Forever Blue

Ian Cheeseman, who has spent a lifetime supporting and reporting on Manchester City, presents this Christmas special version of the weekly Forever Blue podcast which includes a review of the recent win at Southampton. There's also a Manchester City quiz between Amy, Louisa, Harlan, Adam W and Adam P - just for fun. All sponsored by charleslouis.co.uk

Ian Cheeseman has spent his life watching, supporting and reporting on Manchester City. Here he hosts the weekly Forever Blue podcast with a group of City fans thanks to the support of charleslouis.co.uk They reflect on the 0-0 draw against Manchester United at Old Trafford. Was it as bad as some people have said, or was a draw a good result? Ian also asks if £100 million plus Gabriel Jesus & Eric Garcia for Lionel Messi in January would be a good deal?

Ian Cheeseman chats to Forever Blue podcast regulars Paul, Andy & Harlan about the 2-0 win against Fulham and the upcoming Manchester derby. What team should Pep Guardiola select. Should John Stones start in defence, what about Phil Foden. They also discuss how Manchester City should allocate tickets once 2000 fans are allowed to attend. Big thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their sponsorship

Ian Cheeseman chats to three Manchester City fans about the 5-0 win against Burnley. Ian is joined by former Manchester City player Paul Lake, Nasa Astronaut Col Doug Hurley and Washington DC resident Karl to discuss the benefits or downsides of Lionel Messi joining the club in January next summer. They also celebrate the form of Riyad Mahrez and Ferran Torres and discuss the comments of Liverpool manager Jurgen Klopp about fixture scheduling and five substitutes. And are Manchester United real title contenders? Huge thanks to charleslouis.co.uk (chartered mortgage advisors) for their sponsorship Please contact Ian - ian.cheeseman1@gmail.com if you'd like to support Ian's work.

Ian Cheeseman is joined by a cast of thousands to celebrate the 100th edition of the Forever Blue podcast dedicated to Manchester City. Two former City players, Gary Owen & David White gave their views on Pep Guardiola's contract extension and the 2-0 defeat at Tottenham Hotspur. Why did City lose at Spurs? Big thanks to www.charleslouis.co.uk for their support of the podcast

broadcaster and lifelong Manchester City fan Ian Cheeseman counts down his favourite ten City games. It's the 99th Forever Blue podcast. Big thanks to www.charleslouis.co.uk for their support of the podcast

Ian Cheeseman, long standing Manchester City fan and journalist, is joined by a panel of three City fans to discuss all aspects of the club. This week they ask if footballers, not just City players, should be away on International Duty while a pandemic is on or risking injury with extra games. They also discuss whether Lionel Messi will join City in January or next summer and whether Pep Guardiola's future is linked to this and that of striker Sergio Aguero. Thanks to www.charleslouis.co.uk for their sponsorship of the podcast

Ian Cheeseman is joined by former Manchester City midfielder David Phillips, Kevin Parker the General secretary of the official Manchester City Supporters Club and Forever Blue podcast regular Paul to discuss the 1-1 draw with Liverpool. As well as studying the game itself, they question the VAR decisions made during this game and other recent fixtures. David also spoke about his time as a player at City and his relationship with former manager Billy McNeill. Big thanks to sponsors www.charleslouis.co.uk

Ian Cheeseman is joined by former Manchester City striker Mark Lillis plus two members of the Forever Blue podcast squad, Harlan and Andy. They discuss City's 1-0 win at Sheffield United. Was it boring? Ian also asks about the passion being shown out on the pitch. Is Foden more passionate than Mahrez and if the answer is yes, why and does it matter? They discuss whether Liam Delap and other youngsters should be given more of a chance in the first team. Big thanks to www.charleslouis.co.uk for their support of the podcast

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 also expressed via a blog Big thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their sponsorship - without their help there would be no podcast

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 former City player Stan Horne who missed out on a Championship medal in 1968 because he only made five appearances that season. Big thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their support of this podcast

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 support

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 football stadiums and whether City need new signings to challenge for the top honours. Thanks to ChalesLouis.co.uk for their support Follow them on @CharlesLouisGrp

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 reputation by what happened in Iceland. Big Thanks to www.charleslouis.co.uk chartered mortgage advisors for making this podcast possible.

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 support. They are chartered mortgage advisors.

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 guard of honour and discuss the pending arrivals of Ake & Torres and how they'll fit in.