Episodes

  • S16 Ep21: Have You Ever Seen an Otter Wash Its Face?

    S16 Ep21: Have You Ever Seen an Otter Wash Its Face?
    Dec 26 2024
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    After the 1-1 draw with Everton (and the 2-1 defeat at Aston Villa), David Mooney is joined by City fan Matt Holland and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter, to look more in-depth at the issues that are still dogging the team and the form.
    There's injuries, a lack of creativity, and problems with confidence as known issues - but how much further can this go? With Leicester away on the horizon, they look ahead to that match and try to work out just what can be done to try and inspire some good feeling around the place one again.
    For the final podcast of 2024, Ciaran Murray and KC sit down to discuss the alternative highlights of the first half of the season. What are the bits that you didn't know you needed to remember from last June to the final week of the year?
    We have a look at some more conventional highlights of the year, too, and, as Jesus Navas retires, we discuss his City legacy and his beautiful, piercing blue eyes.
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    1 hr and 21 mins
  • S16: The Christmas Quiz 2024

    S16: The Christmas Quiz 2024
    Dec 24 2024
    Joining quizmaster David Mooney for the Christmas Quiz 2024 is Adam Carter, Chris Higginbottom, Dom Farrell and Richard Burns.
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    1 hr and 14 mins
  • S16 Ep20: Drowning Sorrows in a Karaoke Bar in Chinatown

    S16 Ep20: Drowning Sorrows in a Karaoke Bar in Chinatown
    Dec 19 2024
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    David Mooney is joined by One Football's Dan Burke and by City fan KC to discuss the fallout from that Manchester Derby. Did the defeat - and the manner of it - cross a line? How much further can the bad form go?
    We spend the show looking for light relief - and we've done it by slipping back into wistful nostalgia. We hear from the former City midfielder Georgi Kinkladze, as he speaks to the show about his three seasons at Maine Road.
    With Aston Villa and Everton on the horizon, we hear from Frankie Maguire from All Villa No Filler and from Dave Downie from The Blue Room, who both explain how their seasons have been going to this point. Can City stop the rot or are they basically limping along until the January transfer window?
    Plus, with an idea shamelessly stolen from a bigger podcast, who is the best City player from several different (recent) eras of the club? We discuss the candidates for each period, going back to the promotions in 1999 and 2000.
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    1 hr and 33 mins
  • S16: BONUS - City Heaven, City Hell: Birmingham City

    S16: BONUS - City Heaven, City Hell: Birmingham City
    Dec 16 2024
    A bonus episode to start the week, this is a nostalgia episode that first aired on the Patreon in October 2023. David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell and, from the Birmingham Podcast "Fat Lads Go In Goal", Mark Watson, to discuss games between the two teams.
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    33 mins
  • S16 Ep19: The Black Hole (Where Everything Goes to Die)

    S16 Ep19: The Black Hole (Where Everything Goes to Die)
    Dec 12 2024
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    Another pair of disappointing defeats... It's becoming like a 90s throwback habit this now... David Mooney is joined by City fan Ally Fogg and by The Athletic's Mark Critchley to discuss the draw at Crystal Palace and the defeat at Juventus.
    What can be done to inject some confidence into the team? How can Guardiola rest and rotate if there is nobody fit and available to play instead? Is there a way to shore things up and stop teams hitting City on the counter? Answers on a postcard.
    With the Manchester Derby on the horizon, we hear from Jay Mottershead from The Stretford Paddock to find out why they're dreading the game as much as City fans are right now. Plus, we take a look at City's record against United when they're up against the reds under a new manager.
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    1 hr and 17 mins
  • S16 Ep18: Cultivating the Post-Apocalyptic Radioactive Wasteland

    S16 Ep18: Cultivating the Post-Apocalyptic Radioactive Wasteland
    Dec 5 2024
    After Manchester City's first win since October, David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell, to discuss such a momentous occasion.
    From the win over Nottingham Forest, there's a look at Jack Grealish in the middle, Stefan Ortega as the number one, and the value of the non-Erling Haaland players getting amongst the goals again.
    They also reflect on the 2-0 defeat at Anfield and examine the talking points that came from the game, including Guardiola's six-finger gesture and the make-up of the away end at Liverpool. Nick from the Man City Fans Foodbank Support group updates us on what happened with their planned joint-action with Liverpool fans and the FSA, with the Stop Exploiting Loyalty campaign.
    Plus, we hear from the former City winger Mark Kennedy, who is discussing his two seasons at Maine Road, taking in all the highs and lows - including the part he played in promotion at Blackburn and the circumstances that led to his departure in 2001.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • S16 Ep17: The Comfortable Cardigan of Wallowing

    S16 Ep17: The Comfortable Cardigan of Wallowing
    Nov 28 2024
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    What a week, huh? (Captain, it's Wednesday.)
    After a chastening experience in the games with Tottenham and Feyenoord, David Mooney is joined by One Football's Dan Burke and Football365's Sarah Winterburn to look at how Manchester City can stop the rot.
    It's Liverpool at Anfield on Sunday, so things aren't getting any easier any time soon - Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap joins the show to discuss that game at the weekend, while we also hear from journalist and Nottingham Forest fan Nick Miller about the Wednesday night game coming up at the Etihad.
    Both the Liverpool and Forest games will be City's designated Rainbow Laces matches, so we also hear from a range of LGBTQ+ fans about their experiences at the football. Former City goalkeeper and now City fan Andie Worrall, who is a gay woman, and supporters Oli McCoole, who is bisexual and trans, and Sam White, who is a gay man, discuss attitudes in the Etihad and on social media.
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    1 hr and 29 mins
  • S16 Ep16: Scratch the Itch

    S16 Ep16: Scratch the Itch
    Nov 20 2024
    After the news that Pep Guardiola is going to extend his contract at Manchester City, David Mooney is joined by fans Richard Burns and Rachel Herdson to discuss what a boost it will be. The Athletic's Sam Lee, who broke the story, explains what's happening and what should happen later this week.
    Jack from Rule the Roost speaks to the show to give us insight into what's happening with Tottenham at the moment, while Luuk from the Kein Geloel podcast explains what to expect from Feyenoord.
    On Sunday, Taylor Harwood-Bellis became the 19th player to score for their country after graduating from the City academy, when he found the net for England against the Republic of Ireland. We've put Dan Burke to task to take a look at the previous 18.
    We're also discussing our favourite 'non-obvious' pre- and post-takeover games and goals.
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    1 hr and 26 mins