It’s Episode 54 of Forever Blues, and Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are buzzing about the "new" Birmingham City!
The boys break down the gritty away win at Derby County, debating whether Blues were right to sit back and invite pressure in the final 15 minutes of added time. They also dissect Luis Vazquez’s unbelievable miss (would Kyogo have scored it?!), and heap praise on the "Nigel Gleghorn of Zaragoza," Carlos Vicente!
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🗓️ Friday, September 25
📍 The Hayes, Redhill Road (Please note: This is opposite the Man on the Moon pub, NOT Alvechurch FC's Lye Meadow ground!)
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Elsewhere in the episode, Taity gives his verdict on the Liam Millar vs. Ibrahim Osman debate, and both lads unleash a "Stat Attack" highlighting Blues' profligacy in front of goal and their heavy possession metrics.
Finally, the guys preview the massive £40m test against Middlesbrough at St. Andrew's, reveal the truth behind Demarai Gray's hospital stint, and look back at Chris Davies' meme-worthy post-match celebrations at Pride Park.
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to Davisons Law
0:50 - It's a results business
1:05 - What a battle, last season Blues would have crumbled
1:44 - The 'new' Birmingham City, made of sterner stuff
3:12 - Game analysis, missed chances
4:00 - Vital goal from Carlos Vicente and avoiding Bobby Clark's strike
5:00 - Jhon Solis, Liam Millar and Vicente - what a leap and finish
6:20 - The fear of Blues at set-pieces
8:20 - Paik, grappling, shirt pulling and August Priske
11:00 - Luis Vazquez's amazing miss
13:00 - Would Kyogo have scored?
14:00 - Fifteen minutes, 17 seconds of added time; going to a 5-4-1
15:00 - Tiredness 'baloney'
15:48 - Invite pressure, or no alternative?
18:00 - Managers making decisions in the moment and attacking substitutions
19:30 - Blues relish backs to the wall; Preston North End away
20:30 - The Nigel Gleghorn of Zaragoza
22:00 - Vicente impact
22:50 - Liam Millar or Ibrahim Osman? Tait's verdict
23:50 - Millar's diligence
25:00 - Forever Blues LIVE at The Hayes on September 25
25:50 - Taity's stat attack! Possession and an enjoyable watch
27:25 - Tatts' stat attack! Big, big, big chances missed
29:25 - Blues league position on the fringe of play-offs, a good start
32:50 - £40m Middlesbrough test at St. Andrew's
32:10 - Don't fear anyone at home
32:38 - Taity as entertainments manager
33:10 - Berhalter, Cozier-Duberry and McGree
34:02 - Boro changed system last time, Blues on the front foot
35:00 - A three-week international break
37:06 - Hospitalised Demarai Gray injury and illness revealed
39:00 - Chris Davies meme-worthy celebration at Derby
41:22 - Venue clarification for Forever Blues LIVE at The Hayes
42:46 - Thank you
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