'Thank you and goodbye'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike talk Manchester City's pre-season friendlies so far and have a surprise announcement.
Jul 29, 2024•16 min
We’re Not Really Here – A Manchester City Podcast
Dive into the world of Manchester City FC, from the games to the news around the blues.
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined each week by special guests including Nedum Onouha, Esme Morgan, Joe Donovan and Steven McInenerny.
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Episodes
'Agent Broady'
Professional tennis player Liam Broady joins Mike Minay and Natalie Pike to talk meeting Pep Guardiola, England and City's summer plans.
Jul 15, 2024•31 min
Pint. Punt. Push
A quiet week at Manchester City means Mike Minay and Natalie Pike play a game of 'Pint. Punt. Push' instead.
Jul 09, 2024•19 min
'Southgate's playing like me on Football Manager... I'm Stockport County in the Championship'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike catch up to talk Euro 2024 keeping an eye on the City stars.
Jul 01, 2024•17 min
Understanding City versus The Premier League
Mike Minay is joined by football finance expert Kieran Maguire and lawyer Stefan Borson to understand Manchester City's ongoing legal battles with the Premier League. They look at the Associated Party Transaction and Profitability and Sustainability cases.
Jun 20, 2024•41 min
"Seven? No. Yeah. I'll say seven"
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney look back at Manchester City's season - ranking best moments, goals and the players!
Jun 05, 2024•31 min
'Half empty buckets of popcorn'
Mike Minay and Esme Morgan reflect on the FA Cup final defeat.
May 26, 2024•18 min
Your Treble XI
Mike and Nat join up with Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath from the Devils' Advocate to pick a combined Treble-winning XI ahead of the FA Cup final.
May 23, 2024•23 min
'What a state'
Mike Minay and (a hungover) Natalie Pike look back at City's record-breaking title win and hear from Rico Lewis, John Stones, Phil Foden, Pep Guardiola and Noel Gallagher too!
May 20, 2024•19 min
'I believe in this team'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike look back at the win over Fulham and are joined by Arsenal fan Tom Canton in a big week in the title race.
May 13, 2024•24 min
'He really is a comedian'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by comedian Charlie Lewis to look at the win over Wolves, ahead to Fulham, the WSL title race and talk to Andy's Man Club with their new partnership with Manchester City.
May 07, 2024•26 min
'Mike Minay on the pedalo to Brighton'
Mike Minay, Michael Brown and Amos Murphy look back at the wins over Brighton and Nottingham Forest - and listen out for the surprise guest appearance from Kyle Walker
Apr 29, 2024•24 min
'It was so emotional for it to be him'
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Ollie Lowe look back at the FA Cup semi-final win over Chelsea, discuss squad size and an all-Manchester FA Cup final.
Apr 22, 2024•26 min
"That kid celebrated like something I've never seen before!"
Natalie Pike, Steve McInerney and City defender Esme Morgan talk the win over Luton, Gvardiol's goals and Liverpool and Arsenal's mess ups on Sunday. There's also a preview of Real Madrid in the second leg.
Apr 15, 2024•21 min
'He'd swap the 100 goals for 100 assists'
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and former City defender Andy Morrison talk the win over Crystal Palace with a look at Kevin De Bruyne, Jack Grealish and Rodri. There's also a preview of Real Madrid and hear from Rico Lewis.
Apr 08, 2024•30 min
"It's not can they, it's WILL they win all nine games?"
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney look back at the draw with Arsenal and the games ahead as the title race takes another twist. Plus hear from Rico Lewis.
Apr 02, 2024•19 min
'We're not going to win a game'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by singer from The Wanted Max George to look back at the WSL derby with United and ahead to the game with Arsenal as the Premier League returns. Plus your views on seasoncard prices.
Mar 25, 2024•26 min
'We can beat United again'
Mike, Natalie and Stephen talk Newcastle and another potential derby in the FA Cup final.
Mar 18, 2024•21 min
'Pulling teeth'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike plus YouTuber Steven McInerney to talk about the draw with Liverpool, Stefan Ortega, Julian Alvarez and Jeremy Doku. Plus, hear from Ruben Dias.
Mar 12, 2024•23 min
'Philip Walter Foden'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City defender Nedum Onouha to talk the Manchester derby and ahead to the game against Liverpool. Plus hear from Kyle Walker.
Mar 04, 2024•24 min
'You can wipe that smile of your face for starters'
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike, Gaz Drinkwater and Jay Mottershead look ahead to the 192nd Manchester derby.
Mar 01, 2024•19 min
'We need to do a number on them'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by lightweight boxer and City fan Campbell Hatton to look back at the win over Bournemouth and a massive month ahead as the blues face Manchester United and Liverpool. Plus, hear from Ruben Dias.
Feb 26, 2024•23 min
'Had we not won that game our credibility wouldn't have been enough for the deal to go through'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former Manchester City chairman David Bernstein to look back on his time at the club.
Feb 19, 2024•28 min
'We can definitely say revenge'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City Women's defender Esme Morgan to talk about important wins at the weekend and a weekend of 'revenge' against Chelsea for the men and women. Plus hear from John Stones on a 'double treble'. Photo: Getty Images
Feb 12, 2024•25 min
‘I still think it’s between City and Liverpool’
Mike, Nat and David James look back at the win over Brentford, the state of the title race and discuss Phil Foden's new goal celebration. (Picture Credit: Getty Images)
Feb 06, 2024•22 min
'I want to see my players on the back of a paper only'
Mike, Nat and 'Big Steve' look at the win over Spurs, what Jurgen Klopp's departure from Liverpool could mean for Manchester City and whether Kyle Walker should remain captain.
Jan 29, 2024•20 min
Joleon Lescott answers your questions
Former Manchester City defender Joleon Lescott joins Mike & Nat to answer your questions.
Jan 22, 2024•21 min
'I don't think there's many people who can do that in world football, full stop.'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City YouTuber Steven McInerney to look back at the win over Newcastle plus hear from Oscar Bobb.
Jan 15, 2024•24 min
'The FA Cup is most special to me'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City defender Joleon Lescott to look back at the FA Cup win over Huddersfield and how to manage Kevin De Bruyne's return to action. Joleon plays the A-Z game too. The second part of Joleon Lescott's podcast is coming in a couple of weeks.
Jan 08, 2024•19 min
'A new leader'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City defender Nedum Onouha to look back at City becoming world champions, the return of Kevin De Bruyne and the leadership of Phil Foden
Jan 03, 2024•26 min
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