Forever Blue

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 2019-20 season and pick their City player of the season.

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 cheat?

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 refunded their season ticket holders sooner. Big thanks to charleslouis.co.uk for their sponsorship of the podcast for this season.

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 appears here.

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 how the football authorities are handling the current close down. Is football at an ethical cross roads?

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.

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 City Fans don't enjoy winning trophies anymore.

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...?