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Talking City - Manchester City podcast

367 episodes - English - Latest episode: 6 days ago - ★★★★★ - 44 ratings

Manchester City podcast from the Manchester Evening News, featuring Simon Bajkowski, Joe Bray and Tyrone Marshall.

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Why City lost FA Cup final | Truth over Pep exit rumours | Alternative Player of the Year awards

May 28, 2024 16:00 - 1 hour

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s disappointing FA Cup final defeat, why it was important to parade the Premier League trophy around Manchester, and they look back over the season to decide their Player of the Year and other alternative awards. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Red and blue cup final preview | History beckons for City

May 24, 2024 11:04 - 1 hour

Senior football writer Tyrone Marshall is joined by chief United writer Samuel Luckhurst and chief City writer Simon Bajowski to look ahead to Saturday’s FA Cup final Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Pep could STAY with guilty verdict | Guardiola’s most likely exit date | How City became champions again

May 20, 2024 13:49 - 1 hour

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City’s brilliant final day win vs West Ham to seal a fourth-straight title, how the Blues overcame Arsenal to win the league, and whether a guilty verdict from the Premier League could actually tempt Pep Guardiola to STAY at the Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ortega has his HUGE City moment | Spurs win puts Blues on verge | West Ham preview

May 17, 2024 11:22 - 46 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Stefan Ortega’s heroics at Tottenham, Ederson’s injury and where that leaves both goalkeepers, and how City will approach their final day showdown with West Ham. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City’s new unexpected scoring weapon | Haaland’s myth-busting | Spurs preview

May 13, 2024 16:00 - 50 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Josko Gvardiol’s exceptional scoring record, why Erling Haaland was great at Fulham despite THAT miss, and what has happened to John Stones - plus a look ahead to the crunch showdown at Tottenham this week. Description: 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Haaland puts Keane in his place | Unthinkable Stones and Dias call? | Fulham preview

May 07, 2024 12:19 - 49 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss Erling Haaland’s four goals vs Wolves, Roy Keane’s strange criticism of the striker and whether John Stones and Ruben Dias will start a game again this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Title would make for good season | Foden player of the year | Wolves preview

May 03, 2024 12:00 - 53 minutes

Joe Bray and Tyrone Marshall discuss what would make a successful season for City and preview the Wolves game at the Etihad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City grind out huge win at Forest | Unsung hero of the season | Title race twists

April 29, 2024 13:30 - 45 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski are back from City's 2-0 win at Nottingham Forest on Sunday to review what went wrong in the first half, how Guardiola changed things, and nominate a surprise Player of the Season contender. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City hit stride as dynamic duo star | Brighton reaction | Title race latest

April 26, 2024 13:30 - 40 minutes

Tyrone Marshall and Joe Bray discuss Manchester City’s 4-0 win at Brighton and a two-horse title race Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City falter, as Rodri saves the day | Chelsea reaction | Brentford preview

April 22, 2024 16:30 - 50 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski return after City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday evening to review the game, discuss Erling Haaland's misfires and look ahead to the Brentford game on Tuesday night. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

BENCH HAALAND? | Man City vs. Chelsea FA Cup semi-final preview

April 19, 2024 14:00 - 30 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Seb Parkinson preview City's clash with Chelsea at Wembley and dissect the defeat to Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City OUT after thrilling Real Madrid clash | Rodri post-match interview and immediate reaction

April 16, 2024 23:20 - 36 minutes

Tyrone Marshall and Joe Bray react as Man City bow out of the Champions League against Real Madrid in a thrilling two-legged contest. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The Preview - Man City vs. Real Madrid ft. Bernardo Silva and Pep Guardiola

April 16, 2024 17:00 - 36 minutes

Simon Bajkowski previews Manchester City vs. Real Madrid featuring Pep Guardiola and Bernardo Silva Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City's title to lose after THRILLING Premier League weekend | Real Madrid preview

April 15, 2024 13:00 - 44 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray review the 5-1 win over Luton and preview City's crunch Champions League clash with Real Madrid on Wednesday after the two giants battled out a 3-3 draw in Spain last week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Terror THREAT at Bernabeu first hand account | Foden outshines Bellingham | Luton preview

April 12, 2024 11:00 - 52 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray review City's 3-3 draw with Real Madrid and discuss how Phil Foden outperformed his countryman Jude Bellingham in a battle of the England midfielders. Finally a preview for Luton Town on the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foden vs Bellingham as Man City head to Madrid | Fan debate: Which treble would be better? | Crystal Palace review

