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, discussing expectations, selection and what the U’s need to do to keep the run going.

The episode also tackles the takeover rumours surrounding Colchester United, including the headlines linking ex-Brazil international Alexandre Pato to the club. What’s fact, what’s fiction, and what fans should make of it all?

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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, Dave and Aaron to look ahead to Fleetwood Town (H), discussing selection, tactics and what the U’s need to do to build momentum.

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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 role at The FA, his journey in coaching, and the lessons learned along the way.

Packed with insight, honesty and stories from inside the game, this is a must-listen for U’s fans and football supporters alike.

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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.

Elsewhere, Aaron sits down with U’s fan Max to talk through Max’s ultimate Col U 5-a-side, sparking debate, nostalgia and a few tough selections along the way.

And of course, attention turns to what’s next, as Aaron, Si, Dave and Glenn look ahead to Bristol Rovers away, discussing expectations, key talking points and what the U’s need to get back up and running.

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🔵 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 script — just the conversations that matter.

This one’s driven by the fans.If you’ve got questions, opinions or hot takes — this is your episode.

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🔵 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 follows a slightly shorter review-and-preview format to keep episodes coming throughout Christmas and New Year.

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🔵 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.

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🔵 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.

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