Forever Blues

Forever Blues
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Your essential podcast for all things Birmingham City FC. Hosted by renowned journalist Neil Moxley, Forever Blues provides unparalleled insider access you won't get elsewhere. Each week, join Neil and special guests for in-depth analysis, exclusive news, match previews and post-match opinion. We also dive into the archives to relive classic Blues memories. Your new home for genuine BCFC insight and discussion. #BCFC #Blues #KRO #BirminghamCity #EFL

  1. 16 HR AGO

    Birmingham City Play-Off Hopes Evaporating | "I Am Bored!" Taity on 'Rigid' Blues | Derby Preview

    Are Birmingham City's play-off dreams fading? A frustrating 1-1 draw against 10-man Sheffield United has thrown up serious doubts about a top-six finish. In Episode 40, Tatts and Tait chew over an incident-packed game that saw a bizarre Jack Robinson handball, a brilliant James Beadle penalty save, and a comical equaliser from Patrick Bamford that undid all of Blues' hard work. Taity holds nothing back, admitting he is "bored" watching the team's rigid, robotic play, even claiming he would rather watch Wrexham right now! Tatts brings the stats to back up the frustration, revealing that Blues are top of the Championship for hitting the woodwork. It’s not all negative, though. The lads praise "highbrow" Marvin Ducksch for his clever play, noting he is adapting his regime for the Championship and will only get better next season. Finally, they look ahead to a massive trip to face former boss John Eustace and Derby County. Can Blues break down a workmanlike Rams side, or will players like Patrick Agyemang and Lyle Taylor cause an upset? IN THIS EPISODE 0:35 - Blues 1 Sheffield United 1. Another home draw against a team a man down 1:22 - Taity's verdict: we looked good in patches, but did we do enough? 3:00 - Blues good start and Jack Robinson's bizarre handball 4:48 - James Beadle's penalty save 5:30 - Everything undone with Patrick Bamford's equaliser - comical 7:35 - Substitutions - Panzo on at half-time; Sheffield United going to 5-3-1 9:15 - Did Blues bang on the door enough? Chris Davies' changes - just go for it 10:23 - Boring football? 11:25 - Tatts' stat attack! 12:10 - Top of the league for . . . hitting the woodwork 12:30 - Runs into the box - nobody in the area; forwards not working as a pair 14:27 - Progressive passes that split the lines - don't see enough of them 15:24 - Players turning into robots, Barry Fry and exciting football 16:08 - Taity - I. Am. Bored. 17:11 - Davisons Law, Marvin Ducksch 18:45 - Taity on Ducksch - a very clever footballer, he'll be even better next season 20:53 - Ducksch a highbrow player, says Tatts, who is changing his regime for the Championship 20:40 - Hitting the woodwork (again) - a positive or negative? 22:50 - Masters of our own downfall 23:40 - Taity's 'sickness' over the play-offs 24:22 - No Plan B - what does that mean? Blues rigidity and prolonging any changes. Modern football is chess like 26:56 - People in odd positions, a back three, in-game flexibility and going longer, mixing it up 27:33 - Being direct against Coventry City and Leeds United, so why not carry it on? Taity would rather watch Wrexham than 'rigid' Blues 29:19 - Derby Country preview 30:05 - Defensive display at St. Andrew's was fantastic by Derby - another tough game, a workmanlike team 30:52 - John Eustace with a point to prove - a 'really good guy' 31:32 - 'Anti-football' Derby County? 'Going for it' on 32 per cent possession? 33:40 - Hitting the woodwork (yet again) - Derby did it at Portsmouth. Tatts talking nonsense all the time 34:46 - First visit to Derby since January 2022 - will we all be having a party again? 35:54 - Patrick Agyemang's threat and a physical presence 39:00 - Lyle Taylor and Krystian Bielik 40:25 - Taity not giving up on the play-offs, or is he? #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #SheffieldUnited #DerbyCounty #EFLChampionship Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    46 min

  2. 5 DAYS AGO

    Blues bounce back! Stopping the rot v QPR - play-offs possible again? Sheffield United preview

