Forever Blue

Ian is joined by Forever Blue podcast regulars Emily & Harlan plus special guests Paul Lake (former City player) and Henry Winter (Journalist for the Times) to discuss the shut down of the Premier League season, how it has affected everyone and what happens next

Ian chats to Louisa, Andy and Adam about the potential effects of Coronavirus or Covid19. Should games be cancelled, played behind closed doors or delayed? What went wrong for City against United? They look ahead to the Real Madrid game and discuss what City's team should be against the Spaniards and whether it should be "hold what you've got", or "go for it"

Ian chats to podcast regulars Louisa & Harlan plus returning guest Ryan about a great seven days to be a Blue! Winning away in Madrid and claiming a third successive Carabao cup. They also discuss Phil Foden, his performance in the final and whether he should now be considered a first choice starter. John Stone's City future is also up for debate, as well as the suggestion by some journalists that...

Ian chats to former Manchester City commercial manager Geoff Durbin and two forever blue podcast regulars, Nathan & Emily, about the possible UEFA ban and likely outcome. Geoff talks about potential damage to the World Wide brand and club image. They also discuss the wins against West Ham & Leicester, City Women drawing with Chelsea and the upcoming game at Real Madrid

Ian chats to three members of the City Matters committee - Andrew, Adam & Colin. First they react to City's ban from the Champions League, then they explain what City Matters do. They give their views on season ticket prices, transport to and from the ground, food and drink sales, will and should safe standing be introduced, should negative journalists be banned by City etc etc

In a special reaction episode, Ian chats to City fans Harlan, Paul and Dave about the shock news of City's European ban handed down by UEFA, they talk possible implications, the fan's view on the Champions League and UEFA in general and also what happens next...?

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Andy, Paul & Will about the postponement of the West Ham game. Should it have been called off, was it too late, should it have been earlier. What games have you seen played in bad weather, is Pep leaving in the summer, Ederson, when will the West Ham game be played and fixture congestion all feature in the questions from listeners.

Ian chats to former City player David White plus podcast regulars Emily & Tony about the defeats to Spurs and United, the controversial moments at Spurs, City's prospects of beating Real Madrid and as a former winger the form of Mahrez and Sterling. Should City fans be optimistic about Cup wins or worried after the recent two losses in a row.

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Paul, Tony & Harlan about the 4-0 win again Fulham, the flat atmosphere and how team selection might have been influenced by the upcoming Manchester derby. Ian asks the panel "which of the cup competitions is more important?" They discuss the Hacking scandal and FFP, the January transfer window and the upcoming game against Manchester United.

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Nathan, Andy & Paul about the recent draw with Crystal Palace. They discuss the handball rule and how VAR works, plus the form of David Silva and Raheem Sterling. Ian asks whether City will or even need to sell John Stones in the current transfer window.

Ian talks to podcast regulars Tony, Emily & Pail plus Will and James about the extraordinary Sergio Aguero and everything he has achieved. They also discuss the recent wins at Old trafford and Villa Park and the price of tickets for the upcoming Real Madrid game

Ian chats to Matty Dove, Colin Savage & Adam Purdue from the City Matters committee. They are part of an elected, voluntary committee of ten who represent Manchester City fans to the owners and hierarchy of the club. They talk about the recent games against Port Vale and Everton, plus the upcoming game against United, but also answer questions from supporters about how the committee work, whether...

Ian chats to podcast regulars Harlan, Tony and Adam about the defeat at Wolves which was followed by the win against Sheffield United. They discuss the social media reaction to Benjamin Mendy's mistake at Wolves, the tactics used by Pep Guardiola, does gabriel Jesus have a future as City's number one striker. They ask whether Guardiola should clear up his future, discuss the growing crowd reaction...

Ian Cheeseman chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Matty, Emily & Nathan about the win against Leicester City and the outstanding performance of Kevin De Bruyne. They discuss Riyad Mahrez and Bernardo Silva too. They wonder if the recent wins boost confidence ahead of the Christmas fixtures and games against Read Madrid and Manchester United. They discuss the departure of Mikel Arteta to Arsenal...

Ian chats to Vincent Kompany, Kevin De Bruyne & Brian Kidd. This was originally a radio special on Tameside Radio where Ian presents a talk show every Saturday at 1pm. Here you can here Ian chatting to Kompany at the beginning of their project together writing Treble Triumph, the book about the story of Vinny's last season at Manchester City.

Ian is joined by Forever Blue podcast regulars Tony, from @hot_click and Will to discuss the win at Arsenal. They're also joined by new podcaster Nabeel Ismaeel. They talk about scapegoats and ask if Ilkay Gundogen is singed out for unfair criticism and discuss the new role for Phil Foden They assess City's Champions League pairing with Real Madrid and whether an extended Champions League or even...

Ian chats to podcast regulars Emily & Paul about the fallout for Manchester City losing to Manchester United in the derby. They're joined by new contributor Andy who also gives his views on why City lost, did VAR play a pert, City's defence, is Phil Foden now the answer, does Pep Guardiola make mistakes and should City fans be allowed to criticise their greatest manager of all times? Why was their...

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Harlan & Paul about the upcoming Manchester Derby. Where will the game be won and lost, are City favourites, could United upset the odds?

Ian chats to Forever Blue regulars Adam, Paul & Harlan about the reasons for the draw at Newcastle. Is the title racwe over. Rodri v Fernandinho and whether using a drummer and a fan with a megaphone to try to improve the atmosphere at the Etihad stadium was a good idea.

Ian chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Harlan, Adam and Tony (from Hot Click marketing) about the 2-1 win against Chelsea. They discuss whether some City fans might stop attending games because of VAR. Pep Guardiola's stated committment to staying at City long term, whether City should sell Sterling to raise money for the recruitment of Aguero's long term successor.

Ian chats to podcast regulars Paul & Will about Bernardo Silva's ban, Pep Guardiola's future & City's title prospects. Ian is also joined by author Sean Riley who tells us about the book he wrote with Don Price called "Don't look back in Anger" which is full of Manchester City fan history. The whole panel tell anecdotes about their time supporting Manchester City, the fan's humour, loyalty and emo...

Ian is joined by Louisa, Paul & Harlan for part two of their discussion following the defeat at Liverpool. They discuss Claudio Bravo and the "tourists" who were in the away end at Anfield. They also look back on the security problems at Atalanta in the Champions League game.

Ian chats to Louisa, Harlan & Paul about Manchester City's 3-1 defeat at Liverpool. What went wrong? Was VAR working? Would City have won without the bad decisions that went against them? Can City still win the league? Why did Mendy not start? This is part 1 - there will a second podcast later in the week.

Ian chats to Forever Blue regulars Matty, Harlan & Will about the narrow, late, dramatic win against Southampton and asks why are City only winning with difficulty in some of their recent games. They also look forward to the upcoming Liverpool v Man City game and give their predctions

Ian chats to podcast regulars Adam, Will and Tony about the choices Pep Guardiola will have to make for the upcoming game against Liverpool. Who should play at right back? Kyle Walker or Joao Cancelo? Should Phil Foden be given the chance to start the big games. Is Otamendi finished at City. What have you made of recent VAR decisions, particularly the recent goal by Kevin De Bruyne/David Silva? Th...