April 09, 2024 11:59 - 1 hour

Seb Parkinson and Simon Bajkowski preview City's clash with Real Madrid and all the talking points from Pep Guardiola's press conference, open training and a full review of the Crystal Palace win. Join Nord VPN and get 4 months free when you take a 2-year plan https://www.nordvpn.com/talkingcity #ad Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Foden saves City after Haaland dropped | Do City MISS Cole Palmer | Crystal Palace preview

April 05, 2024 14:00 - 53 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray return to review City's 4-1 thrashing of Aston Villa as well as deep diving into the individual performances and asking the question to whether City miss Cole Palmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Roy Keane SLAMMED after ridiculous Haaland "league two player" comment | City REMOVE fan protest banner | Aston Villa preview

April 02, 2024 12:06 - 57 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Tyrone Marshall review City's draw with Arsenal and discuss all the fallout from Roy Keane's ridiculous comments on Erling Haaland, as well as looking at the banner City removed before kick off and taking a knee slide into the club-made treble documentary on Netflix. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Who is FIT for Manchester City? | Injury concerns grow after Stones limps off with England | Q&A part 2 | Arsenal preview

March 28, 2024 13:13 - 54 minutes

Joe Bray and Seb Parkinson discuss the latest Manchester City news including the various injuries as well as finishing off the Q&A from Monday and previewing Arsenal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Fans FURY as City raise ticket prices | Ask me anything Q&A | Best post-takeover XI with a twist

March 25, 2024 15:00 - 1 hour

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray discuss City's ticket price rise and how some fans have rebuked the idea. There's also an ask me anything Q&A as well as an international break special where Joe and Simon name their best XI post-takeover using only one player per nationality. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Life under Roberto Mancini - Former Man City kit-man Steve Aziz on Balotelli spats, QPR and what really happened behind closed doors

March 22, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes

Former Man City kit-man Steve Aziz joins Simon Bajkowski in this exclusive Talking City podcast where he lifts the lid on Roberto Mancini's time as Manchester City boss, including his public and private spats with Mario Balotelli, ruling with an iron fist, winning the Premier League and himself almost being sacked for a tirade of tweets after the Italian lost his job at City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

EXCLUSIVE: Life under Roberto Mancini - Former Man City kit-man Steve Aziz on Balotelli spats, QPR and what really happened behind closed doors

March 22, 2024 12:00 - 56 minutes

Former Man City kit-man Steve Aziz joins Simon Bajkowski in this exclusive Talking City podcast where he lifts the lid on Roberto Mancini's time as Manchester City boss, including his public and private spats with Mario Balotelli, ruling with an iron fist, winning the Premier League and himself almost being sacked for a tirade of tweets after the Italian lost his job at City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

The KEY player for City's double treble success | Newcastle FA Cup review | Jack Grealish latest

March 18, 2024 12:20 - 37 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski review City's 2-0 win over Newcastle and pick out Bernardo Silva as a key man in City's double treble ambitions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are Man City falling apart? | UEFA Champions League | Newcastle preview

March 15, 2024 17:00 - 59 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray preview City's clash with Newcastle in the FA Cup as the Blues eye another Treble, featuring The Chronicle's Lee Ryder to give a view from the opposition. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Get oVAR it Liverpool fans | De Bruyne ROW with Pep | Ederson latest | Doku vs. Mac Allister

March 11, 2024 15:00 - 52 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray review City's 1-1 draw at Anfield and dissect all the big moments including Doku's challenge on Mac Allister, De Bruyne's row with Pep after being subbed off and the latest on Ederson's injury. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Trent hands City title advantage | Haaland behind-the-scenes | Liverpool selection dilemma

March 08, 2024 17:00 - 44 minutes

Trent hands City title advantage | Haaland behind-the-scenes | Liverpool selection dilemma, Haaland press conference and upcoming game with Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Derby day glory goes to Man City | match review and breakdown for City's triumph over Manchester United

March 04, 2024 17:00 - 49 minutes

Join Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski in their breakdown of Man City's victory on Derby Day Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

FIVE star Haaland | Newcastle FA Cup threat | In-depth 192nd Manchester derby preview

