Podcast appearances and mentions of sam roscoe

Michael speaks with Larne first team coach Gary Haveron ahead of their massive match against Lincoln Red Imps for a place in the UEFA Conference League. Whilst the Inver Reds have focused on Europe, Linfield have impressed in the Premiership with 4 wins on the trot. Blues defender Sam Roscoe provides us with an insight into life at Windsor Park, the quality within their squad and across the league as a whole. Plus Glenavon striker Davy McDaid reflects on helping his new side pick up their first points of the campaign against Coleraine. He discusses a tough start to the season and looks ahead to facing another of his former clubs Ballymena United on Friday.

Happy New Year! To bring in 2024, join Sam Roscoe, David Mooney and guests as they look back over some of the City Heaven/City Hell choices from the festive periods of seasons gone by. ========= To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After a disappointing performance and result against Aston Villa... and something similar against Spurs, David Mooney is joined by Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and Charlotte Duncker from The Times to try and work out what's going on... Author and journalist Pol Ballus discusses his updated book, "Pep's City: The Making of a Superteam", which now also includes background on how the club won the treble last season. Ollie from We Are Luton Town joins the show to help us preview this weekend's trip to Kenilworth Road - and Sam Roscoe hears from Mike Summerbee and the families of those who are honoured with a brand new statue outside the Etihad. ==========

After Manchester City's unfortunate defeat at Arsenal, David Mooney is joined by City fans Richard Burns and Sam Roscoe to discuss the talking points... Life without Rodri is hard, Kovacic is a very lucky boy, and the approach to the game might not have been the worst thing in the world (until viewed after the loss). Also on the show, we're taking a look at goalkeepers who weren't where you'd expect them to be. Sam's been focusing on the times outfielders have ended up between the sticks and the times when goalies have been let loose outfield. With the Etihad announced as one of the venues for Euro 2028, we'll look at some of the international games played on that ground already - plus we take some time to look at City matches that were abandoned and the best entrance music for the team. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After four wins in the first four games, things are looking good for Manchester City this season so far. David Mooney is joined by City fan Chris Higginbottom and The Athletic's Mark Critchley to discuss the 5-1 victory over Fulham. Up for discussion is Guardiola's latest system to control games (and how the switch in the Fulham game showed it), plus the roles of Foden, Alvarez and Haaland in a devastating attack. We also can't ignore the elephant in the room of the VAR call for 2-1... Sam Roscoe looks at the transfer business now the summer window has closed and we discuss whether the squad is light in any areas or if that all changes when key players return from injury. ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

Another new recruit checks in with Samantha Roscoe joining the Gladiators. Sam a GB international joins the team after a summer playing down Under in her home town on the west coast. Hear what she has to say about her time previously in the WBBL and teams across Europe.

David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and, from Sporting News, Dom Farrell, to reflect on the defeat in the Community Shield - with a focus on the positives: Cole Palmer's goal, Stefan Ortega's performance, and Phil Foden's central role... ish. The Premier League kicks off on Friday, so Burnley podcaster and fan Kevin Robinson is back on the show to discuss how their preparations have been for the opener at Turf Moor. Sam Roscoe has been digging through the archives to look at City's recent record on a Friday - since we've had to record the podcast a day early because of the schedule, we might as well make some content out of it... And then there's the Super Cup against Sevilla... Will that be more important than the Community Shield? Find out on Wednesday night... ========== To get bonus podcasts or to listen without the ads, join our Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

It's Champions League Final week... and there's a treble on the line. David Mooney is joined by a selection of guests to discuss a monumental few days. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk and City fan Sam Roscoe dissect the FA Cup win over Manchester United, while supporters Bob Toole and Chris Higginbottom look ahead to the tie with Inter Milan. Football historian Dr Gary James speaks to the show about City's previous European finals and the importance of this one, while Dan Burke from One Football and Dom Farrell preview the game from their hotel in Istanbul.  Inter fan Francesco Porzio from CBS Sports and the Here We Go podcast gives us a view of what the mood is in the Italian camp. KC and Ciaran Murray try to lighten the mood with their alternative highlights of the season, too. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney is joined by City fan Sam Roscoe and the editor of Football 365, Sarah Winterburn, to discuss what might be Manchester City's greatest ever display. They focus on how Pep Guardiola got the better of Carlo Ancelotti as City steamrollered Real Madrid - and they look ahead to potential title-winning games against Chelsea and Brighton. The Athletic's Liam Twomey gives us insight into Chelsea, while Brighton fan and podcaster Ryan Adsett joins the show to discuss the Seagulls ahead of the midweek tie. We even dare to mention the T-word... ========== EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon   Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee! ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

