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Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

Manchester City

A weekly podcast for Manchester City fans, running through the football season. Each show contains analysis, exclusive interviews, expert opinion and topical features - and a good few laughs from the team on the panel, too.

Location:

United States

Description:

A weekly podcast for Manchester City fans, running through the football season. Each show contains analysis, exclusive interviews, expert opinion and topical features - and a good few laughs from the team on the panel, too.

Language:

English


Episodes

S15 Ep33: Don't Let On that We've Cracked the Enigma Code

3/14/2024
After the talking-point-filled draw at Anfield, David Mooney is joined by City fan Gaz and by the Manchester Evening News Chief City Writer, Simon Bajkowski, to reflect on the point gained against Liverpool. Why couldn't City capitalise on a strong first half display and what changed after the break? Were they lucky it wasn't a penalty on Alexis Mac Allister at the end? Were they unlucky not to win it when they hit the post and the bar? Lots to get into... Then there's the overall experience of being a City fan... This week has suggested lots of people just don't understand what following City means to the supporters, so we dive into that off the back of Trent Alexander-Arnold's comments. Taylor Payne from Pod on the Tyne speaks to the show to preview the upcoming FA Cup tie with Newcastle, plus we squeeze in some memories of manager-player bust-ups from years gone by. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon. It's just £2 per month for all the extra content and you can get a 7-day free trial first: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:15:53

S15 Ep32: Celestial Paths and Ballistic Signatures

3/7/2024
After two more wins, David Mooney is joined City fan Chris Higginbottom and One Football's Dan Burke to react to the victories over Manchester United and FC Copenhagen. There's a focus on Phil Foden and Erling Haaland, plus we put United's time-wasting under the spotlight... as the Etihad grew increasingly more frustrated as the game went on. Then it's the dreaded trip to Anfield... But have City ever had a better chance of winning there (in front of fans) during Pep Guardiola's time at the club? We discuss that and we also hear from Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap to get his thoughts ahead of the game. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:18:09

S15 Ep31: The Exciting Talking Duck

2/29/2024
🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========== There's a week of contrasting games for David Mooney, City fan Joe Butterfield and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to pick apart. The performances against Bournemouth and Luton were very different - but the outcome was the same. They discuss Erling Haaland's five-goal rout, the relationship between the striker and other players around him, and how the centre of midfield became so much more stable against Luton. Then there's the defence, which mightn't have improved too much but is now keeping a few more clean sheets... work that one out. Sam Rosbottom remembers the very first Manchester Derby at Eastlands, hearing from some of the scorers that afternoon - and then we preview the upcoming ties with Manchester United and FC Copenhagen. There's also a celebration of some of the best commentary lines about City from the telly. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:24:06

S15 Ep30: Liquid Butter

2/22/2024
It's been a tricky week... David Mooney is joined by City fan Macca and, from the Daily Mail, Jack Gaughan to work out why is been a tricky week. They look at the shape of the team and the issues City have had controlling games this season, plus there's a focus on Erling Haaland, after his goals have been crucial in the last few matches (and his chances crucial against Chelsea). Jon Mackenzie from Tifo explains why City haven't been as solid out of possession this season, while our EDS expert Sean Blinkhorn discusses the changes that have been going on at youth level this season. We also look ahead to the games with Bournemouth and Luton, while former City chairman David Bernstein gives his thoughts on Financial Fair Play Regulations and the Premier League charges. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:32:02

S15 Ep29: Smug Approval from a Proud Dad

2/15/2024
Manchester City's winning streak continues and to discuss the victories over Everton and Copenhagen, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from The Times, Paul Hirst. The look at the form of Phil Foden, the injury to Jack Grealish, and the impact of Jeremy Doku. We hear our regular guests' favourite counter-attacking goals as we focus on why City choose so often to reject breaking away, in a way that's at odds with what most of football would think to do - and that's after the perfect goal on the counter against Everton. The Athletic's Chelsea correspondent, Liam Twomey, joins the show to discuss the upcoming game on Saturday, we look ahead to the match with Brentford, plus we discuss the moments in the last few years where City have had a stroke of good fortune. ========== To get more podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:23:51

S15 Ep28: Going Mermaiding

2/8/2024
🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========== After Manchester City's 3-1 win at Brentford, David Mooney is joined by City fan Adam Keyworth and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to analyse the performance. There is the obvious focus on Phil Foden after his hat-trick, but we also take a look at others, such as Kevin De Bruyne, Ruben Dias and Erling Haaland. With the reverse Brentford game just 15 days after the original, Mooney takes a look at all the other times City have played the same team in the Premier League in quick succession. Matt Jones from The Blue Room speaks to the show about Everton, too - and we look ahead to the game with Copenhagen. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:30:21

