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August 24 Needs Must! Transfer Window Crunch, Demarai Gray & Wrexham Preview
Welcome to Episode 51 of the Forever Blues podcast!
Paul Tait returns from his wedding planning duties in Cyprus, and he is in a suitably cutting mood after watching Blues draw against Bristol City at St. Andrew's. Taity gives his honest verdict on the team being "stuck in first gear," discusses Scott Twine running the show, and questions if there is a tactical disconnect happening on the pitch.
With the September 1st transfer deadline rapidly approaching, the lads focus on what Blues desperately need in the market.
Does Demarai Gray need to be handed a starting spot immediately?
Will Chris Davies dip into the loan market for a game-changing striker?
Taity puts forward Portsmouth's Adrian Segecic as a potential creative solution!
Plus, we praise James Beadle's strong start to the season and look ahead to Friday night's highly anticipated clash against Phil Parkinson's Wrexham.
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 - Intro and thanks to Principal Partners
1:13 - Taity's break to Cyprus
2:08 - Blues 2, Bristol City 2 recap
2:35 - Taity's view on the team selection and performance
3:38 - Scott Twine the answer for Blues?
4:00 - Methodical and limp
5:55 - Attack and getting the fans on board at St. Andrew's
6:28 - Bristol's tactical tweaks and breakaways
8:24 - A disconnect?
9:47 - Paik as the 10 and Jay Stansfield wide
10:15 - Injury to Max Bird a blow, Jhon Solis uncomfortable
10:58 - Demarai Gray wants to start; Taity wants more from him
15:18 - Unbeaten in first 3 games . . .
17:35 - Taity wants Adrian Segecic
19:55 - James Beadle's good start to the season
21:33 - Dom Ballard's outrageous goal
22:37 - Solis disallowed goal
23:52 - Tuesday and Friday night fixtures
25:54 - Wrexham seeking a first win and transfer movement
27:05 - 'Nightmare' Phil Parkinson
28:18 - Danny Imray and Kieffer Moore
31:28 - Blues needs before the transfer window shuts
32:30 - Big money signings and Ibrahim Osman
35:00 - The loan option
38:00 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and the Big Bulls Head in Digbeth

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43 min
August 20 Geoff Horsfield Special! Bristol City Preview, Max Bird & Play-Off Memories
It's milestone EPISODE 50 of Forever Blues, and we're back home at St. Andrew's!
With Taity away on holiday, Tatts is joined by a true Birmingham City legend, play-off hero, and cup finalist: Geoff 'Hors' Horsfield!
The lads reflect on a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Sheffield United, highlighting back-to-back clean sheets, the dynamic displays of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Jhon Solis' midfield commanding, and the fresh arrival of Max Bird from Derby.
Hors also takes a fascinating walk down memory lane, sharing incredible tales from Blues' iconic play-off campaigns:
⚽ Trevor Francis taking the team off at Deepdale
⚽ Silencing the Lion's Den at Millwall with Olivier Tebily
⚽ The drama of Cardiff 2002, Darren Carter's penalty, and a 4-day party on Broad Street!
Plus, we preview Bristol City's visit to St. Andrew's and break down their new £9m frontline.
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0:00 - Introduction & thanks to Principal Partner Davisons Law
0:25 - Geoff Horsfield joins as special guest!
1:15 - Sheffield United 0-0 recap & back-to-back clean sheets
2:24 - Curing the 'Pep disease' & playing efficient away football
3:33 - Mixing it up on the road
4:08 - Hors' verdict on Jhon Solis
5:02 - Max Bird signing & squad depth
6:30 - Bright Osayi-Samuel's dynamic resurgence
8:00 - High intensity for full-backs
8:25 - Tactical subs: Ethan Laird & Patrick Roberts
9:45 - Hard-nosed fortitude in the group
10:25 - Hors on playing under Gary Megson & Steve Bruce
12:15 - Boosting firepower & the Coventry City template
14:00 - Bristol City preview: £9m new strikers Tolaj & Ballard
15:08 - Championship strength & 8th place play-off debate
17:00 - Play-off pressure: Hors' personal experiences
18:15 - 2001 Preston semi-final heartbreak & Trevor Francis
19:45 - Winning at Millwall & Olivier Tebily
21:15 - 2002 Play-off Final victory vs Norwich & Darren Carter penalty
23:49 - A legendary 4-day celebration party!
