Forever Blues

Happy New Year, Bluenoses! In the first episode of 2026, Mox and Tatts are back to unpack a chaotic festive period for Birmingham City.

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It's the moment of truth! Mox spins the "Wheel of Fortune" to find the lucky winners of our Bewdley Spirits Christmas Giveaway. 🎁🍾

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Merry Christmas, Bluenoses! In this festive special, Mox and Tatts unwrap the "calamitous" 3-0 defeat at Sheffield United and ask the hard questions about Birmingham City's "away day horror shows."

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After a frustrating 1-1 draw with Charlton Athletic denied Birmingham City a fifth straight home win, Mox and Tatts are back to reflect on a game of two halves.

The lads discuss the "outstanding" performance of Demarai Gray, who looked a "class apart," but rue the "sloppiness" that allowed Charlton back into the game. They also dive into the dark arts of football, debating the growing trend of goalkeepers feigning injury to break momentum – and Tatts shares a radical solution involving the centre circle!

Looking ahead to a tough away trip to Sheffield United, the conversation turns to the "away day malaise." How should Chris Davies set up? Does Lyndon Dykes need to start to provide the missing physicality?

Finally, with the January transfer window looming, Mox reveals that Blues are set to "flex their muscles" with a potential "shuffling of the loan pack." Who stays, who goes, and what positions are the priority?

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:44) Charlton Review: A game of two halves

(01:53) Demarai Gray: A "class apart" performance

(06:47) The "Dark Arts": Goalkeepers feigning injury & Tatts' radical solution

(12:30) Sheffield United Preview: Solving the away day malaise

(19:00) Tactical Debate: Does the identity need to change away from home?

(20:25) The Lyndon Dykes Question: Time for a target man?

(26:40) Transfer Window Exclusive: Blues set to "flex muscle" and shuffle loans

(30:00) James Beadle Update: The latest on the keeper's injury

(33:30) The Loan System Debate: Should young players go out?

#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Championship #EFL #DemaraiGray #charltonathletic #sheffieldunited

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It’s another tale of "Away Day Horrors" for Birmingham City. Following a frustrating late defeat at QPR, Mox and Tatts are back to dissect the massive disparity between Blues' "outstanding" home form and their struggles on the road.

With 68% of points coming at St. Andrew's but seven defeats in eleven away games, the lads debate what needs to change. Is it a mindset issue? A lack of physicality? Or does the formation need a tweak?

They also dive into the James Beadle debate – should Chris Davies stick with the young keeper or twist? Plus, they discuss Lyndon Dykes' impact off the bench and why he might be the "physical" solution Blues need away from home.

Finally, they look ahead to the January transfer window, identifying the key targets (Left-back? Pace? Power?) and preview the upcoming clash against Charlton Athletic.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:57) QPR Review: "Passive," "Poor," and "Relegation Form" away

(04:00) "Possession without penetration": Why the stats lie

(06:20) The Physicality Issue: Do Blues need more power?

(09:50) The Lyndon Dykes Debate: Why he must stay in January

(12:35) The "Home vs Away" Conundrum: 68% of points at St. Andrew's

(16:00) The James Beadle Question: Stick or twist with the goalkeeper?

(26:00) January Transfer Window: The shopping list (Left-back & a "Young Troy Deeney"?)

(33:00) Charlton Preview: Can Blues bounce back at home?

(40:00) Condolences to Charlton Athletic

#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Championship #EFL #ChrisDavies #qpr #jamesbeadle

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After a gritty 2-1 win over Watford moved Birmingham City to the fringes of the playoffs, Mox and Tatts are back to ask the big question: Are Blues poised for a genuine promotion push?

The lads break down the "obdurate, hardworking" victory over the Hornets, praising the "outstanding" work rate of Jay Stansfield and the blossoming of Alex Cochrane at left-back.

But it’s not all good news. With another hefty fine from the FA, Mox and Tatts debate whether Birmingham City are becoming the "Bad Boys of the Championship" and if Chris Davies needs to reign in his players' "spiky" edge.

They also discuss the upcoming January transfer window, identifying the key positions Blues need to target (pace and power!), and look ahead to a tough test against an in-form Southampton side.

