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November 01 Priske Returns With A Bang! Lincoln Masterclass, Laird Dilemma & Aiming High
Blues bounced back from only their second league defeat of the season at Cardiff City with an emphatic show of strength, character, and clinical quality.
The 3-1 victory at Lincoln City was all about "fight and football" — and Chris Davies’ team delivered on both. After surviving an early scare against the post, August Priske marked his return to the starting XI with a ruthless double, before Alex Cochrane sealed the points in the second half. The win briefly hoisted Blues to the giddy heights of second place in a fiercely congested Championship table.
In Episode 61, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait break down the key moments from Sincil Bank:
• August Priske’s masterclass: has he cemented his role as Blues' authentic number nine?
• James Beadle’s pivotal reflex stops and commanding presence under heavy aerial bombardment.
• Jay Stansfield’s moments of magic and the high press that dismantled Lincoln.
• The need to be even more ruthless and put opponents to the sword when big chances arrive.
• Ethan Laird’s first start since April and managing Bright Osayi-Samuel's suspension risk.
With four wins from five matches since the international break, Blues now face back-to-back home fixtures at St. Andrew's against Millwall and Swansea City. Can they finish this block of games with a flourish to solidify their winter promotion charge? Plus, the guys dissect the growing collaboration between Chris Davies and new Director of Football John Murtough, and address the debate surrounding the black and neon pink third strip.
⚽ DREAM BLUES SIX-A-SIDE COMPETITION:
In partnership with Davisons Law, we want YOUR dream Birmingham City six-a-side team! Lewis Glennon from Davisons Law's Edgbaston office gives us his super six this week (Joe Hart, Steven Carr, David Davis, Jude Bellingham, Kevin Phillips, and Lukas Jutkiewicz).
Email your dream six to [email protected] and we’ll review the best selections on upcoming episodes!
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• The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth — the ultimate matchday destination for Blues fans.
TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome
0:36 - Lincoln 1-3 Blues: 'Fight & Football' Reaction
1:34 - Surviving the Early Scare: Lincoln Hitting the Post
2:21 - Stansfield's Audacious Skill: Frank Worthington or Dele Alli?
3:00 - Priske's Opener: High Pressing & Clinical Finishing
4:32 - Laird Challenge on House: Was It a Red Card?
6:43 - Beadle's Huge Reflex Save & Box Command
9:08 - Priske's Second: Long Throw Flick-on & Authentic No. 9 Debate
11:12 - Cochrane Clinches It: Inside-Right Strike & Deflection
11:58 - Big Chances Missed: Putting Opponents to the Sword
13:51 - Full-Back Rotation: Laird Returns & Managing Osayi-Samuel
15:46 - 4 Wins in 5 Games & Giddy Heights in the Table
17:48 - Davisons Law Dream Blues 6-a-side: Lewis Glennon's Team
19:23 - Taity's 6-a-side Concepts: Teammates & 'Bad Boys' Lunatic Six
20:23 - Big Week Ahead: Millwall & Swansea at St. Andrew's
22:24 - Millwall Threat: Physical Test & Lyndon Dykes
24:44 - Chris Davies & John Murtough: Collaboration & January Planning
26:35 - The Neon Pink Third Kit Debate & Luke 1977 Rumour
27:44 - Outro, Counter Press Community & Sponsor Thanks
#BCFC #BirminghamCity #ForeverBlues #ChrisDavies #AugustPriske #EFL #Championship #KRO

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33 min
October 25 Reaction Required! Cardiff Reality Check, Luis Vázquez Test & John Murtough Verdict
Blues fell back down to earth with a bump at Cardiff City.

Their five-game unbeaten run came to an end, alongside a run of more than five hours of football without conceding a goal. In Episode 60, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait break down what went wrong in South Wales, why Blues turned in arguably their worst performance of the season, and how Chris Davies must engineer an immediate reaction.

Probably only James Beadle—who produced a brilliant penalty save—emerged with any credit from a dismal afternoon in the Welsh rain. With August Priske sidelined, Luis Vázquez's role comes under the spotlight ahead of a treacherous Saturday lunchtime trip to Sincil Bank to face Lincoln City and their 6ft 8in talisman Mikkel Ladefoged.

