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Beyond the Barside

Welcome toBeyond the Barside– the go-to podcast for Colchester United supporters.Each week, we take a passionate, no-nonsense look at everything happening at the U’s, from matchday reactions and player form to behind-the-scenes news and transfer rumours. Whether we’re battling at the top or scraping for points, we’re here to bring honest chat, local insight, and a bit of humour from fans who live and breathe Col U. Join us for the highs, lows, and everything in between.Up the U’s! Hosted on Acast

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Episode 41 | Newport County (A)

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2026/03/06

EPISODE 41: NEWPORT COUNTY (H)After a difficult night away at Chesterfield, Aaron, Si and Dave review a performance that left plenty of questions to answer.The lads discuss where things went wrong and why the response in the next fixture will be crucial.Aaron also speaks toEd from the1912 Exiles Podcastfor the Newport County perspective ahead of the weekend game.The episode rounds off with a preview ofNewport County (H), as the panel look ahead to what the U’s need to do to get back on track.🎶

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Episode 40 | Chesterfield FC (A)

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2026/03/03

EPISODE 40: CHESTERFIELD (A)After a disappointing home defeat to Salford City, Aaron, Si and Dave reflect on a performance that’s raised serious questions.What went wrong? Was it a bad night or something deeper? And how important is the response now?The focus then shifts to Tuesday night’s trip to Chesterfield. Can the U’s bounce back? Will there be shades of the 6–2 win earlier in the season? And are the playoffs still within reach?🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins.If you’re enjoying Beyond The

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Episode 39 | Salford City (H)

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2026/02/27

EPISODE 39: SALFORD CITY (H)After an emphatic home win over Barnet, Aaron, Si and Dave reflect on a performance full of energy and intent. Is this the consistency fans have been waiting for?The episode also features a special chat with Louise, the club’s HerGameToo ambassador, and Daisy, Colchester United striker, as they discuss the upcoming HerGameToo fixture and the importance of promoting inclusivity in football.The lads then look ahead to Salford City at home, previewing the game and discussing

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Episode 38 | Barnet FC (H)

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2026/02/20

EPISODE 38: BARNET (H)After a much-improved performance at Cambridge, Aaron, Si and Dave reflect on whether the U’s are finding their rhythm again following the setback at Barrow.Was the response strong enough? Are the signs positive? And what still needs improving?Aaron also gets the Barnet perspective from Sam ofThe Bee Briefbefore the lads preview the upcoming home fixture and discuss what’s required to take the next step.If you enjoy the show, please follow or subscribe on your platform and

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Episode 37 | Cambridge United (A)

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2026/02/16

EPISODE 37: CAMBRIDGE UNITED (A)After a frustrating 1–0 defeat away at Barrow, Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to reflect on a performance that’s raised serious questions. Was the intensity there? Is confidence dipping? And how important is the response now?Aaron also speaks to Jordan fromUnder The Abbey Standfor the Cambridge perspective ahead of Tuesday night’s clash.The episode wraps up with a full preview of Cambridge United (A), as the lads discuss selection, mentality and what’s required to get

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Episode 36 | Barrow AFC (A)

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2026/02/13

EPISODE 36: BARROW AFC (A)Another three points on the board — and plenty to talk about.Aaron is joined by Si, Dave and The Gazette’s Jon Waldron to break down the U’s win over Shrewsbury Town, discussing the key performances, big moments and what the result means heading into a tough away trip.There’s also an inspiring chat with U’s fan Jonny, who — alongside Adam and Jack — will be walking from the JobServe Community Stadium to the Cledara Abbey Stadium to raise money for MIND. An incredible effort

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Episode 35 | Shrewsbury Town (H)

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2026/02/06

EPISODE 35: SHREWSBURY TOWN (H)Deadline day drama, a tough time at Crewe, and another big test on the horizon — there’s plenty to get into on this week’s Beyond the Barside.Aaron, Si and Dave review the January transfer window, breaking down the ins, the outs and what the business could mean for the rest of the season. The lads also look back at the U’s defeat away at Crewe, discussing the key moments and where things just didn’t click.Looking ahead, attention turns to Shrewsbury Town at home. Will

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Episode 34 | Crewe Alexandra (A)

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2026/01/30

EPISODE 34: CREWE ALEXANDRA (A)It wasn’t the result anyone wanted against Grimsby — but that doesn’t stop the conversation.Aaron, Si and Dave review the Grimsby defeat, picking through what went wrong, what still looked promising, and where things need to improve next. From there, attention turns toCrewe Alexandra away, with a full preview and plenty of debate around what the U’s need to do on the road.There’s also time for Aaron tobrag (again)about calling loan targetFinlay Barbrookin a previous

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Episode 33 | Grimsby Town (H)

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2026/01/26

EPISODE 33: GRIMSBY TOWN (H)After another win, there’s finally some momentum to talk about.Aaron, Si, Dave andJayget together to review theFleetwood Town victory, breaking down the performance, key moments and what it could mean going forward. Confidence, positives and a few talking points — it’s all on the table.Looking ahead, the lads previewGrimsby Town at home, discussing expectations, selection and what the U’s need to do to keep the run going.The episode also tackles thetakeover rumours

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Episode 32 | Fleetwood Town (H)

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2026/01/23

EPISODE 32: FLEETWOOD TOWN (H)After a long wait, football finally returned — and there was plenty to unpack.Aaron is joined by U’s fans Si, Dave and Aaron to reflect on the trip to Bristol Rovers, breaking down the performance, key moments and talking points from the game.Attention then turns to the opposition, as Aaron speaks to @BenKnapmanEFL for the Fleetwood Town view, getting insight into their form, threats and what to expect at the JobServe.To round things off, Aaron links back up with Si,