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:40) Watford Review: A "gritty" and "resolute" win

(05:00) Individual Performances: Demarai Gray & the Alex Cochrane partnership

(06:40) Bright Osayi-Samuel's return and the right-back dilemma

(09:40) Jay Stansfield: The "spiky" character leading the line

(11:30) Paik Seung-ho: The "undemonstrative" genius

(18:55) The "Bad Boys" Debate: Are Blues out of control? (The FA Fine)

(24:25) The Playoff Push: Are Blues ready to challenge?

(25:55) January Transfer Window: Targets and needs (Left-back & Pace)

(27:55) Southampton Preview: A tough test against an in-form side

#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Championship #EFL #JayStansfield #watfordfc #southamptonfc

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It has been a week of stark contrasts for Birmingham City. From the "outstanding" football that blew Norwich away to a "leggy" and disjointed start at The Hawthorns, Mox and Tatts are back to make sense of it all.

In this episode, the lads dissect the "Jekyll and Hyde" nature of Blues' season so far. They analyse the worrying trend of conceding the first goal in 8 out of 9 away games and discuss what Chris Davies needs to do to fix the mindset on the road.

They also discuss the blossoming partnership between Marvin Ducksch and Jay Stansfield, the surprise return of Paik Seung-ho, and look ahead to a tricky Monday night clash against an unbeaten-in-five Watford.

Finally, stay tuned for a hilarious story from Mox involving a run-in with Robbie Savage, who isn't too happy about missing out on the Blues' "Greatest XI" to a certain 15-year-old...

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction

(00:55) West Brom Review: A "leggy" start and a soft goal

(03:30) Norwich Review: "Night and Day" performance

(06:00) Player Analysis: Ducksch, Stansfield and Paik’s return

(10:48) Jay Stansfield: Physically imposing and working hard

(12:25) The Home vs Away Conundrum: 68% of points come at St. Andrew's

(14:47) How to fix the "slow start" mentality away from home

(19:15) Watford Preview: Pace, power and "strange fish"

(22:00) The Robbie Savage Story: Why Sav has the hump

#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Championship #RobbieSavage #wbafc #watfordfc

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WATCH THE FULL REPLAY.The moment every Bluenose has been waiting for has finally arrived. Birmingham City and Knighthead have unveiled the Masterplan for the new Sports Quarter and the breathtaking designs for the club’s world-class new stadium.Mox and Tatts are LIVE immediately following the exclusive launch event.Having been inside the room for the presentation, the lads are stepping straight out to give you their immediate, unfiltered reaction. They have seen the plans, heard the vision from Tom Wagner and Steven Knight, and are here to break down exactly what this means for the future of Birmingham City Football Club.ON THE AGENDA:First Reaction: Mox calls the design "breathtaking" and "bold".The Masterplan: A breakdown of the "Powerhouse" concept, built on the site of the old Birmingham Brickworks.The Chimneys: The controversial but iconic design choice that reflects the city's industrial heritage.Atmosphere Report: Why the steep stands and "intimidation" factor were key to the design brief.YOUR Questions: Answering live fan questions on everything from jobs to transport infrastructure.KEY DETAILS REVEALED:Cost: Confirmed at £1.2 Billion for the stadium alone.Key Features: "The Powerhouse" design features iconic chimneys, a "stack bar" at the top with city views , and solar panels covering the entire roof.Target Date: Tom Wagner remains bullish on a 2030 opening.Sustainability: Aiming to be the most environmentally sustainable stadium in the world.TIMESTAMPS:00:00 Intro: "A momentous day"01:05 First Reaction: "Breathtaking" and "Bold"02:15 The Chimneys & Heritage: Why it’s unique to Birmingham04:00 Inside the Bowl: Steep stands designed to "intimidate"07:53 The Skyline: How it will dominate the city view11:55 EXCLUSIVE: The confirmed cost of the stadium17:37 The Jude Bellingham Question: A future homecoming?39:38 Naming Rights: The "Powerhouse" commercial potential49:45 Financing: Tom Wagner's bullish responseJoin the conversation. Is this the game-changer we’ve been promised? Let us know in the comments!#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Knighthead #TomWagner #SportsQuarter #NewStadium #EFLSupported by our partners: Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech.

