This week, Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski sits down with American novelist and diehard Manchester City fan Parker Jamison (pen name Ox de Vere) for a wide-ranging, transatlantic chat. They dive into Parker’s journey from working in Hollywood to writing thrillers, the craft of storytelling, and how bad books inspired him to pick up the pen.

Parker shares how he fell in love with City during the ‘noisy neighbours’ era, what it’s like supporting the Blues from Boston, and why United are the “Yankees of England.” There’s talk of fictional villains, secret pen names, the power of research, and plenty of City nostalgia—from Aguero’s iconic moment to dreaming of the Etihad.

They also debate City’s current squad, the club’s growing popularity in America, the Pep Guardiola succession plan, and what the future could hold for the champions.

Whether you’re a football fan, book lover, or just want a fresh perspective on City fandom from across the pond, this episode has you covered!

Get Parker’s books (“Rage of the Djinn,” “The Devil’s Eye”) under the pen name Ox de Vere, out now.

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