24:35 - Fortress St. Andrew's record
26:24 - Hors on August Priske
27:44 - Bristol City form & Michael Skubala
30:10 - High intensity & options off the bench
31:05 - Hors' score prediction!
31:38 - Forever Blues website relaunch: Become a member!
32:20 - Big Bulls Head Digbeth shoutout
32:40 - Outro & Keep Right On!

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37 min
August 11 Sheffield United Preview, Priske’s Impact & Romelle Donovan | Forever Blues Ep 49
The Championship gets underway for Blues at Bramall Lane!
In Episode 49, Tatts and Taity are back in the studio to preview our massive Championship opener against Sheffield United. The lads break down the gritty 1-0 Carabao Cup victory at Swansea City, discussing goalscorer August Priske, a solid showing from James Beadle, and why Taity is a big fan of Lee Buchanan sticking around.
Are Blues becoming "grinders" on the road? Chris Davies called the team a 'different animal'—we assess if he's right.
Finally, we turn our attention to the Blades and a familiar face: former Blues Academy star Romelle Donovan. Having joined Sheffield United on loan from Brentford, we discuss why he couldn't break into the Blues side and pinpoint him as a major danger man for Saturday.
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to principal partner Davisons Law
1:21 - Carabao Cup victory at Swansea City - unexpected?
1:51 - Blues different to last season in a strange game
2:31 - Blues had Swansea where they wanted them and becoming grinders
3:34 - Compact Blues is the way to go and quality long balls
4:35 - Stansfield wasted on the left?
6:16 - Manager's trust in Paik Seung-ho - what about Patrick Roberts in the 10 role?
8:14 - August Priske's finish and his evolution
8:47 - Centre-forward movement and getting across defenders
10:24 - Jhon Solis to become an integral cog for Blues
11:53 - Acclaim for James Beadle
14:32 - Lee Buchanan's return and why Taity is a fan
17:24 - First win on opening day for 5 years
18:58 - Forever Blues relaunch - please check the website out!
19:50 - Sheffield United away in the Championship
20:19 - Undercurrent of uncertainty at Bramall Lane
21:24 - Expect backs to the wall
22:19 - A 'different landscape' for Sheffield, due to no more parachute payments
23:08 - Blues a 'different animal' away from home
24:41 - Romelle Donovan - ex-Blues academy star
25:14 - Taity's view on Donovan - he's never overawed
26:38 - Donovan's loan to Burton Albion
27:58 - Could Blues have persevered with the winger?
29:06 - Where would he fit in this Blues team?
30:35 - Blues likely line-up for the Championship opener
32:28 - Importance not to concede early
32:51 - Thank you to our principal partner Davisons Law and the Forever Blues relaunch

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39 min
August 04 Blues’ Season Opener! New Signings, Kyogo Exit & Swansea Preview
HERE WE GO! The 2026/27 season is finally upon us.
Tatts and Taity are back to look ahead to Blues' unusual Carabao Cup opening match against Swansea City. The lads give their verdict on Chris Davies' latest summer signings—Vazquez, Lund, and Beadle—and discuss the departure of the polarising Kyogo.
Plus, we look back at the prestigious Barcelona friendly, analyse Blues' new set-piece routines, and ask: is the traditional number 10 role dead at St. Andrew's?
A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law
And a warm welcome to our new Junior Partner: Big Bulls Head in Digbeth!
(Alongside our great friends at DrainTech, Bewdley Spirits, and AMG Logistics)
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0:00 - Introduction & Happy Birthday Taity!
1:12 - Sponsor Thanks & Welcome Big Bulls Head!
2:07 - Blues Trivia: The World Cup Question
3:23 - Verdict on Vazquez, Lund & Beadle
5:38 - Is Vazquez our new focal point?
6:29 - The challenge for foreign players settling in
7:41 - Farewell Kyogo: The divided opinion
9:24 - Lund: A souped-up Kristian Pedersen?
