Beyond The Barside Meets... CUFC Police

EMERGENCY POD | TAKEOVER FALLS THROUGH

🚨 EMERGENCY PODCAST | TAKEOVER DEAL FALLS THROUGH After months of speculation and discussions, the proposed takeover of Colchester United involving former Chelsea captain John Terry has officially collapsed. Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to react to the news, discuss the club's statement, Terry's response on social media, and what this means for the future of Colchester United. With this now the third failed takeover attempt in just over 12 months, we ask why these deals keep falling through, whether the club remains an attractive proposition for investors, and where Robbie Cowling and Colchester United go from here. What does this mean for the future of the U's? Intro music by Sam Hopkins. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beyond The Barside Meets... CUFC Police

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… ESSEX POLICE Si and Dave speak to PC Niki Howard, Essex Police's dedicated football officer, about his role and responsibilities within football policing. Recorded ahead of Colchester United's fixture against Oldham Athletic, the episode explores matchday operations, supporter engagement, safety, and the realities of policing football in the modern game. The conversation provides a unique insight into an important role that often goes unseen by supporters. 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow or subscribe on your platform and leave a rating or review — it genuinely helps the show grow and reach more U's fans. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Beyond The Barside Meets... | Matt Hudson

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… MATT HUDSON Aaron speaks to former Colchester United Media and Marketing Manager Matt Hudson about his 18 years at the club. From starting as website editor to becoming one of the key figures behind the club’s media and marketing operations, Matt reflects on his journey, the changes he saw during his time at the U’s, and some of the memorable moments along the way. The conversation also covers Colchester United’s success in being named Football League Family Club of the Year in 2015, supporter engagement, and what it was like working for a club he supported himself. 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow or subscribe on your platform and leave a rating or review — it genuinely helps the show grow and reach more U’s fans. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Retained List Reaction!

RETAINED LIST REACTION Aaron, Si and Dave react to the recently released retained list, discussing the key decisions made by the club and what they could mean for next season. The episode explores who stayed, who moved on, and whether the panel agree with the club’s choices. 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow or subscribe on your platform and leave a rating or review — it genuinely helps the show grow and reach more U’s fans. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

End of Season Review w/Neil Kelly & Jon Waldron

2025/26 SEASON REVIEW Aaron is joined by Si, Dave, BBC Essex’s Neil Kelly and The Gazette’s Jon Waldron to reflect on the 2025/26 season. The panel discuss the major talking points from across the campaign, including performances, results, player development and the wider direction of the club. An honest and detailed look back at the season and what it could mean moving forward. 🎶 Intro music by Sam Hopkins. If you enjoy the podcast, please follow or subscribe on your platform and leave a rating or review — it genuinely helps the show grow and reach more U’s fans. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.