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Welcome to Forever Blues, your essential podcast for all things Birmingham City FC! Hosted by veteran Blues journalist Colin Tattum and club legend Paul Tait, we deliver unfiltered opinions, deep tactical analysis, and passionate debates you won't find anywhere else. Every week, Tatts and Taity dissect the true Birmingham City identity, bringing you honest match previews, post-match verdicts, and the real story from St. Andrew's. Your new home for genuine BCFC insight and a heavy dose of Keep Right On spirit! #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Blues #EFLChampionship

  1. 2d ago

    Time To Deliver! First Defeat, Tom Wagner's Return & Derby Preview

    Has it been a positive start to the season, or is the Championship ultimately a results-based business? Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are back to give their verdict after Blues suffered their first defeat of the season at Norwich City. The boys dissect the 2-1 loss at Carrow Road, pinpointing the fine margins and big missed chances—including Liam Millar's controversial offside goal and Carlos Vicente's incredible miss. Taity explains why Blues must get tighter in key defensive moments and stop giving away preventable goals, while praising the league debut of Kristoffer Lund. Tatts and Taity also look back at the relentless, front-foot performance against Wolves, analysing the crazy own goal, Patrick Roberts' impact, and Jay Stansfield getting back on the scoresheet. Plus, the lads welcome the emotional St. Andrew's return of Tom Wagner, discussing the driving force behind the club. Finally, the focus shifts to Derby County where John Eustace is under pressure, a debate over Marvin Ducksch's role, and a passionate plea from Taity to give Blues' academy youngsters like Tyrese Warmington a proper chance in the first team. 🚨 FOREVER BLUES - LIVE! 🚨 We are taking the podcast on the road! Join Tatts and Taity at The Hayes on September 25 for a special evening of Blues stories, nostalgia, and a live Q&A. 🎟️ Get your tickets here: https://www.tickettailor.com/events/foreverblues/2381196 A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and KEEP RIGHT ON! 0:00 - Introduction and thank you to principal partners Davisons Law 0:20 - Norwich City game and not taking chances 2:00 - Liam Millar's offside goal, the assistant has form 2:59 - Loose Blues and how to prevent the first goal 4:48 - Defenders and doing the basics, don't blame tiredness 7:00 - Fine margins and Carlos Vicente 8:50 - Missing a lot of big chances 9:00 - Danger of getting dragged down the table 10:00 - Blues are on the front foot more 13:00 - Liam Millar's contribution so far 14:25 - Kristoffer Lund league debut 15:30 - The high foot tackle on Cochrane and Taity's view 16:10 - Blues performance against Wolves, camping in their half 17:58 - The crazy own goal 18:55 - Jay Stansfield and missing Patrick Roberts 19:50 - The Forever Blues LIVE event at The Hayes, September 25 20:20 - The emotional return of Tom Wagner 24:55 - Blues at Derby County - who is under the most pressure? 26:05 - A results-based business and Blues tough start to the season 28:00 - Difficulties of lack of central midfield options 29:20 - Paik and Iwata debate 30:30 - Marvin Ducksch potential impact? 32:30 - Blues 25-man squad and leaving out Scott Wright 34:00 - Bigging up Blues youngsters and Tyrese Warmington 35:00 - Giving youth more of a chance 37:00 - Taity's passion for Blues' own 39:30 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and the Big Bulls Head in Digbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. Sep 2

