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Bananas Anfield away end, PSG defeat, looking ahead to Ipswich & much more
Oct 16, 2026
48m 19s
The 114? charges, Khaldoon's defiant letter & City's thrilling victory over Sunderland
Sep 28, 2026
44m 58s
Manchester Derby analysis - oh what joy!
Sep 14, 2026
51m 32s
Coventry and Porto victories, new signings settling in & derby day hopes
Sep 11, 2026
41m 28s
Andy Dibble on Maresca, Trafford v Donnarumma, Cherki, Gakpo, Fernandez
Aug 30, 2026
44m 45s
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| Date | Episode | Description | Length | ||||||
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| 10/16/26 |  Bananas Anfield away end, PSG defeat, looking ahead to Ipswich & much more | In the latest episode of Ian Cheeseman's Forever Blue podcast, Annabel talks to Forever Blue squad members Steve, Andrew and Paul about City's 3-0 victory over Liverpool and 4-2 defeat to PSG. The team also discuss the fan response to the 115 charges verdict, Enzo Maresca's impressive start and City's upcoming games against Ipswich and AEK Athens. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" t-shirt, go via this link: buytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/store. If you'd like to support Ian's work, you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman | 48m 19s | ||||||
| 9/28/26 |  The 114? charges, Khaldoon's defiant letter & City's thrilling victory over Sunderland | In the latest Forever Blue podcast episode, Annabel talks to Steve, Amy and Toby about Manchester City reportedly being found guilty of 114 charges. The trio discuss their reactions to the news, as well as the letter from Chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak. They also talk the lengthy legal process that awaits and how City can make a statement on the pitch when Premier League football returns. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" t-shirt, go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/store. If you'd like to support Ian's work, you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman | 44m 58s | ||||||
| 9/14/26 |  Manchester Derby analysis - oh what joy! | 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. Ian talks to Andrew, Louisa & Annabel about the 1-0 win at Old Trafford in the Manchester Derby. All the controversial moments are discussed. 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 | 51m 32s | ||||||
| 9/11/26 |  Coventry and Porto victories, new signings settling in & derby day hopes | Football journalist and co-commentator Annabel Bassett hosts the latest Forever Blue podcast. In this episode, Annabel talks to Forever Blue squad members Steve, Tony and James about the recent Coventry and Porto victories. The team also discuss their first impressions of Enzo Fernández, Elliot Anderson and Ayyoub Bouaddi, along with their expectations for the season and this weekend's Manchester derby. Plus physiotherapist James explains which team has the upper hand after competing on Tuesday and Thursday in the Champions League respectively. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" t-shirt, go via this link: buytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/store. If you'd like to support Ian's work, you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman | 41m 28s | ||||||
| 8/30/26 |  Andy Dibble on Maresca, Trafford v Donnarumma, Cherki, Gakpo, Fernandez | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City goalkeeper Andy Dibble plus Andrew & Adam from the Forever Blue squad about all things City. New signings, the 4-1 win at Crystal Palace and much more. 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 | 44m 45s | ||||||
| 8/24/26 |  Journalist Henry Winter joins us to review and look ahead. | 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. Ian talks to esteemed journalist Henry Winter plus Annabel & Toby from the Forever Blue squad. They discuss Enzo Maresca, the win against Bournemouth, the critcism of Rico Lewis and much more. 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 | 51m 21s | ||||||
| 8/17/26 |  Ian Cheeseman is back: Community Shield defeat? Enzo Fernandez? Title hopes? | 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. Ian talks to members of the Forever Blue podcast squad about the 3-0 defeat in Cardiff to Arsenal in the Community Shield, the season ahead under Enzo Maresca, hopes for the new season and incoming transfer possibilities. 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 | 1h 09m 20s | ||||||
| 7/29/26 |  World Cup reflections, Bouaddi rumours, Maresca’s pre-season tour & much more | Football journalist and co-commentator Annabel Bassett hosts another episode of the Forever Blue podcast's summer series. Podcasts will be released bi-weekly discussing transfer rumours and any current club news. In this episode, Annabel talks to physiotherapy lecturer James and MCFC Banana Fan about the impact of the World Cup’s hydration breaks and fixture scheduling on players’s welfare. The trio also discuss whether Pep Guardiola should become England manager, what Ayyoub Bouaddi would offer City, and the news of Joško Gvardiol’s contract extension. Plus they preview the upcoming pre-season friendlies in Asia. To buy a "It's Great to be a Blue" t-shirt go via this linkbuytickets.at/itsgreattobeablue/store. If you'd like to support Ian's work, you can message him by DM on twitter @iancheeseman | 50m 10s | ||||||
| 7/8/26 |  Maresca and Aké, City players at the World Cup & what next for the Blues' transfer window | Women's football journalist and co-commentator Annabel Bassett hosts another episode of the Forever Blue podcast's summer series. Podcasts will be released bi-weekly discussing transfer rumours, City players' performances at the World Cup, and any current club news. In this episode, Annabel talks to Louisa, Amy & Harlan about Enzo Maresca's appointment as City manager, and centre-back Nathan Aké's departure. The Forever Blue squad also discuss Erling Haaland's incredible goal tally at the World Cup, Rodri's performances in the midfield for Spain, and more. 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 | 51m 47s | ||||||
| 6/14/26 |  Silva to Madrid, Anderson bids, plus discussions about Savinho & the 115 | Women's football journalist and co-commentator Annabel Bassett hosts episode two of the Forever Blue podcast's summer series. Podcasts will be released bi-weekly discussing transfer rumours, City players' performances at the World Cup, and any current club news. In this episode, Annabel talks to Tony & MCFC Banana about Bernardo Silva's decision to join Real Madrid, and City's statement bids for Elliot Anderson. The trio also discuss Savinho's potential departure, City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak's message about the 115 charges, and more. 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 | 40m 38s | ||||||
