Under The Abbey Stand

Yet another packed Review Show, and we wouldn’t want it any other way. Tom, Jules and Swindle are on the panel to review the comeback win against Fleetwood at the Abbey, and there’s a snippet of an interview with Football Ramble host and Fulham fan Marcus Speller ahead of Tuesday’s game. You can listen to that full episode now by signing up to the Coconut Tier.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

After a gutting last-minute equaliser to Harry the Haddock’s Grimsby, this week United get the opportunity to try and put it right against another fishy friend of ours in Fleetwood Town. Tom is back on the pod and is joined by Jord to look ahead to the game, with the help of legitimate EFL podcaster royalty: Fleetwood fan, Knappers.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

It’s a cruel, cruel game. After arguably our best performance of the season, a last-minute penalty forced United to share the spoils at Grimsby. Caspell is on his sixth pod in a row, joined by the returning Jules to talk lost jackets, top tier football food, frustrating referees, and Adam Mayor Quimby/Grimsby.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

Having beaten Manchester United, the Mariners face surely their sternest test yet - a visit from Neil Harris’ Cambridge United. Fresh off the back of a home defeat, Matt and Jord are on the pod to look forward to a tricky trip up north for the U’s, with the help of a preview from The View From The Findus podcast.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

United’s unbeaten home record ends as Oldham come to town with a plan, and get the job done. Michael Mellon bagged the only goal in a 1-0 win to give his father and gaffer Micky Mellon a first league win of the season, in a father-son combination that has left U’s fans reeling. Matt and Jord are on hand this week to look over the game. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

We welcome a still winless Oldham to the Abbey to try and make it three home wins on the spin in all competitions. Matt and Tom are on today’s pod looking ahead to the game and what to expect from our opponents, unfortunately without an opposition fan this week due to scheduling issues. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

What’s that? Three points, two goals, and a clean sheet at the Abbey? That’s a pretty perfect way to end the first month of the season. On this week’s pod, Tom, Jord and Caspell look over the comfortable 2-0 win against Newport and have a quick chat about Monday’s transfer deadline day.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

Back in action at the Abbey in the second of three back-to-back home games in all competitions to face a visiting Newport side for the first time since the 2020/21 season. After a great midweek cup win, Jordan and Swindle discuss how important it is to back it up with a performance in the league, and really kick our season into gear. They’re joined by Ed from the 1912 Exiles podcast to help preview our opposition.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

August Bank Holiday Saturday wasn’t the sunshine and roses we’d hoped it would be, as United head back down to Bristol, this time losing 1-0 in a tight game and finishing it with 10 men. A not-as-frustrated-as-you’d-expect-them-to-be pairing of Jules and Tom are on the early shift to talk red cards, anonymous footballers and stone cold sitters.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

An extra long preview show this week as we indulge ourselves on reviewing the Colchester win, talking Jobe, Pelly and kick off routines. We’re also joined by Charlie from the Talking Gas podcast to look ahead to Saturday’s trip back down to the West Country to face a still winless Bristol Rovers side.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

It was a frustrating afternoon on Saturday as the U’s couldn’t take all three points against Harrogate despite first-half domination. The UTAS panel pick through that game, as well as looking ahead to a trip to Colchester on Tuesday night.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

A packed Preview Show, and a Thursday treat this week because of a badly written intro by a tired man. There’s Carabao action, a look ahead to the visit of Harrogate, but most importantly, the unveiling of our new sponsor: The Old Spring!We’re delighted to have them sponsoring the pod this year, and they’re offering some amazing deals for United fans:* Matchday Meal Deal: Before every CUFC home or away game, it’s just £15 for a burger (chicken, beef, or veggie), fish & chips, or skepasti (chicken or halloumi) + any beer.* Saturday Happy Hour: Every Saturday, 5:30–6:30pm, half-price beers. * Ticket Holder Discount: 10% off your food and drink anytime, any day of the week, with a CUFC season ticket or a match ticket for an upcoming game (cannot be used alongside Matchday Meal Deal or Saturday Happy Hour).We’ll be there on Saturday with part-owner Mark Green having a few pre-game beers and a chat. You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk. Hopefully see a few of

After rumours of a postponement during the week due to safety concerns, it was United’s defence that looked the most concerning in the game itself. Jord and Caspell are on pod duties this week looking back at the 3-2 loss at Swindon, spending most of the 80 minutes slamming the weak defending on display.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

Happy Friday everyone, weekend’s here again, and that means matchday’s here again. Our first away trip of the season awaits as United make the journey down to a not very hunting ground of ours in Swindon Town. Jord and Jules are on the panel for the Preview Show, looking ahead to the game with the help of the Loathed Strangers podcast.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

We’re off and running. Three points on opening day, a clean sheet and a goal from your debutant striker. You can’t ask for much more than that. The pod had a delayed recording this week due to a day at the cricket, but Tom and Jules sit down to go through the big talking points from the Cheltenham game.Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

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There’s nothing like August football at the Abbey. And United will be hoping to get off to the perfect start on Saturday as Cheltenham come to town. Tom and Swindle were on the first preview show of the season, and they spoke to Hoppo from the Robins Report to get the inside line on our opposition. Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

It was a real pleasure to kick off the new season by getting the opportunity to sit down with United’s new Director of Football, Mark Bonner, and the CEO, Alex Tunbridge. With Bonner we discussed new roles, recruitment and his relationship with Neil Harris, and with Alex we covered the rebrand, new sponsor and stadium redevelopment.There will be a bonus Q+A episode for Coconut Tier subscribers out tomorrow. Head to our website to sign up and receive that episode too.We’re delighted to be sponsored by King Street Cellar, a unique independent wine, beer and spirits merchants in the centre of Cambridge. Use the code UTAS10 to get 10% off, online and in store:https://kingstreetcellar.co.uk/Subscribe below to never miss a pod or post, and get in touch with the pod here:Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey StandThis Substack is reader-supported. To receive new posts and support UTAS, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or

The season is nearly upon us. And that means it’s time to make some outlandish predictions and some fiery hot takes that are destined to fail. Jord, Tom and Jules are on the panel this week to look forward to our first season back in League Two, talking through both their predictions and those from friends of the pod and listeners.We’re delighted to be sponsored by King Street Cellar, a unique independent wine, beer and spirits merchants in the centre of Cambridge. Use the code UTAS10 to get 10% off, online and in store:https://kingstreetcellar.co.uk/Subscribe below to never miss a pod or post, and get in touch with the pod here:Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey StandThanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support my work. Get full access to Under The Abbey Stand at www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

Just over two weeks out from the start of the season, how are we all feeling? Nervous? Excited? Hopeful? Disappointed? After an enjoyable Tuesday evening in Braintree, Jules, Tom and Jordan got together for a pre-season check in, chatting Ben Knight, the new number 1, trialists and squad building.We’re delighted to be sponsored by King Street Cellar, a unique independent wine, beer and spirits merchants in the centre of Cambridge. Use the code UTAS10 to get 10% off, online and in store:https://kingstreetcellar.co.uk/Subscribe below to never miss a pod or post, and get in touch with the pod here:Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey StandThanks for reading! Subscribe for free to receive new posts and support our work. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com