Forever Blue

Ian chats to Forever Blue regulars Adam, Paul & Harlan about the reasons for the draw at Newcastle. Is the title racwe over. Rodri v Fernandinho and whether using a drummer and a fan with a megaphone to try to improve the atmosphere at the Etihad stadium was a good idea.

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Harlan, Adam and Tony (from Hot Click marketing) about the 2-1 win against Chelsea. They discuss whether some City fans might stop attending games because of VAR. Pep Guardiola's stated committment to staying at City long term, whether City should sell Sterling to raise money for the recruitment of Aguero's long term successor.

Ian chats to podcast regulars Paul & Will about Bernardo Silva's ban, Pep Guardiola's future & City's title prospects. Ian is also joined by author Sean Riley who tells us about the book he wrote with Don Price called "Don't look back in Anger" which is full of Manchester City fan history. The whole panel tell anecdotes about their time supporting Manchester City, the fan's humour, loyalty and emotions.

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Ian is joined by Louisa, Paul & Harlan for part two of their discussion following the defeat at Liverpool. They discuss Claudio Bravo and the "tourists" who were in the away end at Anfield. They also look back on the security problems at Atalanta in the Champions League game.

Ian chats to Louisa, Harlan & Paul about Manchester City's 3-1 defeat at Liverpool. What went wrong? Was VAR working? Would City have won without the bad decisions that went against them? Can City still win the league? Why did Mendy not start? This is part 1 - there will a second podcast later in the week.

Ian chats to Forever Blue regulars Matty, Harlan & Will about the narrow, late, dramatic win against Southampton and asks why are City only winning with difficulty in some of their recent games. They also look forward to the upcoming Liverpool v Man City game and give their predctions

Ian chats to podcast regulars Adam, Will and Tony about the choices Pep Guardiola will have to make for the upcoming game against Liverpool. Who should play at right back? Kyle Walker or Joao Cancelo? Should Phil Foden be given the chance to start the big games. Is Otamendi finished at City. What have you made of recent VAR decisions, particularly the recent goal by Kevin De Bruyne/David Silva? They also preview the upcoming games against Southampton.

Ian is joined by Forever Blue regulars Paul, Tony & Harlan to discuss the 2-0 win at Crystal Palace. What did you make of the new look defence? They discuss the different atmosphere within the Etihad Stadium depending on where you sit inside the stadium.

Ian is joined by special guest Roger Reade, one of the original creators of the Junior Blues, the Manchester City junior fan club for young supporters, They discuss the history of the organisation, how it worked, why it ended and whether it should return. Podcast regulars Paul & Nathan add their own contributions to the debate and all give their opinions on the defeat against Wolves and the upcoming game at Crystal Palace. Big thanks to Tameside Radio and charleslouis.co.uk who sponsor the podcast.

Ian chats to Forever Blue regulars Emily, Adam and Will about suggestions that the Premier League title race is already over. They discuss what went wrong in the home defeat by Wolves and who should play in the next game against Crystal Palace