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Welcome to the very first episode of Forever Blues, your new essential home for all things Birmingham City FC!In our launch episode, renowned journalists and lifelong Blues supporters, Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum, dive deep into one of the most anticipated seasons in recent memory. We break down the club's ambitious summer recruitment, analyse how new signings like Tommy Doyle and Kyogo Furuhashi will fit in, and discuss the surprise competition for the number one shirt.Plus, we give our honest verdict on the Amazon Prime documentary, "Built in Birmingham: Tom Brady and the Blues," and look ahead to the massive season opener under the lights at St. Andrew's against Ipswich Town.Join two of the most trusted voices in Midlands football for unparalleled insight and discussion.🔵 MEET THE HOSTS 🔵Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are two of the most respected football journalists to have covered Birmingham City, with a combined 50+ years of experience.Colin Tattum was the Chief Football Writer at the Birmingham Mail for over two decades, covering every high and low from promotions to that unforgettable League Cup win in 2011.Neil Moxley has been a leading national football writer for publications including the Daily Mail and The Mirror, known for breaking exclusive stories and providing sharp analysis on clubs across the Midlands.They've seen it all, and now they're bringing their expertise directly to you.⏱️ TIME STAMPS ⏱️00:00:16 - Welcome to Forever Blues01:46 - Analysing Blues' Summer Recruitment Strategy03:22 - The Club's New Data Partnership with Gradient Sports06:25 - In-depth on Tommy Doyle: Where Does He Play?08:03 - The Goalkeeper Battle: Ryan Allsop vs. James Beadle10:07 - Bright Osayi-Samuel: Is He an Upgrade at Right-Back?11:48 - The Japanese Signings: What Will Furuhashi Bring?13:35 - Our Verdict: The Tom Brady Amazon Prime Documentary17:55 - Season Opener PREVIEW: Birmingham City vs. Ipswich Town22:32 - What is a Successful Season for Blues? Promotion?26:21 - Final Thoughts & Keep Right On!🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Forever Blues and never miss an update on your club.📲 FOLLOW US:Website: foreverblues.co.ukX (Twitter): @ForeverBluesBCInstagram: Forever_BluesBCTikTok: @foreverbluesbc#BCFC #Blues #KRO #BirminghamCity #EFL

Neil Moxley and Colin 'Tatts' Tattum are back to break down a massive opening week for Birmingham City. The lads give their instant reaction to the encouraging but controversial draw with Ipswich Town, discuss that dramatic late penalty, and analyze the fracas at the final whistle.

Plus, we dive into the big news of the week: the signing of Marvin Ducksch. What will the German forward bring to BCFC? And how did the other new boys – Kyogo, Bright Osayi-Samuel, and Phil Neumann – fare on their debuts?

Finally, we look ahead to the Carabao Cup tie against Sheffield United and the big away day at Blackburn Rovers.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro & Sponsor Thanks0:53 - Overall thoughts on the Ipswich draw2:46 - How the new signings performed9:10 - The fracas: Was Klarer right to react?13:23 - Marvin Ducksch: What to expect from the new striker16:38 - Preview: Sheffield United (Cup) & Blackburn Rovers23:55 - Is the club finally all together?

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What a finale! Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are here to break down Birmingham City's incredible, last-gasp comeback win at Ewood Park, headlined by Lyndon Dykes' dramatic injury-time winner. The lads dissect the chaotic final minutes, the impact of subs like Ethan Laird, and Demarai Gray's stunning counter-attack.

Plus, it's a deep dive into the big transfer news of the week: Krystian Bielik is sold to West Brom, Christoph Klarer is named the new club captain, and we debunk that rumour about Aleksandar Mitrović.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 - Intro & Sponsor Thanks

0:48 - The Incredible Finale at Blackburn!

2:44 - Ethan Laird's Game-Changing Impact

4:00 - Dissecting Lyndon Dykes' Winning Goal

12:15 - Krystian Bielik SOLD to West Brom

13:36 - Christoph Klarer: The New Captain

16:03 - The Aleksandar Mitrović Rumour: What's the real story?

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All eyes turn to St. Andrew's this weekend as former manager Gary Rowett returns with his Oxford United side. It's a fixture packed with history, debate, and plenty of "what ifs."

Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum, who both knew Gary well during his time at the club, take a deep dive into his complex legacy. Was he one of Blues' best modern-day managers? Why did his reputation sour? And how do we reflect on that second spell? Expect personal anecdotes and a detailed look into the man who once had the team flying.

To finish, the lads share their final thoughts on the upcoming match against Oxford United.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro: A former favourite returns1:15 - Gary Rowett's time as a Blues player2:45 - Rowett the Manager: Taking over after the 8-05:10 - Neil's personal anecdotes about Gary8:20 - The controversial sacking & the Zola era11:45 - His second spell: A 'poison chalice'?18:30 - Final Thoughts on the Oxford Game

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It's a massive Friday night clash as Birmingham City take on the Championship's big spenders, Wrexham. Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are here with the definitive preview.

The lads discuss Wrexham's huge £33m summer spending spree and their direct, physical style of play. With a mounting injury crisis at Blues, how will Chris Davies set the team up to cope with the aerial threat? We break down the key tactical decisions and selection dilemmas facing the manager.

