Beyond the Barclay

Cillian and Nick are back on the road again! 🚐💛 With a packed March schedule ahead for Norwich City FC, it’s just Cillian and Nick in the driving seats this time as they take a proper look at what lies ahead for the Canaries. No guest this episode – just pure football chat as the pair dive into the key March fixtures, where the points could come from, and what it might mean for City’s push as th...

This week on Beyond The Barclay, we’re joined by Daniel Brigham — lifelong Norwich City supporter and author of The Place Is Going Bananas. We talk about where his love for City began, the moments that defined his support, the stories behind writing the book, and what it’s like analysing Norwich week after week on the On The Ball podcast. From unforgettable highs to properly chaotic afternoons at...

Paul Cooper — best known as Martin Mucklowe in BBC Three’s This Country — joins us for a brilliant conversation about football, fandom and comedy. In this episode of Beyond the South Stand, Paul discusses his lifelong support of Fulham and his connection to Forest Green Rovers, as well as sharing behind-the-scenes stories from filming This Country. He also explains how he developed the iconic Mart...

Recorded on the day Sheffield Wednesday’s relegation was confirmed, we’re joined by Dan Fudge (The Wednesday Week & talkSPORT 2) for no-fluff, proper football chat. We discuss: 💛💚 Were Norwich too relaxed and complacent v Birmingham? 🦉 What now for Sheffield Wednesday after relegation? ⚽ The expected reaction at Carrow Road 🐦 And yes… the bird quiz makes a surprise appearance! 🍻 Bonus fo...

He’s back… and it went exactly as you’d expect. Luke Burns returns to Beyond the South Stand: Off Script for what was supposed to be a calm and sensible Norwich City v Birmingham City preview show. Instead? It descended into glorious chaos. Between breaking down the big Championship clash at Carrow Road, discussing form, key players and what both sides need from the game… we somehow took a heavy d...

This week on Beyond The Barclay, we’re joined by Jack Wright — better known to many as @ncfcpain — for a light-hearted (and slightly traumatic) look back at the images that preceded unfortunate events in Norwich City history 😅💛💚 From optimistic kit launches to “this’ll be fine” moments that absolutely weren’t, we revisit the photos that Canaries fans now see as clear warning signs 👀📸 It’s nos...

This week on Beyond The Barclay, Jez and Cillian are joined by the brilliant Jane Boulton – best known from ITV’s Airline! ✈️ Jane takes us behind the scenes of her career with easyJet at Luton Airport, shares what it was really like filming one of Britain’s most loved airport TV shows, and reveals stories you won’t have heard before 👀 She also chats about her upcoming live show at Norwich’s Madd...

this episode of Beyond The Barclay (part of the talkSPORT Fan Network), we’re joined by Andrew Walker, formerly a teacher at Langley School, Norwich, who worked closely with Norwich City Academy players. Andrew shares insight into: ⚽ Supporting elite young footballers alongside their education 📚 Balancing academy commitments with academic success 💛 Being a Norwich City season ticket holder sinc...

Cillian and Nick are joined by former Pink Un journalist Sam Seaman as they preview City’s February fixtures. The trio break down the key games ahead, discuss what’s at stake, and look at how the month could shape City’s season. Part of the Beyond The Barclay channel and the talkSPORT Fan Network. #OnTheRoadCity #BeyondTheBarclay #talkSPORTFanNetwork #CityFC #FebruaryFixtures #FootballPodcast #Mat...

On this episode of Beyond the Barclay — part of the TalkSPORT Fan Network — we sit down with James Kearney, the league organiser behind EmPowerBall, a growing initiative designed to get more women playing football in supportive, fun environments. James talks through how EmPowerBall has expanded into Norwich with a Wednesday night women’s football league at Goals Norwich, why creating spaces for wo...

Ahead of Norwich City Women’s crucial clash with Fulham at The Nest, Jez and Izzi are joined by Norwich City Women legend Natasha Snelling 💛💚 Natasha reflects on her football journey, her career in yellow and green, and the moments that shaped her time with the Canaries. The conversation also explores the growth of women’s football, the challenges along the way, and what the future holds for the...

Actor David Sturzaker joins Jez on Beyond the Barclay to discuss playing Gareth Southgate in the acclaimed stage play Dear England, coming to the Theatre Royal Norwich. David reflects on what it meant to portray one of England’s most influential modern figures, the responsibility of playing a real person, and the themes of leadership, pressure, and national identity explored throughout the product...

