It’s Episode 58 of Forever Blues, and Colin Tattum and Paul Tait are buzzing as Blues go "On The Up" into the fringes of the top two following back-to-back victories over West Bromwich Albion and Preston North End!
The boys dissect the contrasting tactical styles Blues used to secure the wins and clean sheets. Tatts highlights the patient, possession-heavy dismantling of Preston (boasting 76% possession and 41 touches in the box), while Taity praises the physical, set-piece dominance that overpowered Albion in the local derby.
They dive deep into Chris Davies' masterplan for the side, discussing his demand that Blues become a genuine "top team" rather than an Average Joe that just floats by. The lads also give massive flowers to the back four—with Christoph Klarer, Phil Neumann, and Alex Cochrane earning special praise for stepping up their levels this season.
Elsewhere, the guys discuss the blossoming form of August Priske as he hits five goals for the season, and debate whether Jay Stansfield's evolution into a deeper, all-round player is costing him in front of goal. Finally, Tatts officially retracts his praise for Albion's Jimmy-Jay Morgan and "sends him back," while breaking the news that Blues stalwart Tomoki Iwata is likely heading back to Japan at the end of the season.
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0:00 - Introduction and thanks to Davisons Law
1:15 - Back-to-back wins and much-needed clean sheets
1:45 - Preston analysis: 76% possession, patience, and breaking them down
3:40 - Playing out from the back and learning to move the ball quicker
6:20 - The set-piece threat and Alex Cochrane's elite deliveries
7:44 - August Priske hits five goals and grows in confidence
8:44 - The back four evolving: Klarer, Neumann, and Osayi-Samuel stepping up
11:00 - Taking risks: Chris Davies wants a dynamic, attacking Blues
15:38 - Stat Attack: Massive possession and 41 touches in the opposition box
17:00 - Dominating the Hawthorns derby and fighting fire with fire
22:37 - Jay Stansfield's new role: Great all-round play, but missing goals?
25:52 - Tatts sends Jimmy-Jay Morgan back to Albion
27:20 - Transfer news: Tomoki Iwata set to leave for Japan at the end of the season
30:30 - Max Bird's return and the midfield depth conundrum
33:05 - Chris Davies' utopia: Becoming a true "top team"
37:33 - Are Blues genuine playoff contenders this season?
40:11 - Outro and thanks to The Big Bulls Head
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