    Transfer Window Verdict, Liam Millar Arrives & Wolves Preview

    The transfer window is officially slammed shut, and the boys are back to give their verdict on Birmingham City's summer business! Paul Tait and Colin Tattum assess a window that saw Blues sign seven players and sell a couple. Taity reveals why he feels Blues might still be short in a few areas, but shares his excitement over the deadline day capture of Liam Millar. The lads dissect what happened with the pursuits of Ibrahim Osman, Mohammed Fuseini, and Joe Gelhardt, before launching into a debate about Callum O'Hare: is he worth £7 million, and is he truly Blues? On the pitch, we praise the emergence of "tower of power" Phil Neumann, Carlos Vicente's form, and Patrick Roberts' fantastic display against a top Southampton side. Plus, we preview Sunday's massive derby at St. Andrew's against Wolves, welcoming back Jordan James, Tommy Doyle, and John Ruddy, and we celebrate Tomoki Iwata clocking up his 100th appearance! A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and KEEP RIGHT ON! 0:00 - Introduction and thank you to principal partners Davisons Law 0:30 - Taity on an 'indifferent transfer window' and areas to address 2:20 - Blues and the classic number 10 - Jay Stansfield and Finn Azaz 2:40 - Squad Cost Rules, Blues transfer spend and their change in profile 4:00 - Quality not quantity 5:01 - Where's Max Bird and Liam Millar's signing 6:07 - Taity view on Liam Millar 6:55 - Recruitment criticism fair? Want, want, want! 8:52 - What happened to Mohammed Fuseini and Joe Gelhardt 9:40 - Taity and Adrian Segicic - not ITK! 10:30 - Callum O'Hare - worth £7 million, and is he Blues? 12:50 - Phil Neumann's emergence 15:10 - Carlos Vicente and the St. Andrew's performances 16:30 - Patrick Roberts - on his game, he's fantastic - he needs to be trusted. 19:04 - Are Blues evolving for the better? 21:00 - Stansfield woe in front of goal 22:58 - Analysing Blues 1 Southampton 1 24:30 - Blues win at Wrexham and more missed chances 26:20 - The Blues Rotundas and Alex Cochrane delivery of set-pieces 29:20 - Forever Blues new website - become a member and support our independent Blues service! 30:08 - Blues v Wolves derby 31:40 - Wolves recruitment, manager change and the transfer window 33:20 - Jordan James and Wolves frontline firepower 36:26 - In praise of 100-up Tomoki Iwata 38:55 - Grading Blues transfer window 41:30 - Outro, thank you to Davisons Law and special event teaser Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Aug 24

    Needs Must! Transfer Window Crunch, Demarai Gray & Wrexham Preview

    Welcome to Episode 51 of the Forever Blues podcast! Paul Tait returns from his wedding planning duties in Cyprus, and he is in a suitably cutting mood after watching Blues draw against Bristol City at St. Andrew's. Taity gives his honest verdict on the team being "stuck in first gear," discusses Scott Twine running the show, and questions if there is a tactical disconnect happening on the pitch. With the September 1st transfer deadline rapidly approaching, the lads focus on what Blues desperately need in the market. Does Demarai Gray need to be handed a starting spot immediately? Will Chris Davies dip into the loan market for a game-changing striker? Taity puts forward Portsmouth's Adrian Segecic as a potential creative solution! Plus, we praise James Beadle's strong start to the season and look ahead to Friday night's highly anticipated clash against Phil Parkinson's Wrexham. A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and KEEP RIGHT ON! 0:00 - Intro and thanks to Principal Partners 1:13 - Taity's break to Cyprus 2:08 - Blues 2, Bristol City 2 recap 2:35 - Taity's view on the team selection and performance 3:38 - Scott Twine the answer for Blues? 4:00 - Methodical and limp 5:55 - Attack and getting the fans on board at St. Andrew's 6:28 - Bristol's tactical tweaks and breakaways 8:24 - A disconnect? 9:47 - Paik as the 10 and Jay Stansfield wide 10:15 - Injury to Max Bird a blow, Jhon Solis uncomfortable 10:58 - Demarai Gray wants to start; Taity wants more from him 15:18 - Unbeaten in first 3 games . . . 17:35 - Taity wants Adrian Segecic 19:55 - James Beadle's good start to the season 21:33 - Dom Ballard's outrageous goal 22:37 - Solis disallowed goal 23:52 - Tuesday and Friday night fixtures 25:54 - Wrexham seeking a first win and transfer movement 27:05 - 'Nightmare' Phil Parkinson 28:18 - Danny Imray and Kieffer Moore 31:28 - Blues needs before the transfer window shuts 32:30 - Big money signings and Ibrahim Osman 35:00 - The loan option 38:00 - Outro and thank you to Davisons Law and the Big Bulls Head in Digbeth Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Aug 20