This is a deep dive into one of the most talked-about fixtures of the season.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro: The Wrexham challenge0:55 - Wrexham's direct & aggressive style of play1:51 - Wrexham's £33m spending spree explained6:22 - The huge Birmingham City injury list9:36 - How can Blues combat Wrexham's physicality?10:45 - The tactical debate: A change of formation?12:22 - Wrexham's big weakness revealed?

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It's been a rollercoaster few days for Birmingham City! Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are back to break down two dramatic games: the disappointing derby defeat to Coventry City and the incredible last-gasp 2-2 draw with Sheffield Wednesday.

The main talking point is the sheer passion of manager Chris Davies, whose wild, 'Mourinho-esque' touchline celebration lit up St. Andrew's after Demarai Gray's late equaliser.

The lads also hold an inquest into the individual errors that are costing Blues valuable points and discuss whether fan expectations have become too high after the success of last season. Plus, a quick look ahead to a massive game against Wrexham on Friday night.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro: More late-game drama!1:12 - Dissecting the dramatic draw against Sheffield Wednesday2:17 - The Manager's Passion: Chris Davies' wild touchline celebration5:15 - A look back at the Coventry City derby defeat & the goals conceded8:55 - The fan reaction: Are expectations too high?11:41 - The Tommy Doyle debate20:43 - Are Blues struggling with set pieces?27:04 - A quick look ahead to Wrexham

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Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are back to preview the big one as Birmingham City make the short trip over to face Coventry City.

The lads break down the key battles, focusing on the formidable Coventry midfield which includes their star man, Jack Rudoni. They also discuss the feel-good factor at the Ricoh Arena, now that the club owns its own stadium again.

Plus, a look at the latest on Alex Cochrane's injury status following his concussion, a comparison of the two squads, and a debate on the controversial £45 ticket prices for travelling Blues fans.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 - Intro: It's derby week!

1:15 - Are the two teams evenly matched?

3:15 - The feel-good factor at Coventry and owner Doug King

4:02 - Man to Watch: The threat of Jack Rudoni

5:18 - The key midfield battle: Paik and Iwata vs Grimes and Rudoni

8:30 - Alex Cochrane injury update: Will he be fit?

11:26 - Squad vs Squad: Who has more strength in depth?

17:18 - A look ahead to the packed fixture list

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Back to winning ways! Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are back to break down a massive three points for Birmingham City after a dramatic late victory over Swansea City at St. Andrew's.

​The lads discuss the significant team changes made by Chris Davies, including a debut for Jack Robinson and a new role for Marvin Ducksch. They analyse how Blues grew into the game and dominated the second half, with the triple-substitution ultimately providing the spark for the win.

​We take a close look at the impact of Lyndon Dykes – who is making a habit of late winners – and the creative influence of Patrick Roberts, who delivered the crucial cross for the goal.

​🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:

0:00 - Intro: Back to winning ways!

0:41 - The surprise team sheet: Davies makes big changes

3:16 - First half analysis & Swansea's disallowed goal

6:03 - Davies' triple-substitution adds extra zest

8:12 - Analysing the debut of Jack Robinson

9:06 - Marvin Ducksch in the number 10 role

13:25 - Chris Davies' reaction: Blues were not 'soft'

16:33 - He's done it again! Lyndon Dykes the hero

21:09 - The growing frustration with Kyogo

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In a Forever Blues exclusive, Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum sit down with a modern-day club legend, Paul Robinson, for a fascinating, in-depth conversation about his incredible six years at Birmingham City.

"Robbo" opens up like never before, discussing everything from the phone call that brought him to the club when he was considering retirement, to the high drama of the "Great Escape" at Bolton.

He gives his honest, unfiltered thoughts on the managers he played under, including Lee Clark's passion, Gary Rowett's organisation, and the chaos of the Gianfranco Zola and Harry Redknapp eras. Plus, Robbo shares some incredible behind-the-scenes stories, including his one-on-one coaching sessions with a 14-year-old Jude Bellingham.

This is a must-listen for any Blues fan.

👀 Uncovered:

• Arriving at Blues & the Damien Johnson incident.

• The truth about Lee Clark & the Nikola Žigić fallout.

• The "Great Escape" at Bolton: What it was really like inside the dressing room.

• His honest assessment of managers Gary Rowett, Gianfranco Zola & Harry Redknapp.

• The chaos of the Chinese ownership era & the infamous Dong Ren.

• Coaching a 14-year-old Jude Bellingham: "This could be special".

• His emotional farewell to the St. Andrew's faithful.

  
  

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After back-to-back away defeats, Neil Moxley and Colin Tattum are back to ask the tough questions. This episode is a full breakdown of the disappointing performance against Stoke City, which has served as a "reality check" for a Blues side adjusting to life back in the Championship.

The lads dissect the key areas of concern, from the recurring struggles with set pieces to the lack of a final product in attack. They also analyse Patrick Roberts' debut, the ongoing debate around the number 10 position, and whether fans need to temper their expectations.

Plus, a look ahead to a tough fixture against an in-form Swansea City at St. Andrew's.

🎙️ IN THIS EPISODE:0:00 - Intro: A dissection of the Stoke defeat2:16 - Back-to-back defeats & a disappointing start2:51 - Areas of Concern 1: Defending set pieces6:33 - Areas of Concern 2: Lacking a killer instinct in attack10:27 - A Reality Check? Tempering fan expectations12:09 - The Number 10 Debate: Who should play there?15:55 - Analysing Patrick Roberts' debut17:50 - Preview: A tough test against Swansea City

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