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Behind The Badge

Behind The Badge

By: James Roberts
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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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James Roberts
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Episodes
  • Behind The Badge- Les Robinson
    Dec 3 2025

    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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    1 hr and 22 mins
  • Behind The Badge- Joe Skarz
    Nov 27 2025

    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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    1 hr and 7 mins
  • Behind The Badge- Karl Robinson
    Nov 19 2025

    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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    1 hr and 8 mins
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