    Geoff Horsfield Special! Bristol City Preview, Max Bird & Play-Off Memories

    It's milestone EPISODE 50 of Forever Blues, and we're back home at St. Andrew's! With Taity away on holiday, Tatts is joined by a true Birmingham City legend, play-off hero, and cup finalist: Geoff 'Hors' Horsfield! The lads reflect on a hard-fought 0-0 draw at Sheffield United, highlighting back-to-back clean sheets, the dynamic displays of Bright Osayi-Samuel, Jhon Solis' midfield commanding, and the fresh arrival of Max Bird from Derby. Hors also takes a fascinating walk down memory lane, sharing incredible tales from Blues' iconic play-off campaigns: ⚽ Trevor Francis taking the team off at Deepdale ⚽ Silencing the Lion's Den at Millwall with Olivier Tebily ⚽ The drama of Cardiff 2002, Darren Carter's penalty, and a 4-day party on Broad Street! Plus, we preview Bristol City's visit to St. Andrew's and break down their new £9m frontline. 🌐 THE FOREVER BLUES WEBSITE IS LIVE! Our brand-new website on Counter Press is officially open! Head over to sign up for your 1-Month Free Trial and get exclusive content, early video access, and deep-dive Blues coverage. A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And a warm welcome back to our Junior Partner: The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth! 🔔 Don't forget to LIKE, SUBSCRIBE, and KEEP RIGHT ON! 0:00 - Introduction & thanks to Principal Partner Davisons Law 0:25 - Geoff Horsfield joins as special guest! 1:15 - Sheffield United 0-0 recap & back-to-back clean sheets 2:24 - Curing the 'Pep disease' & playing efficient away football 3:33 - Mixing it up on the road 4:08 - Hors' verdict on Jhon Solis 5:02 - Max Bird signing & squad depth 6:30 - Bright Osayi-Samuel's dynamic resurgence 8:00 - High intensity for full-backs 8:25 - Tactical subs: Ethan Laird & Patrick Roberts 9:45 - Hard-nosed fortitude in the group 10:25 - Hors on playing under Gary Megson & Steve Bruce 12:15 - Boosting firepower & the Coventry City template 14:00 - Bristol City preview: £9m new strikers Tolaj & Ballard 15:08 - Championship strength & 8th place play-off debate 17:00 - Play-off pressure: Hors' personal experiences 18:15 - 2001 Preston semi-final heartbreak & Trevor Francis 19:45 - Winning at Millwall & Olivier Tebily 21:15 - 2002 Play-off Final victory vs Norwich & Darren Carter penalty 23:49 - A legendary 4-day celebration party! 24:35 - Fortress St. Andrew's record 26:24 - Hors on August Priske 27:44 - Bristol City form & Michael Skubala 30:10 - High intensity & options off the bench 31:05 - Hors' score prediction! 31:38 - Forever Blues website relaunch: Become a member! 32:20 - Big Bulls Head Digbeth shoutout 32:40 - Outro & Keep Right On! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Aug 11

    Sheffield United Preview, Priske’s Impact & Romelle Donovan | Forever Blues Ep 49

    The Championship gets underway for Blues at Bramall Lane! In Episode 49, Tatts and Taity are back in the studio to preview our massive Championship opener against Sheffield United. The lads break down the gritty 1-0 Carabao Cup victory at Swansea City, discussing goalscorer August Priske, a solid showing from James Beadle, and why Taity is a big fan of Lee Buchanan sticking around. Are Blues becoming "grinders" on the road? Chris Davies called the team a 'different animal'—we assess if he's right. Finally, we turn our attention to the Blades and a familiar face: former Blues Academy star Romelle Donovan. Having joined Sheffield United on loan from Brentford, we discuss why he couldn't break into the Blues side and pinpoint him as a major danger man for Saturday. Important: The Forever Blues website is officially relaunching! Please check out our website and socials for the exciting new updates. A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And appreciation for our Junior Partners: Big Bulls Head in Digbeth, DrainTech, and Bewdley Spirits. 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE and KEEP RIGHT ON! 0:00 - Introduction and thanks to principal partner Davisons Law 1:21 - Carabao Cup victory at Swansea City - unexpected? 1:51 - Blues different to last season in a strange game 2:31 - Blues had Swansea where they wanted them and becoming grinders 3:34 - Compact Blues is the way to go and quality long balls 4:35 - Stansfield wasted on the left? 6:16 - Manager's trust in Paik Seung-ho - what about Patrick Roberts in the 10 role? 8:14 - August Priske's finish and his evolution 8:47 - Centre-forward movement and getting across defenders 10:24 - Jhon Solis to become an integral cog for Blues 11:53 - Acclaim for James Beadle 14:32 - Lee Buchanan's return and why Taity is a fan 17:24 - First win on opening day for 5 years 18:58 - Forever Blues relaunch - please check the website out! 19:50 - Sheffield United away in the Championship 20:19 - Undercurrent of uncertainty at Bramall Lane 21:24 - Expect backs to the wall 22:19 - A 'different landscape' for Sheffield, due to no more parachute payments 23:08 - Blues a 'different animal' away from home 24:41 - Romelle Donovan - ex-Blues academy star 25:14 - Taity's view on Donovan - he's never overawed 26:38 - Donovan's loan to Burton Albion 27:58 - Could Blues have persevered with the winger? 29:06 - Where would he fit in this Blues team? 30:35 - Blues likely line-up for the Championship opener 32:28 - Importance not to concede early 32:51 - Thank you to our principal partner Davisons Law and the Forever Blues relaunch Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Aug 4

