Behind The Badge

Nov 15 2024 33 ep. 50 mins 14
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An unofficial Oxford United podcast uncovering the stories of yesteryear. Dan and James speak to former players, managers, board members and more to get the inside track on their time with the U's.
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Behind The Badge- Dave Pritchard

Nov 15 2024 43 mins  
With the third international break of the season upon us we spoke to Dave Pritchard, formerly the Oxford Mail's chief football writer.In his eight-and-a-half years at the Mail, Dave saw United mature from a mid-table League Two team under Chris Wilder to promotion winners under Michael Appleton and League One play-off chasers under Karl Robinson.In that time he followed the rise of

Behind The Badge- Phil McNulty

Oct 11 2024 59 mins  
We've reached another international break, which means it's time for another episode of Behind The Badge - and this time we're joined by the BBC's Chief Football Writer, Phil McNulty.Although a northerner by birth, Phil has lived in Oxford for almost a quarter of a century. He spoke at great length about watching United with his family and friends, working for the BBC and his growi

Behind The Badge- International Break 1

Sep 08 2024 42 mins  
Four games in, six points on the board, and Oxford United have transitioned rather seamlessly (so far) into a Championship club. As we hit the first international break of the season, Dan and James caught up with the Oxford Mail's Liam Rice to discuss United's start to the campaign.We also reflect on transfer deadline day, the announcement of United's 25-man squad and look ahead to

Behind The Badge- Championship Preview

Aug 09 2024 32 mins  
On the eve of the new season, Dan and James are joined by the Oxford Mail's Chief Sports Writer Liam Rice to discuss the excitement ahead of United's first season back in the second tier of English football for a quarter of a century.We discuss new players, potential line ups, where the U's still need to strengthen and make (bold) predictions as to how United will fare! Hosted on A

Behind The Badge- Promotion Winning Special

May 23 2024 50 mins  
Only the most optimistic Oxford United fans would have predicted that we'd be talking about promotion-winning bonus edition podcasts just a couple of months ago, but here we are.With great joy, pride and emotion, Dan and James look back on the unbelievable last couple of months of the season, taking you through their journey and the one that saw Des Buckingham's side win promotion

Behind The Badge- Series 4 Finale

Dec 18 2023 26 mins  
Dan and James bring the curtain down on a brilliant fourth series of Behind The Badge. We look back at some of the best bits from the past eight weeks and talk about the here and now at Oxford United.Our thanks to everyone who listens to our podcasts and engages on social media. We'd like to wish you all a Happy Christmas and prosperous 2024! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy

Behind The Badge- Wayne Brown

Dec 11 2023 92 mins  
For the last time in Series 4, Behind The Badge is out and about - and this time Dan and James had the pleasure of meeting the former United goalkeeper and goalkeeping coach Wayne Brown.'Brownie' was on top form and gave up more than an hour and a half of his time to look back fondly on his time with the U's. He also had some fascinating insight into his career before joining Unite

Behind The Badge- Dave Fleming

Dec 04 2023 53 mins  
The penultimate guest of Series 4 of Behind The Badge is the former Oxford Mail photographer Dave Fleming.An Oxford lad, who grew up just around the corner from the Manor Ground, Dave is a lifelong United fan and landed what some would say is the dream job as a photographer capturing images of famous matches both home and away.Please check our social media platforms for the photos

Behind The Badge- Oli Johnson

Nov 27 2023 51 mins  
This week, Behind The Badge speaks to a player that didn't spend long at United but will forever be remembered as part of the side that completed the double over Swindon in the 2011/12.Oli Johnson scored the second goal in a nail-biting 2-0 win at the Kassam Stadium, as the U's played 80 minutes with 10 men after James Constable's early red card.Oli tells us of his sharp rise into

Behind The Badge- Brian Horton

Nov 20 2023 79 mins  
On this edition of Behind The Badge we had the pleasure of speaking to the former Oxford United manager Brian Horton.'Nobby' is one of the most experienced men to ever grace the game with over 2,000 matches in professional football as a player, manager and assistant manager.He kept United in Division Two (now the Championship) against all the odds during a turbulent time off the pi