Welcome to Beyond the Barside – the go-to podcast for Colchester United supporters.
Each week, we take a passionate, no-nonsense look at everything happening at the U’s, from matchday reactions and player form to behind-the-scenes news and transfer rumours. Whether we’re battling at the top or scraping for points, we’re here to bring honest chat, local insight, and a bit of humour from fans who live and breathe Col U. Join us for the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Up the U’s!
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Welcome to Beyond the Barside – the go-to podcast for Colchester United supporters.
Each week, we take a passionate, no-nonsense look at everything happening at the U’s, from matchday reactions and player form to behind-the-scenes news and transfer rumours. Whether we’re battling at the top or scraping for points, we’re here to bring honest chat, local insight, and a bit of humour from fans who live and breathe Col U. Join us for the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Up the U’s!
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Episode 5 – Oldham Athletic (A)
In Episode 5 of Beyond the Barside, Aaron is joined by Si and Dave to reflect on the U’s opening day draw against Tranmere and look ahead to the weekend trip to Boundary Park.
We also get the opposition view from Aaron Diskin, host of the Absolute Football Podcast and lifelong Oldham fan, who gives us the lowdown on what Col U can expect from the Latics.
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Music by Sam Hopkins
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