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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 #EFLChampionshipForever Blues Fußball
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  • Birmingham City Upheaval! Chris Davies' Future, Stanno's Drought & Sign Jhon Solis?

    Birmingham City Upheaval! Chris Davies' Future, Stanno's Drought & Sign Jhon Solis?
    Apr 21 2026
    As the season reaches its final straight, the big debates are kicking off at St. Andrew's! In Episode 44, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait recap the hard-earned draw at Hull City, with the lads disagreeing on whether Blues should have taken all three points. Taity advocates for the Barry Fry "lunacy" school of football, whilst the boys discuss Chris Davies' new tactical buzzword: the "finalisation position". The debate then turns to the future. Should Blues make Jhon Solis a permanent signing this summer? Taity wonders if the Colombian even wants to be here, while Tatts argues he will be vital next season—but only if he starts. There is also serious concern over Jay Stansfield's goal drought (1 in 27 appearances). Is the number 10 role ruining his form, and should Blues be looking at Coventry City's powerful frontline as a template? Plus, Tatts drops a snippet regarding the future of Chris Davies amid a looming summer debrief, Taity tells a hilarious story involving Liam Daish in the toilets at Ibrox, and the boys preview the final home game of the campaign against Bristol City. IN THIS EPISODE 00:55 - Hull City recap - a decent point 01:38 - Taity wants more! A weird game, expecting better from the Tigers 03:14 - Partnerships across the pitch and Klarer/Neumann rocks at the back 04:30 - Good partnerships but two points dropped 04:36 - Context of away performances and form - statto Tatts is back - showing more resilience 05:45 - Gray impact and Blues moving to a back five to see it out 06:53 - Gung ho at the end - but were Hull really going after it, asks Taity 07:25 - Taity is from the Barry Fry 'lunacy' school of football 08:29 - Attacking midfielders, Tomoki Iwata and the 'finalisation position' 09:16 - A new buzzword, getting forward and playing forward 10:38 - Iwata did get a nosebleed being that high up 11:02 - Holding midfielders, having the legs and energy 11:35 - Jhon Solis permanent signing - yes or no? 11:45 - Does he want to be here, speculates Taity 12:21 - Buy Solis, but start him 13:09 - Solis probably doesn't feel wanted 13:45 - Adapting to the Championship, and Chris Davies making him a regular now 14:30 - The six . . and eights 14:41 - Don't mention double pivots in the toilets next to Taity and Liam Daish . . . 15:38 - Solis has a Fabrice Muamba kind of feel. Sign him, says Tatts 17:13 - Another stat! About Jay Stansfield - 1 goal in 27 appearances 17:45 - Stanno not suited as a number 10; he's not a traditional 10 18:35 - Getting frustrated and doing all his work outside the box 18:53 - Where are the goals going to come from? 20:03 - Concern for next season about where does Stanno fit in? 21:26 - Blues have to find ways to get chances for Stanno and August Priske 21:47 - Look at Coventry City's frontline - very physical 'lumps' who score goals 23:42 - Potentially a lot of upheaval in the summer 24:14 - A snippet on Chris Davies' future as manager 25:23 - Phil Neumann - a 'different beast' 25:41 - He's got the hang of the Championship 26:44 - Davies learning, continuity and adding more powerful players 28:37 - Having clarity on the type of player for the system this summer 29:48 - Are players on the beach, with nothing to play for? 29:51 - Personal pride, players playing for contracts and not short changing fans 30:57 - Blues under Alex McLeish finishing 10th in the Premier League 33:02 - £5 if you can make Liam Daish smile at Portsmouth on the final day 33:53 - Looking forward to next season already; more difficult as a supporter than a player 36:06 - Blues last home game of season against Bristol City 36:44 - Play-off qualification at eighth place next season 37:39 - Blues away at Bristol City - they weren't great against us, but heads had gone 39:27 - Blues will have a lot of the ball; it could be a more possession-based performance 40:17 - A thank you to our principal partners Davisons Law #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #JayStansfield #JhonSolis #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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    44 Min.
  • Birmingham City SLAYED Wrexham! Vicente Shines, New Tactical Style & Hull City 'Fracas' Preview