After Manchester City's 1-1 draw at Real Madrid, David Mooney is joined by Dan Burke and Jack Gaughan to reflect on an important week. They discuss the performance in the first leg of the Champions League semi-final, plus the penalty debacle against Leeds... all with a focus on what's to come in the second leg next Wednesday and, first, the trip to Everton. Sam Roscoe takes a look at how opposition managers have tried (and failed) to stop Erling Haaland this season. Plus, Sean Blinkhorn gives us the inside knowledge on how the EDS teams have done this season, with a focus on a few of the stand-out players. ========== Don't forget, you can get ad-free episodes and bonus shows by joining our Patreon. For more details or to sign up: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast

David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and Ciaran Murray to discuss an eventful week. The Premier League title is back in City's hands and a 3-0 win over Bayern Munich has put them in a commanding position in the Champions League quarter final tie... It's Leicester up next, so Neel from the Leicester podcast and YouTube channel Beyond the 90 joins the show to explain how their season so far has ended up with them in second-bottom in the table. Sam Roscoe reflects on City's managerial merry-go-round of 1996, plus there's time to squeeze in questions about non-City players we love and why Stuart Pearce was sacked (cos he wasn't very good, soz). You can get extra shows and listen without the ads by joining our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/BlueMoonPodcast 

David Mooney is joined by City fans Adam Monk and Dan Burke to look ahead to the return of the Premier League and City's game against Liverpool. Will Erling Haaland be fit? What will Guardiola do in the absence of Phil Foden? Which of the defenders will the game suit? Neil Atkinson from The Anfield Wrap gives us the Liverpool perspective on the weekend's fixture, plus Sam Roscoe takes a look at the famous faces that have been seen at the Etihad, in the light of Usain Bolt heading to the women's team win over Chelsea.  We also discuss takeaway options after the game, tweets you hope Guardiola didn't see, and opposing players that wind you up for no reason at all.

A pair of victories with the pressure eased by early goals -- that's how we begin this week's episode of the Blue Moon Podcast. David Mooney is joined by City fan and journalist, Dan Burke, plus Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk, to review the wins over Bournemouth and Bristol City. Phil Foden is in the spotlight, as his return to form helps the team perform well -- and as he became the fourth-youngest player to make his 200th appearance for City. Sam Roscoe hears from the three who were younger than him for their double-century of games. Alex Hurst from the Newcastle podcast True Faith joins the show to discuss the weekend's upcoming fixtures -- plus, who would go on your Manchester City version of Mount Rushmore? ========== EXCLUSIVE NordVPN Deal: https://nordvpn.com/bluemoon  Try it risk-free now with a 30-day money-back guarantee!

David Mooney is joined by StatCity.co.uk's Adam Carter and City fan and journalist Alex Brotherton to discuss the FA Cup victory over Arsenal and the influence that game will have on the title race for this season. Sam Roscoe looks at the Etihad atmosphere and the issues in getting the ground bouncing, while The Mail's Jack Gaughan speaks to the show about a surprising end to the transfer window for City. How will City move forward for the remainder of the season without Joao Cancelo and what sparked his departure? We also preview the upcoming match with Spurs -- can City end their bad run at the Tottenham Hotspur stadium (four games, no wins... no goals) and keep their title dreams alive?

