Ep. 159 - Mentality Muppets

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.

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Welcome to our match preview series "Breaking Bread" where today we welcome on Elijah Newsome of "Coming Home Newcastle" apart of SB Nation to discuss the Premier League matchup between Man City Men and NewcastleIf 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

Rate the show 5 Stars! Leave a review to help the podcast get connected to most dope people like yourself! Welcome to our match preview series "Breaking Bread" where today we welcome on Elijah Newsome of "Coming Home Newcastle" apart of SB Nation to discuss the Premier League matchup between Man City Men and Newcastle 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 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! Welcome to our match preview series where today we talk Manchester City Women's Subway Cup match against Nottingham Forest! Oliver Betts-Richards of Forest Womens Fancast joins Crunk to talk all things Nottingham Forest! 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 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Crunk, Sharpie, and Thom discuss a dominate victory in the Manchester Derby for Man City Women! Alex Greenwood signed a contract extension and the Show Bros preview games in the Subway Cup for City Women and City Men take on NewcastleTOPICS: 00:00 Introduction and Initial Thoughts on Sports Motivation04:56 Personal Experiences in Sports and Competition09:53 Manchester City Women: Contract Extensions and Player Development19:55 The Impact of Coaching on Player Performance30:02 Previewing the Manchester Derby and Team Dynamics37:16 Dominance in the Derby39:11 Key Players and Their Impact42:18 Strategic Plays and Goals45:11 Second Half Dynamics48:11 Defensive Masterclass50:06 Squad Depth and Future Prospects56:45 Preview and score predictions for this weekend's games