E. 160 - Call it was it is / Sonia Bompastor is WSL Kirk Ferentz

Jack Gaughan of the Daily Mail (https://x.com/Jack_Gaughan) joins CrunkChocolate to discuss what's going on at Manchester City. If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! Up to 20 hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 TOPICS: Introduction Pep is constantly talking about players lacking confidence or him believing in them more than they do in themselves. Do you believe that’s a key contributor to the recent struggles? What is a reasonable expectation for Savio this season? Does he need improvement, meet expectations, or exceed expectations? What is going on with Oscar Bobb? - We aren’t seeing much of Khusanov, Marmoush, and Ait Nouri. Any idea why? Pep’s contract ends the summer of 2027. The pre match interviews for Fulham Pep seemed exhausted by the same silly questions every week. Do you see him finishing the contract? Is there a world he could extend past 2027? Nico G needs support in the midfield handling the physicality of opponents. Can this problem be solved by someone on the squad? Is there a move in January that could happen? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Welcome to Shades of Blue Podcast! Subscribe, please leave a 5 star rating and review. That is the best way to help the podcast grow and connect with other lovers of football like you! If you want more Men's and Women's content, enjoy our content without the ads, or simply want to help support the podcast. Think about subscribing to our Patreon. Match previews with guests who support City's opponent and interviews with journalist, content creators, and people who work in football. Episodes with Derek Rae, Steph Houghton, Jack Gaughan, 93:20 podcast, and more! patreon.com/user?u=94168109 All the Show Bros are back to discuss wins for Man City Men against Sunderland and a late barrage of goals for Man City Women against Leicester City. Summary. The conversation delves into Manchester City's current squad dynamics, focusing on injuries, potential transfer targets, and player performances. The hosts discuss the implications of John Stones and Kovacic's injuries, the upcoming winter transfer window, and the need for strategic upgrades in the squad. They analyze the recent match against Sunderland, highlighting the team's attacking depth and Pep Guardiola's management style. The discussion also touches on the importance of upcoming matches against Real Madrid and Crystal Palace, emphasizing the need for consistency and tactical awareness. This conversation delves into various aspects of football, focusing on player creativity, managerial styles, and the challenges faced by teams in the Champions League. The discussion highlights Pep Guardiola's influence on player performance, the struggles of Chelsea and Aston Villa, and the importance of addressing racism in football. Additionally, it touches on the impact of individual players like Mary Fowler and Bunny, as well as the dynamics within teams like Liverpool and Leicester City. Chapters 00:00 Injuries and Future Prospects 03:02 Winter Transfer Window Strategies 05:51 Player Performance and Team Dynamics 09:01 Women's Team Developments 11:51 Match Previews and Upcoming Challenges 14:59 Press Conference Insights 17:48 Match Analysis and Key Takeaways 38:13 City's Offensive Prowess 39:48 Clinical Performance and Team Depth 41:31 Pep's Tactical Decisions and Substitutions 43:59 Defensive Strength and Key Players 46:43 Shirky's Creativity and Pep's Expectations 50:54 Looking Ahead: Real Madrid Match Preview 01:01:52 Salah's Sacrifice and Liverpool Dynamics 01:11:13 Football Predictions and Player Updates 01:15:10 Racism in Football: A Personal Account 01:20:32 Managerial Insights and Team Dynamics 01:30:00 Chelsea's Struggles and Tactical Analysis Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Man City vs Real Madrid match preview w/ special guest Real Madrid supporter JT (https://www.youtube.com/@TheJTFootball) joins Crunk to talk all about Real Madrid summer transfers, their bad run of form, Xabi Alonso, the roster, and score predictions! If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 TOPICS: Introduction What is something overrated and underrated about football? (chant, player, rule, manager, common belief, etc) Transfers made in the summer Manager - Let us know about them and the style of football the manager Pick an attacker, midfielder, and defender from your club that are the standouts? Starting XI prediction How do you see the match playing out & score prediction? Plug socials/anything working on/ Goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Each show brings guests to discuss anything when it comes to clubs, leagues, culture, off or on the pitch. No topic is off limits and no filter is needed. Grab your favorite snack and adult beverage to prepare for full litness! Take the show to another level by adding your thoughts in the chat! Follow the guests on social media Billy Beck: https://bsky.app/profile/mrbillybeck.bsky.social Eugene Rupinski: https://bsky.app/profile/golazodelgringo.bsky.social Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 