Plus, Tatts and Taity deliver their comprehensive verdict on the appointment of former Manchester United executive John Murtough as Blues' new Director of Football. What will his dynamic with Chris Davies look like, is his remit across the Men's, Women's, and Academy setups too broad, and how does he fill the vacuum left by recent backroom departures?

⚽ DREAM BLUES SIX-A-SIDE COMPETITION:
In partnership with Davisons Law, we want YOUR dream Birmingham City six-a-side team! Send your super six to [email protected] and we’ll review the best selections on upcoming episodes.

🔗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY:
Check out the Forever Blues website: https://foreverblues.counterpress.media/
Become a member today to support independent, ad-free Birmingham City journalism and help us grow our coverage for you!

A massive thank you to our principal partners:
• Davisons Law: https://www.davisons.law/
• The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth — the ultimate matchday destination for Blues fans.

TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 - Introduction & Welcome
0:48 - Cardiff City Defeat: A 'Poor All-Round Performance'
2:07 - Why Were Blues 'Off It'? Losing the Duels
3:15 - Bad Day at the Office: Calum Scanlon Runs Riot
4:23 - Bielik Pre-Match Injury & Neumann Ragdolled
6:44 - Shocking Welsh Weather & Pitch Conditions
7:14 - Substitutions Bring Control & Perry Ng vs Liam Millar
8:12 - August Priske Injury Blow & Assessing Luis Vázquez
10:34 - Tight Championship Table & A Huge Opportunity Missed
12:26 - Davisons Law Dream Blues 6-a-side: Jack Carter's Team
14:05 - Indoor 6-a-side Memories: Carpet Burns & Topping Nigel Spink
15:12 - John Murtough Appointed as Director of Football
17:39 - Working Alongside Chris Davies & Transfer Input
19:18 - Murtough's Huge Remit: Is He Spreading Himself Too Thin?
21:02 - Academy Vacuum After Recent Backroom Departures
23:35 - High-Stakes Task: January Window & Promotion Focus
24:58 - Evaluating Murtough's Manchester United Track Record
25:58 - Club DNA, Philosophy & Championship Pragmatism
28:31 - Lincoln City Away: Heading to Sincil Bank with Trepidation
28:58 - Containing Lincoln's 6ft 8in Threat: Mikkel Ladefoged
31:13 - Chris Davies Injury Updates: "It's Always Just a Knock"
32:33 - Stopping Crosses at Source: Terry Cooper's Golden Rule
34:44 - Reaction Required: Weather Excuses & Trevor Francis' Stockport Grass
35:57 - Outro, Counter Press Community & Sponsor Thanks

#BCFC #BirminghamCity #ForeverBlues #ChrisDavies #JohnMurtough #KRO #EFL #Championship

