WHAT HAS BECOME OF THE GREAT BURGER WARS OF 2026?!

The 26/27 season is finally upon us! Following an underwhelming Summer, what became of the U's in their first fixture?

In this episode, Stu sits down to review our first fixture of the 26/27 season, the Carabao Cup 1st Round Fixture against Southampton. We also award our first Earned Their Stripes Award of the new season, and preview the fixture against Accrington Stanley.

TIMESTAMPS

0:00 Intro and Welcome.

03:13 Southampton Review.

14:14 Burger Wars Update.

16:00 Who Earned Their Stripes?

25:56 Accrington Stanley Preview.

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FEATURED MUSIC

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HAVE SOUTHAMPTON BEEN ADMIRING THE FLORENCE PARK BUSHES?

Good God! We think Stu has gone mad as he is predicting a win in the Carabao Cup 1st Round against Southampton!

In this episode, Stu takes one final look back at Pre Season and sumarises his thoughts heading into our first competitive fixture this weekend against Southampton. Can the mighty U's cause an upset in the League Cup? Stu also awards the first player to have Earned Their Stripes in our weekly awards segment.

TIMESTAMPS

0:41 Intro and Welcome.

2:08 Pre Season Roundup.

4:25 Tom Smith Re-Signs.

5:40 Leon Chiwome Loan Signing.

10:50 Stevenage Friendly Recap.

19:04 Kion Etete Transfer Rumour?

22:47 Southampton Preview.

31:12 New weekly segment: “Earned Their Stripes."

33:42 Final Thoughts & Outro.

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EPISODE RESOURCE LINKS

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-transfer-diary-new-34397003

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"United" by Pete and the Pirates Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Up19534qTlxOwDQGykTKH?si=ed52f4cc90e749b1

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WELCOME TO SHELL & STRIPE - LET'S TALK PRE SEASON.

We actually have some positive things to say about Pre Season AND Robbie Cowling. (Send all hate mail to ShellAndStripe@outlook.com).

In this episode, Stu sits down to discuss all of the highs and lows from Pre Season, including the failed takeover, our incoming and outgoing players, and reveal our placement predictions for the 26/27 season.

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction to Shell and Stripe Extra Time

01:34 Purpose and Content of the Podcast

05:24 Review of Colchester United's Recent Acquisitions

22:00 Preseason Performance and Season Outlook

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EPISODE RESOURCE LINKS

https://www.walesonline.co.uk/sport/football/transfer-news/cardiff-city-transfer-diary-new-34397003

FEATURED MUSIC

"United" by Pete and the Pirates Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/track/3Up19534qTlxOwDQGykTKH?si=ed52f4cc90e749b1

DROP YOUR THOUGHTS

What was your favorite take from today's episode? Let us know in the comments below!

#EFL #League2 #CarabaoCup #ColchesterUnited #ColU #WeAreUnited