This week Skip talks about his early pro career and facing a 14 year old Wayne Rooney, Dylan recalls the 2016 Scottish Cup final with Hibs and how his dad pinched a bit of the Hampden turf and Lummy tells us which world famous Brazilian superstar got knocked back from Sunderland by the car park attendant.

We also hear about Dylan facing a team of Real Madrid superstars including the 'perfect footballer' Cristiano Ronaldo as the lads discuss the best players they've faced.

All topped off with the usual Carlisle United analysis, Old Firm review and an email in from the local celebrity from F'ing Keswick, Kevin 'Frammy' Frampton, as part of the new 'What's The Craic?' feature.

This week Lummy talks about his start in football and the gift he received on his first night in digs as well as going from sitting in the classroom to facing the Chris Waddle shuffle weeks later.

Dylan recalls the time he got Sergio Ramos'ed and what made players he's played with, such as John McGinn, go onto the highest levels and Skip talks honestly about what he would have done differently if he had his youth days all over again.

Also including a brutally honest assessment of Carlisle United's previous weekend opponents in Yeovil and the introduction of our listener engagement piece as the lads answer questions, read out stories and cast opinions on all things football.

This week the lads discuss their early days in football as Skip's dad turns super agent and a home visit for Dylan sees Neil Lennon meet his four legged namesake.

Lummy recalls the time he came up against both the teacher and the prankster that was Paul 'Gazza' Gascoigne and we're all left wondering, did Jimmy Five Bellies ever find it...........?

Rounded up with discussion around Carlisle United's trip to Forest Green and general chat from the world of football.

This week the lads take on board first episode feedback from football podcast royalty Undr The Cosh, Skip recalls Roddy's rejection call, Dylan talks about the impact of social media on player's mental health and all provide a full, honest review of Carlisle's trip to Rochdale at the weekend.

Join the lads as they discuss Dylan's mistaken massage, Skip's late night snacking at Newcastle United and Lummy's encounter with a naked Magnum PI. Plus a weekly round up of Carlisle United activity including the game against Altrincham and next weekend's top of the table clash at Rochdale.

Welcome to the 3 In The Middle Podcast 🎙️

Hosted by ex pros Chris Lumsdon and Mark 'Skip' Boyd alongside current player Dylan McGeouch, this is proper football chat, no filters, no scripts, just honest opinions.

From Carlisle United talk to football nonsense, behind-the-scenes stories, big debates and the occasional guests too.

If you love real football conversations, strong opinions and a bit of chaos along the way you’re in the right place.

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