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42 min
October 19 Flying High! QPR Statement Win, Millar's Magic & Cardiff Preview
It’s been a massive week for Birmingham City—three games, three wins, eight goals scored, and absolutely zero conceded! Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are back to dissect the statement 3-0 victory over QPR that has Blues "Flying High" and sitting just two points off the automatic promotion places.
The boys analyse Liam Millar's devastating two-goal burst and his deceptive pace, with Taity declaring that Blues now boast the best wide options in the entire Championship. They also praise the growing influence of Christoph Klarer, comparing his totemic, uncompromising leadership style to Blues legend Liam Daish.
We also get a brilliant trip down memory lane as Taity reveals the hilarious story behind his own "Taity Raver" chant after the fans call for a new song for midfield maestro Tomoki Iwata!
Ahead of the weekend, attention switches to the tricky trip to Cardiff City. With Blues only winning one of their last 11 visits to the Welsh capital, the lads discuss why the team must guard against complacency and highlight the threats of Jack Moylan and former Blues academy talent Calum Scanlon.
Special Feature: We also hear from Dan McShane, a conveyancer at the Davisons Law Edgbaston office, who shares his favourite 90s Blues memory involving Darren Purse and Stan Collymore!
A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to Davisons Law
0:20 - Future looking very good for Blues
0:58 - A statement win, showing Blues 'exactly where we're at'
1:15 - 'Crazy' opening goal
3:45 - Running through on goal, maintaining composure and Liam Millar's deception
5:27 - Julien Stephan's comments - QPR's fault and no Blues quality?
7:28 - Blues second goal, winning the ball in midfield, confidence
8:45 - Tactical challenge, Ronnie Edwards dropping into a back five
9:23 - Productivity from the wide areas and Jay Stansfield's work rate
10:43 - Best in the league - Blues wingers
12:10 - Not missing Ibrahim Osman
13:27 - Liam Millar is such a good fit - and his future
14:40 - Hull City fans having a pop at Liam Millar
15:20 - Christoph Klarer's influence - is he the Liam Daish leader type?
17:18 - Christoph Klarer demanding in training, a totemic figure
18:30 - Jimmy Dunne again and Christoph Klarer's tackle
20:33 - Davisons Law - favourite Blues memories (Dan McShane)
22:15 - Song for Tomoki Iwata
23:35 - Are players really bothered?
23:50 - Taity being booed and the funny story behind his own song
26:20 - A candidate tune for Tomoki Iwata San
27:44 - Cardiff City preview - Blues too bullish?
28:48 - Blues poor record at Cardiff
29:19 - Confident but not carried away, falling below standards
31:04 - Cardiff not lost at home in the league, red card and Krystian Bielik
32:28 - Jack Moylan threat
34:28 - Calum Scanlon, Blues Academy talent now at Cardiff
38:10 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and Big Bulls Head in Digbeth

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44 min
October 14 On The Up! Chris Davies' Masterplan, Priske's Form & Preston Win
It’s Episode 58 of Forever Blues, and Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are buzzing as Blues go "On The Up" into the fringes of the top two following back-to-back victories over West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End!
The boys dissect the contrasting tactical styles Blues used to secure the wins and clean sheets. Tatts highlights the patient, possession-heavy dismantling of Preston (boasting 76% possession and 41 touches in the box), while Taity praises the physical, set-piece dominance that overpowered Albion in the local derby.
They dive deep into Chris Davies' masterplan for the side, discussing his demand that Blues become a genuine "top team" rather than an Average Joe that just floats by. The lads also give massive flowers to the back four—with Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, and Alex Cochrane earning special praise for stepping up their levels this season.
Elsewhere, the guys discuss the blossoming form of August Priske as he hits five goals for the season, and debate whether Jay Stansfield's evolution into a deeper, all-round player is costing him in front of goal. Finally, Tatts officially retracts his praise for Albion's Jimmy-Jay Morgan and "sends him back," while breaking the news that Blues stalwart Tomoki Iwata is likely heading back to Japan at the end of the season.
A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to Davisons Law
1:15 - Back-to-back wins and much-needed clean sheets
1:45 - Preston analysis: 76% possession, patience, and breaking them down
3:40 - Playing out from the back and learning to move the ball quicker
6:20 - The set-piece threat and Alex Cochrane's elite deliveries
7:44 - August Priske hits five goals and grows in confidence
8:44 - The back four evolving: Klarer, Neumann, and Osayi-Samuel stepping up
11:00 - Taking risks: Chris Davies wants a dynamic, attacking Blues
15:38 - Stat Attack: Massive possession and 41 touches in the opposition box
17:00 - Dominating the Hawthorns derby and fighting fire with fire
22:37 - Jay Stansfield's new role: Great all-round play, but missing goals?
25:52 - Tatts sends Jimmy-Jay Morgan back to Albion
27:20 - Transfer news: Tomoki Iwata set to leave for Japan at the end of the season
30:30 - Max Bird's return and the midfield depth conundrum
33:05 - Chris Davies' utopia: Becoming a true "top team"
37:33 - Are Blues genuine playoff contenders this season?
40:11 - Outro and thanks to The Big Bulls Head