10:44 - The Left-Back Issues
11:38 - Remembering Pedersen's amazing header
13:25 - Solis, Priske & the tactical shift
14:41 - Where Chris Davies still needs to strengthen
16:31 - The No. 10 role & Taity's worry for Stansfield
17:12 - Tatts calls for a traditional front two
18:41 - The Barcelona prestige friendly
20:44 - Blues set-piece analysis
22:12 - Taking more risks this season
24:26 - Disagreement over last season's finish
25:32 - Carabao Cup Opener: Swansea City Preview
27:42 - Swansea's £15m spending spree & new arrivals
29:15 - Dangerman: Zan Vipotnik
31:05 - Trivia Answer: The last time we started with a cup match!
32:51 - Outro & Thanks

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39 min
July 14 Chris Davies' Transfer Masterplan, Dael Fry Arrives & Gardner Exits
The Forever Blues podcast is back for the 2026/27 season! Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are here to assess a massive summer of change at St. Andrew's.

We break down the first two transfer window signings, Jhon Solis and Dael Fry, and discuss Chris Davies' vow to bring a more powerful, hybrid playing style to the Championship. We also cover the surprise departure of Craig Gardner after his five-year tenure, the arrival of new set-piece specialist Scott Fry, and Aurelien Guernier's shock move to AC Milan. Is the squad still too threadbare, and where do Blues need to strengthen next?

In This Episode:
00:00 - Welcome Back to Forever Blues!
01:42 - Squad Ins and Outs: Assessing the Window
02:10 - Jhon Solis & Dael Fry Transfers
03:39 - Defensive Tactics & Championship Power
06:45 - The Masterplan: Six In, Six Out?
09:30 - Chris Davies' New Hybrid Playing Style
13:59 - Do Blues Need Another Striker?
16:33 - The Impact of Set-Piece Coach Scott Fry
21:22 - Craig Gardner Steps Down: A Look Back
27:53 - Darren Carter & Scott Sellars Appointed
38:15 - Academy Finances & The Fabled "Pathway"
39:58 - Aurelien Guernier's Move to AC Milan

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#BCFC #BirminghamCity #KeepRightOn #KRO #Championship #FootballPodcast

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48 min
May 06 Birmingham City Season Verdict! Player of the Season, Portsmouth Recap & Big Transfer Needs
The 2025/26 season is officially in the books!
In Episode 46 of the Forever Blues podcast, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait deliver their ultimate season verdict. The lads kick things off with a recap of the final match of the campaign—a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Taity, who watched the game from the stands at Fratton Park with Liam Daish, rues the missed chances and discusses Paik's positive impact as a substitute in the Number 10 role.
This sparks a wider tactical debate: Is Jay Stansfield unsuited to the classic 10 position, and has Marvin Ducksch damaged his brand beyond repair?
Blues closed the campaign five matches unbeaten to secure a 10th place finish—their highest placing since 2015/16. But with an agonizing 27 shots hitting the woodwork and a horrific away record, the boys debate whether 10th is truly an acceptable finish or a massive missed opportunity.
Tatts and Taity then turn their attention to the end-of-season awards. They discuss the sheer physical presence of the defense, praise the impact of Kai Wagner, and unanimously crown Christoph Klarer as their Player of the Season!
Finally, the boys reflect on their favourite (and worst!) moments of the campaign, look ahead to a massive summer of recruitment for Chris Davies, and give a hilarious update on Neil Moxley.
IN THIS EPISODE
00:16 - Introduction
01:44 - Portsmouth v Blues recap
02:10 - Pushing on in the second-half
02:30 - Disappointed with a draw
03:14 - Five big chances missed - Ibrahim Osman fluffing
03:58 - August Priske's first goal, Portsmouth's marking
05:44 - Blues corners and delivery
06:19 - Priske not the target man; more like a Jon Stead, Paul Gallagher type
06:46 - Moving Paik into the 10 role as substitute
07:46 - The end of Marvin Ducksch? Damaging the brand
08:25 - Jay Stansfield ill at ease as a classic 10
08:48 - Specialist role - Blues need a clever player in there this summer, a Sheringham
10:50 - Worry over Stansfield's ankle injury
11:31 - Adrian Segecic and the mass confrontation, sparked the game
14:10 - Taity likes Segecic, but did he dive trying to get a penalty?
14:45 - Blues finish 5 unbeaten and finish 10th in the Championship; all the what ifs . . .