David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell from Sporting News and City fan Chris Higginbottom to analyse the latest Erling Haaland hat-trick, as Pep Guardiola's side played out a comfortable victory over Wolves. Haaland is now City's 13th-leading scorer at the Etihad, so Dan Burke talks us through the players ahead of him on the list. And did the manager see what he wanted to see from his players, after calling the whole club a "Happy Flowers Organisation" after the win over Spurs? We've put Sam Roscoe to task to find out. Arsenal fan Michael Keshani joins the show to discuss what the Gunners are getting right this season and to preview the upcoming Friday night FA Cup tie.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Sam Roscoe and Chris Higginbottom to reflect on three very different games. Great result, but poor performance in the Premier League against Chelsea... followed by a great result and a great performance against Chelsea in the FA Cup... followed by a poor result and a poor performance against Southampton in the League Cup. Jay Mottershead from the Stretford Paddock YouTube channel joins the show to discuss United's recent form, while Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast explains the predicament that Spurs fans face this week.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Joe Butterfield and Rachel Herdson to preview the return of domestic football -- as City host Liverpool and then travel to Leeds. How much of an impact will World Cup fatigue have? Who will be available for the game on Thursday? Just how much is Jack Grealish enjoying his Home Alone 2 tour of New York? All the answers in today's episode. Adam Carter from StatCity.co.uk looks at the numbers behind all 500 matches City have now played at Eastlands, while Sam Roscoe takes us through the story of Pep Guardiola's latest contract extension. We speak to The Athletic's Phil Hay for insight into Leeds, and Nick from the Man City Fans Foodbank Support Group joins us to talk more about their work through the World Cup pause.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and, from StatCity.co.uk, Adam Carter, to reflect on the team's 3-0 win at Wolves. Are we now watching a different style of City, which is making us feel like the team have less control of games? Or is it just that City haven't hit their stride yet this season? Either way, they're winning games, so it can only be a positive! Erling Haaland continues to impress and we focus on Jack Grealish, as he played at Molineux like a weight was lifted from his shoulders -- Sam Roscoe is examining his and Pep Guardiola's recent comments about the winger's form. We also hear from Tony Sharkey, the football agent who ALMOST got Pep Guardiola to City a decade before he ended up joining the club.

David Mooney is joined by Jack Gaughan from The Daily Mail and Will Unwin from The Guardian to review City's games against Aston Villa and Sevilla -- focussing on City's control and momentum in matches. Sam Roscoe looks over the biggest transfer window of change in some time, before Jack from the Rule the Roost podcast joins us to talk about Tottenham's start to the season so far. Stefan Buczko from the Yellow Wall Podcast returns to give us insight into how Borussia Dortmund are playing, too.

David Mooney is joined by Dom Farrell from Sporting News and City fan Joe Butterfield to review the exciting 3-3 draw at Newcastle. Should Kieran Trippier's red card have stood? Were City lucky to get a point from 3-1 down? Or should they have taken control sooner than they did? We hear all about Crystal Palace's start to the season from Dan from the blog HLTCO, while Nottingham Forest fan and journalist Nick Miller gives us insight into what's happening at the City Ground - plus Sam Roscoe examines why Palace have become a bit of a problem team for City lately.

The Blue Moon Podcast returns for the 2022-23 season. David Mooney is joined by City fans Ciaran Murray and Richard Burns to reflect on pre-season: The transfers in, the early impressions of how the new players will do, the players who have left, those missing from the USA tour - and more. We preview the Community Shield with Liverpool, plus Sam Roscoe looks at how City have had mad stuff happen to them on the final day of the season. Dan Burke is looking at City's record on neutral venues (that aren't Wembley). Limited Online Music License ref: LE-0029534

Brought in initially on loan to cover injuries, Tim Flowers never managed to play a game for Manchester City. However, when Stuart Pearce became Blues boss, he signed Flowers as his goalkeeping coach - allowing him to look after the likes of David James, Nicky Weaver and, briefly, Joe Hart. The Blue Moon Podcast's Sam Roscoe spoke to the former shot-stopper in 2015 to discuss what it was like coming into Pearce's coaching set-up and what it was he saw in Hart that made him persuade the Blues to go all-out for his signature. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sam Roscoe is joined by StatCity.co.uk's Adam Carter and, from the Manchester Evening News, Simon Bajkowski to look at how Manchester City bounced back from disappointment in Madrid to smash 10 goals in their last two games. Pep Guardiola has thrust the media coverage of the club into the spotlight, plus we react to the news that Erling Haaland will be a City player from next season. Former Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore remembers Sergio Aguero's goal against QPR in 2012 - and we squeeze some discussion on West Ham into the show, too. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

David Mooney is joined by StatCity.co.uk's Adam Carter and Sarah Winterburn from Football 365 to reflect on Manchester City's 0-0 draw with Crystal Palace. We speak to the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan about the Erling Haaland transfer story, Sam Tighe from the Ranks FC podcast and the Southampton magazine joins us to talk about the Saints ahead of this weekend's FA Cup tie, and we've sent Sam Roscoe on a Scott Carson-related mission. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

There aren't many players who can be a club legend at Manchester United and still be held in high regard by Manchester City fans. While he didn't enjoy the same success at Maine Road as he did at Old Trafford, Denis Law was an excellent servant to both clubs. City fans remember a back-heel at Old Trafford, on his return with the Blues, which played its part in sending United down to Division Two. The striker was reluctant to talk about that when he met up with the Blue Moon Podcast's Sam Roscoe to discuss what it's like to play for both sides of Manchester. Our GDPR privacy policy was updated on August 8, 2022. Visit acast.com/privacy for more information.