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46 min
October 05 Hawthorns Showdown! Albion Crossover, Derby Preview & Nostalgia
The countdown to Derby Day is officially on! In a special crossover episode, Colin Tattum is joined by former Birmingham Mail colleague and renowned local media figure Steve Tudgay from the Full Throstle podcast to preview Birmingham City’s highly anticipated trip to the Hawthorns.
Steve gives the inside track on West Bromwich Albion, explaining why James Morrison's side have a major point to prove after freezing on the big stage against Wolves. The guys discuss the Baggies' selection headaches, the worrying form of frontman Aune Heggebo, and Albion's shift toward younger player profiles.
For Blues, Tatts highlights the formidable centre-half pairing of Christoph Klarer and Phil Neumann, the air miles racked up by Jhon Solis and Paik Seung-ho on international duty, and why Chris Davies' front-foot hybrid style will make this a back-and-forth classic. Both hosts also pick the one opposition player they’d steal for their own squad, heaping praise on Solis and Jimmy-Jay Morgan.
The episode wraps with a brilliant trip down memory lane, covering the miserable 1984/85 double-relegation season, Peter Ndlovu and Dele Adebola causing havoc, and the infamous Paul Robinson and Damien Johnson red card drama.
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0:00 - Introduction and Steve Tudgay welcome
1:37 - Hair shortage and background at the Birmingham Mail and Sports Argus
2:30 - Covering Wolverhampton Wanderers and Steve Bull's elbow
4:30 - Tell Tale Tudge - famous non-league gossip column
6:30 - West Bromwich Albion have a point to prove - they froze at Wolves
7:30 - Blues getting after Wolves by comparison
8:30 - Passive Albion are going to get on the front foot
9:30 - Blues went into the break on a downer, to a degree, but both teams starting afresh
10:25 - James Morrison's selection posers
12:24 - A problem with Aune Heggebo for the Baggies and the right-back situation
14:38 - No great surprises for Blues line-up and altering the style and physicality
16:40 - Paik Seung-ho fitness concern for Blues and Jhon Solis' air miles
18:35 - Albion with the upper hand in recent Hawthorns encounters
22:35 - Blues back four - you don't want to bump into Klarer and Neumann on a dark night
23:40 - Tatts picks his Albion player to go into the Blues squad; Jimmy-Jay Morgan's impact
27:13 - Steve selects the Blues player he would have in the Albion team, plus Ousmane Diakité's rise
30:15 - Albion's shift to younger player profiles, Heggebo again and August Priske
35:20 - Previous Hawthorns derbies - the Adebola and Ndlovu impact; Blues glowing spell
36:30 - The 93/94 relegation shoot-out, Albion stay up at Blues' expense
39:35 - The miserable 84/85 campaign
41:00 - Damien Johnson's revenge and Paul Robinson
45:13 - Albion predicted finish
46:30 - Where Blues should finish, January plans and expectations
50:35 - Albion doing a Hull City?
52:02 - Steve and Tatts' derby predictions
54:01 - Outro and thank you

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1 hr
September 28 Derby Day Showdown! The 94/95 Team, Albion Preview & Jude Bellingham
It may be the international break, but there's no rest for the Forever Blues podcast!
In Episode 56, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait discuss a wide range of topics, featuring stars past and present. With a three-week hiatus underway, the boys discuss how Birmingham City are keeping sharp behind closed doors before the massive derby day showdown against West Bromwich Albion. They assess what the Baggies have been doing right and the tactical battles expected at The Hawthorns.
Then, Taity fires up the time machine! He picks the one current Blues star he'd drop into the legendary 1994/95 double-winning side, and reveals which icons from Barry Fry's era—like Steve Claridge and Mark Ward—he’d bring back for Chris Davies today.
Finally, the lads talk about Jude Bellingham's unstoppable rise to superstardom, whether he'll return to unretire the 22 shirt, and share classic stories involving Trevor Francis, Gianfranco Zola, and Eric Cantona's famous "seagulls" quote!
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A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
0:00 - Intro and thanks to Davisons Law
0:15 - LIVE event at The Hayes
1:07 - International break - three weeks too long?
3:15 - Behind closed doors friendly and time off
4:35 - Max Bird and Taylor Gardner-Hickman returning
5:40 - Bird to partner Jhon Solis eventually
7:10 - Seven key fixtures up the next international break
8:45 - West Bromwich Albion freezing at Wolves and learning lessons against Blues
10:25 - Styles playing out of position for the Baggies and their transfer dealings
12:10 - Throwing internationals straight back in
13:04 - Albion's younger players and relative inexperience
16:00 - Earning the right to play in a derby
16:40 - Tight games at the Hawthorns, comparing to Blues v Aston Villa, Richard Sneekes
20:25 - Taity selects the current player to go into the 1994/95 team - and vice-versa
24:20 - Nomadic Blues and their training grounds
25:40 - Signing which player(s) for the current Blues side from Barry Fry's team
27:20 - Jude Bellingham - England's player of the year again
28:00 - Jude's first thought is to go forward, not taking the easy option
29:22 - Jude carrying team on his shoulders, like a Roy Keane or Bryan Robson
30:35 - Incomparable - he's a unique, all purpose football
31:00 - Does Thomas Tuchel like Jude?
32:15 - Jude back to reclaim the 22 shirt for Blues
33:30 - Adapting his game the older he goes
34:25 - Trevor Francis - so good in training as a manager, like Gianfranco Zola
35:05 - Eric Cantona's 'aura' and his made up 'seagulls follow the trawler' quip
38:04 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and the Big Bulls Head in Digbeth