15:29 - 27 times hitting the woodwork
15:56 - Rate Blues final position in the league; an opportunity missed for Taity
16:16 - Blues horrific away form, Jeremy Dale and 'building blocks'
16:55 - Look at Millwall, workmanlike and grind out results
17:37 - League will be tougher next season?
19:04 - A positive in that we can all see where improvements are needed
19:18 - Chris Davies a rookie manager and 10th place being decent
20:15 - Owners aren't here to mess around and they want results, not to finish in 10th
21:33 - A huge summer ahead, recruitment has to be spot on
21:49 - A 60/40 split on Davies
22:34 - Paik going to the World Cup and needs to sort his shoulder issue
23:11 - Is finishing 9th next season progression?
23:33 - Defensively Blues are good, on the whole, and not being ruthless enough at the other end
23:58 - Continuity. Davies the first manager since Lee Clark to start and finish two successive seasons
24:47 - If going with the same model next season, it's all about recruitment, bringing in Championship know how
25:33 - The sheer size of Klarer and Phil Neumann, who got better after thinking time out the side
27:12 - Klarer player of the season, again, the guys are in agreement
28:00 - A standout player who leads by example, a wish that others followed suit
28:52 - Honourable mentions for Demarai Gray, Stansfield and an unsung Tomoki Iwata
29:58 - Kai Wagner's impact, growing into the position of left-back
31:12 - Wagner or Alex Cochrane next season? Cochrane swearing on stage . . .
32:38 - The favourite and worst moments of the season
32:56 - The successive four-goal victories - we're going to kick on now
33:50 - Awful away performances hit Blues hard
34:42 - The Watford New Year's Day debacle. Tom Ince loves playing against Blues
35:29 - Blues dramatic winner in the eighth minute of added-time in front of 7,000 Blues fans at Blackburn Rovers
36:03 - Coventry City win, the Leeds United FA Cup tie
36:50 - Credit to the Blues fans this season, unwavering backing
38:06 - Outro and the latest update on Mox
#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #ChristophKlarer #ChrisDavies #EFLChampionship
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44 min
April 28 Birmingham City | Home comforts, Priske and Vicente, the big youth debate and Portsmouth preview
It's a wide-ranging Episode 45 of the Forever Blues podcast!
Colin Tattum and Paul Tait go through Blues' strong end to the season at St. Andrew's, following back-to-back 2-1 victories. The lads analyze how August Priske and Carlos Vicente are growing into their roles, potentially becoming key players for the upcoming campaign.
Then, it's time for the big debate. With Blues hitting the woodwork a remarkable 26 times this season, the boys reflect on the "what ifs" and dissect the end-of-season messages from CEO Jeremy Dale and manager Chris Davies.
Taity delivers some firm words on the current lack of Academy players getting an opportunity in the first team. With no Academy-reared player registering league minutes in the last two seasons, Taity admits the blocked pathway is a massive worry for the club's future. How will Blues ever produce the next Jude Bellingham if the kids aren't given a chance?
Finally, the boys preview the final game of the season at Portsmouth, recall the day Jude and Agus Medina made their debuts at Fratton Park, and give a quick update on Neil Moxley's whereabouts!
IN THIS EPISODE
00:24 - Introduction
01:24 - Important to finish the season in a positive frame of mind
02:29 - Tactical tweak to jump on Morsy - not rocket science though!
04:13 - Neumann's opener and Blues attacking set-pieces
05:21 - Priske's evolution and almost breaking his duck
06:27 - The benefits of a settled team and Priske growing into his role
07:35 - Landing on second balls and pushing on, thanks to the adjustment in style
08:21 - Midfielders breaking forward and winning duels
08:38 - 'Fantastic' Vicente
09:37 - Vicente's skill set and displacing Roberts; plus handling the rough stuff
11:32 - Blues top of the league - Tatts' stat attack!
11:43 - Hitting the woodwork 26 times - crazy
12:17 - Taity's stat attack - he makes it 1-1!
12:47 - The what ifs
13:25 - Blues' St. Andrew's strength: third best home record in the Championship, but away woes
16:10 - Taity no to fireworks (again)
16:28 - Big up Rich Goulding, the voice of St. Andrew's
17:15 - Jeremy Dale on Blues 'valuable experience gained' standing Blues in 'better stead' next season
18:09 - Of course he'd say that! Behind the scenes, probably sterner words being uttered
19:16 - David Sullivan would have let rip
19:35 - Chris Davies via Blues News programme, writing about a 'positive marker' of progress on the pitch
20:24 - He's got to say that, hasn't he - again!