David Mooney is joined by City fan Alan Phoenix-Bates and The Sun's Martin Blackburn to reflect on the 4-0 win at Norwich and the 5-0 win at Sporting Lisbon. Sam Roscoe looks at City's perfect hat-tricks, after Raheem Sterling added another to the club's Premier League collection at Carrow Road, while the panel also focus on Bernardo Silva after his influence this week. Sean Blinkhorn discusses the EDS - and we look at City's chances of signing a forward like Erling Haaland. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

David Mooney is joined by City fan Liam Wright and, from The Times, Paul Hirst, to reflect on the 1-0 win over Chelsea. Sam Roscoe looks at what people have been saying about City and Covid this season, while we also preview the match with Southampton - with help from Kevin from the In That Number podcast. 

David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and Sam Roscoe to review the 4-0 win at Newcastle. Neel from Beyond the 90 LCFC helps us preview the Boxing Day tie with Leicester, while Billy from Beesotted joins us to talk about Brentford's season so far - and we look at City's record at Christmas in years when they've won the title, just to see if there are any good luck omens to be had. We also look at transfer policy, with news that Ferran Torres will join Barcelona.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Howard Hockin and Dan Burke to look back over the madness of City's 7-0 win over Leeds and the controversy over the penalty that won the game with Wolves. Sam Roscoe looks at how having fans back in stadiums has changed things for City, while Alex Hurst from the Newcastle podcast True Faith speaks about how their season has been going so far. We also reflect on Sergio Aguero's time at City, as his playing career has to come to an end.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Chris Higginbottom and KC to reflect on the elimination from the League Cup on Wednesday night - plus the 4-1 win at Brighton last weekend. The team look ahead to games with Crystal Palace and Club Bruges, plus Howard Hockin asks if the 1-6 win at Old Trafford really was the turning point in Manchester football. Sam Roscoe examines some of the best goals City have been unfortunate enough to concede.

David Mooney is joined by City fan and One Football's Dan Burke, plus Simon Bajkowski from the Manchester Evening News, to reflect on the last seven days for the club. Cole Palmer has impressed immensely, while there are more concerns over Raheem Sterling's form. Sam Roscoe looks at squad rotation, while former City keeper speaks to the show about second goalkeepers, after Zack Steffen impresses against Burnley. Ady Packham from Albion Roar gives us insight into Brighton - and it's the return of the Carabao Cup, too. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

City welcome Burnley and travel to Bruges - and David Mooney is joined by City fan Harry Stopes and Reach PLC's Dom Farrell to discuss all the talking points ahead of the two games. Scott Coyne from the Belgian Football Podcast helps us preview the game in Belgium, Sam Roscoe is looking at City's record there, and Howard Hockin is tackling morals, club owners, and how fans should feel.

After one of the toughest weeks of the season, David Mooney is joined by the City Correspondents from Goal and The Athletic - Jonathan Smith and Sam Lee - to reflect on the 2-2 draw at Anfield and all its talking points. Sam Roscoe takes a look at John Bond's arrival at Maine Road in the early 1980s, while his son Kevin Bond speaks to the show about his time at the club, too. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

City fans Sam Roscoe and Adam Carter discuss the last week of Manchester City news with host David Mooney. It's two wins, as Leicester and Leipzig were dispatched, but focus turned to attendances thanks to Guardiola's post-match interview on Wednesday. Howard Hockin gets his teeth stuck into that. Plus, journalist Sam Tighe joins us to tell us more about Southampton, and Opta's Duncan Alexander gives us the lowdown on Wycombe - while Sean Blinkhorn is back to discuss the EDS.