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This is Part 2 of the "absolutely crazy" look back at the 15-year Far East ownership of Birmingham City.This episode, Mox and Tatts dive into the Trillion Trophy Asia (TTA) / BSHL era, with Colin providing his unique insight as someone who was Head of Media and Comms inside the club during the chaos.They discuss the "mysterious Mr. King" pulling the strings from the background and the "profligate," "scattergun" spending spree under Harry Redknapp that plunged the club into a "snowball of problems", ultimately leading to a 9-point deduction.The episode is packed with incredible insider stories, including:The "massive witch hunt" and threats of sacking after someone on staff "liked" a tweet about a rival team.The bizarre moment Tatts was locked out of the club's social media accounts by his own bosses.Moxley's "mental" story of Aitor Karanka being sacked at his own birthday dinner, followed by players shouting "three cheers for the kitchen staff!" as he left.The "horrendous" final days that led to Tatts's own departure.Finally, they cover the fan protests, the infamous MaxCo car park press conference, and how the "generational talent" of Jude Bellingham "in effect, saved the club from going under".IN THIS EPISODE:(00:00) Intro: Part 2 - Tatts on the inside(01:26) TTA takes over: Who was really in charge?(02:30) The "Mysterious Mr. King" calling the shots(03:51) The Redknapp, Zola & Rowett chaos(05:38) The 2017 "scattergun" spend (Jota, Colin, Dean)(10:16) The "snowball of problems" and the 9-point deduction(11:05) Dong Ren's "bullish" stance against the EFL(12:05) The "ugly" exit of the club's senior staff(13:44) The managerial churn: Monk, Clotet, Karanka...(20:25) Dong Ren's power and the Karanka "last throw of the dice"(25:21) INSIDE STORY: The "massive witch hunt" over a 'liked' tweet(27:20) INSIDE STORY: The bizarre sacking of Pep Clotet(30:00) INSIDE STORY: The "mental" sacking of Aitor Karanka(31:58) How Jude Bellingham's sale "saved the club"(35:10) Dong Ren's exit and the rise of fan protests(41:17) The "infamous" MaxCo car park press conference(45:25) The "horrifically difficult" deal Knighthead had to untangle#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #EFL #redknapp #karanka #knighthead #Xuandong RenA huge thank you to our sponsors for their continued support. Principal Partner: Davisons Law. Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech.

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It's the international break, so Mox and Tatts are taking a trip down memory lane. This is Part 1 of a special look back at the "absolutely crazy" 15-year Far East ownership of Birmingham City .

As two journalists who covered it from the very beginning—and with Colin also having worked in a senior role inside the club during this period—they share their unique insights and unseen stories from a period Moxley describes as "too fanciful for a film script" .

They start at the beginning: David Sullivan and David Gold's 2007 sale to a mysterious Carson Yeung and the "presidential style" 2009 takeover press conference where he pledged millions .

They cover the "unparalleled success" of finishing 9th in the Premier League and the "bright new era" that peaked with the 2011 Carling Cup win .

But with the highs came the chaos. Tatts tells "bonkers" stories from the 2010 pre-season tour to China, including a chaotic train journey with chickens and the infamous X-Step sponsorship deal .

The episode then charts the crash: relegation, Carson Yeung's arrest and jailing for money laundering , the "Armageddon" survival at Bolton , the TTA takeover, and the controversial sacking of Gary Rowett – a decision Moxley calls "akin to sticking a loaded revolver to your head".

PART 2 COMING SOON!

IN THIS EPISODE:

(00:00) Introduction: A trip down memory lane

(02:06) 2007-2009: Carson Yeung arrives and finally takes over

(05:48) The "Presidential" press conference and £80m pledges

(07:50) Early red flags: Team interference and a Little Chef

(10:55) The Peak: 9th in the Premier League and the Carling Cup

(15:58) The Crash: Relegation and Carson Yeung's arrest

(17:14) The Chris Hughton playoff season and the "fire sale"

(19:53) The Lee Clark era and £5k wage caps

(20:28) INSIDE STORY: The "bonkers" 2010 China pre-season tour

(26:33) The Bolton Escape: "Armageddon" at the Reebok

(28:50) Gary Rowett's "underrated job"

(31:10) Enter Panos Pavlakis and the TTA takeover

(34:20) Analysing the "watershed" sacking of Gary Rowett

(37:35) Credit to the unsung backroom staff who held the club together

(38:49) To Be Continued in Part 2...

#BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #CarsonYeung #EFL

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