21:05 - Trying to sign Maradona and Jean-Pierre Papin
22:22 - The big youth debate - why have no Academy lads been used?
23:01 - No Academy-reared player will have played league minutes in the last two seasons - not acceptable?
23:38 - Manager's focus is first team and first team players
24:04 - Rivals spending millions on kids coming through
24:31 - It is worrying, says Taity. The problem of split first team and Academy training sites
25:29 - Chris Davies skirting round the issue
25:47 - The pathway is becoming more blocked and the knock-on effect of trying to attract players
26:25 - Catch 22. Blues investing heavily in recruitment, but if there is no light at the end of the tunnel...
27:06 - Paying the money to buy players in. Taity speaking to Villa's Academy staff
27:57 - Blues playing catch up - not at that budget level
28:16 - First year pros could be earning towards and upwards of £10,000-a-week elsewhere
29:07 - Taity was on £28.50!
29:39 - Pressure to get into the Premier League and increasing the value of young players
30:21 - Isichei and Mazwi on the bench for six consecutive games; why not bring them on at 3-0 up at Cambridge?
30:48 - It's opportunity - you won't find out unless you try
31:06 - Taity on his debut at just aged 17
31:28 - It's down to the manager
32:28 - An argument for the powers that be upstairs telling the manager the club philosophy
33:29 - The loans issue; a new role being created as Blues have been behind the eight ball
34:34 - Managers' resistance
34:47 - Wolves approach to loans and 21s' football
35:52 - Young players training with the first team more - the manager has his neck on the line
36:32 - Portsmouth away last game - Pompey's pick-up since Easter
37:42 - Jude's debut at Fratton Park . . . and Agus Medina's
38:29 - First game away next season at Spurs . . . noon on a Sunday, or February on a night
39:16 - Medina went back to Cornella - Lionel Messi's new club
40:04 - Adrian Segecic - Pompey's Priske
40:44 - Who is going to leave Blues in the summer?
41:45 - Alberto Tarantini and jumping into the crowd
42:12 - Final thank yous and an update on Mox's whereabouts . . .
#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #AugustPriske #JudeBellingham #EFLChampionship
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48 min
April 21 Birmingham City Upheaval! Chris Davies' Future, Stanno's Drought & Sign Jhon Solis?
As the season reaches its final straight, the big debates are kicking off at St. Andrew's!
In Episode 44, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait recap the hard-earned draw at Hull City, with the lads disagreeing on whether Blues should have taken all three points. Taity advocates for the Barry Fry "lunacy" school of football, whilst the boys discuss Chris Davies' new tactical buzzword: the "finalisation position".
The debate then turns to the future. Should Blues make Jhon Solis a permanent signing this summer? Taity wonders if the Colombian even wants to be here, while Tatts argues he will be vital next season—but only if he starts.
There is also serious concern over Jay Stansfield's goal drought (1 in 27 appearances). Is the number 10 role ruining his form, and should Blues be looking at Coventry City's powerful frontline as a template?
Plus, Tatts drops a snippet regarding the future of Chris Davies amid a looming summer debrief, Taity tells a hilarious story involving Liam Daish in the toilets at a pre-season friendly, and the boys preview the final home game of the campaign against Bristol City.

IN THIS EPISODE
00:55 - Hull City recap - a decent point
01:38 - Taity wants more! A weird game, expecting better from the Tigers
03:14 - Partnerships across the pitch and Klarer/Neumann rocks at the back
04:30 - Good partnerships but two points dropped
04:36 - Context of away performances and form - statto Tatts is back - showing more resilience
05:45 - Gray impact and Blues moving to a back five to see it out
06:53 - Gung ho at the end - but were Hull really going after it, asks Taity
07:25 - Taity is from the Barry Fry 'lunacy' school of football
08:29 - Attacking midfielders, Tomoki Iwata and the 'finalisation position'
09:16 - A new buzzword, getting forward and playing forward
10:38 - Iwata did get a nosebleed being that high up
11:02 - Holding midfielders, having the legs and energy
11:35 - Jhon Solis permanent signing - yes or no?
