Episodes

  • Brian Horton on the Derby, Erling Haaland's form & the trip to Bodo/Glimt

    Brian Horton on the Derby, Erling Haaland's form & the trip to Bodo/Glimt
    Jan 18 2026
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former Manchester City manager Brian Horton plus Adam and Toby from the Forever Blue squad about the defeat in the Manchester Derby, Haaland's form and they look ahead to what's to come, including a trip to Bodo/Glimt in Norway in the Champions League. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    45 mins
  • Three draws in the Premier League, 10-1 against Exeter, Academy players & Semenyo

    Three draws in the Premier League, 10-1 against Exeter, Academy players & Semenyo
    Jan 11 2026
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former referee Scott Mathieson, physio James and Tony - all part of the Forever Blue squad to look back on City's three draws in a row and the 10-1 win against Exeter. They also discuss the Martinelli incident against Liverpool and look ahead to Man United v City next week. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    53 mins
  • Paul Simpson on City draws, Reece James, injuries to Gvardiol & Dias, Ghehi & Somenyo

    Paul Simpson on City draws, Reece James, injuries to Gvardiol & Dias, Ghehi & Somenyo
    Jan 5 2026
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Paul Simpson plus Amy & Louisa from the Forever Blue squad about the draws against Sunderland and Chelsea. They also talk about the increase in physicality in the Premier League and in particular Reece James and his challenges, plus the Liam Delap challenge on Ruben Dias. The injuries to Dias & Gvardiol & potential signings of Somenyo and Ghehi. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    42 mins
  • Gary Bennett on Cherki, Defending, Sunderland & much more

    Gary Bennett on Cherki, Defending, Sunderland & much more
    Dec 28 2025
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Gary Bennett, who started his career at Manchester City but is best known for his time at Sunderland. Annabel and Andy join the debate as they discuss the magic of Rayan Cherki, City's defending and the upcoming trip to Sunderland. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    55 mins
  • Nedum Onuoha on puntitry, Pep, Cherki, Nunes, O'Reilly & much more

    Nedum Onuoha on puntitry, Pep, Cherki, Nunes, O'Reilly & much more
    Dec 21 2025
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Nedum Onuoha about punditry, Pep, Cherki, Nunes & O'Reilly and much more. This really is a podcast not to be missed, his insights are amazing. Ian & Nedum are joined by Stephen & Toby. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    49 mins
  • Les "Chappy" Chapman on Balotelli, Kolorov & Horlock - Rodri injury & Pep's a genius!

    Les "Chappy" Chapman on Balotelli, Kolorov & Horlock - Rodri injury & Pep's a genius!
    Dec 15 2025
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City physio Les "Chappy" Chapman about his time at the club and some of the stories about players like Mario Ballotelli, Kolorov and Kevin Horlock. Physio James talks about Rodri's issies and Steve Worthington about his City book and upcoming novel. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    51 mins
  • Lee Crooks on Rayan Cherki, City's defence & much more

    Lee Crooks on Rayan Cherki, City's defence & much more
    Dec 7 2025
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Lee Croft about City's recent results, the form and quality of Rayan Cherki and City's defence. They're joined by Annabel from the Forever Blue squad and Michael Goldman, a City fan, who has a special treble winners watch up for grabs to a subscriber to the podcast. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    49 mins
  • Mike Sheron on Leverkusen defeat and Leeds win, physicality & his playing days

    Mike Sheron on Leverkusen defeat and Leeds win, physicality & his playing days
    Nov 30 2025
    Ian Cheeseman was the BBC's Manchester City correspondent for nearly 25 years and has been a fan all of his life. Here he hosts his weekly podcast, Forever Blue, where all things Man City are discussed. Sponsored by Counting King, experts in business finance. Ian talks to former City player Mike Sheron plus Mark and Tony from the Forever Blue squad to look back at the home defeat by Bayer Leverkusen and the last gasp win against Leeds thanks to Phil Foden. They discuss the pysicality of the game in the last year or so. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" TShirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/storeIf you'd like to support Ian's work you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman
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    50 mins