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44 min
September 21 The Season Verdict So Far, Beadle's Error & Sports Quarter Masterplan
It’s Episode 55 of Forever Blues, and Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are delivering their definitive verdict on Birmingham City’s first 8 games of the Championship season!
The boys dive straight into James Beadle's unfortunate howler against Middlesbrough, discussing how the young keeper will bounce back from the error. Taity heaps praise on Alex Cochrane as arguably Blues' star player so far, and the lads assess Luis Vazquez's first league start.
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Are 11 points and 10th place a good return for this tough opening fixture list? Tatts and Taity debate whether fans need to remain patient as the team makes incremental improvements, or if the "watchable football" is enough for now.
Finally, the guys dissect the massive news from the Open House regarding the Sports Quarter masterplan. With the training centre moving from the Wheels site, they discuss the knock-on effects for the academy and women's teams, the nightmare of matchday traffic, and debate where the new training ground—and Arsenal's £1m taxi model—could fit in.
A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
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0:00 - Introduction and thank you to Davisons Law
0:50 - James Beadle's spill
1:50 - Reasons for the error - was there a foul?
3:00 - Beadle's general improvement and coming through 'turmoil'
5:25 - Middlesbrough changing their system, respect to Blues
6:20 - More aggressive Blues but allowing room in the box, fans staying in Bar 8
8:18 - A consequence of the new style, giving up more attempts at goal
9:40 - Blues resilience
10:40 - Alex Cochrane stepping up another gear - Blues star player?
11:59 - Verdict on Luis Vazquez first Championship start
14:20 - Liam Millar hitting the ground running
15:10 - Blues threat at set-pieces
15:40 - Overly-physical defending and 'nice' centre-halves
19:00 - Tiring Blues and (not) going defensive, bench depth
21:50 - Forever Blues LIVE event at The Hayes, September 25
22:30 - Blues in 10th going into the break
23:10 - A good start, watchable football, tough fixture list
24:40 - Hybrid Blues, more attacking, Chris Davies' different mantra, jeopardy
28:30 - Steady growth, Blues even better next season?
29:00 - How many players are Blues short?
30:00 - Recruitment and the £7 million analytics spend
31:35 - Patience of owners Knighthead, discussion
35:35 - Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
36:00 - Sports Quarter changes - training centre moving
37:30 - Taity says training facilities should be away from the ground, and women and academy need to split
39:20 - Crazy designs at the Sports Quarter
40:00 - Clogged roads, academy, first team and Jordan James
42:00 - Where could a new training ground be? Develop Wast Hills with The Hayes next door
43:20 - Arden Cross potential new site
45:00 - Inner city recruitment and the central catchment area
45:30 - Arsenal's incredible £1 million taxi link-up
47:50 - Satellite facility at the Sports Quarter
49:10 - Outro and thank you, plus Forever Blues LIVE on Friday