    Tatts and Taity dissect the much-needed victory against QPR and look ahead to the visit of Sheffield United. With Blues five points from 6th place after the midweek results, are the play-offs back on the agenda? The guys also look back on the Charlton Athletic let down and debate Chris Davies' dampening down comments - should this season be seen as one of consolidation or a potentially 'missed opportunity', as Taity believes? There's also snooker balls and meat pies on Episode 39! IN THIS EPISODE 2:00 - QPR - celebrate the wins when they come 4:57 - Can Blues be more clinical and stop pressure growing 6:00 - Jay Stansfield needs to be a 'pest' - and add much-needed goals 7:26 - Good opposition defending - as Roy Keane would say, it's their job! 8:40 - More aggression and Jack Robinson's know-how 9:35 - Where has Kanya Fujimoto been? 12.30 - Charlton Athletic defeat - non-existent midfield, same old story away and the biggest backside in football 14:30 - The first time Taity was looking over the shoulder, not upwards - Chris Davies' despondency and then the relief after QPR 16:15 A barmy league, much of a muchness? 17:15 - A missed opportunity, due to the teams likely to come down from the Premier League next season 18:10 - Sheffield United and what they will bring to St. Andrew's 20:55 - Callum O'Hare - Ian Clarkson's nephew . . . is he Blues or V***a? 22:00 - Why beating the Blades press will be important, and Paik is key to that 24:30 - The quality of ball going back to front and midfield running power 26:25 - Sideways and backwards, says Chris Wilder 27:00 - Do Blues take enough risks with the ball? A debate. Alex Ferguson's mantra. Don't take the easy option. 29:39 - Football becoming more generic negating the flair and maverick player 31:13 - Snooker balls, Gary McAllister, steak and kidney pies and Ted McMinn 33:30 - Chris Davies comments post-QPR - dampening down expectation and surviving as a promoted team; top teams being together for a few years 35:10 - Blues a work in progress still? Owners' bullishness 36:00 - Taity 'doesn't want to hear it' - expected the play-offs at the season start. 'When are we going to go up, then?'. 37:37 - Expanding the play-offs to eighth place position 38:35 - 'Oven-ready' Championship players needed. Blues require grit during a 'massive' summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    45 min

  3. 3 MAR

    Birmingham City Defensive Disaster! 3-1 Boro Defeat, Beadle Backlash & Charlton Preview

    It was a damaging 3-1 home defeat for Birmingham City against Middlesbrough, marking only their second league loss at St. Andrew's in 42 matches. In Episode 38, Tatts and Tait dissect the "calamitous" defending that handed Boro two easy early goals. Taity passionately defends young goalkeeper James Beadle. He argues the back four lacked accountability and "passed the buck" to the 21-year-old under intense pressure. Despite Marvin Ducksch pulling a goal back to start the second half brightly, a third Boro goal quickly killed the contest. The lads discuss Jay Stansfield's visible frustration when substituted, the lack of leadership on the pitch, and whether Chris Davies needs to recruit more aggressive, "Championship-ready" players to succeed in this division. With Blues now eight points off Wrexham and the play-off places, is the season over, or is this team simply a work in progress? Finally, they look ahead to the trip to The Valley to face Charlton Athletic. They preview the threat of highly motivated former Blues striker Lyndon Dykes and discuss the vital return of midfield duo Jhon Solis and Paik Seung-ho. Taity also issues a rallying cry for supporters to stay behind the team during this frustrating patch. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Middlesbrough Review: A damaging 3-1 home defeat. (02:15) Defensive Disasters: "Calamitous" errors and a lack of accountability. (07:30) The James Beadle Debate: Why Taity is defending the young keeper. (14:00) Second Half Hope: Marvin Ducksch scores before Boro kill the game. (17:10) Stansfield's Frustration & the need for "nasty" players. (20:30) Play-off Picture: Are Blues too far behind Wrexham? (25:50) Charlton Preview: Facing Lyndon Dykes and Nathan Jones. (29:00) Midfield Boost: Solis and Paik set to return. #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #MiddlesbroughFC #EFLChampionship #CharltonAthletic Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    41 min

