Blue Moon Podcast - A Manchester City Show

As the domestic football returns, Sam Roscoe is joined by Rob Pollard and Jon Smith to look ahead to the coming game with Bournemouth. We’re assessing how City have fared through the international break on the injuries front, with Aguero and Silva being the headline problems - though there are some other names to throw into the pot too. We ask if Wilfried Bony can step up to the plate while the Argentine is injured and if it’s too early to judge him in a City shirt. David Mooney speaks to football finance expert Rob Wilson about the Blues now being in profit after the figures for 2014-15 were released. On top of all of that, we cast an eye to the Champions League and the midweek match with Sevilla.

In international week, we take a look back at a seven-day spell that probably couldn’t have gone any better for City! David Mooney is joined by Rob Pollard and The Sunday Mirror’s Chief Football Correspondent Simon Mullock to look back at a fine display against Newcastle. We talk City’s big hitters - Sergio Aguero, Kevin De Bruyne and David Silva - and Howard Hockin looks at a title race, even though it’s still only October.

It’s been a turbulent week for Manchester City, but David Mooney, Sam Roscoe and Richard Burns are all here to ease you through the choppy waters. We’re looking back at offsides, disallowed goals, set-backs, penalties and goalkeeping displays as we analyse what happened against both Tottenham and Borussia Monchengladbach. Mikkel Bischoff speaks to us about his time at Maine Road, while Sam catches up with MCWFC manager Nick Cushing ahead of their crunch game with Notts County on Sunday - where they could qualify for the Champions League and where they also have a chance of the WSL1 title. If that wasn’t enough, we preview the coming game with Newcastle and we’re talking apathy in Europe too.

Following a defeat to West Ham and a big win at Sunderland, David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns and Rob Pollard to talk through all of the City highlights of the last week. We discuss Sergio Aguero's run of form, how Nicolas Otamendi is settling in, and whether there's a case for hating on Jesus Navas. We discuss the youth policy after three academy graduates made their debut in midweek, while Sam Roscoe speak to Lucy Bronze about MCWFC's title run in and what it's like being in FIFA16. Howard Hockin talks fears and rivalries and we also look ahead to games with Tottenham and Borussia Monchengladbach.

After City’s first defeat of the campaign, Sam Roscoe is joined by Gaz Medina and Richard Burns to sort through the positives and negatives of the last week. We look back at the last-gasp victory at Crystal Palace and contrast that with the loss to Juventus - asking whether or not the Blues deserved to end their first Champions League tie of the season with nothing. David Mooney’s been looking at some memorable first goals from academy graduates and he’s also been chatting to Rugby World Cup winner and City fan Will Greenwood. We also look ahead to the fixtures with West Ham and Sunderland, and we take a look at the brand new third kit.

The return of the Premier League is the main topic of discussion for host Sam Roscoe and panellists Paul Atherton and Jonathan Smith - who will start at right-back following injuries to Sagna and Zabaleta? Where will Kevin De Bruyne fit in? Will the international break have affected City’s rhythm? David Mooney speaks to the man who is auctioning off the tunnel from Maine Road, while Howard Hockin takes on England and Financial Fair Play. We take a look at how the finances show City are in a very healthy position and we also throw forward to the Champions League match with Juventus.

With an international break on the horizon, David Mooney is joined by Sam Roscoe and Richard Burns to look back at City’s perfect start to the new season. We assess the club’s dealings in the transfer window, with the last-minute arrival of Kevin De Bruyne, and we speak to Jonathan Wilson from The Guardian and The Blizzard to rate City’s chances in the Champions League.

David Mooney is joined by Paul Atherton and Adam Keyworth to talk back through the 2-0 win over Everton. We speak to La Liga expert David Cartlidge from BeIN Sports about the move of Nicolas Otamendi, while we also react to the news that Kevin de Bruyne is set to sign. David Mooney takes a look at City's record over the promoted teams, while Howard Hockin takes on the Liverpool pundits. We also give our thoughts on the Champions League group stage draw.

Rob Pollard and Richard Burns join Sam Roscoe for our third episode of the new season - they look back at City’s excellent 3-0 win over Chelsea and assess the season so far. We speak to Joe Crilly from William Hill bookmakers, after City’s title odds have been shortened to make them the most-fancied potential league winners at this stage of the campaign ever. David Mooney speaks to former chairman David Bernstein in the second part of our interview, while Danny Wilson gives us the lowdown on the new South Stand.

David Mooney is joined by Richard Burns and The Sunday Post’s football correspondent Adam Lanigan to discuss the 3-0 victory over West Brom and to look ahead to the coming match with Chelsea. Former City chairman David Bernstein explains to David Mooney his decision to resign from the board in 2003 and Howard Hockin returns to give the transfer window both barrels.

The Blue Moon Podcast returns with a show recorded backstage at City Live. Hosts David Mooney and Sam Roscoe are joined by guests Black Rivers, Alex Williams, Mike Wedderburn, and Mike McClean to preview the coming season for the Blues. David Mooney takes a look at pre-season, while Sam Roscoe speaks to Joe Crilly from William Hill bookmakers to get all of the latest title odds. Steph Houghton also gives us the latest from Manchester City Women, and we hear from both Vincent Kompany and Gael Clichy on how their preparations for the new campaign have gone.

An extended chat between the BlueMoon Podcast's Rob Pollard and the Sunday Mirror’s Simon Mullock.

Sam Roscoe is joined by Jonathan Smith and Richard Burns to talk through the draw with QPR and the issues the Blues have faced on the pitch in the last few weeks. Rob Pollard speaks to the Sunday Mirror’s Simon Mullock, while David Mooney takes a look at those City players that lost their lives in the First World War.

Guests Rob Pollard and Jonathan Smith join Sam Roscoe for this edition of the podcast, while we chew over the recent poor results against West Ham and Newcastle, while the team looks ahead to a big game at the weekend as the Manchester derby approaches. Denis Law speaks to us about playing for both sides in Manchester, while the Guardian’s Jamie Jackson gives his thoughts on the Blues.

David Mooney hosts and is joined by Richard Burns and Henry Francis to discuss the win over Tottenham and the disappointing draw at CSKA Moscow - including hot topics of penalties, the ‘empty’ stadium, and City’s Champions League problems. Howard Hockin talks tickets, while Rob Pollard chats with The Telegraph’s Mark Ogden about City’s start to the season. Vincent Kompany and Manuel Pellegrini also give their reaction to the draw in Russia.