Beyond the Barside

⚽ SHREWSBURY 2–2 COLCHESTER UNITED | REVIEWA dramatic afternoon in Shropshire as Moses Sesay’s 94th-minute equaliser rescued a point for the U’s!This week Aaron, Si and Dave are joined by special guest panellist Glenn Pennyfather from BBC Essex to pick apart the 2–2 draw at Shrewsbury Town.We discuss Sesay’s brilliant brace and growing influence, whether the 4-4-2 is getting the best out of Jack Payne, that frantic stoppage-time finish and the character shown by Colchester to respond after falling behind so late.There’s also plenty of discussion around Oscar Thorn’s impact from the bench, Oscar Roberts making the matchday squad and what the result tells us about where Danny Cowley’s side currently are.And, of course, we finish with our One Word Reviews.💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!How did you see the performance? Is Moses Sesay proving to be another loan gem? And what would you change ahead of the next game?Drop your thoughts and your One Word Review in the comments!If you enjoy independent Col U content, please subscribe/follow Beyond the Barside, like the episode and share it with another U’s fan. Every subscription, comment and share helps us reach more Colchester supporters.💙⚪ Up the U’s!🎵 Intro music by Sam Hopkins.#ColU #Salop #EFL #BeyondTheBarside

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… RICHARD BLYTHE | A GLIMPSE OF WHAT’S BEYOND In 2006, Colchester United achieved promotion to the Championship — beginning one of the most remarkable periods in the club’s history. A year later, the U’s finished an incredible 10th in the Championship, the club’s highest-ever league position, and for a time even flirted with the possibility of reaching the Premier League. For many U’s supporters, those two seasons remain among the greatest memories of following the club. In this special episode, we sit down with U’s supporter and author Richard Blythe, who documented those remarkable years in his 2015 book, A Glimpse of What’s Beyond. We look back at the promotion-winning 2005/06 campaign, life in the Championship, that extraordinary 10th-place finish and the players, games and moments that made those seasons so special. 📖 Copies of A Glimpse of What’s Beyond are still available directly from Richard in return for a charitable donation of your choice. 📧 To order: richard.blythe2@hotmail.co.uk 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. #ColU #ColchesterUnited #BeyondTheBarside #EFL #Championship

⚽ SHREWSBURY TOWN PREVIEW | Beyond the BarsideIt’s back on the road for Colchester United as the U’s head to Shrewsbury Town looking for a big three points in League Two.Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to look ahead to Saturday’s game.We also react to Jaden Williams’ card not being rescinded, assess who impressed in the midweek defeat to Peterborough and discuss whether Ben Perry could gradually work his way back into the U’s fold.Plus, we take a closer look at Shrewsbury, their recent improvement and the club’s new US ownership involving Brad Friedel.💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!How big is Saturday for the U’s? What would your starting XI be – and are you backing Colchester to get the three points?Drop your thoughts and score prediction in the comments!If you enjoy independent Col U content, please subscribe/follow Beyond the Barside, like the episode and share it with another U’s fan. Every subscription, rating, comment and share helps us reach more Colchester supporters and grow the pod.💙⚪ Up the U’s!🎵 Intro music by Sam Hopkins.Beyond the Barside – by Col U fans, for Col U fans.#ColU #Salop #EFL #BeyondTheBarside

⚽ CHELTENHAM REVIEW | Beyond the BarsideThe full-time whistle has gone and it’s time to pick apart Colchester United’s latest League Two outing against Cheltenham Town.Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to look back at the game, discuss the biggest talking points and assess the U’s performance.💬 WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!What did you make of the performance? Who impressed you? What needs to improve?Drop your thoughts in the comments and give us your One Word Review!If you enjoy independent Col U content, please subscribe/follow Beyond the Barside, like the episode and share it with another U’s fan. Every subscription, rating, comment and share genuinely helps us reach more Colchester supporters and grow the pod.💙⚪ Up the U’s!🎵 Intro music by Sam Hopkins.#ColU #CTFC #EFL #BeyondTheBarside

CHELTENHAM TOWN PREVIEWCan the U's get back to winning ways?Aaron, Si and Dave preview the Cheltenham Town game as the U's look to pick up 3 points at the JobServe. Who needs to click? Who gets the nod? And how are we feeling ahead of Saturday?Intro music by Sam Hopkins#ColU #CTFC #BeyondTheBarside

WHAT DO YOU CALL AN ANGRY ROLLS ROYCE?So close to all 3 points...Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to dissect the U's 1-1 draw with Crewe. Was it 2 points dropped? And how frustrating is it to concede that late?Plus the ONE WORD REVIEWS. music by Sam Hopkins#ColU #CreweAlex #BeyondTheBarside

🎙️ CREWE ALEXANDRA PREVIEWAaron is joined by Si and Dave to look ahead to Crewe's visit to the JobServe.Can the U's bounce back from Swindon? Does the team remain unchanged? And what's the craic with Paul Digby?🎵 Intro music by Sam Hopkins.#ColU #CreweAlex #BeyondTheBarside

SWINDON TOWN REVIEWHow did that end 3-1?Aaron is joined by Si, Dave and debutant Dan to dissect a frustrating afternoon at the County Ground. A brilliant first half, a horrendous second and what did Danny mean by players being 'undercooked' and 'overcooked'?Music by Sam Hopkins#ColU #STFC #BeyondTheBarside