Forever Blue

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...?

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 their opinions matter etc

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 reactions to VAR and how the tickets for the upcoming Manchester Derby have been reduced.

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, what that means for Pep Guardiola's future and the criticism of Arsenal Fan TV by Arsenal fans and how that might impact on other fan channels.

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 a European Super League would be a good idea.

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 fighting among City fans and how do we stop racism and objects being thrown on the pitch?

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?