    Blues’ Season Opener! New Signings, Kyogo Exit & Swansea Preview

    HERE WE GO! The 2026/27 season is finally upon us. Tatts and Taity are back to look ahead to Blues' unusual Carabao Cup opening match against Swansea City. The lads give their verdict on Chris Davies' latest summer signings—Vazquez, Lund, and Beadle—and discuss the departure of the polarising Kyogo. Plus, we look back at the prestigious Barcelona friendly, analyse Blues' new set-piece routines, and ask: is the traditional number 10 role dead at St. Andrew's? A massive thank you to our Principal Partner: Davisons Law And a warm welcome to our new Junior Partner: Big Bulls Head in Digbeth! (Alongside our great friends at DrainTech, Bewdley Spirits, and AMG Logistics) 🔔 Don't forget to SUBSCRIBE for weekly Blues updates all season long! 0:00 - Introduction & Happy Birthday Taity! 1:12 - Sponsor Thanks & Welcome Big Bulls Head! 2:07 - Blues Trivia: The World Cup Question 3:23 - Verdict on Vazquez, Lund & Beadle 5:38 - Is Vazquez our new focal point? 6:29 - The challenge for foreign players settling in 7:41 - Farewell Kyogo: The divided opinion 9:24 - Lund: A souped-up Kristian Pedersen? 10:44 - The Left-Back Issues 11:38 - Remembering Pedersen's amazing header 13:25 - Solis, Priske & the tactical shift 14:41 - Where Chris Davies still needs to strengthen 16:31 - The No. 10 role & Taity's worry for Stansfield 17:12 - Tatts calls for a traditional front two 18:41 - The Barcelona prestige friendly 20:44 - Blues set-piece analysis 22:12 - Taking more risks this season 24:26 - Disagreement over last season's finish 25:32 - Carabao Cup Opener: Swansea City Preview 27:42 - Swansea's £15m spending spree & new arrivals 29:15 - Dangerman: Zan Vipotnik 31:05 - Trivia Answer: The last time we started with a cup match! 32:51 - Outro & Thanks Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jul 14

    Chris Davies' Transfer Masterplan, Dael Fry Arrives & Gardner Exits

    The Forever Blues podcast is back for the 2026/27 season! Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are here to assess a massive summer of change at St. Andrew's. We break down the first two transfer window signings, Jhon Solis and Dael Fry, and discuss Chris Davies' vow to bring a more powerful, hybrid playing style to the Championship. We also cover the surprise departure of Craig Gardner after his five-year tenure, the arrival of new set-piece specialist Scott Fry, and Aurelien Guernier's shock move to AC Milan. Is the squad still too threadbare, and where do Blues need to strengthen next? In This Episode: 00:00 - Welcome Back to Forever Blues! 01:42 - Squad Ins and Outs: Assessing the Window 02:10 - Jhon Solis & Dael Fry Transfers 03:39 - Defensive Tactics & Championship Power 06:45 - The Masterplan: Six In, Six Out? 09:30 - Chris Davies' New Hybrid Playing Style 13:59 - Do Blues Need Another Striker? 16:33 - The Impact of Set-Piece Coach Scott Fry 21:22 - Craig Gardner Steps Down: A Look Back 27:53 - Darren Carter & Scott Sellars Appointed 38:15 - Academy Finances & The Fabled "Pathway" 39:58 - Aurelien Guernier's Move to AC Milan Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. #BCFC #BirminghamCity #KeepRightOn #KRO #Championship #FootballPodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. May 6

    Birmingham City Season Verdict! Player of the Season, Portsmouth Recap & Big Transfer Needs