March 01, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour

Simon Bajkowski is joined by Tyrone Marshall and Samuel Luckhurst to preview the Manchester derby and review City's 6-2 win over Luton in the FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

SUPERPHIL Foden edges City closer to Double Treble bid | Luton preview

February 26, 2024 17:00 - 34 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray review City's 1-0 win in Bournemouth as Manchester City edge closer to an eye-watering double treble prize, with Phil Foden the match winner once again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

David Bernstein - The man who SAVED Manchester City from oblivion | Interview

February 25, 2024 12:00 - 33 minutes

Tyrone Marshall sat down with Former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein to talk about his time at the club, his new book and how he helped pave the way for the club's unprecedented success. Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along with your name, age, location and contact details to [email protected]. We will announce the winner in du...

"EMPTYHAD" moniker dispelled as Haaland breaks Brentford duct | USA Summer tour confirmed | Bournemouth preview

February 23, 2024 15:00 - 59 minutes

Seb Parkinson and Simon Bajkowski collaborate on the latest Manchester City news including more unwarranted ridicule over City's "empty" stadium, a look at the win over Brentford, with Haaland scoring. They also discuss City's USA tour, which will take place this Summer and - a bit closer to home - look ahead to the clash with Bournemouth on Saturday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Erling Haaland misfires as Rodri saves City | Chelsea reaction | Brentford preview

February 19, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski return after City's 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Saturday evening to review the game, discuss Erling Haaland's misfires and look ahead to the Brentford game on Tuesday night. 🎧 | Listen to the Talking City Podcast on Spotify: https://bit.ly/MCFCPod Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along with your name, age, location and...

The Cole Palmer conundrum | Champions League review | Chelsea preview

February 16, 2024 16:00 - 52 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Joe Bray reunite to review City's 3-1 win in Copenhagen, discuss whether the Champions League is 'boring' and preview Chelsea and the return of Cole Palmer to The Etihad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

City eye DOUBLE TREBLE after winning 10 in a row | Everton review | Copenhagen preview

February 12, 2024 17:00 - 1 hour

Seb Parkinson and Simon Bajkowski discuss Manchester City's chances of retaining their treble win from last season as well as reviewing the win over Everton, Haaland's return, De Bruyne's importance and a look ahead to Copenhagen on Tuesday. Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along with your name, age, location and contact details to TalkingCityPo...

Inside the mind of Rodri: City's midfield maestro | Being released as a teenager | Moving to Manchester alone | His future career | Interview

February 12, 2024 08:09 - 41 minutes

The Mirror's John Cross sat down with Rodri to discuss his career to date, what happened when he was released as a teenager, why he moved to Manchester alone, missing the Champions League final in 2021 and his future career after football. Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along with your name, age, location and contact details to TalkingCityPod@...

Talking City | Magical Foden blows Brentford away | Haaland to replace Alvarez | Everton preview

February 07, 2024 17:00 - 41 minutes

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss the 3-1 win over Brentford, how Phil Foden could still be dropped even after his hat-trick, Haaland to replace Alvarez in attack and a look ahead to Everton at the weekend. Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along with your name, age, location and contact details to [email protected]. We will annou...

Talking City | Pep's unusual reaction | Alvarez vs. Haaland | Kyle Walker reaction | Brentford preview

February 02, 2024 14:50 - 53 minutes

Seb Parkinson and Simon Bajkowski discuss City's 3-1 win over Burnley and the fallout from the Kyle Walker interview, as well as how frustrating Gvardiol is proving to be and whether Julian Alvarez will become 'world class' in Erling Haaland's shadow at Manchester City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Pep's future in doubt? | Erling Haaland to return | Burnley preview

January 29, 2024 15:00 - 49 minutes

Seb Parkinson, Rich Fay and simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news including the win (!) at Tottenham, Pep Guardiola's future under the spotlight, when we will see Erling Haaland again, whether City can repeat their treble success and closed off with a preview to City's clash with Burnley. Competition: If you would like to enter our competition in collaboration with Manchester City, please subscribe to the podcast, leave a review and screenshot it. Send the screenshot along ...

