Forever Blues

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...

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...

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 Zar...

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...

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 w...

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. W...

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, an...

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 becom...

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, an...

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 t...

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 s...

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...

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 posit...

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,...

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 de...

With Birmingham City heading into the international break 10 points adrift of the play-offs in 11th place, the season is effectively over. Now, the big questions are being asked. In Episode 41, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait dissect the dismal 1-0 defeat at Derby County. The lads are left flabbergasted by a confusing tactical set-up that saw Ibrahim Osman and Ethan Laird deployed as wing-backs in a de...

Are Birmingham City's play-off dreams fading? A frustrating 1-1 draw against 10-man Sheffield United has thrown up serious doubts about a top-six finish. In Episode 40, Tatts and Tait chew over an incident-packed game that saw a bizarre Jack Robinson handball, a brilliant James Beadle penalty save, and a comical equaliser from Patrick Bamford that undid all of Blues' hard work. Taity holds nothing...

Tatts and Taity dissect the much-needed victory against QPR and look ahead to the visit of Sheffield United. With Blues five points from 6th place after the midweek results, are the play-offs back on the agenda? The guys also look back on the Charlton Athletic let down and debate Chris Davies' dampening down comments - should this season be seen as one of consolidation or a potentially 'missed opp...

It was a damaging 3-1 home defeat for Birmingham City against Middlesbrough, marking only their second league loss at St. Andrew's in 42 matches. In Episode 38, Tatts and Tait dissect the "calamitous" defending that handed Boro two easy early goals. Taity passionately defends young goalkeeper James Beadle. He argues the back four lacked accountability and "passed the buck" to the 21-year-old under...

Birmingham City are facing a massive midfield crisis after Jhon Solis' red card in a "weak and meek" 2-0 defeat to Millwall. With Paik Seung-ho already injured, how will Chris Davies solve this problem for the visit of Middlesbrough? In Episode 37, Tatts and Tait dissect a sobering night at The Den. They discuss the decisive moments—including Jay Stansfield's missed chance—and the killer blow of c...

It was penalty shootout heartache for Birmingham City at St. Andrew's, but the performance in a throwback cup tie against Leeds United has given fans plenty of hope. In Episode 36, Tatts and Tait dissect the FA Cup exit. They discuss how Jhon Solis and Tommy Doyle stepped up to control the midfield in the absence of Paik Seung-ho, and debate the pleasant headaches Chris Davies now faces. Did Ryan...

It’s been a week of extreme highs, lows, and late drama for Birmingham City. In Episode 35, Taity and Tatts reflect on a spirited 2-1 defeat of Leicester City. The lads praise a fantastic performance, highlighting the dangerous impact of new signing Ibrahim Osman. The focus then shifts to the local derby against West Bromwich Albion. the lads break down a tense 0-0 draw that had everything but a g...

The January Transfer Window has slammed shut, and Birmingham City finished the week with a massive 2-0 win at Oxford United. In this episode, Blues legend Paul Tait returns to join Tatts in dissecting a "bizarre" but brilliant afternoon at the Kassam Stadium. They discuss Chris Davies' "bold moves" to make seven changes to the starting XI—was it a gamble that paid off? New signing Jhon Solís made...

We have made a huge signing in the January Transfer Window! ✍️ In this special episode of Forever Blues, Colin Tattum is joined by Birmingham City legend Paul Tait. The former midfielder and lifelong Bluenose brings his expert analysis and player insight to the show. Tatts and Tait dissect the 1-1 draw with Stoke City, debating whether Blues were "too nice" and if they need a "destroyer" in midfie...

In this episode of Forever Blues, Mox and Tatts pay an emotional tribute to Birmingham City legend Robert Hopkins, who sadly passed away this week. The lads share their personal memories of a player who "bled royal blue" and epitomised the spirit of the club. On the pitch, there is finally good news for Kyogo Furuhashi, who broke his goal drought in the FA Cup win over Cambridge United. Does this...