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55 min
September 15 No Fear! The 'New' Blues, Carlos Vicente & Middlesbrough Preview
It’s Episode 54 of Forever Blues, and Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are buzzing about the "new" Birmingham City!
The boys break down the gritty away win at Derby County, debating whether Blues were right to sit back and invite pressure in the final 15 minutes of added time. They also dissect Luis Vazquez’s unbelievable miss (would Kyogo have scored it?!), and heap praise on the "Nigel Gleghorn of Zaragoza," Carlos Vicente!
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🗓️ Friday, September 25
📍 The Hayes, Redhill Road (Please note: This is opposite the Man on the Moon pub, NOT Alvechurch FC's Lye Meadow ground!)
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Elsewhere in the episode, Taity gives his verdict on the Liam Millar vs. Ibrahim Osman debate, and both lads unleash a "Stat Attack" highlighting Blues' profligacy in front of goal and their heavy possession metrics.
Finally, the guys preview the massive £40m test against Middlesbrough at St. Andrew's, reveal the truth behind Demarai Gray's hospital stint, and look back at Chris Davies' meme-worthy post-match celebrations at Pride Park.
A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to Davisons Law
0:50 - It's a results business
1:05 - What a battle, last season Blues would have crumbled
1:44 - The 'new' Birmingham City, made of sterner stuff
3:12 - Game analysis, missed chances
4:00 - Vital goal from Carlos Vicente and avoiding Bobby Clark's strike
5:00 - Jhon Solis, Liam Millar and Vicente - what a leap and finish
6:20 - The fear of Blues at set-pieces
8:20 - Paik, grappling, shirt pulling and August Priske
11:00 - Luis Vazquez's amazing miss
13:00 - Would Kyogo have scored?
14:00 - Fifteen minutes, 17 seconds of added time; going to a 5-4-1
15:00 - Tiredness 'baloney'
15:48 - Invite pressure, or no alternative?
18:00 - Managers making decisions in the moment and attacking substitutions
19:30 - Blues relish backs to the wall; Preston North End away
20:30 - The Nigel Gleghorn of Zaragoza
22:00 - Vicente impact
22:50 - Liam Millar or Ibrahim Osman? Tait's verdict
23:50 - Millar's diligence
25:00 - Forever Blues LIVE at The Hayes on September 25
25:50 - Taity's stat attack! Possession and an enjoyable watch
27:25 - Tatts' stat attack! Big, big, big chances missed
29:25 - Blues league position on the fringe of play-offs, a good start
32:50 - £40m Middlesbrough test at St. Andrew's
32:10 - Don't fear anyone at home
32:38 - Taity as entertainments manager
33:10 - Berhalter, Cozier-Duberry and McGree
34:02 - Boro changed system last time, Blues on the front foot
35:00 - A three-week international break
37:06 - Hospitalised Demarai Gray injury and illness revealed
39:00 - Chris Davies meme-worthy celebration at Derby
41:22 - Venue clarification for Forever Blues LIVE at The Hayes
42:46 - Thank you

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48 min
September 10 Time To Deliver! First Defeat, Tom Wagner's Return & Derby Preview
Has it been a positive start to the season, or is the Championship ultimately a results-based business? Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are back to give their verdict after Blues suffered their first defeat of the season at Norwich City.
The boys dissect the 2-1 loss at Carrow Road, pinpointing the fine margins and big missed chances—including Liam Millar's controversial offside goal and Carlos Vicente's incredible miss. Taity explains why Blues must get tighter in key defensive moments and stop giving away preventable goals, while praising the league debut of Kristoffer Lund.
Tatts and Taity also look back at the relentless, front-foot performance against Wolves, analysing the crazy own goal, Patrick Roberts' impact, and Jay Stansfield getting back on the scoresheet. Plus, the lads welcome the emotional St. Andrew's return of Tom Wagner, discussing the driving force behind the club.
Finally, the focus shifts to Derby County where John Eustace is under pressure, a debate over Marvin Ducksch's role, and a passionate plea from Taity to give Blues' academy youngsters like Tyrese Warmington a proper chance in the first team.