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| 5/28/26 |  Stones and Silva send-offs, Guardiola's legacy & much more | In the summer absence of usual host, Ian Cheeseman, women's football journalist and co-commentator Annabel Bassett will be hosting the Forever Blue podcast. Over the summer, episodes will be released bi-weekly and will discuss transfer rumours, City players' performances at the World Cup, any current club news. In this episode, Annabel talks to Adam & Toby from the Forever Blue squad about the final Premier League match of the 2025-26 season against Aston Villa, the emotional send-offs for City legends Bernardo Silva, John Stones, and Pep Guardiola, and more. 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 | 39m 38s | ||||||
| 5/17/26 |  Rodney Marsh on FA Cup Final, what next for Pep & much more | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Rodney Marsh plus Adam & Annabel from the Forever Blue squad about the FA Cup Final, the players Manchester City might sign in the summer and the future of Pep Guardiola plus much more. 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 | 44m 06s | ||||||
| 5/10/26 |  West Ham "goal", Title Race, FA Cup Final:Special guest Nigel Gleghorn | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Nigel Gleghorn about Arsenal's win against West Ham, City v Brentford, Jeremy Doku, Pep Guardiola & the FA Cup Final among other things. They're joined by Andy & Louisa for all City talk. 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 | 48m 59s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 |  Simon Bajkowski from Manchester Evening News on Everton draw, Pep, refereeing | 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. Ian talks to Simon Bajkowski, the Chief Manchester City reporter for the Manchester Evening News plus Toby & Stephen from the Forever Blue squad about the dramatic draw at Everton, the Guehi backpass, the Keane "Red Card", Pep's future and much more. 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 | 52m 02s | ||||||
| 5/1/26 |  Former Man City & Everton player Mark Ward previews the game between the clubs | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City and Everton player Mark Ward about City & Everton's form coming up to the first fixture between the pair at the Hill Dickinson Stadium 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 | 17m 11s | ||||||
| 4/26/26 |  Empty seats at Wembley, Phil Foden, Squad rotation & much more | 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. Ian talks to Annabel & James from the Forever Blue squad about the FA Cup semi-final, the empty seats, the squad rotation after the narrow win at Burnley, Phil Foden's dip in form and much more. 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 | 43m 36s | ||||||
| 4/19/26 |  The win against Arsenal & Martin Bellis (Taylor Harwood Bellis' Dad) | 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. Ian talks to Martin Bellis, City fan & father of Taylor Harwood Bellis, about the upcoming FA Cup semi-final against Southampton and the 2-1 win against Arsenal. Ian and Martin are joined by Stephen & Tony from the Forever Blue squad. 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 | 52m 36s | ||||||
| 4/13/26 |  Keith Curle on O'Reilly, are Arsenal bottling it, Guehi & Semenyo settling in. | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Keith Curle plus Mark & Amy from the Forever Blyue squad about the 3-0 win at Chelsea, the form of Nico O'Reilly, Trafford v Donnaruma, Arsenal bottling the title and much more. 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 | 50m 51s | ||||||
| 4/5/26 |  Paul Moulden on 4-0 win against Liverpool, Rayan Cherki, Pepe's future & much more | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Paul Moulden plus Harlan & Annabel from the Forever Blue squad about the 4-0 win against Liverpool in the FA Cup. They discuss Rayan Cherki and Arsenal's defeat to Southampton in the FA Cup & much more 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 | 52m 38s | ||||||
| 3/29/26 |  Barnes, Brightwell, Chapman & Buzz Hawkins celebrate Blues in Business & nostalgia | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City players Ian Brightwell & Peter Barnes plus former City kitman Les Chapman and comedian & creator of the Bradshaws Buzz Hawkins . Along with other guests, they talked about their love of Manchester City and the fundraising Blues In Business lunch in the Mancunian Suite at the Etihad Stadium. 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 | 50m 42s | ||||||
| 3/23/26 |  Brian Horton: Carabao Cup win, Nico O'Reilly, FA Cup & Title race | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City manager Brian Horton plus Toby and Tony from the Forever Blue squad as they reflect on the Carabao Cup Final and look ahead to what's to come after the International Break. 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 | 55m 24s | ||||||
| 3/15/26 |  Imre Varadi discusses the dip in form, absence of Cherki and upcoming Carabao Cup Final | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Imre Varadi plus David from Read but not Red and Forever Blue regular Annabel. They discuss the dip in form, the defeat in Madrid, the draw at West Ham and the upcoming games including the Carabao Cup Final against Arsenal, among other things 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 | 48m 16s | ||||||
| 3/8/26 |  Ron Futcher on Haaland, Khushanov & Real Madrid | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Ron Futcher plus Andy & Stephen from the Forever Blue Squad. They discuss the win at Newcastle, who should start at Real Madrid, Khushanov and are City better with Erling Haaland 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 | 48m 47s | ||||||
| 3/1/26 |  Fred Eyre on win at Leeds, Bernardo Silva & Arsenal's set pieces | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Fred Eyre plus Toby and Louisa from the Forever Blue squad to discuss the win at Leeds, Arsenal's win against Chelsea, Bernardo Silva, Champions League draw etc 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 | 55m 41s | ||||||
| 2/22/26 |  Richard Jobson: Nico O'Reilly, 8pm KOs, Title race, Away Games | 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. Ian talks to former Manchester City player Richard Jobson plus Annabel & Amy from the Forever Blue squad to discuss the win against Newcastle, Nico O'Reilly, 8 o'clock kickoffs, Arsenal's form, travelling to away games etc 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 | 48m 44s | ||||||
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