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Beyond The Barside Meets... | Yilmaz Aksoy

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2026/01/21

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… | EPISODE 7: YILMAZ AKSOYIn this episode of Beyond the Barside Meets…, Aaron and Si sit down with former U’s goalkeeping coach Yilmaz Aksoy for an in-depth conversation on his time at the club.Yilmaz reflects on his role at Col U, the work behind the scenes, and the pride of seeing Matt Macey win the League Two Golden Glove. The conversation also turns to his current role at The FA, his journey in coaching, and the lessons learned along the way.Packed with insight, honesty

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Episode 31 | Bristol Rovers (A)

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2026/01/16

17 DAYS?! THAT’S INSANE!With no game to review after the Chesterfield postponement,Beyond the Barsidelooks a little different this week — but there’s still plenty to get into.Aaron, Si and Dave are joined byGlenn Pennyfatherto reflect on the season so far, assessing where things stand after an enforced break that’s left fans waiting17 daysbetween games.Elsewhere, Aaron sits down with U’s fanMaxto talk through Max’sultimate Col U 5-a-side, sparking debate, nostalgia and a few tough selections along

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Episode 30 | The Midseason Inbox

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2026/01/09

🔵 POSTPONED ALREADY… SO NOW WHAT?The Chesterfield preview was recorded. It was edited. It was ready to go.Then the game was postponed — two days early.So Aaron, Si and Dave did what they do best and jumped online to open The Inbox.In this episode of Beyond the Barside, the lads answer fans’ questions, react to the postponement, and dive into the bigger talking points around fixtures, form, the squad and the frustrations every supporter is feeling right now. Honest opinions, real debate and no

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Episode 29 | Accrington Stanley (H)

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2026/01/03

🔵MK DONS Tucked Up Late OnAaron, Si and Dave reflect on a hard-fought 1–0 win over Milton Keynes, decided by a dramatic stoppage-time penalty. We discuss the tactical setup, Samson’s influence out wide, key moments from Macey, and what the result means moving forward, before previewing the Accrington Stanley game.With fixtures coming thick and fast over the festive period, this episode follows a slightly shorter review-and-preview format to keep episodes coming throughout Christmas and New

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Episode 28 | Milton Keynes (H)

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2025/12/31

🔵 IT KICKED OFF IN THE DUGOUT!Aaron, Si and Dave break down the hard-fought draw with Gillingham before turning attention to the New Year’s Day clash with Milton Keynes.With fixtures coming thick and fast over the festive period, this is a slightly different episode format — focusing purely on the review and preview so we can keep the content flowing throughout Christmas and into the New Year.✅ ROAD TO 250 SUBS CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY🎶 Music by Sam Hopkins#BeyondTheBarside

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Episode 27 | Gillingham (A)

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2025/12/28

🔵 COST US 2 POINTS OR GAINED US 1? 🔵 Join Aaron, Si, and Dave as they dive into the Boxing Day draw with Crawley, dissecting the impact on the team's performance while looking ahead to the crucial Gillingham match. This festive season, we’re keeping things fresh with special episodes that focus on both the review and preview, ensuring you stay connected with the latest content throughout Christmas and New Year.✅ Join Our Journey to 250 Subscribers! Hit the Subscribe Button and Become Part of Our

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Episode 26 | Crawley Town (A)

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2025/12/24

🔵 CAN THE U’S SUSTAIN THEIR MOMENTUM THROUGH CHRISTMAS?Join Aaron, Si, and Dave as they dive into the thrilling details of the U’s emphatic victory over Newport County, breaking down key moments that made the match unforgettable.In this episode, Aaron teams up with passionate U’s fan Gav, who shares his heartfelt memories from years of supporting the club, giving you a unique perspective you won’t want to miss!Plus, the trio previews the upcoming clash against Crawley Town, discussing strategies

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Beyond The Barside Meets... | Brad Jefferies

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2025/12/22

🔵 IN A GOOD PLACE ON AND OFF THE PITCHBeyond the Barside Meets… Brad Jefferies. U’s fans will be have had a few questions regarding the state of our pitch in recent years. From clay surfaces, to synthetic stitching, to outplaying the pitch- there has been much debate about our playing surface. We were lucky to be joined by U’s Head Groundsperson Brad Jefferies. Brad talks us through the realities of getting the pitch up to scratch and what it takes to make that happen. He also talks about plans

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Episode 25 | Newport County (H)

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2025/12/19

🔵 HOW CAN YOU THROW AWAY A 3-1 LEAD?!U’s fans will be reeling from our 4-3 away to Salford and hoping for a reaction at home to Newport. This week, Aaron, Si and Dave were joined by EFL expert and host of the #EFLDebate Gab Sutton. ✅ ROAD TO 250 SUBS CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎶 MUSIC BY SAM HOPKINS#BeyondTheBarside #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Episode 24 | Salford City (A)

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2025/12/12

Episode 24 – Salford City (A)In Episode 24 of Beyond the Barside, Aaron, Si and Dave break down the U’s hard-fought 0–0 draw with Gillingham, looking at the key moments, standout performances and what the result means going forward. Aaron is also joined by U’s fan Max as they dive into his favourite memories following Colchester United over the years.The trio return to look ahead to our trip to Salford City, discussing what to expect, where the game could be won, and the importance of building

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