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Behind The Badge

James Roberts
Oxford United
Championship
Football
Des Buckingham
FA Cup
Gary Rowett
Carlisle United
Stockport
Peter Foley
Promotion
Norwich
Wembley
Kassam Stadium
Mickey Lewis
Manchester City
Derby County
England National Football Team
Robert Maxwell
Gaza
Brian Horton

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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Not many Oxford United strikers have been more prolific than Matty Taylor.

Matty had four official spells at the club (he was on loan during 2019-20) and despite being released twice in his teenage years, the Kidlington-born forward knew his destiny... more

Over a fantastic 10-year period, Les Robinson played more than 450 games for Oxford United at an amazing ratio of 45 per season.

A more than reliable right-back, Les was a mainstay of a team that not only competed superbly in the second tier but als... more

While the likes of Kemar Roofe, Chris Maguire and Danny Hylton brought the goals, creativity and flair to Oxford United's 2015/16 promotion winning season, the likes of Joe Skarz added the defensive brilliance that enabled the aforementioned stars to... more

For the first time since being sacked as Oxford United boss in February 2023, Karl Robinson has exclusively told Behind The Badge how his exit unfolded and why he never wanted to leave.

It has been more than two-and-a-half years since a 3-0 home def... more

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Recent Guests

Scott Walkinshaw
Contributor and commentator on Oxford United's performance, known as Oxblogger
Episode: Behind The Badge- October Oxblogger
George Elek
Host of the Not The Top 20 podcast and football journalist
Not The Top 20 podcast
Episode: Behind The Badge- George Elek + 2025/26 preview
James Scholl
One of the original members of Foul, supporters' group for Oxford United
Foul
Episode: Behind The Badge- FOUL
Steve Hanks
Original member of the Foul supporters' group
Foul
Episode: Behind The Badge- FOUL
Mark Manerson
Founding member of the Foul supporters' group
Foul
Episode: Behind The Badge- FOUL
Gary Silver
Former Oxford United player and lifelong fan.
Episode: Behind The Badge- Gary Silver
Paul Simpson
Former professional footballer and manager, notable for his time at Oxford United and Derby County.
Episode: Behind The Badge- Paul Simpson
Eddie Odhiambo
Former professional footballer and coach
Episode: Behind The Badge- Eddie Odhiambo
Paul Moody
Former player for Oxford United, known for his impactful career during the 1990s
Oxford United Football Club
Episode: Behind The Badge- Paul Moody

Hosts

Daniel Freeman
Host of the podcast, actively engaged in discussions covering the history of Oxford United and insights from guests having personal experiences with the club.
James Roberts
Co-host of the podcast, engaging in conversations that reveal personal accounts and history about Oxford United, complemented by insights from guests.

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 20 ratings
  • Brilliant

    Guys, absolutely love listening to your pods and bringing back the memories (good and bad) as a Oxford Utd fan. Really excited to hear the guests in the series. Thank you for taking me down memory lane.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    RobArch14
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent

    Excellent first interview & Andy Burgess was honest & spoke passionately about his career the good & bad bits.

    Looking forward to the next episode

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Leicester yellow
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • COYY!

    This is going to be great ! Looking forward to hearing some ex player stories

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Oufc!
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excited by this pod!

    Looking forward to this, love listening to all things OUFC!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Styellow
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Many fans express their love for everything related to Oxford United, indicating a strong emotional connection.
There is excitement for upcoming episodes featuring more personal anecdotes and insights.
Listeners appreciate the engaging conversations with former players and the nostalgic stories shared.

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Behind The Badge- Karl Robinson
Q: What was it like working for the Class of 92?
It's brilliant, as they are knowledgeable and humble individuals in football.
Behind The Badge- George Elek + 2025/26 preview
Q: How do you see where the club is in general?
George discusses the importance of recognizing Oxford's position in the Championship, emphasizing the need for consistent finishes to establish themselves and compete effectively.
Behind The Badge- Paul Moody
Q: What was it like to be on a pitch with your teammate Joey?
It was brilliant; Joey was a left-footed and right-footed player, and he did a lot of running for me.

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Focused on the storied history of a well-established football club, the content regularly features captivating narratives from former players, managers, and sports insiders, offering a rich tapestry of personal anecdotes and experiences. The discussions cover significant matches, memorable moments, and the historical context of events related to the club, creating a nostalgic journey for seasoned fans and newcomers alike. Noteworthy aspects include a deep dive into the emotional connection fans feel with the club and insights into the changing landscape of football over the decades, engaging listeners interested in both the sport's history and its ongoing evolution.

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Behind The Badge launched 4 years ago and published 53 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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1. Scott Walkinshaw
2. George Elek
3. James Scholl
4. Steve Hanks
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6. Gary Silver
7. Paul Simpson
8. Eddie Odhiambo

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