S15 Ep27: Joke of a Bloke

2/1/2024
Following the wins over Tottenham and Burnley, David Mooney is joined for this week's episode by City fan Chris Higginbottom and presenter for FourFourTwo Adam Monk to discuss Manchester City's recent form. The look at how the team is playing , especially with the return of some key members of the squad, and how Guardiola could fit all of the star players into the starting line-up at the same time. Mike from the Ealing Road Podcast joins the show to discuss the upcoming game against Brentford, while Katie from Pledgeball tells us about Green Football Weekend. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:21:50

S15 Ep26: Feet in Pies

1/25/2024
The winter break is over and Manchester City return with one of the most unwinnable games they could ever wish for... Spurs away in the FA Cup. David Mooney is joined by One Football's Dan Burke and the editor of Football 365, Sarah Winterburn, to preview that game, along with the trip to Burnley. We get insight into Spurs from Rosa from the Hometown Glory podcast, while Joe from TurfCast explains why things haven't gone to plan for Burnley this season. Since it's 20 years to the round where City came back from 3-0 down to beat Spurs 4-3 with ten men in an FA Cup replay, we hear from the players involved in that game to get their memories, too. Plus, we round-up the week's news - looking at Omar Berrada's move to Old Trafford, the departure of Kalvin Phillips, and (very briefly) the arrival of Claudio Echeverri from River Plate. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:15:16

S15 Ep25: The Vulture Beatles

1/18/2024
Following Manchester City's late winner at Newcastle, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and the BBC's Football Correspondent, John Murray, to discuss the key moments from the game. The focus is on Oscar Bobb and Kevin De Bruyne after the impact that they both made from the bench. Following the sad news that former City boss Sven-Goran Eriksson has been diagnosed with terminal cancer, we take some time out to remember his season at the club. Chris Higginbottom, Dom Farrell and Richard Burns give us their memories - plus we dig into the archives to hear some of our interview with Sven from 13 years ago. On top of that, there's also a look at what the Premier League's CEO Richard Masters said to the Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee (spoiler alert: not much), and we remember our favourite games in the snow. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:21:08

S15 Ep24: Liquor Me Up

1/11/2024
David Mooney is joined by Sam Rosbottom and, from the Noisy Neighbors podcast, Joey and Mulv to reflect on Manchester City's 5-0 win over Huddersfield... but, perhaps most importantly, the return of Kevin De Bruyne. Dan Burke takes a look at what both Pep Guardiola and De Bruyne have said this week about the Belgian's return from injury, and we look at what role he could have for the remainder of the season. Alex Hurst from the True Faith Newcastle United podcast joins the show to give us insight into this weekend's opposition, too. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:15:14

S15 Ep23: The Most Shameful Thing Ever Committed to Audio

1/4/2024
Attention turns to the defence of the FA Cup and it's Huddersfield at home for Manchester City in Round Three. David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and The Athletic's Mark Critchley to look ahead to that tie - and also to reflect on the solid, if unspectacular, 2-0 win over Sheffield United. They look at the impact of Rodri on the team and Phil Foden's progress in the centre of the pitch - plus what opportunities could be afforded to players when facing a lower-league opponent in the cup. Matt Shaw from the Huddersfield podcast 'And He Takes That Chance' speaks to the show to give insight into their season so far. Sam Rosbottom is looking at City's only experience of Rounds One and Two of the FA Cup in the last century, plus we look at whether City are discussed differently than other teams who may be in FFP trouble... and which players would make good Traitors... ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:23:17

S15: New Year Special: City Heaven/City Hell (Festive Edition)

12/31/2023
Happy New Year! To bring in 2024, join Sam Roscoe, David Mooney and guests as they look back over some of the City Heaven/City Hell choices from the festive periods of seasons gone by. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:15:39

S15 Ep22: Limbflingers

12/28/2023
It's the final show of 2023, and David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter to look back over a rather nice festive season. Manchester City return from the Club World Cup as champions, while a hard-fought win at Everton had real 'turning point' vibes. With the year coming to a close, KC and late-sub Dom Farrell chat to the show about the alternative highlights of the last few months. We also pick out some actual proper highlights of the last calendar year, too, just so it doesn't get too silly... Then, with Sheffield United on the horizon on Saturday, we look ahead to that game and City's place in the table after a rocky few weeks. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:21:50

S15: The Christmas Quiz 2023

12/24/2023
Merry Christmas everyone! Settle down with quizmaster David Mooney and enjoy some Manchester City trivia fun and games, as Adam Carter, Bob Toole, Chris Higginbottom, Dom Farrell, KC, and Richard Burns all battle it out to become the Blue Moon Podcast Christmas Quiz champion of 2023. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:59:11

S15 Ep21: It’s the Wrong Colour! It’s the Wrong Colour!

