Beyond the Barside

EPISODE 44: BROMLEY (A) With Aaron unavailable this week, Si, Dave and Aaron 2.0 step in to take the reins. The lads reflect on the defeat away at Milton Keynes, discussing the performance and where things need to improve. They then look ahead to  Bromley (A) , previewing the game and considering what kind of response is needed from the U’s. 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. If you enjoy the pod...

EPISODE 43: MILTON KEYNES (A) After a frustrating draw at home to Crawley Town, Aaron, Si and Dave reflect on a result that felt like an opportunity missed. The lads discuss the performance, where the game slipped away and what it means heading into a difficult midweek trip. Attention then turns to  Milton Keynes (A) , as the panel preview the fixture and debate whether the U’s can once again...

EPISODE 42: CRAWLEY TOWN (H) After a positive result away at Newport County, Aaron, Si and Dave reflect on the performance and discuss what the win means for Colchester United heading into the next fixture. The conversation also turns to the return of  Harry Anderson , the concern surrounding  Micah Mbick’s injury , and whether the U’s are still firmly in the  playoff race . The lad...

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 to  Ed from the  1912 Exiles Podcast  for the Newport County perspective ahead of the weekend game. The episod...

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?...

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 in...

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 of  The Bee Brief  before the lads preview the upcoming home fixture and...

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 from  Under The Abbey Stand  for the Cambridge perspective ahead of Tuesday night’s clash. The episode...

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 fro...

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 m...

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 to  Crewe Alexandra away , with a full preview and plenty of debate around what the U’s need to...

EPISODE 33: GRIMSBY TOWN (H) After another win, there’s finally some momentum to talk about. Aaron, Si, Dave and  Jay  get together to review the  Fleetwood 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 preview  Grimsby Town at home ,...

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...

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… | EPISODE 7: YILMAZ AKSOY In 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 ro...

17 DAYS?! THAT’S INSANE! With no game to review after the Chesterfield postponement,  Beyond the Barside  looks a little different this week — but there’s still plenty to get into. Aaron, Si and Dave are joined by  Glenn Pennyfather  to reflect on the season so far, assessing where things stand after an enforced break that’s left fans waiting  17 days  between games....

🔵 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, th...

🔵  MK DONS Tucked Up Late On Aaron, 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 f...

🔵 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....

🔵 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 Christm...

🔵 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 wo...

🔵 IN A GOOD PLACE ON AND OFF THE PITCH Beyond 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 realitie...

🔵 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 a...

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...

Episode 23 – Gillingham (H) Aaron, Si and Dave return to break down all the key moments from the U’s clash with Cheltenham, sharing their thoughts on the performance, standout players and where the team goes from here. Aaron is then joined by Gillingham fan Kris from  The View From The Medway  fancast for this week’s Opposition View. Kris gives us insight into the Gills’ season so far, t...

Beyond the Barside Meets… Danny Cowley Aaron, Si and Dave head to Florence Park for a very special chat with U’s manager Danny Cowley! We dive into Danny’s motivations and principles, how his teaching background shaped his approach to management, and his vision and ambitions for the future of the U’s. Packed with insight, passion and honesty — this is an episode every U’s fan needs to hear. Don’t...