Under The Abbey Stand

Under The Abbey Stand

Fortnightly podcast, fanzine and amber institution. Cambridge United for the masses; from the Abbey with misery.

  • 43 minutes 56 seconds
    UTAS Meets: John 'Shaggy' Taylor
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    We’re absolutely thrilled to be joined by a true Cambridge United legend, John ‘Shaggy’ Taylor. Across two spells, Shaggy became one of the most iconic figures at the club, scoring 86 league goals in more than 330 appearances – more than any other person in the club’s history – and earning his place in the Hall of Fame for his unforgettable contribution…

    17 December 2025, 4:36 pm
  • 39 minutes 59 seconds
    Positivity Manifest

    A review of a game at MK, and for once, we’re not reviewing a defeat. The U’s crack the code and come away with a point which arguably could have been all three. Caspell, Tom and Jules chat through their day, the game, and where it leaves United ahead of the Christmas period.

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    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

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    15 December 2025, 9:15 am
  • 55 minutes 40 seconds
    The Preview Show: Milton Keynes (A)

    After conceding a gutting last minute equaliser at home to Chesterfield on Tuesday, the task for United is simple: pick yourselves back up and go again on Saturday. And it’s a tough assignment away to the much-fancied Milton Keynes FC. Jordan and Jack are on the pod, reviewing Tuesday night and previewing Saturday where they’re joined by MK fan Jonathan to help look ahead to the opposition.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    Get in touch with the pod here:

    Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey Stand

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    12 December 2025, 6:00 am
  • 55 minutes 14 seconds
    The Monklassico

    A surprising cup win on penalties to review and a boring cup draw against Birmingham to preview. It could have been better, it could have been worse. But we’re back to league action on Tuesday night, with Chesterfield coming to the Abbey under the lights, and we were joined by Spireite Dave for a match preview.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    8 December 2025, 8:52 pm
  • 9 minutes 50 seconds
    UTAS Meets: Mark Green
    This is a free preview of a paid episode. To hear more, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com

    It was a pleasure to be joined by one of Cambridge United’s owners, Mark Green. Joining us live from Las Vegas, we spoke about his background, his career, his passion for football and United, how his investment came around, and what his future hopes and dreams are with the club.

    The full interview is available exclusively for Coconut Tier members, who c…

    8 December 2025, 4:21 pm
  • 49 minutes 19 seconds
    The Preview Show: Stockport (A) FA Cup

    It’s a cup special on the preview show this week, as Matt and Jules look back at defeat on penalties down in the West Country in the Vertu, and then look ahead to a long trip to the North West in the second round of the FA Cup. They’re joined by Steve from Stockport pod The Scarf Bergara Wore to help preview the opposition.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    Get in touch with the pod here:

    Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey Stand

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    5 December 2025, 7:51 am
  • 49 minutes 10 seconds
    Benny And He Nets

    Back-to-back wins! Into the playoffs! A last minute winner! A penalty! It was an afternoon of firsts on Saturday, and it capped off a nearly perfect November. Tom, Caspell and Swindle are on hand this week to look over the comeback win against Crewe and review what has turned into a brilliant month for United.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    This 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 get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    1 December 2025, 7:45 am
  • 45 minutes 53 seconds
    The Preview Show: Crewe (H)

    After a week of sporting disappointment down under for Jules, he’s back on hosting duties in the hope United don’t make it two in a row. Matt ‘D’you know what I mean’ Caspell is with him, to look ahead to the visit of the Railwaymen in a game that presents a big opportunity for the U’s to keep progressing up the table.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    Get in touch with the pod here:

    Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey Stand

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    28 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 57 minutes 57 seconds
    Jigsaw Falling Into Place

    Five clean sheets in a row, two away goals, and finally an away win. It was a sweet afternoon up at Holker Street, as it often is for United, with an impeccable record there. It’s deja vu as Matt and Jord are back on duties to look over the game.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

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    This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    24 November 2025, 6:00 am
  • 49 minutes 38 seconds
    The Preview Show: Barrow (A)

    It’s Radiohead week for Matt and Jord, and the Preview Show has been overrun with references. It’s no surprises that we have a striker crisis on our hands, and there’s worries United might start to creep down the table, etc. They’re on the panel to look ahead to our longest away trip of the year.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    Get in touch with the pod here:

    Socials: @AbbeyStandPod and Under The Abbey Stand

    This 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 get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    21 November 2025, 3:55 am
  • 43 minutes 11 seconds
    All Platforms, No Trains

    Over 270 minutes since United’s last league goal, and another 0-0 draw to review. Will someone please think of the pod content? Jord, Jules and Swindle are on the panel this week, talking less about match action but a lot about how to fix a seriously struggling attack.

    Subscribe to the Coconut Tier to get:

    📚At least one feature article every week

    🎧Bonus podcast content every month

    👕First dibs on upcoming merch drops

    And you can show off to your mates that you support UTAS and you’re not a round dodger: https://www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe

    We’re delighted to be sponsored by The Old Spring 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, 18:00–19:00pm, 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).

    You can find it at The Old Spring, 1 Ferry Path, Cambridge CB4 1HB, theoldspring.co.uk.

    This 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 get access to bonus episodes, visit www.undertheabbeystand.com/subscribe
    17 November 2025, 7:38 am
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