12/21/2023
Following a disappointing draw with Crystal Palace, but a comfortable win against Urawa Red Diamonds, David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns and Dan Burke to reflect on the week. City are continuing to throw away leads late on, but do they have a chance to dust the cobwebs away in the Club World Cup and forget about domestic issues for the time being? This week was 25 years since "York Away", so we hear from a lot of the players involved in that game and at the club at that time - plus City's mascot, fan Dan Mairs, speaks to us about his memories of leading the team out that day. Then it's Fluminense and Everton to come this week, either side of Christmas. Journalist and Fluminense fan Fred Caldeira tells us what to expect from the Brazilian outfit, while David Downie from The Blue Room gives us the lowdown on the goings on at Goodison Park. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:31:05

S15 Ep20: Did Nobody Have Any Sense?

12/14/2023
After the victories over Luton and Red Star Belgrade, David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and One Football's Dan Burke. They look at the performances of the last two games and take a focus on the roles of Phil Foden and Jack Grealish. There's also a look at Oscar Bobb and Micah Hamilton after their performances in midweek. Ciaran Murray tells all the interesting stories from the grounds where City have been at their highest and lowest points. Luton become the ninth team City have played and Kenilworth Road becomes the eighth stadium that City have been to in both the Premier League and the third tier. Comedian and Crystal Palace fan Andre Vincent discusses the form of the Eagles, while we also discuss the upcoming Club World Cup. There's also time to look at officiating this season so far. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:21:07

S15 Ep19: Chop Chop, Miracle Worker

12/7/2023
After a disappointing performance and result against Aston Villa... and something similar against Spurs, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and Charlotte Duncker from The Times to try and work out what's going on... Author and journalist Pol Ballus discusses his updated book, "Pep's City: The Making of a Superteam", which now also includes background on how the club won the treble last season. Ollie from We Are Luton Town joins the show to help us preview this weekend's trip to Kenilworth Road - and Sam Roscoe hears from Mike Summerbee and the families of those who are honoured with a brand new statue outside the Etihad. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:34:06

S15 Ep18: The Abacus Plundered from Thebes

11/30/2023
Following Manchester City's 1-1 draw with Liverpool and 3-2 comeback win over RB Leipzig, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to review the matches. It was suggested this week that Premier League football had become boring as a result of Pep Guardiola's methods - fewer spectacular long shots or set piece goals - and so we put that accusation to the sword. Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast joins the show to discuss Tottenham and how things are faring there ahead of the match at the weekend, plus Frankie from All Villa, No Filler speaks to us to help preview the tie at Villa Park next week. And... who remembers who was the second person on the moon? ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:36:03

S15 Ep17: Pasta and Pints

11/23/2023
As Manchester City return to action after the international break, David Mooney is joined by Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News and, presenter with FourFourTwo, Adam Monk to preview the coming games. It's Liverpool at the Etihad on Saturday, before City host RB Leipzig in their penultimate Champions League group game of the season... we hear from John Gibbons from The Anfield Wrap to explain how the season has started in Merseyside. We're also joined by our EDS expert, Sean Blinkhorn, who's talking about the youth team players - and about one interesting development in playing style for one of the goalkeepers. ========== 🌏 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here ➼ https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon - It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! ✌ ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:16:03

S15 Ep16: Ding Dong Woof Woof Boom Boom

11/16/2023
How do you reflect on that 4-4 draw at Stamford Bridge? David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell to attempt to make sense of one of the craziest games of the Guardiola era. With the international break coming up, we take stock of where City are in the title race and how the rivals are doing. Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap, Arsenal fan Michael Keshani, and Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast stop by to give their thoughts on where Liverpool, Arsenal and Spurs are at the moment. Plus, which ex-City manager could Guardiola turn to for help in times of crisis? ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Duration:01:23:01