  4. 26 FEB

    Birmingham City Midfield Crisis! Solis Red Card & Millwall Defeat | Boro Preview

    Birmingham City are facing a massive midfield crisis after Jhon Solis' red card in a "weak and meek" 2-0 defeat to Millwall. With Paik Seung-ho already injured, how will Chris Davies solve this problem for the visit of Middlesbrough? In Episode 37, Tatts and Tait dissect a sobering night at The Den. They discuss the decisive moments—including Jay Stansfield's missed chance—and the killer blow of conceding just after half-time. It wasn't all bad news this week. The lads also reflect on a historic, drought-ending win away at Norwich City, praising the team's ability to mix up their tactics, alongside standout performances from Bright Osayi-Samuel and James Beadle. Finally, they preview Monday night's clash under the lights against a fast, forward-passing Middlesbrough side. Plus, why are Blues looking for a set-piece coach? Taity shares a brilliant throwback story about the Andy Legg to Kevin Francis long-throw combination! IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Millwall 2-0 Birmingham City: A "weak and meek" defeat (03:15) Decisive Moments: Stansfield's chance & early goals (06:30) Midfield Crisis: Jhon Solis Red Card & Paik's Injury (10:15) Norwich City Review: A historic win at Carrow Road (15:00) Player Focus: Bright Osayi-Samuel & James Beadle (19:20) Middlesbrough Preview: Stopping Hayden Hackney & Boro (23:45) Set-Piece Coach Search & Andy Legg's Long Throws! (28:00) The Championship Run-In: Are the play-offs still achievable? #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #MillwallFC #EFLChampionship #Boro Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    42 min

  5. 18 FEB

    Birmingham City | Cup Heartbreak & Penalty Drama | Panzo & Allsop Shine | Women’s Team Sale

    It was penalty shootout heartache for Birmingham City at St. Andrew's, but the performance in a throwback cup tie against Leeds United has given fans plenty of hope. In Episode 36, Tatts and Tait dissect the FA Cup exit. They discuss how Jhon Solis and Tommy Doyle stepped up to control the midfield in the absence of Paik Seung-ho, and debate the pleasant headaches Chris Davies now faces. Did Ryan Allsop's distribution prove he should reclaim the No.1 spot? And did Jonathan Panzo do enough on his full debut to stay in the team? Paul Tait gives a fascinating player’s perspective on the pressure of a penalty shootout—sharing a hilarious story about the only spot-kick he ever took (with a twist you won't believe!). The lads then look ahead to a daunting trip to face an in-form Norwich City. Can Blues replicate their cup display against Philippe Clement’s side? Plus, with 14 games left, is the Top 6 still a realistic target? Finally, they discuss the major off-field news: the sale of Birmingham City Women to Shelby Companies Limited and what it means for the club. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Intro: A "throwback" cup tie at St. Andrew's (03:45) Midfield Masters: Solis & Doyle fill the Paik void (07:10) Selection Debate: Allsop’s distribution & Panzo’s debut (12:30) Penalty Heartache: Taity’s crazy shootout story! (16:15) Norwich Preview: Can Blues stop Clement’s Canaries? (21:00) The Run-In: Is the Top 6 still on? (24:45) Club News: The sale of Birmingham City Women explained #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #FACup #LeedsUnited #NorwichCity #BCFCWomen #EFL #Championship Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min

  6. 11 FEB

    Birmingham City | Paik Injury Blow | WBA Derby Verdict | Leeds United Preview

    It’s been a week of extreme highs, lows, and late drama for Birmingham City. In Episode 35, Taity and Tatts reflect on a spirited 2-1 defeat of Leicester City. The lads praise a fantastic performance, highlighting the dangerous impact of new signing Ibrahim Osman. The focus then shifts to the local derby against West Bromwich Albion. the lads break down a tense 0-0 draw that had everything but a goal—including August Priske having a 95th-minute winner cruelly disallowed for offside! Another talking point is the devastating news regarding Paik Seung-ho. The lads discuss the massive blow of his injury and what it means for Chris Davies' midfield moving forward. Finally, they look ahead to the FA Cup tie against Leeds United. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Introduction & Leicester City Review(02:30) Ibrahim Osman impresses & taking the positives(06:45) West Brom Review: A tense 0-0 derby draw(08:15) Heartbreak: August Priske's disallowed 95th-minute winner(11:20) The Paik Seung-ho Injury: How do Blues cope with this "massive blow"?(16:50) FA Cup action versus Leeds United #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #leicestercity #wba #PaikSeungho #AugustPriske #efl #eflchampionship Principal Partner: Davisons LawJunior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    30 min