Will Harry Kane join City? Will it be before City travel to Spurs at the weekend? If not, will he feature in that game? All that - and more - for this week's panel of Jonathan Smith and Sam Roscoe, who pick the bones out of the opening Premier League fixture. We're helped by Jack from Rule the Roost to discuss the match at Tottenham, plus former City goalkeeper and the Premier League's oldest ever player, John Burridge, talks about his move to Maine Road. Howard Hockin also reflects on the Lionel Messi saga this week. Limited Online Music Licence Ref: LE-0027097

David Mooney is joined by City fan Richard Burns and commentator Conor McNamara to reflect on City's 4-1 aggregate win over PSG in the Champions League semi-finals. We look ahead to the Premier League game with Chelsea - where City could win the title - and consider where the club has come from, given it's now 20 years since the club was last relegated. Sam Roscoe also looks at a pair of the strangest red cards City have ever received.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Sam Roscoe and, from Stat City, Adam Carter, to look back over the comeback win in the Champions League semi-final first leg against PSG. Sam is also looking at City's League Cup win over Spurs, and asking why fans have such an affinity to that competition. Howard Hockin thinks this MUST be considered a great season for Guardiola, whether or not they go on to lift the European trophy - while there's this weekend's match with Crystal Palace to look ahead to, as well.

David Mooney is joined by the MEN's Simon Bajkowski and One Football's Dan Burke to reflect on Manchester City's win in the Champions League quarter-finals against Borussia Dortmund. Sam Roscoe looks back on a key FA Cup semi-final from a decade ago, plus Howard Hockin is asking why we all can't relax into City being good. Liam Twomey from The Athletic joins us to talk Chelsea, while David and Chris from My Old Man Said also speak to us about Aston Villa's form.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Harry Stopes and Ciaran Murray to reflect on the performances against Leicester and Borussia Dortmund. With the second leg of that Champions League tie to come and Leeds on the horizon, they assess how City have changed their style to control matches this season. The Athletic's Leeds correspondent, Phil Hay, joins the show to preview this weekend's tie - plus Sam Roscoe looks back on some memorable goals by City left backs. Pep Guardiola has also been talking about how much City may (or may not) spend this summer - so what's the mood on whether the club could get a Sergio Aguero replacement?

David Mooney is joined by City fan Ciaran Murray and the BBC Football Correspondent and commentator John Murray to look at wins over Tottenham and Everton... how tantalisingly close is this title now for City? We preview the games with Arsenal and Borussia Monchengladbach, plus former City full back Michael Ball speaks to the show, too. Sam Roscoe investigates if City fans should be worried what other supporters think of the way the team is playing.

David Mooney looks back on Manchester City's historic Anfield win - with the help of City fan Sam Roscoe and Goal's City correspondent, Jonathan Smith. Former City full-back Michael Ball speaks to the show, plus Howard Hockin is looking at the development of Phil Foden. Jack from the Spurs podcast Rule the Roost and David from the Everton podcast The Blue Room also join us to preview the coming games.

David Mooney is joined by KC and Chris Higginbottom to discuss the back-to-back wins against Crystal Palace and Aston Villa. Former City keeper David James explains how he ended up moving to and away from the club in the mid-2000s, plus we preview the games with Cheltenham and West Brom, with the help of Adrian Goldberg from The Liquidator WBA podcast. Sam Roscoe looks at John Stones's goalscoring exploits - plus we examine the offside law after City's opener against Villa.

David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin and Adam Carter to reflect on wins over Southampton and Arsenal - plus Dr Gary James looks at some of the times City have played on Christmas Day down the years. Sam Roscoe is on the case of City's recent Christmas record, while Taylor Payne from Pod on the Tyne and Dave Downie from The Blue Moon help us preview the festive fixtures with Newcastle and Everton.

A stable supply chain is what many businesses need to keep trading, but the year 2020 has put unprecedented pressure on supply chains – both domestic and international ones. In this episode, Robert Grieg-Gran of Mindful Chef, a recipe box company, shares how his business successfully navigated COVID-19 related disruptions. This episode also features the expert opinion of Dr Sam Roscoe, Senior Lecturer in Operations Management at University of Sussex Business School. He shares how small businesses can stress test their supply chains and prepare for Brexit. To find out more information about American Express Business Cards, visit: americanexpress.com/uk/businesscard For more tips and advice on how to run a small business, visit our BTI hub: americanexpress.com/uk/businesstrends Host: Nigel Cassidy @nigel_cassidy Host: Bex Burn-Callander @sparky000 Guest: Robert Grieg-Gran, co-founder of Mindful Chef Guest: Dr Sam Roscoe, Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, University of Sussex Producer: earshotstrategies @EarshotLtd See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Alan Phoenix-Bates and KC to discuss the win over Burnley and the draw with Porto - and the aftermath. We hear the second part of Mark Bowen's interview, as he reflects on how his time at City ended, plus Sammy James from Fulhamish gives us his thoughts ahead of Saturday's game. Sam Roscoe also looks at a Premier League record City could lose this weekend - if one result doesn't go their way...

