Forever Blue

Ian Cheeseman chats to former Manchester City player Gary Owen, US City fan Kark and Forever Blue podcast regular Adam about City's recent form, the continuing absence of football fans from stadiums even though supporters can watch games in cinemas and whether American ideas about the future of the game should be adopted by English clubs. The thoughts of another former City player Andy Hill are al...

Ian Cheeseman chats to the General Secretary of the official Manchester City Supporters Club about Project Big Picture, about the prospect of City having a B team in the lower leagues and whether tickets should be prioritised to long standing fans or balloted. He's joined by Amy, Paul & Harlan from the Forever Blue squad to also discuss the City win against Arsenal. There's an extra interview with...

Ian Cheeseman discusses the impact of VAR on football wondering if fans will ever walk away from the sport because of it's introduction. He also wonders if football will ever return to "normal". He talks to various Manchester City fans and two former City players, Jim Melrose and Colin Hendry give their opinions too. The podcast is sponsored by www.charleslouis.co.uk

Ian Cheeseman is joined by former City Square presenter Mike McClean plus Adam and Paul from the Forever Blue squad to discuss Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Leeds United. Mike suggested that Pep Guardiola looks unhappy and wonders why Pochetino hasn't yet got a job, as if he's been promised the role at City. There's lots more City talk and of course big thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their suppo...

Ian Cheeseman chats to forever blue regulars Harlan, Paul & Louisa about Manchester City's bad defeat by Leicester City - City's heaviest defeat at the Etihad Stadium and the first time a Pep Guardiola side has conceded five goals at home. Big thanks to Charleslouis.co.uk for their sponsorship and support

Ian Cheeseman is joined by Amy, Andy and Harlan from the Forever Blue squad plus special guest Andy Morrison, former City captain, to discuss the latest Manchester City news and games. They reflect on the win against Wolves including the debuts of Nathan Ake and Ferran Torres, plus the performances of Benjamin Mendy and John Stones. They chat through the decision to postpone the return of fans to...

Ian Cheeseman is joined by former City player Gary Owen and two passionate members of the Forever Blue squad to discuss the new football season. Are you excited City is back? Do you enjoy football behind closed doors? How will you feel in socially distanced crowds at the Etihad Stadium? Can City win trophies without anymore new signings? How will Phil Foden be affected by the damage to his reputat...

Ian Cheeseman asks former Manchester City players Rodney Marsh & Peter Barnes to assess what went wrong against Lyon in the Champions League. They also discuss the future of Pep Guardiola, what nneds to happen if City are to have a better season next time around. Forever Blue podcast regulars Harlan, Amy & Louisa also give their views. Thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their support

Ian Cheeseman chats to three members of the City Matters committee. Colin, Adam & Simon tell is what the power that be feel will be the how and when that City fans will return to the Etihad Stadium. Will fans have to be a certain age, be subject to health checks, who decides who's allowed in etc Thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their support of the podcast

Ian Cheeseman chats to a member of Manchester City fan group the 1894 group, Loukas, who explains the late cancellation of the guard of honour for David Silva and the role played by City & the Police. Two regular podcast members, Amy & Harlan also join the debate and give their views on the win against Madrid and how and when fans will return to stadiums. Thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their sup...

Ian Cheeseman chats to his guests about Manchester City's hopes of beating Real Madrid in the Champions League. Who should start alongside Laporte in defence, should Phil Foden start? Ian's guests are Richard, a City fan who lives in Madrid, Karl a US based City fan, George from 24/7 football and Forever Blue regular Adam They also discuss the plans by the 1894 group to honour David Silva with a g...

Ian Cheeseman is joined by several members of the Forever Blue squad to reflect on the achievements of David Silva, Ederson and Kevin Debuyne during another amazing season to me a Manchester City fan. They review the domestic season and compare football in front of crowds with behind closed doors. Ian is joined by Harlan, Louisa, Amy, Andy and Will to discuss the most significant moments of the 20...

Ian Cheeseman chats to former Manchester City player Paul Lake plus Forever Blue regulars Louisa & Adam about the defeat against Arsenal in the FA Cup semi-final. Former Commercial manager Geoff Durbin also joins the chat. They also discuss how important it is for manager Pep Guardiola to sign a contract extension as the club plans it's next moves into the transfer market.

Ian Cheeseman, who broke the story that Man City win win at CAS and get their Champions League ban reversed, reacts to the confirmation of City's exoneration with guests Harlan, Andy, Amy and former player Gary Owen. What will City do next, will they sue UEFA, will Pep Guardiola sign a contract extension, will City spend big this summer and will fans of other clubs now accept that City did not che...

Ian chats to forever blue podcast regulars Louisa & Harlan plus new podcaster Andy about the City victory against Liverpool. Shaun Goater is the special guest and adds his views on how the game has changed behind closed doors and what City need to do to close the gap on Liverpool next season. They also look ahead to the CAS decision on City's future in the Champions League.

Ian chats to the General Secretary of Manchester City Supporters Club, Kevin Parker, Forever Blue podcast regular Adam and podcast newbie Tony about why City lost out to Liverpool in the Title race. They assess City's defense including Benjamin Mendy. If fans are phased back into stadiums later this year, how should that happen and what team would you select for the Newcastle game.

Ian Cheeseman chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Nathan, Harlan & Louisa about football's return behind closed doors with Man City beating Arsenal 3-0. They also discuss Leroy Sane's decision to not extend his stay with the likely outcome being a move to Bayern Munich. They also talk about the potential changes to the Champions League and League Cup and comment on whether City should have refu...

Ian chats to former Manchester City player Ian Scott about his career with the club. He was part of the team that won the FA Youth Cup in 1986 alongside David White, Andy Hinchcliffe, Paul Moulden, Ian Brightwell, Paul Lake, John Bookbinder etc

Ian chats for former Manchester City player Fred Eyre, who spent many years commentating alongside Ian for BBC Radio Manchester. Fred is a million selling author and businessman as well as being a former footballer and after dinner speaker. Here he tells his story, packed full of wit and humour. This podcast was originally a radio programme on Tameside Radio, so it is with gratitude that it appear...

Ian Cheeseman chats to members of the Forever Blue squad about the contribution of David Silva to Manchester City during his ten years at the club. They also discuss the return for football in Germany behind closed doors

Ian reads the opening pages of his book Best Job in the World which covers the journey to the Faroe Islands in July 2008

Ian chats at length to Nedum Onuoha about his life and career, which includes his early days as a lifelong Blue and breaking into the first team. He talks about his college studies and playing for Queens Park Rangers on the day City won the league. These days he plays in the MLS for Real Salt Lake.

Ian chats to Manchester City fans asking the question, "Is Football at a moral crossroads?" Loads of City fans give their views on what happens next. Should the sport return behind closed doors, will fans desert it if that happens. John Stapleton and Kevin Cummins give their views along with loads of other City fans

Ian is joined by special guest Nedum Onuoha from the USA. Former Manchester City player Nedum now plays in the MLS for Real Salt Lake and discusses when and how football should retuen and whether he'd be happy to play games behind closed doors. Ian also chats to forever blue podcast regulars Emily, Paul and Tony. He finds out how they are coping with the current crisis and gets their thoughts on h...

Ian chats to actor/writer Craig Cash about his love for Manchester City in a #foreverblue special podcast. Craig is best known for his role in "The Royal Family" which he wrote with Caroline Aherne, but he's also a big blue. This podcast was recorded early in 2020 before the problems now faced by the World.