Episode 162 - The strikers keep it a hunnid

In this episode of Shades of Blue, the Show Bros delve into Manchester City's recent performances, focusing on their statistics, player contributions, and upcoming matches. They analyze the team's strengths and weaknesses, particularly in their match against Real Madrid, and discuss the impact of player injuries and media scrutiny. The conversation also highlights the importance of youth development within the squad and the expectations for the upcoming Carabao Cup match against Brentford. In this episode, the hosts discuss the anticipated return of James Trafford, the upcoming match against West Ham, and the performance of Manchester City women's team, particularly focusing on Bunny Shaw's milestone of 100 goals. They analyze tactical insights, player performances, and the importance of squad depth, while also highlighting key moments from recent matches. The conversation wraps up with predictions for future matches and reflections on the team's current form. Chapters 00:00 Manchester City by the Numbers 04:35 Introduction to the Show and Hosts 08:43 Real Madrid Match Overview 10:04 Media Questions and Pep's Response 12:16 Player Interviews and Match Preparation 14:34 Match Analysis: Key Moments and Players 20:52 Referee Decisions and Their Impact 25:01 Substitutions and Tactical Adjustments 30:27 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Team Prospects 32:17 Kolo Toure's Role and Coaching Insights 36:31 Doku's Absence and Team Adjustments 41:30 Building Team Chemistry 43:23 Performance Analysis: Crystal Palace Match 45:02 Player Highlights: Holland and Foden 47:58 Emerging Talents: Nunes and Young Players 51:56 Looking Ahead: Upcoming Matches and Strategies 59:55 Women's Football: City Women's Updates and Insights 01:14:27 Match Highlights and Player Performances 01:21:11 Team Depth and Player Rotation 01:22:55 Tactical Analysis of the Match 01:28:34 Bunny Shaw's Milestone and Impact 01:36:14 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.

Charlie Corr (https://x.com/CorrSports) Head of NYC Brentford OSC joins Crunk for our Man City vs Brentford Carabao Cup match preview! Learn all about Brentford with a new manager and a new attack. Can Brentford pull off the upset against Man City? Find out Charlie's thoughts in this new episode of "Breaking Bread" 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 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! Up to 20 hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 Joe Walker (https://x.com/ohjoewalker) of Five Year Plan Podcast/Fanzine (https://x.com/FYPFanzine) joins CrunkChocolate to learn all about Crystal Palace before Sunday's match! 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? 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! Up to 20 hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 Freya, Emma, and Gary of "Part of the Pride Podcast" (https://x.com/PartPridePod) joins CrunkChocolate to discuss all things Aston Villa Women before their WSL matchup early Sunday 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? 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.

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.

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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.