Crunk welcomes on Peter of "WTF Sunderland Podcast" ( https://x.com/WTFSunlunPod ) to learn all the history, culture, manager, and players of the promoted side Sunderland before Man City face the club on Saturday! TOPICS: Introduction Transfers made in the summer Manager - Let us know about them and the style of football the manager Pick an attacker, midfielder, and defender from your club that are the standouts? How do you see the match playing out & score prediction? Plug socials/anything working on/ Goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crunk, Sharpie Charlie, Thom Bomb, and Tarik are back to discuss potential cultural problems with Manchester City Men after troubling victories against Leeds and Fulham. Ending the episode discussing Man City Women who return from International break on the road in WSL action against Leicester City TOPICS: 00:00 Happy Birthday to Crunk's niece 06:58 Introduction to the Show and Current Events 11:56 Engagement and Community Building 18:04 Analyzing recent performances 27:53 Cultural Conversations in Football 29:54 Golden Gloves and Player Evaluations 31:02 Injury Concerns and Tactical Adjustments 32:28 Erling Haaland's Goal Drought and Team Dynamics 34:02 Phil Foden's Resurgence and Team Morale 35:52 Tactical Shifts and Managerial Decisions 37:58 Goalkeeping and Defensive Strategies 40:07 Match Analysis: Leeds United vs. Man City 42:07 Press Conference Insights and Media Dynamics 45:02 Starting XI Decisions and Player Rotation 49:01 Match Performance and Future Implications 56:14 Analyzing the Match Dynamics 01:01:03 Player Performance and Tactical Adjustments 01:06:01 Mentality and Team Resilience 01:12:27 Reflections on the Game and Future Prospects 01:17:54 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Predictions Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crunk welcomes on Bryn Law (https://bsky.app/profile/brynlaw.bsky.social) he covers Leeds United for Leeds United TV and is the perfect person to help us learn about the promoted side before Saturday's Premier League match If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 TOPICS: Introduction What is something overrated and underrated about football? (chant, player, rule, manager, common belief, etc) Transfers made in the summer Manager - Let us know about them and the style of football the manager Pick an attacker, midfielder, and defender from your club that are the standouts? Starting XI prediction How do you see the match playing out & score prediction? Plug socials/anything working on/ Goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 Bailey Wynne (https://x.com/bailey_wynne2) of Sky Blue Times and 93:20 podcast joins Crunk to talk about City's change in form, Pep contract, and much more! TOPICS: Introduction Pep said Nunes could become one of the best right backs in the world. Do you agree or was that Pep’s attempt to give Nunes confidence and try to shut up the naysayers? What is Nunes doing well compared to last season? Out of Manchester City’s 26 goals in all competitions Haaland has 15 of the goals. Are you worried that City’s attack is so reliant on Haaland? Savio received a contract extension but he has not had the best start of the season. What do you see him doing wrong? Are you wanting City to keep him or take the largest offer in January? What is Man City’s best starting xi in your opinion? Do any of the players on loan appear ready to help the club next season? Arsenal’s defense has been fantastic this season. Is this Arsenal’s season to lose? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 93:20 podcast's own Ahsan Naeem joins Crunk to talk City after the 3-0 win against Liverpool Intro What is something that is over rated and under rated about football? (on or off the pitch, culture, fashion, random bit of history 3-0 win against Liverpool. Was that a statement win from City or more about Liverpool’s struggles this season? Percentage chance you give City to win the Premier League? Is there a weak link in the roster or tactics that worries you? Thoughts on Matheus Nunes performance this season? Would you be okay with him as a #1 RB next season? Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Leverkusen supporter Daniel (https://bsky.app/profile/tanzbaer100.bsky.social) joins CrunkChocolate to talk all about City's upcoming UCL opponent. Learn the tea on Erik Ten Hag's stint at the club and which players could do well on the match on Tuesday! If you find yourself enjoying this 10 minute sampler of the new episode. Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! 20+ hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 TOPICS: Introduction What is something overrated and underrated about football? (chant, player, rule, manager, common belief, etc)  Transfers made in the summer Manager - Let us know about them and the style of football the manager  Pick an attacker, midfielder, and defender from your club that are the standouts? Starting XI prediction How do you see the match playing out & score prediction? Plug socials/anything working on/ Goodbye Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.