E. 174- 4 years of Shades of Blue | Unbalanced Starting XI, expect too much from Haaland, City Women bottling

Did you know we released a 4 year anniversary kit with Olive and York? Only $40 which is the perfect price to buy multiple! https://oliveandyork.com/products/shades-of-blue-podcast The Show Bros break down the recent draws, the team’s tactical shifts, and the frustrating inconsistencies that have City fans asking: what’s really happening? Crunk, Sharpie Charlie, and Tarik bring their candid takes on lineup choices, squad balance, and whether City’s current form is still enough to compete at the highest level. Plus, a fiery discussion on goalkeeper performances, tactical tinkering, and the importance of trust versus talent—these conversations could change how you see the squad’s future. You’ll discover: the real reasons behind Pep’s rotation headaches, the unspoken standards that City players face, and how City’s quest for greatness is often a mix of brilliance and blunders TOPICS 00:00 – Double cold open question: Is Guardiola’s Champions League success a realistic measure of failure? Is Man City a small club? 21:00 – Starting XI debates, tactical decisions for West Ham and Real Madrid 37:00 – Pep says the lineup balance has been difficult to understand 50:00 – Do we expect too much from Erling Haaland 63:00 – How are we to feel about Man City vs Real Madrid leg 2 73:00 – Pep’s future with City, contract talk, and legacy considerations 82:00 – City’s chances in the Carabao Cup, upcoming fixtures, and supporter celebrations 84:00 – City Women’s Alex Greenwood awarded MBE, and squad updates 91:00 – Match analysis: Man City Women vs Aston Villa fixture, performances, and strategic insights 94:00 – Final thoughts: bottlenecks, tactical flexibility, and next season outlook Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member. $6 a month gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! Up to 20 hours of content a month that is exclusively on Patreon for $6 a month. Subscribe here: patreon.com/user?u=94168109 Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.