Beyond the Barside

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.

Beyond The Barside Meets... | Kieran Maguire

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… KIERAN MAGUIRE Aaron and Dave sit down with football finance expert, author and The Price of Football co-host Kieran Maguire to discuss the financial side of the modern game — and what it could mean for Colchester United. The episode explores football club ownership, investment, sustainability and the realities of running clubs across the EFL. The conversation also turns to the rumoured takeover surrounding Colchester United, discussing what fans should be looking for and the wider implications of new ownership in football. Insightful, honest and packed with fascinating discussion on an area of the game supporters rarely get to see. 🎶 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... | Tom Smith

BEYOND THE BARSIDE MEETS… TOM SMITH Aaron and Si speak to Colchester United goalkeeper Tom Smith about his journey in football and his time at the club so far. The episode covers his upbringing at Arsenal, his development through the academy system, and his relationship with Andy Woodman. Tom also reflects on life at Colchester United, his ambitions for the future and much more. 🎶 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.

Cheltenham Review w/ Glenn Pennyfather.

EPISODE 53: CHELTENHAM REVIEW Aaron is joined by Si, Dave and BBC Essex’s Glenn Pennyfather to reflect on Colchester United’s 4–1 win away at Cheltenham Town in the final game of the season. The panel discuss the performance, the positives to take into the summer and some of the wider themes from the campaign. There’s also discussion around Dave’s memorable description of Cheltenham as “the beachiest team” he’s ever seen. 🎶 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.