David Mooney is joined by Goal's Jonathan Smith and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to look back over wins against Sheffield United and Olympiacos. The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson joins us to talk Liverpool, plus Sam Roscoe takes a trip to 2004 to the Thomas Cook Trophy. Former defender and captain Kit Symons talks about that Liverpool game in 1996 - and we discuss the FA Youth Cup final, too.

David Mooney is joined by City fans Adam Carter and Ciaran Murray to look at a contrasting week of performances - as Pep Guardiola's side struggled at West Ham, but were free-flowing and open against Marseille. Is it all down to having players on their natural side? Sam Roscoe looks at City's longest run of unchanged teams after the manager named the same XI in two games for the first time in two years, plus the Travelling Blade Ben and Olympiacos fan Lambros Syrmos give us insight into this week's opposition - and we look at why commentators are obsessed with how much City have spent.

Sam Roscoe joins us to talk through the City players who have scored on their birthdays, as Kevin De Bruyne joins the club - plus Howard Hockin looks at football in a post-Covid world. There's more on Leroy Sane's move to Bayern Munch - and the German side's conduct, plus we look at which players are now playing for their futures...

David Mooney is joined by City fans Dan Burke and Howard Hockin to make sense of the games against Burnley and Chelsea. Sam Roscoe looks at Bayern Munich's conduct in their approach for Leroy Sane, and Rob Wilson remembers Pep Guardiola's first season in charge. Plus - could the Carabao Cup be closed for City next season?

COVID-19 has changed the way that consumers shop, with online grocery shopping experiencing a boom of 33% after 4 years of consecutive decline. What does the future hold in store for retail, how is the landscape changing and what does this means for the supply chain? As we now ease our way out of lockdown, this podcast will explore how COVID-19 has impacted on the future of retail, for the short and longer term. Can we expect change to continue, how must the supply chain evolve to meet with the demand. About our panel Mike Watkins, Head of Retailer and Business Insight, Nielsen Mike Watkins is Head of Retailer and Business and Insight for Nielsen UK (https://www.nielsen.com/uk/en/) and is responsible for commercial development with food, non food and e commerce retailers. Having graduated from Loughborough University with an Economics degree, he worked for Co-operative retailers in various line management positions across buying, marketing and merchandising, before leaving to join Nielsen as Business Manager. Before taking on his current role, he was Senior Manager for Retailer Services, with responsibility for strategic planning across the retail and wholesale channels in the UK. Mike is a lead contributor to white papers for Nielsen and regularly shares his viewpoints on the Retail State of the Nation with the media, and is a member of the Nielsen Global Thought Leadership team, supporting retailer, manufacturer and financial services clients with retail, business and shopper insight for the UK and Europe. With over 25 years’ experience in retailing, his view is that over the next 5 years we will see the biggest ever change in how we shop, which will challenge the traditional industry business models. Sam Roscoe, Senior Lecturer in Operations Management, University of Sussex Sam is a Senior Lecturer in Operations Management and teaches in the areas of Operations and Supply Chain Management. Sam has published in the Journal of Operations Management on digital manufacturing in the aerospace sector. He has also published on dynamic supply chain capabilities in the International Journal of Operations and Production Management (IJOPM) and local volunteerism in disaster relief situations with the International Journal of Production Research (IJPR). Sam received funding from the EPSRC to investigate how 3D printing is reconfiguring pharmaceutical supply chains; moving production closer to patients and consumers. Sam's research interests are on how emerging technologies (3D printing, Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence) are reconfiguring global supply chains. He is the research leader for the Supply Chain 4.0 Hub at the University of Sussex Business School. Shane Brennan, Chief Executive, Cold Chain Federation Shane leads the Cold Chain Federation team, having joined the Federation in July 2018. He is an experienced lobbyist and campaigner. He has worked in membership organisations across the food industry and brings a track record of running influencing campaigns that make a positive difference. Shane is a political geek, he can recite sections of early 2000’s political drama the West Wing verbatim (don’t ask him to!) He is also a part time supporter of Bristol City and father to two girls.