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A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth
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0:00 - Introduction and thank you to principal partners Davisons Law
0:20 - Norwich City game and not taking chances
2:00 - Liam Millar's offside goal, the assistant has form
2:59 - Loose Blues and how to prevent the first goal
4:48 - Defenders and doing the basics, don't blame tiredness
7:00 - Fine margins and Carlos Vicente
8:50 - Missing a lot of big chances
9:00 - Danger of getting dragged down the table
10:00 - Blues are on the front foot more
13:00 - Liam Millar's contribution so far
14:25 - Kristoffer Lund league debut
15:30 - The high foot tackle on Cochrane and Taity's view
16:10 - Blues performance against Wolves, camping in their half
17:58 - The crazy own goal
18:55 - Jay Stansfield and missing Patrick Roberts
19:50 - The Forever Blues LIVE event at The Hayes, September 25
20:20 - The emotional return of Tom Wagner
24:55 - Blues at Derby County - who is under the most pressure?
26:05 - A results-based business and Blues tough start to the season
28:00 - Difficulties of lack of central midfield options
29:20 - Paik and Iwata debate
30:30 - Marvin Ducksch potential impact?
32:30 - Blues 25-man squad and leaving out Scott Wright
34:00 - Bigging up Blues youngsters and Tyrese Warmington
35:00 - Giving youth more of a chance
37:00 - Taity's passion for Blues' own
39:30 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and the Big Bulls Head in Digbeth

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45 min
September 02 Transfer Window Verdict, Liam Millar Arrives & Wolves Preview
The transfer window is officially slammed shut, and the boys are back to give their verdict on Birmingham City's summer business!

Paul Tait and Colin Tattum assess a window that saw Blues sign seven players and sell a couple. Taity reveals why he feels Blues might still be short in a few areas, but shares his excitement over the deadline day capture of Liam Millar.

The lads dissect what happened with the pursuits of Ibrahim Osman, Mohammed Fuseini, and Joe Gelhardt, before launching into a debate about Callum O'Hare: is he worth £7 million, and is he truly Blues?

On the pitch, we praise the emergence of "tower of power" Phil Neumann, Carlos Vicente's form, and Patrick Roberts' fantastic display against a top Southampton side. Plus, we preview Sunday's massive derby at St. Andrew's against Wolves, welcoming back Jordan James, Tommy Doyle, and John Ruddy, and we celebrate Tomoki Iwata clocking up his 100th appearance!

A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth

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0:00 - Introduction and thank you to principal partners Davisons Law
0:30 - Taity on an 'indifferent transfer window' and areas to address
2:20 - Blues and the classic number 10 - Jay Stansfield and Finn Azaz
2:40 - Squad Cost Rules, Blues transfer spend and their change in profile
4:00 - Quality not quantity
5:01 - Where's Max Bird and Liam Millar's signing
6:07 - Taity view on Liam Millar
6:55 - Recruitment criticism fair? Want, want, want!
8:52 - What happened to Mohammed Fuseini and Joe Gelhardt
9:40 - Taity and Adrian Segicic - not ITK!
10:30 - Callum O'Hare - worth £7 million, and is he Blues?
12:50 - Phil Neumann's emergence
15:10 - Carlos Vicente and the St. Andrew's performances
16:30 - Patrick Roberts - on his game, he's fantastic - he needs to be trusted.
19:04 - Are Blues evolving for the better?
21:00 - Stansfield woe in front of goal
22:58 - Analysing Blues 1 Southampton 1
24:30 - Blues win at Wrexham and more missed chances
26:20 - The Blues Rotundas and Alex Cochrane delivery of set-pieces
29:20 - Forever Blues new website - become a member and support our independent Blues service!
30:08 - Blues v Wolves derby
31:40 - Wolves recruitment, manager change and the transfer window
33:20 - Jordan James and Wolves frontline firepower
36:26 - In praise of 100-up Tomoki Iwata
38:55 - Grading Blues transfer window
41:30 - Outro, thank you to Davisons Law and special event teaser

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Welcome to Forever Blues, your essential podcast for all things Birmingham City FC! Hosted by veteran Blues journalist Colin Tattum and club legend Paul Tait, we deliver unfiltered opinions, deep tactical analysis, and passionate debates you won't find anywhere else. Every week, Tatts and Taity dissect the true Birmingham City identity, bringing you honest match previews, post-match verdicts, and the real story from St. Andrew's. Your new home for genuine BCFC insight and a heavy dose of Keep Right On spirit!

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