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Behind The Badge

James Roberts

Sports

Frequency: 1 episode/25d. Total Eps: 57

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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#100
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26/12/2025
#92

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Behind The Badge- Alan Judge

Season 9 · Episode 1

Wednesday, April 15, 2026 • Duration 59:09

Monday, April 20th 2026 will mark 40 years to the day since Oxford United beat Queens Park Rangers 3-0 in the Milk Cup Final.

To mark the occasion, Dan and James spoke to Alan Judge - United's goalkeeper that day - to relive his memories and talk about his career before and after that famous afternoon at Wembley.

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Behind The Badge- Nick Harris Pt 2

Season 8 · Episode 7

Tuesday, December 23, 2025 • Duration 43:22

In the second part of our chat with Nick Harris, Dan and James speak to the legendary broadcaster about the ups and downs at United since their move to the Kassam Stadium.

Relegation into non-League and everything that came with it, play-off promotions at Wembley...and how Nick's role has changed as the years have gone on.

Another brilliant listen and one that will no doubt bring back many memories!

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Behind The Badge- Nick Harris Pt 1

Season 8 · Episode 6

Wednesday, December 17, 2025 • Duration 01:00:50

Over the years, Oxford United have been blessed with some fantastic local broadcasters and journalists who love the club from the bottom of their heart - and none more so than Nick Harris.

Since starting out at the Oxford Journal, Nick has either reported, commentated or commented on the U's for more than 50 years.

Oh, and he also had a stint as director during one of the club's toughest periods, when it almost went to the wall. A riveting listen!

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Behind The Badge- Matty Taylor

Season 8 · Episode 5

Thursday, December 11, 2025 • Duration 01:13:26

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 was always to return and score goals for United.

We talk non-League days, Bristol Rovers (and his controversial move to City), handshake-gate, scoring against United and how his exit unfolded....plus a look at what he's doing now.

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Behind The Badge- Les Robinson

Season 8 · Episode 4

Wednesday, December 3, 2025 • Duration 01:22:09

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 also enjoyed some memorable cup runs.

Les tells Behind The Badge about his relationships with various managers, players and a chairman who he didn't see eye-to-eye with at the end.

Another must-listen for any United fan!

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Behind The Badge- Joe Skarz

Season 8 · Episode 3

Thursday, November 27, 2025 • Duration 01:06:57

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 take League Two by storm.

United signed left-back Skarz in the January 2015 transfer window and he had racked up more than 100 games by the time he left two-and-a-half years later. That included a couple towards the end of the 15/16 season where he played mightily through the pain barrier...as you'll find out.

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Behind The Badge- Karl Robinson

Season 8 · Episode 2

Wednesday, November 19, 2025 • Duration 01:08:01

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 defeat by Bristol Rovers sealed Karl's fate and you can now hear all about his story in an explosive start to the latest series of the unofficial Oxford United podcast.

Dan and James speak to Karl about his near five-year spell as manager, from dealing with payment issues and training ground problems to scoring 100 goals in a calendar year and some great cup nights during the 2019-20 season.

This is a must listen for any United fan!

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Behind The Badge- Series 6 Preview

Season 8 · Episode 1

Thursday, November 13, 2025 • Duration 43:33

Behind The Badge is back with another new series, as Dan and James reveal who they've been speaking to from Oxford United's history.

Former U's manager Karl Robinson pulled no punches in his assessment of his five-year spell at the club, which included many highs but ended very low.

BBC Radio Oxford's Nick Harris took us back through the decades as he reflected on his turbulent time as a United director and spoke about his continued enjoyment of covering the club that he loves.

Defender Joe Skarz was the ultimate 'never-say-die' professional who won supporters' hearts, both during the 2015-16 promotion winning season and the campaigns either side.

They aren't the only guests, of course, with more to be revealed!

All of this, plus a look back - and forward - at what is a very interesting and important time of the current season for the club.

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Behind The Badge- October Oxblogger

Season 7 · Episode 5

Sunday, October 12, 2025 • Duration 39:08

Nine games into the season and it's time to reflect as we reach another international break.

Dan and James were delighted to welcome back Scott Walkinshaw to dissect the season to date. It's been quite a couple of months both on and off the pitch, but if anyone is the voice (or writer) of reason then it's certainly Oxblogger!

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Behind The Badge- International Break 1 + Liam Rice

Season 7 · Episode 4

Wednesday, September 10, 2025 • Duration 41:34

It has been an interesting first month of the season, with as much on the pitch to talk about as there was off it.

Dan and James catch up with the now former Oxford Mail reporter Liam Rice, who recently left the paper for pastures new. We speak to him about the four winless league games, United's dealings in the transfer window and the huge stadium news from Cherwell District Council, before reflecting on Liam's time at the newspaper including his favourite OUFC manager, player and what he's doing next!

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