David Mooney is joined by City fan Howard Hockin and Goal.com's City correspondent Jonathan Smith to discuss the latest on the club's ban from the Champions League. We also look at the win over West Ham and preview tough games against Leicester and Real Madrid. Sam Roscoe gets the mood from the Spanish capital, too.

Sam Roscoe is joined by the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan and ESPN's Jonathan Smith to look back over Manchester City's wins against Huddersfield and Burton Albion. We look at Raheem Sterling's reputation, how Gabriel Jesus is settling, Riyad Mahrez's form, and we look ahead to games with Burnley and Newcastle. We also discuss City in the transfer market, as they miss out on Frenkie De Jong.

After a pretty comfortable win over Wolves, Sam Roscoe is in charge of Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns and PA journalist Andy Hampson to discuss everything from City's week. We're looking at David Silva's role at the club in the last nine years, as he breaks the record for the club's appearances in the Premier League - and Howard Hockin discusses respect and empty seats. We look ahead to games with Huddersfield and Burton Albion, with the help of Josh Murray from the Burton Mail.

After 16 goals across two Manchester City games, host Sam Roscoe is joined by David Mooney and former City striker Leon Mike to discuss the results against Rotherham and Burton Albion. Were City disrespectful by scoring so many - or would it have been disrespectful to stop playing properly? We look at that mini-furore this week. We catch up with Dave Azzopardi from Talking Wolves ahead of the match with the Midlands side, plus we look at Phil Foden's progress into the first team. We also check in on Empty Seat Watch - and look at proposals for changes to away tickets in the Champions League.

After two defeats, it's time for David Mooney to blow off some Manchester City steam - with the help of City fans Howard Hockin and Rob Wilson. It's losses against Crystal Palace and Leicester that the team have to analyse, while Sam Roscoe looks through the highlights of 2018. We also catch up with what City have done in the community for this Christmas period - and we look ahead to a now crucial week with matches against Southampton and Liverpool on the horizon.

David Mooney is joined by Sam Roscoe, Jack Gaughan, Richard Burns and Sam Lee for a festive Manchester City gameshow.

The week before Christmas, Sam Roscoe is joined by Manchester City fans Paul Atherton and David Mooney to discuss the team's wins over Everton and Leicester - and preview the matches with Crystal Palace and again with Leicester. Mooney's on a trip down memory lane to look at the era around that infamous York away match, while Howard Hockin looks at why City forced United's hand with Jose Mourinho.

The Premier League is back after the international break and Sam Roscoe is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Smith and Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns to discuss all of the talking points ahead of trips to West Ham and Lyon. With the return of the Champions League, the panel discuss its importance to the club and the supporters - while we debate what to expect from City's first encounter with Manuel Pellegrini since he departed the Etihad in 2016. With a bit of extra discussion on the Rainbow Laces campaign, how Brexit might affect the squad, and some City haircut howlers of recent years - it's a show not to be missed.

With the Manchester Derby on the horizon, host Sam Roscoe is joined by City fans Murd and Andy to discuss all of the talking points from the last week. One Football journalist, Dan Burke, explains the latest allegations in the Der Spiegel leaks, while the panel pick the bones out of the on-the-pitch performances against Southampton and Shakhtar. Raheem Sterling and Gabriel Jesus are in the spotlight after some great performances. David Mooney looks into whether or not the team are Masters of the Dark Arts, while we also remember those from the club who lost their lives in the First World War.

Sam Roscoe is joined by Goal's Sam Lee and BBC Radio 5 Live's David Mooney to discuss the big wins over Burnley and Shakhtar. We react to Pep Guardiola's comments about the Champions League when it comes to the club and the fans, plus we chew over the refereeing decisions that had the Clarets' boss Sean Dyche so annoyed. Days before Halloween, we're investigating Maine Road's curse with historian Gary James, and we look ahead to games with Spurs and Fulham, too.

Sam Roscoe talks us through the goalless draw at Anfield, with the help of ESPN's Jonathan Smith and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan. We analyse penalty decisions, the calm performance of the defence, the midfield lynchpin Fernandinho - and why Riyad Mahrez was on spot-kick duty after Sergio Aguero had left the action. Former City striker David White also speaks to us about the abuse he suffered at the hands of his football coach and the impact its had on his life.

