Radio Essex

After another defeat for Southend United and more success for Colchester United, Matt Adlington and Ash Frith discuss the week's big talking points for Essex football.

In what's been a stellar week for Colchester United, fan and comedian Aaron Spalding talks to Matt and Ash about the win at Crystal Palace and drawing Spurs next in the Carabao Cup. Plus the boys talk about the demise of Bury, and the situation at Southend United.

Matt and Ash discuss what's going wrong at Southend United, how Colchester United can get their season going, and the rest of the week's football talking points across Essex.

Essex-based journalist and writer Greg Fidgeon joins Matt and Ash to talk about his new book, which features a Southend United fan going to extreme lengths to win back his estranged wife! Plus the boys look ahead to another busy weekend of action across Essex.

MD of website The Athletic, and former Mirror and Independent football writer, Ed Malyon gives his views on Southend United and Colchester United's prospects for the season, as well as previewing the Premier League London clubs. Plus Matt and Ash give their insight on the opening week of EFL action.

With the countdown on to this weekend's League One opener at Coventry, the Extra Time boys talk to Southend United's new signing Nathan Ralph - an Essex boy originally!

Matt and Ash are joined by Chelmsford City Manager Rod Stringer to look ahead to the new National League South season!

As we continue to look ahead to the new football season in Essex, Matt and Ash are joined by new Concord Rangers Manager Danny Scopes to discuss their chances in National League South.