Talking City - Manchester City podcast

Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski react to the latest leaks surrounding Manchester City’s ongoing Premier League financial charges case.

They break down the club Chairman's statement, analyse Enzo Maresca's cryptic post, dissect what "115 charges" actually means, and explore what an appeal process could mean for City's timeline into 2027 and beyond.

Plus, a deep dive into potential rival club compensation claims, point deductions, and the debate over City's legacy and titles.

Timestamps:

00:00 - Introduction & Initial Reaction to the Charges Leak
02:52 - Enzo Maresca’s Cryptic Post & Socrates Quote
03:34 - Man City & Chairman Double Down on Innocence
10:05 - Breaking Down the "115 Charges": 5 Brackets & Sponsorship Incomes
15:10 - The Appeal Process: Why This Could Drag Into 2027
16:48 - Rival Clubs & Floodgates for Compensation Claims
22:00 - Tainted Titles vs. Fan Memories: Does Legacy Change?

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Alex James is joined by Simon Bajkowski to look back at City's entertaining 5-3 victory against Sunderland.

They discuss Maresca's style of football, City's defending, and why Enzo Fernandez was an odd choice for Player of the Match.

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Simon Bajkowski and Jack Flintham discuss Manchester City’s 5-0 win over Norwich City in the Carabao Cup, new sensation Floyd Samba and look ahead to the final Premier League match before the international break, against Sunderland.

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In this episode of the Talking City Podcast, host Simon Bajkowski is joined by City fan, author, and City Fans Foodbank co-founder Alex Timperley to break down a dramatic Manchester derby!

The guys discuss Enzo Maresca’s bold tactics, Phil Foden's controversial red card following his clash with Bruno Fernandes, and why City showed the mental toughness to secure all three points down at Old Trafford.

Plus, Alex dives into the growing power of football fan activism, joint supporter protests over rising ticket prices, and how fans can take collective action to support their local communities.

⏰ Timestamps:
00:00 – Welcome & Post-Derby Feelings
00:53 – The Phil Foden & Bruno Fernandes Incident
02:52 – Match Dynamics at Old Trafford
03:40 – The Controversial Winning Goal
04:29 – Manchester United's Ongoing Structural Issues
05:34 – City’s Elite Squad Mentality & Summer Transfers
06:59 – Enzo Maresca’s Tactical Courage
08:19 – Maresca's Connection with the Fans
09:30 – Pre-Match Protests & Fan Unity
10:45 – Cross-Club Supporter Solidarity
13:56 – The Importance of Protesting While Winning
15:16 – NordVPN sponsorship read
15:48 – Introducing For the Love: How Football Supporters Can Change the World
17:16 – What Does a Football Club Actually Mean?
18:10 – Reclaiming the Link Between Club and City
20:04 – Protecting Fan Rights for Future Generations
22:08 – Real Proof of Concept in Fan Activism
24:00 – The Story Behind the City Fans Foodbank
27:30 – How Everyday Fans Can Take Action
30:24 – Wrap-Up & Sign-Off

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Welcome back to Talking City with Alex James and Chief City Writer Simon Bajkowski!In today’s episode, the team breaks down Manchester City’s huge 2-0 Champions League away victory against Porto.

We dissect Enzo Maresca’s tactical masterclass, the brilliance of 18-year-old Ayyoub Bouaddi in midfield, and why the TV pundits got the game’s narrative completely wrong.Plus, we look ahead to Sunday’s massive Manchester Derby at Old Trafford. With Michael Carrick already feeling the heat and City firing on all cylinders, could this be Maresca’s biggest statement win yet?

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