    Birmingham City SLAYED Wrexham! Vicente Shines, New Tactical Style & Hull City 'Fracas' Preview
    Apr 14 2026
    Birmingham City secured a massive, much-needed 2-0 victory over Wrexham to fire up hopes of finishing the season with a flourish! In Episode 43, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait break down exactly how Blues out-battled and out-worked their big-spending opponents, limiting them to zero shots on target. The lads heap praise on the "unplayable" Ibrahim Osman, the influence of natural left-back Kai Wagner, and Carlos Vicente—asking why it has taken so long to see this level of performance from him. Has Chris Davies finally found the right formula? Tatts and Taity discuss the noticeable shift to a more direct, runner-heavy style, sacrificing possession to do more with the ball. Taity urges the manager to keep a settled side and play August Priske every game to build vital partnerships. Finally, the boys preview the upcoming trip to Hull City. Expect an extra edge to this one following the October fracas at St. Andrew's, and keep your eyes on the technical area with Sergej Jakirovic! IN THIS EPISODE 00:56 - All that money spent and out-battled, out-worked, no shots on target 01:29 - Less possession and doing more with the ball 01:55 - Big game for both Blues and Wrexham - what changed exactly? 02:48 - Immense Christophe Klarer, winning the battles and August Priske leading the line 03:07 - Jay Stansfield worry - doing all the work outside the box 04:49 - Ibrahim Osman unplayable in parts and playing the right, quality balls and not smashing it 06:58 - Blues not slowing it down, runners beyond and utilising the wide players' strengths 07:38 - In praise of Carlos Vicente - but why has it taken so long? 08:57 - Playing Priske every game and keeping settled side 10:53 - Next season is going to be tough and Spurs tipped to go down 12:08 - Priske and how to play to his strengths 12:28 - Building up an understanding as pair, Priske and Stansfield 13:49 - Movement, finding space and when Blues are at their muddled worst 14:38 - Kai Wagner's influence, having that natural left-back 16:39 - Keeping on playing the same team and show trust in them 17:54 - Centre-halves Klarer and Phil Neumann chat 21:09 - Would you take Blues not being as pleasing on the eye but winning? 21:58 - Roy Keane and being 'brutal' getting the second balls; mentality 24:18 - Getting fans off their seats 25:03 - Style is changing but don't ignore the core Championship needs. Lessons to be learned 25:31 - Hull City, Blues next opponents 26:07 - Why there will be an edge on this game after the October fracas at St. Andrew's 26:31 - Sergej Jakirovic - watch the technical area at Hull! 27:41 - Taity impressed by Hull and Joe Geldhardt 29:11 - Lewis Koumas doubt, John Lundstram suspended 30:02 - Up to the Blues players to finish the season off on a positive note 31:28 - Geldhardt tormenting Blues for Wigan Athletic as an Under-18 32:25 - Talking transition away from home 32:53 - Too much 'noise', says Taity about how football is played 34:08 - A parting thank you #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #WrexhamAFC #HullCity #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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    38 Min.
  • Birmingham City 'Robbed' at Ipswich! A 'Joke' Decision, Kyogo's Nightmare & Wrexham Preview

    Birmingham City 'Robbed' at Ipswich! A 'Joke' Decision, Kyogo's Nightmare & Wrexham Preview
    Apr 7 2026
    Birmingham City salvaged some pride at Ipswich Town on Easter Monday, but should they have taken all three points? In Episode 42, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait assess a rollercoaster Easter weekend, starting with the dismal Good Friday defeat to Blackburn Rovers. The lads then dissect the vastly improved second-half display at Portman Road, where the handbrake finally came off—only for Blues to be denied by a "joke" of a decision from the assistant referee. Taity pulls no punches this week. He calls out Demarai Gray for flattering to deceive, discusses Jonathan Panzo's painful afternoon, and delivers a brutal verdict on Kyogo, labelling his injury-ended, one-goal season as a "nightmare". With the season in danger of fizzling out, both Tatts and Taity demand continuity. It’s time to stop the chopping and changing, play the January signings like August Priske, and push Jhon Solis further forward. Finally, the boys look ahead to the visit of "big spending" Wrexham. With Phil Parkinson's side chasing the play-offs without a team of "superstars," the lads debate whether the Welsh club has provided the exact template Blues need to follow in the Championship. IN THIS EPISODE 01:19 - Blues hard done by - 'joke' to disallow the equaliser at Ipswich Town 02:02 - Taking the handbrake off 02:48 - Assistant referee guesswork and Jhon Solis pushing on 05:45 - First-half frustration, conceding two goals in four minutes 06:05 - Painful afternoon for Jonathan Panzo 07:20 - Demarai Gray flattering to deceive? 08:18 - Positive changes down the left, wildcard Ibrahim Osman 09:12 - Forget xG, how about xW? 10:40 - Finishing chances off - Blues bad conversion rates 12:12 - Seven alterations to the side, August Priske assessment 13:09 - Taity 'don't change the team' - continuity is key, play the January signings 13:32 - Football Prevention Officers 14:12 - Priske fighting fire with fire 14:20 - Working on runs into the box, variety of movement 15:33 - Building an understanding, Priske and Stansfield 17:07 - Blackburn Rovers defeat and performance - bad passing and a team tuned out to the season? 17:19 - Paik lung-busting run, Doyle the same - they can't do it consistently 18:48 - Why Taity hoped Blues went a goal down. Yes, you read that correctly! 20:03 - A couple of players hiding against Blackburn Rovers 21:11 - Apathy by the end, Chris Davies admitting a few players lacking confidence 22:27 - Chris Davies' praise for Jhon Solis . . . so why not play him every week? 23:26 - Not having natural left-backs available due to injury is hurting Blues 24:50 - Phil Neumann return to the side 25:55 - Kyogo out for the season - underwhelming and a disappointment 27:57 - Tatts' stat attack! 28:59 - A big 'in' tray for someone this summer 30:18 - Kyogo a 'nightmare' to play against - and with 33:31 - Who is going to be happy with a 17th place finish - a big inquest coming 33:49 - Compare and contrast with Wrexham, Blues next opponents 35:15 - 'Big spending' Wrexham under Phil Parkinson, chasing the play-offs 35:51 - Blues landing on second balls at last, as seen at Ipswich Town 36:48 - Can Blues learn any pointers from Wrexham's recruitment? 38:05 - No superstars in Wrexham's team, but they work for each other and play to a certain way 39:01 - Best away following in the league 41:21 - Running through brick walls Blues - no excuses 42:01 - Don't let the season fizzle out and the summer will take care of itself #BCFC #KRO #BirminghamCity #IpswichTown #WrexhamAFC #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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    47 Min.
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