Part Two of Canary Club EP 1 brings you the full story of the match at Top Field. After the build-up in Part One, the Beyond the Barclay lads take you through the action — including Hitchin’s key penalty moment and the final score. We also speak to fans, players, managers, and club officials, capturing the voices and stories that make Hitchin Town and non-league football so special. Proudly suppor...

Welcome to the first ever episode of Canary Club. This new Beyond the Barclay series sees the lads travelling the country to visit football clubs who, like Norwich City, proudly share the Canaries nickname. Episode one takes the team to Hitchin Town, kicking things off with a pre-match stop at Chicken George before immersing themselves in the full matchday experience at Top Field — from the build-...

Ahead of Monday night at Carrow Road, we’re joined by Stuart Rendall from the All Things Sky Blue podcast to preview a huge test for Norwich City against league leaders Coventry City. We discuss Coventry’s dominant season at the top of the table, how they’ve maintained consistency, the impact of recent illness in the camp, and how they’ve managed to rediscover momentum heading into this fixture. W...

In this episode of Beyond the Barclay, hosts Jez and Morgan are joined by Tulsa Lange, one of the most respected and thoughtful callers on BBC Radio Norfolk’s Canary Call. Tulsa shares his honest views on Norwich City’s current direction, squad mentality, recruitment strategy, and how this team compares to past promotion-winning Canaries. A balanced, insightful conversation every Norwich City fan...

In this episode of Beyond the Barclay, we’re joined by Ross Bullard for a deep dive into life as a Norwich City fan — but a quick note before you listen 👇 ⚠️ This episode was recorded 3–4 months ago, during a very different period for Norwich City Football Club. Some opinions, context and discussions reflect where the club was at that time. With that in mind, this is a timeless Canary conversatio...

A special episode of Beyond the Barclay with Jez Morgan, Cillian and Callum, covering a chaotic but memorable week for Norwich City. We react to reports of Josh Sargent texting Philippe Clement to clear himself unavailable, with transfer speculation dominating the headlines and raising big questions about commitment, timing and squad impact. There’s also matchday chaos as Morgan talks through his...

On this special episode of Beyond the South Stand, Jez and Morgan are joined by actor Martin Trenaman, best known for his roles as Lance in Phoneshop and Alan Cooper in The Inbetweeners. Martin reveals how he landed his role in The Inbetweeners after a last-minute Saturday audition, and contrasts it with the relaxed, almost informal audition process for Phoneshop — an experience that didn’t even f...

Welcome back to Beyond the Barclay, hosted by Jez and Morgan — proudly supported by Masterseal and Pye Design, and part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. In this episode we’re joined by James Copland, a key member of the New York Canaries, to talk about what it’s like following Norwich City from over 3,000 miles away. James gives us a fascinating insight into: How the New York Canaries supporters grou...

On this episode of Beyond the South Stand, a programme on the Beyond the Barclay channel, Jez and Oli preview this weekend’s Norwich City v Stoke City match at Carrow Road. The Norwich City–focused show, supported by Masterseal and Pye Design and part of the talkSPORT Fan Network, features Rhys Lewis, Stoke City fan and shirt collector, sharing stories from his collection and his take on Stoke’s s...

Welcome back to Beyond the Barclay, hosted by Jez and Morgan — proudly supported by Masterseal and Pye Design, and part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. In this episode, we’re joined by Samuel Seaman, journalist at the Pink Un, for an in-depth conversation on Norwich City, football journalism, and what it’s really like covering the Canaries from the press box. Samuel gives insight into: Life as a Nor...

In the January 2026 edition of On the Road City, part of Beyond the Barclay on the TalkSPORT Fan Network, Cillian The Flying Canary and Nick @DrivingCanary look ahead to Norwich City’s upcoming away fixtures. Reflecting on recent results and the return of attacking football under Philippe Clement, they discuss the challenges of closing out games and what January could bring. The lads are joined by...

It’s a Christmas cracker of an episode as Beyond the South Stand gets you set for a huge festive period for Norwich City! 🟡🟢 We preview the Boxing Day showdown with Charlton Athletic before looking ahead to the 29th December trip to Watford, breaking down what the Canaries need from two massive festive fixtures. The big talking point? Springett or Sargent? 🤔 Who should start over the festive pe...

Welcome to Beyond the South Stand, an episode of Beyond the Barclay — a Norwich City podcast, proudly part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. In this episode, we’re joined by local Norfolk football coach Lewis Stone, founder of Viper Stone Coaching. Lewis talks about building his coaching business in Norfolk, his love for grassroots football, and his passion for developing young players in the local ga...