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Episode 35 | Shrewsbury Town (H)
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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 the new signings be thrown straight in on Saturday? And what’s the fallout from the social media posts involving Samson and Kyreece — will there be consequences?
All that, plus intro music from Sam Hopkins, honest debate and the usual Beyond the Barside energy.
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