11:45 - Does he want to be here, speculates Taity
12:21 - Buy Solis, but start him
13:09 - Solis probably doesn't feel wanted
13:45 - Adapting to the Championship, and Chris Davies making him a regular now
14:30 - The six . . and eights
14:41 - Don't mention double pivots in the toilets next to Taity and Liam Daish . . .
15:38 - Solis has a Fabrice Muamba kind of feel. Sign him, says Tatts
17:13 - Another stat! About Jay Stansfield - 1 goal in 27 appearances
17:45 - Stanno not suited as a number 10; he's not a traditional 10
18:35 - Getting frustrated and doing all his work outside the box
18:53 - Where are the goals going to come from?
20:03 - Concern for next season about where does Stanno fit in?
21:26 - Blues have to find ways to get chances for Stanno and August Priske
21:47 - Look at Coventry City's frontline - very physical 'lumps' who score goals
23:42 - Potentially a lot of upheaval in the summer
24:14 - A snippet on Chris Davies' future as manager
25:23 - Phil Neumann - a 'different beast'
25:41 - He's got the hang of the Championship
26:44 - Davies learning, continuity and adding more powerful players
28:37 - Having clarity on the type of player for the system this summer
29:48 - Are players on the beach, with nothing to play for?
29:51 - Personal pride, players playing for contracts and not short changing fans
30:57 - Blues under Alex McLeish finishing 10th in the Premier League
33:02 - £5 if you can make Liam Daish smile at Portsmouth on the final day
33:53 - Looking forward to next season already; more difficult as a supporter than a player
36:06 - Blues last home game of season against Bristol City
36:44 - Play-off qualification at eighth place next season
37:39 - Blues away at Bristol City - they weren't great against us, but heads had gone
39:27 - Blues will have a lot of the ball; it could be a more possession-based performance
40:17 - A thank you to our principal partners Davisons Law
#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #JayStansfield #JhonSolis #EFLChampionship
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46 min
April 14 Birmingham City SLAYED Wrexham! Vicente Shines, New Tactical Style & Hull City 'Fracas' Preview
Birmingham City secured a massive, much-needed 2-0 victory over Wrexham to fire up hopes of finishing the season with a flourish!
In Episode 43, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait break down exactly how Blues out-battled and out-worked their big-spending opponents, limiting them to zero shots on target. The lads heap praise on the "unplayable" Ibrahim Osman, the influence of natural left-back Kai Wagner, and Carlos Vicente—asking why it has taken so long to see this level of performance from him.
Has Chris Davies finally found the right formula? Tatts and Taity discuss the noticeable shift to a more direct, runner-heavy style, sacrificing possession to do more with the ball. Taity urges the manager to keep a settled side and play August Priske every game to build vital partnerships.
Finally, the boys preview the upcoming trip to Hull City. Expect an extra edge to this one following the October fracas at St. Andrew's, and keep your eyes on the technical area with Sergej Jakirovic!
IN THIS EPISODE
00:56 - All that money spent and out-battled, out-worked, no shots on target
01:29 - Less possession and doing more with the ball
01:55 - Big game for both Blues and Wrexham - what changed exactly?
02:48 - Immense Christophe Klarer, winning the battles and August Priske leading the line
03:07 - Jay Stansfield worry - doing all the work outside the box
04:49 - Ibrahim Osman unplayable in parts and playing the right, quality balls and not smashing it
06:58 - Blues not slowing it down, runners beyond and utilising the wide players' strengths
07:38 - In praise of Carlos Vicente - but why has it taken so long?
08:57 - Playing Priske every game and keeping settled side
10:53 - Next season is going to be tough and Spurs tipped to go down
12:08 - Priske and how to play to his strengths
12:28 - Building up an understanding as pair, Priske and Stansfield
13:49 - Movement, finding space and when Blues are at their muddled worst
14:38 - Kai Wagner's influence, having that natural left-back
16:39 - Keeping on playing the same team and show trust in them
17:54 - Centre-halves Klarer and Phil Neumann chat
21:09 - Would you take Blues not being as pleasing on the eye but winning?