Talking City | Omar Berrada leaves | Premier League charges latest | John Stones and Kavlin Phillips update

January 22, 2024 18:45 - 43 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Rich Fay discuss the latest Manchester City news including the shock exit of Omar Berrada to Manchester United, the latest on the Kalvin Phillips' transfer saga, John Stones returning and everything in between. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Stefan Borson backs City vs Premier League charges | Kalvin Phillips latest | Ederson update

January 19, 2024 16:00 - 23 minutes

Rich Fay and Simon Bajkowski discuss comments made by Stefan Borson, Ex-ManCity financial adviser, as well as the latest movements in the transfer window and an update on Ederson's recovery. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Why Manchester City ARE NOT facing FFP PSR punishments alongside Everton and Nottingham Forest

January 16, 2024 17:00 - 28 minutes

Simon Bajkowski and Seb Parkinson discuss the FFP and PSR breaches facing Everton and Nottingham Forest and the outrage surrounding why Manchester City are not yet being punished for the breaches they have been charged with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Oscar Bobb shines as King Kevin returns | Ederson’s injury a VAR catastrophe | Why Kalvin Phillips’ is still at City

January 15, 2024 15:00 - 44 minutes

Tyrone Marshall and Simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news including Kevin de Bruyne's performance, Oscar Bobb's goal and how Ederson's injury should have been prevented. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | BOYCOTT the FA Cup? | The future of Kevin de Bruyne | Newcastle United preview

January 12, 2024 14:11 - 55 minutes

Seb Parkinson and Simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Kalvin Phillips to JUVENTUS? | De Bruyne is BACK | Transfers latest

January 05, 2024 12:00 - 46 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski return to discuss the latest Manchester City news. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Pep Guardiola hints at QUITTING City | Club World Cup | De Bruyne to return vs. Huddersfield

January 03, 2024 14:00 - 48 minutes

Tyrone Marshall and Joe Bray discuss Manchester City's latest movements including the Club World Cup win, Pep scaring everybody with his post-game announcement and a review of 2023 - a year where Manchester City lifted an unprecedented five trophies. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Red Star 2-3 Man City | Micah Hamilton shines | Kalvin Phillips finally plays (and scores) | Crystal Palace preview

December 15, 2023 18:00 - 58 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news including the 3-2 win away in Serbia, Kalvin Phillips’ first City goal, Micah Hamilton’s debut goal and a preview for City’s Premier League clash with Crystal Palace. #AD: Watch Man City vs. Everton LIVE on Amazon Prime for FREE with a 30-day trial this December: https://amzn.to/3t7Rw1j Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Back to winning ways | Haaland injury scare | Kalvin Phillips to Man Utd | Red Star preview

December 11, 2023 16:00 - 32 minutes

Joe Bray and Rich Fay discuss the latest Manchester City news including the 2-1 win at Luton Town, Erling Haaland's absence, Kalvin Phillips' rumoured transfer to Manchester United and a preview for City's Champions League game at Red Star. #AD: Watch Man City vs. Everton LIVE on Amazon Prime for FREE with a 30-day trial this December: https://amzn.to/3t7Rw1j Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Man City in ‘CRISIS’ | 4 DEFEATS without Rodri | Kalvin Phillips to LEAVE | Luton Preview

December 08, 2023 18:00 - 46 minutes

Joe Bray and Tyrone Marshall dissect Manchester City’s loss to Aston Villa and all the fallout from it, Pep’s post-match press comments, Manu Akanji’s assessment and how poor City are without Rodri in the middle. We also preview City’s second away clash of the week against Luton Town. #AD: Watch Man City vs. Everton LIVE on Amazon Prime for FREE with a 30-day trial this December: https://amzn.to/3t7Rw1j Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Talking City | Man City CHARGED by Premier League | Analysing what the £6.7bn TV deal means for fans | Aston Villa preview

December 05, 2023 18:00 - 56 minutes

Rich Fay and Simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news including City’s 3-3 draw with Spurs, the fallout from Erling Haaland’s outburst at the referee and subsequent tweets, why the referee blew his whistle, the new 6.7bn TV deal announced on Monday and a preview to City’s trip to Villa Park on Wednesday. #AD | Watch Aston Villa vs. Man City and Man City vs. Everton LIVE on Amazon Prime for FREE with a 30-day trial covering two Premier League fixture rounds this December: https:...

Talking City | Premier League charges ‘trial date set’ | WORST start in memory | Tottenham Preview

December 01, 2023 16:00 - 41 minutes

Joe Bray and Simon Bajkowski discuss the latest Manchester City news including City’s 3-2 win over RB Leipzig midweek, the news City have a trial date set for their Premier League charges hearing and preview the clash with Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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