Two Little Ducks
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The Blue Moon Podcast delivers a rich, multifaceted episode covering Manchester City's current form, the upcoming FA Cup clash with Liverpool, and a deep dive into the club's storied past. Host David Mooney is joined by City fan Kieran Murray and The Athletic’s Tom Harris to preview the high-stakes match, discussing Liverpool’s inconsistent season, City’s settled squad, and the psychological toll of the international break. The conversation turns nostalgic with a detailed 30th anniversary reflection on City’s 1996 relegation, featuring firsthand accounts from former players like Uwe Rosler and David James, highlighting the drama, near-misses, and enduring legacy of that painful season. The episode also celebrates the dominant form of the women’s team, with Paul Clark from the Man City Women Fancast praising their attacking freedom, defensive solidity, and commanding lead in the WSL. A standout segment explores the cultural significance of 'braces' in City history, with fans and analysts ranking iconic double-goal performances from legends like Aguero and Haaland. The show closes with listener engagement, including a lighthearted debate on Phil Foden’s international struggles and a playful nod to the etymology of 'brace'.
City’s squad is now more settled than ever, with key players like Haaland, Rodri, and Semenyo in strong form.
The 1996 relegation remains one of the most dramatic in Premier League history, with City narrowly missing survival on the final day.
The women’s team are in a commanding position in the WSL, with a strong defense and attacking freedom under manager Andre Zegler.
Braces are a celebrated tradition at City, with Sergio Aguero holding the record at 37, closely followed by Erling Haaland.
Phil Foden’s international struggles under Tuchel contrast sharply with Guardiola’s supportive approach, raising concerns about his mental wellbeing.
Season Preview: City vs Liverpool & the FA Cup
“I think it's going to be a lot more end-to-end. It's going to be a lot more chaotic than the Arsenal game was.”
The 1996 Relegation: A 30th Anniversary Look Back
“We needed to win. We needed to win. When we fail to win it effectively is us declaring in the title and we beat Newcastle that 4-3 and we only win two more games between then and the end of the season.”
Liverpool’s Struggles: Fitness, Selection & Managerial Pressure
“There's a lot of things go wrong and then post-match he goes, well, as ever they scored with their first shot which is not what supporters really want to hear.”
City’s Women’s Dominance in the WSL
“We've got a new manager, we've got some new players. And the word I've been using to people about what Andre Zegler has been doing is freedom.”
The Legacy of the Brace: City’s Greatest Double-Goal Performances
“When a City player has scored a brace against Liverpool, they've not been on the losing side in more than 100 years.”
“We needed to win. We needed to win. When we fail to win it effectively is us declaring in the title and we beat Newcastle that 4-3 and we only win two more games between then and the end of the season.”
“He came to camp with the biggest smile, I'm so good in training. And then he just hits him with something so mentally and psychologically damaging.”
“I think it's going to be a lot more end-to-end. It's going to be a lot more chaotic than the Arsenal game was.”
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Manchester City
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Liverpool
other
Manchester City Women
other
Kieran Murray
person
Tom Harris
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Sergio Aguero
person
Neil Atkinson
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Erling Haaland
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Paul Clark
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David Mooney
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