIMESTAMPS00:00 Skip returns from holiday 01:15 Peter Murphy’s Carlisle career, mentality and tactics 10:35 Introduction 10:46 Lummy appears on the big screen at Brunton Park 11:31 Carlisle United’s matchday experience and performance 18:10 Phil Foden, title predictions and relegation contenders 30:32 Dating apps and a disastrous Tinder catfish 36:44 Who Am I? 46:28 The pressure of play-off football 56:04 Who were football’s toughest hard men? 01:03:07 Holiday sunbed wars and a £70 McDonald’s 01:06:43 Final thoughtsSubscribe to 3 In The Middle for weekly episodes featuring former professionals Chris Lumsdon and Skip Boyd, current player Dylan McGeouch and special guests from across football.#3InTheMiddle #PhilFoden #Arsenal #CarlisleUnited #PremierLeague #FootballPodcast