21:58 - Roy Keane and being 'brutal' getting the second balls; mentality
24:18 - Getting fans off their seats
25:03 - Style is changing but don't ignore the core Championship needs. Lessons to be learned
25:31 - Hull City, Blues next opponents
26:07 - Why there will be an edge on this game after the October fracas at St. Andrew's
26:31 - Sergej Jakirovic - watch the technical area at Hull!
27:41 - Taity impressed by Hull and Joe Geldhardt
29:11 - Lewis Koumas doubt, John Lundstram suspended
30:02 - Up to the Blues players to finish the season off on a positive note
31:28 - Geldhardt tormenting Blues for Wigan Athletic as an Under-18
32:25 - Talking transition away from home
32:53 - Too much 'noise', says Taity about how football is played
34:08 - A parting thank you
#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #WrexhamAFC #HullCity #EFLChampionship
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39 min
April 07 Birmingham City 'Robbed' at Ipswich! A 'Joke' Decision, Kyogo's Nightmare & Wrexham Preview
Birmingham City salvaged some pride at Ipswich Town on Easter Monday, but should they have taken all three points?
In Episode 42, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait assess a rollercoaster Easter weekend, starting with the dismal Good Friday defeat to Blackburn Rovers. The lads then dissect the vastly improved second-half display at Portman Road, where the handbrake finally came off—only for Blues to be denied by a "joke" of a decision from the assistant referee.
Taity pulls no punches this week. He calls out Demarai Gray for flattering to deceive, discusses Jonathan Panzo's painful afternoon, and delivers a brutal verdict on Kyogo, labelling his injury-ended, one-goal season as a "nightmare".
With the season in danger of fizzling out, both Tatts and Taity demand continuity. It’s time to stop the chopping and changing, play the January signings like August Priske, and push Jhon Solis further forward.
Finally, the boys look ahead to the visit of "big spending" Wrexham. With Phil Parkinson's side chasing the play-offs without a team of "superstars," the lads debate whether the Welsh club has provided the exact template Blues need to follow in the Championship.
IN THIS EPISODE
01:19 - Blues hard done by - 'joke' to disallow the equaliser at Ipswich Town
02:02 - Taking the handbrake off
02:48 - Assistant referee guesswork and Jhon Solis pushing on
05:45 - First-half frustration, conceding two goals in four minutes
06:05 - Painful afternoon for Jonathan Panzo
07:20 - Demarai Gray flattering to deceive?
08:18 - Positive changes down the left, wildcard Ibrahim Osman
09:12 - Forget xG, how about xW?
10:40 - Finishing chances off - Blues bad conversion rates
12:12 - Seven alterations to the side, August Priske assessment
13:09 - Taity 'don't change the team' - continuity is key, play the January signings
13:32 - Football Prevention Officers
14:12 - Priske fighting fire with fire
14:20 - Working on runs into the box, variety of movement
15:33 - Building an understanding, Priske and Stansfield
17:07 - Blackburn Rovers defeat and performance - bad passing and a team tuned out to the season?
17:19 - Paik lung-busting run, Doyle the same - they can't do it consistently
18:48 - Why Taity hoped Blues went a goal down. Yes, you read that correctly!
20:03 - A couple of players hiding against Blackburn Rovers
21:11 - Apathy by the end, Chris Davies admitting a few players lacking confidence
22:27 - Chris Davies' praise for Jhon Solis . . . so why not play him every week?
23:26 - Not having natural left-backs available due to injury is hurting Blues
24:50 - Phil Neumann return to the side
25:55 - Kyogo out for the season - underwhelming and a disappointment
27:57 - Tatts' stat attack!
28:59 - A big 'in' tray for someone this summer
30:18 - Kyogo a 'nightmare' to play against - and with
33:31 - Who is going to be happy with a 17th place finish - a big inquest coming
33:49 - Compare and contrast with Wrexham, Blues next opponents
35:15 - 'Big spending' Wrexham under Phil Parkinson, chasing the play-offs
35:51 - Blues landing on second balls at last, as seen at Ipswich Town
36:48 - Can Blues learn any pointers from Wrexham's recruitment?
38:05 - No superstars in Wrexham's team, but they work for each other and play to a certain way
39:01 - Best away following in the league
41:21 - Running through brick walls Blues - no excuses
42:01 - Don't let the season fizzle out and the summer will take care of itself
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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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