  7. 4 FEB

    Birmingham City | Taity's Transfer Verdict | Win at Oxford | The Week Ahead

    The January Transfer Window has slammed shut, and Birmingham City finished the week with a massive 2-0 win at Oxford United. In this episode, Blues legend Paul Tait returns to join Tatts in dissecting a "bizarre" but brilliant afternoon at the Kassam Stadium. They discuss Chris Davies' "bold moves" to make seven changes to the starting XI—was it a gamble that paid off? New signing Jhon Solís made his full debut—how did he handle the physicality of the Championship? And did Patrick Roberts prove his worth again with a game-changing cameo? Finally, Taity gives his expert verdict on the Transfer Window and looks to The Week Ahead—with a huge double-header against Leicester City and the derby against West Brom. IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Introduction (01:10) Oxford United Review: 2-0 win & a bold team selection (04:40) Jhon Solís Debut: Steady, game, and finding his feet (06:30) Patrick Roberts: The impact sub—should he start vs QPR? (09:15) Taity's Transfer Verdict: Did we do enough? (12:45) Squad Depth: The striker situation analysed (16:20) The Week Ahead: Leicester City & West Brom Preview #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #PaulTait #ChrisDavies #JhonSolis #PatrickRoberts #OxfordUnited #LeicesterCity #WBA #EFL #Championship Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    34 min

  8. 29 JAN

    Birmingham City | Legend Paul Tait Joins the Team! | Away Form | New Signings | Oxford Preview

    We have made a huge signing in the January Transfer Window! ✍️ In this special episode of Forever Blues, Colin Tattum is joined by Birmingham City legend Paul Tait. The former midfielder and lifelong Bluenose brings his expert analysis and player insight to the show. Tatts and Tait dissect the 1-1 draw with Stoke City, debating whether Blues were "too nice" and if they need a "destroyer" in midfield. They also run the rule over the club's busy transfer window, giving their verdict on new signings Ibrahim Osman, August Priske, and Carlos Vicente. Paul also shares his personal and emotional memories of his former teammate and friend, Robert Hopkins, paying tribute to a true "man of the people." Finally, the lads look ahead to a tough away trip to Paul's former club, Oxford United. Can Blues finally fix their away form? IN THIS EPISODE: (00:00) Big Announcement: We've signed Paul Tait! (02:10) Stoke City Review: A "disappointing" draw or a point gained? (03:40) Tactical Analysis: Are Blues "too nice"? (Tait's expert view) (07:45) Transfer Talk: Ibrahim Osman's debut & the "managed minutes" debate (09:45) New Signings: August Priske & the risk of foreign imports (13:10) The Away Form Conundrum: Why is there such a difference? (15:45) Jhon Solis: Does the midfield need a "destroyer"? (17:50) Carlos Vicente: A new winger in the Paul Devlin mould? (21:15) Outgoings: Keshi Anderson, Lyndon Dykes & the ruthless nature of football (24:55) Oxford United Preview: A "thorny" trip to the Kassam (29:30) Tribute to Robert Hopkins: Paul Tait remembers a legend and friend #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #PaulTait #Transfers #IbrahimOsman #CarlosVicente #AugustPriske #RobertHopkins Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    37 min
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Your essential podcast for all things Birmingham City FC. Hosted by renowned journalist Neil Moxley, Forever Blues provides unparalleled insider access you won't get elsewhere. Each week, join Neil and special guests for in-depth analysis, exclusive news, match previews and post-match opinion. We also dive into the archives to relive classic Blues memories. Your new home for genuine BCFC insight and discussion. #BCFC #Blues #KRO #BirminghamCity #EFL

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  • Creator
    Forever Blues
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © Forever Blues

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