    The 2025/26 season is officially in the books! In Episode 46 of the Forever Blues podcast, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait deliver their ultimate season verdict. The lads kick things off with a recap of the final match of the campaign—a 1-1 draw at Portsmouth. Taity, who watched the game from the stands at Fratton Park with Liam Daish, rues the missed chances and discusses Paik's positive impact as a substitute in the Number 10 role. This sparks a wider tactical debate: Is Jay Stansfield unsuited to the classic 10 position, and has Marvin Ducksch damaged his brand beyond repair? Blues closed the campaign five matches unbeaten to secure a 10th place finish—their highest placing since 2015/16. But with an agonizing 27 shots hitting the woodwork and a horrific away record, the boys debate whether 10th is truly an acceptable finish or a massive missed opportunity. Tatts and Taity then turn their attention to the end-of-season awards. They discuss the sheer physical presence of the defense, praise the impact of Kai Wagner, and unanimously crown Christoph Klarer as their Player of the Season! Finally, the boys reflect on their favourite (and worst!) moments of the campaign, look ahead to a massive summer of recruitment for Chris Davies, and give a hilarious update on Neil Moxley. IN THIS EPISODE 00:16 - Introduction 01:44 - Portsmouth v Blues recap 02:10 - Pushing on in the second-half 02:30 - Disappointed with a draw 03:14 - Five big chances missed - Ibrahim Osman fluffing 03:58 - August Priske's first goal, Portsmouth's marking 05:44 - Blues corners and delivery 06:19 - Priske not the target man; more like a Jon Stead, Paul Gallagher type 06:46 - Moving Paik into the 10 role as substitute 07:46 - The end of Marvin Ducksch? Damaging the brand 08:25 - Jay Stansfield ill at ease as a classic 10 08:48 - Specialist role - Blues need a clever player in there this summer, a Sheringham 10:50 - Worry over Stansfield's ankle injury 11:31 - Adrian Segecic and the mass confrontation, sparked the game 14:10 - Taity likes Segecic, but did he dive trying to get a penalty? 14:45 - Blues finish 5 unbeaten and finish 10th in the Championship; all the what ifs . . . 15:29 - 27 times hitting the woodwork 15:56 - Rate Blues final position in the league; an opportunity missed for Taity 16:16 - Blues horrific away form, Jeremy Dale and 'building blocks' 16:55 - Look at Millwall, workmanlike and grind out results 17:37 - League will be tougher next season? 19:04 - A positive in that we can all see where improvements are needed 19:18 - Chris Davies a rookie manager and 10th place being decent 20:15 - Owners aren't here to mess around and they want results, not to finish in 10th 21:33 - A huge summer ahead, recruitment has to be spot on 21:49 - A 60/40 split on Davies 22:34 - Paik going to the World Cup and needs to sort his shoulder issue 23:11 - Is finishing 9th next season progression? 23:33 - Defensively Blues are good, on the whole, and not being ruthless enough at the other end 23:58 - Continuity. Davies the first manager since Lee Clark to start and finish two successive seasons 24:47 - If going with the same model next season, it's all about recruitment, bringing in Championship know how 25:33 - The sheer size of Klarer and Phil Neumann, who got better after thinking time out the side 27:12 - Klarer player of the season, again, the guys are in agreement 28:00 - A standout player who leads by example, a wish that others followed suit 28:52 - Honourable mentions for Demarai Gray, Stansfield and an unsung Tomoki Iwata 29:58 - Kai Wagner's impact, growing into the position of left-back 31:12 - Wagner or Alex Cochrane next season? Cochrane swearing on stage . . . 32:38 - The favourite and worst moments of the season 32:56 - The successive four-goal victories - we're going to kick on now 33:50 - Awful away performances hit Blues hard 34:42 - The Watford New Year's Day debacle. Tom Ince loves playing against Blues 35:29 - Blues dramatic winner in the eighth minute of added-time in front of 7,000 Blues fans at Blackburn Rovers 36:03 - Coventry City win, the Leeds United FA Cup tie 36:50 - Credit to the Blues fans this season, unwavering backing 38:06 - Outro and the latest update on Mox #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #ChristophKlarer #ChrisDavies #EFLChampionship Principal Partner: Davisons Law Junior Partners: Bewdley Spirits, AMG Logistics, and DrainTech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Welcome to Forever Blues, your essential podcast for all things Birmingham City FC! Hosted by veteran Blues journalist Colin Tattum and club legend Paul Tait, we deliver unfiltered opinions, deep tactical analysis, and passionate debates you won't find anywhere else. Every week, Tatts and Taity dissect the true Birmingham City identity, bringing you honest match previews, post-match verdicts, and the real story from St. Andrew's. Your new home for genuine BCFC insight and a heavy dose of Keep Right On spirit! #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #Blues #EFLChampionship

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    Forever Blues
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    53
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