After Manchester City's first defeat of the season, Sam Roscoe is joined by Goal.com's Sam Lee and City fan Paul Atherton to discuss the last week. We review the 3-0 win over Fulham and the 2-1 defeat to Lyon - asking why the performance was just so flat. We catch up with David Brightwell for the second part of our interview where he explained how he swapped football for the fire service. Howard Hockin is talking respect, and we preview trips to Cardiff and Oxford as well.

After the international break, David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns and the Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan to discuss the upcoming matches against Fulham and Lyon. Sam Roscoe takes us back to the 1990s to find out how City ended up at their lowest point two decades ago, while David Brightwell discusses his time coming through the ranks at Maine Road. We look at City's chances in the Champions League, Leroy Sane and Riyad Mahrez's starts to the season, and the ease (or difficulty) of getting tickets to away matches.

Sam Roscoe is joined by ESPN's Jonathan Smith and Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns to discuss the last seven days at the Etihad. The team looks back over Kyle Walker and Raheem Sterling's strikes in the 2-1 win over Newcastle, analyse what Riyad Mahrez needs to do to settle in, and ponder over what's happened with Leroy Sane. City youth expert Sean Blinkhorn joins David Mooney to discuss the EDS players, while Howard Hockin has a turn as storyteller. We also discuss the new third kit, the White Hart Lane fiasco, and Pep Guardiola's mobile phone ban.

David Mooney hosts as City fans Ciaran Murray and Kieran Clarke discuss the last seven days of Manchester City. We take a look at the talking points from the 1-1 draw with Wolves - the contentious goal, the penalty decisions, the counter-attacks, and the performance. It's a decade since Sheikh Mansour took over the club, so Sam Roscoe is looking back at the impact of that deal in 2008. We also look ahead to the game with Newcastle and react to City's Champions League draw.

Sam Roscoe is in charge as Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns and Goal.com's City correspondent Sam Lee run riot over the last seven days for the club. We're analysing the win over Huddersfield - focusing on David Silva, Sergio Aguero and Benjamin Mendy. We try to work out Pep Guardiola's tactics. Former City midfielder Danny Tiatto speaks to David Mooney, while Howard Hockin looks at a decade of Vincent Kompany at the Etihad. We also squeeze in a preview of Saturday's trip to Wolves.

For the third episode of the 10th Blue Moon Podcast season, David Mooney is joined by Howard Hockin and Real Sport's football editor Jon Mackenzie to discuss Manchester City's victory at Arsenal. We hear from Kyle Walker on Phil Foden's potential and look at the team's options with Kevin De Bruyne's injury. Bernardo Silva takes the plaudits, while Sam Roscoe looks at City's previous title defences and where they went wrong. Alistair Mann speaks to Rob Wilson about the impact Pep Guardiola has had at the club, while we also look ahead to the match with Huddersfield.

The Blue Moon Podcast returns for its 10th season, as David Mooney is joined by Manchester City fan and blogger Richard Burns and the Sunday Mirror’s Chief Football Writer Simon Mullock. They’re reviewing pre-season and looking ahead to the Community Shield tie with Chelsea on Sunday. Sam Roscoe remembers the late Marc-Vivien Foe and we discuss the impact he had during his season at Maine Road. We also discuss what the benchmark should be for City’s season, whether we should even compare to what happened last time out, and the arrival of Riyad Mahrez to the club.

Sam Roscoe is joined by Manchester City fans Murd and Andy MacNab to look at how the team dismantled Chelsea in the Community Shield at the weekend. The focus is on Sergio Aguero, Bernardo Silva and Phil Foden for their performances - but there is time to look at other areas of the team that’s looking strong, too. David Mooney talks us through the transfer business for the summer window, while we also look ahead to the opening of the Premier League season with Sunday’s trip to Arsenal. Howard Hockin returns for the new campaign to look at who’s going to get the flak now City didn’t spend the most this close-season - and there’s time to squeeze in some thoughts on your questions in Ask The Panel.

MJ has returned from his sick bed just in time to welcome Sam Roscoe, host of the Blue Moon Podcast and all round professional sports broadcaster and football lad, to discuss our experiences of food and drink at sporting events. Nate busts out the Celery for and incredible game of Nate's Soundbites and Sam takes on the 2018 Sweeter or Savourier Table.