As the players return to the Trillion Trophy Training Centre at Wast Hills for pre-season training, Dale and Callum catch up with a a man who knows exactly what they're going through. Former captain Darren Purse, who made 200 appearances in all competitions over seven seasons, tells Blues Talk some of the lesser-known stories from his Blues days, what he's been up to since retirement, and how he kept playing til the age of 41.

Dale and Callum also look ahead to Blues' pre-season training camp in Portugal, and break down the fixture calendar following its release last week.