Beyond the Barside

🔵 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.✅ ROAD TO 500 SUBS CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎶 MUSIC BY SAM HOPKINS#BeyondTheBarside #FootballPodcast #YouTubePodcast #FansVoice #MatchdayTalk #EFL #NonLeagueFootball #FanQuestions #TheInbox #FootballDebate

🔵 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 Year.✅ ROAD TO 250 SUBS CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY🎶 Music by Sam Hopkins#BeyondTheBarside #ColU #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast

🔵 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 #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast

🔵 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 Community!🎶 Music by Sam Hopkins#BeyondTheBarside #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast

🔵 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 and player insights that could shape the match.Don’t miss out on this exciting conversation—tune in now and join the U’s community!Merry Christmas! 🎅✅ ROAD TO 250 SUBS! CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY🎶 MUSIC BY SAM HOPKINS#BeyondTheBarside #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast

🔵 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 moving forward and the historical difficulties of keeping the pitch in top shape. ✅ ROAD TO 250 SUBS CLICK THE SUBSCRIBE BUTTON TO JOIN THE COMMUNITY 🎶 MUSIC BY SAM HOPKINS#BeyondTheBarside #LeagueTwo #EFL #FootballPodcast

🔵 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

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 momentum at this crucial stage of the season.Intro music by Sam Hopkins.If you enjoy the show, please leave a review, share the episode, and help us reach even more U’s fans! 💙🤍

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, their danger men and what Colchester can expect at the JobServe Community Stadium.Finally, Aaron, Si and Dave reunite to look ahead to the Gillingham game with a full preview — predictions, key battles and what the U’s need to do to secure a big result at home.As always, don’t forget to leave a review or drop us a comment — it really helps the show grow!