Tommy Doyle, Kevin De Bruyne and Palace
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City player Tommy Doyle for a special episode. The pair also look back at the draw with Palace and Nat's had a chat with Kevin De Bruyne.
Dec 19, 2023•27 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
'Crisis? What Crisis?'
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney look back at the win over Luton with a special focus on Jack Grealish who gives an honest account of the team's form, his form and competition with Jeremy Doku.
Dec 11, 2023•21 min
'This is when I'd love the referees to speak'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City goalkeeper Nicky Weaver to look back at the draw with Spurs and ahead to the games with Aston Villa and Luton. Plus, hear from defender Ruben Dias.
Dec 04, 2023•22 min
"He's the next one to breakthrough"
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by football coach Dean Braithwaite who's been working with some of the next-gen talent at Manchester City to see who could be the next player to make it big. They also look back at the draw with Liverpool.
Nov 27, 2023•27 min
'I kicked the ball away and got a week in Barbados'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former Manchester City midfielder Michael Brown to look ahead to the game with Liverpool plus hear from Rico Lewis as he gets his first call up to the senior England squad.
Nov 20, 2023•25 min
'Too many woke up on the wrong side of the bed'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Steven McInerney to look back at the thrilling game with Chelsea and the importance of John Stones.
Nov 14, 2023•23 min
'City don't have to worry about United until they meet again'
Mike Minay is at Old Trafford alongside former Blues keeper David James and Simon Bajkowski, chief City reporter for the Manchester Evening News, to look back on the 3-nil derby win over United.
Oct 30, 2023•20 min
The Manchester Derby Preview
City podcast We're Not Really Here meets United podcast The Devils' Advocate ahead of the Manchester derby. Mike Minay and Gaz Drinkwater are joined by reds' fan and actor Anthony Quinlan and Wanted singer and blues' supporter Max George.
Oct 27, 2023•18 min
'Arguably my worst day of the year, two times over'
Mike Minay is in Manchester while Natalie Pike and Nedum Onouha are in Switzerland ahead of City's Champions League game against Young Boys. The team look back at the win over Brighton, give insight for the midweek match and then look to the derby with United on Sunday.
Oct 24, 2023•27 min
'Nedum's going to kill me for that'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City Women's defender Esme Morgan to look at the start to the WSL season and ahead to the games with Brighton and Manchester United. Esme also takes on our A-Z of Manchester City game
Oct 16, 2023•27 min
'It was worse than Heartbeat on a Sunday night'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by The Wanted singer Max George to look back on the defeat to Arsenal.
Oct 09, 2023•20 min
'I'm a big fan of trying Jack Grealish in the middle'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City fan 'Big Steve' for a look back at the defeats to Newcastle and Wolves, who'll face Arsenal and ask what's the solution in midfield.
Oct 02, 2023•25 min
'Newcastle, Wolves, Nooooooo!'
Mike and Natalie are joined by City fan and YouTuber Steven McInerney to reflect on Rodri's red card against Forest, who'll play instead and which academy players could get a run out against Newcastle.
Sep 25, 2023•19 min
'Let me have a mini-rant'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by former City defender Nedum Onouha to discuss the win over West Ham, Kyle Walker's new contract and if players are affected by how well run a club is. Nedum also tackles our brand new A-Z game.
Sep 18, 2023•27 min
'You have seven days to practice'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Manchester City's eSports creator FG plus Serbian journalist Maja Todic and Swiss football expert Craig King to learn all about their Champions League group stage opponents. And there's a brand new game to play too.
Sep 12, 2023•27 min
'Even if we’re a tiny bit weaker, I still think we’re miles better than anyone else'
Natalie Pike is joined by fans Steven McInerney and Luke Stanley to look back at Manchester City's win over Fulham and rate the blues' transfer window.
Sep 04, 2023•27 min
'Carrying Lauren Hemp's Lego'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City's England star Esme Morgan after the World Cup. They look back at the Lionesses making the final and City's win at Sheffield United. Plus transfer talk around Matheus Nunes, Tommy Doyle and Cole Palmer.
Aug 30, 2023•24 min
Manchester Pride special
Mike Minay hosts a panel of guests from the world of football to talk about being LGBT in the sport. Zander Murray, Lloyd Wilson, Jake Williamson, Jahmal Howlett-Mundle and Mikey Connor all share their experiences of coming out in football and how the conversation can progress.
Aug 25, 2023•23 min
'We should just call it the Phil Foden show today'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Etihad Stadium announcer Alex Kirkley to look back at the win over Newcastle. Phil Foden speaks to the podcast too and Alex has a confession about Pep Guardiola.
Aug 20, 2023•21 min
'Glad you came'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Wanted star (and big City fan) Max George to look all things City and hear your stories where football has clashed with life events.
Aug 14, 2023•23 min
'We're so lucky'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Steven McInerney to look back at the Community Shield and ahead to the game with Burnley with some outrageous predictions
Aug 07, 2023•28 min
'Can I remind you this is a Manchester City podcast?'
Mike Minay is joined by former City defender Nedum Onuoha and Lewis Brown from City Xtra to look back at pre-season and ahead to the Community Shield.
Aug 01, 2023•27 min
'I think you've gone too early'
Mike and Nat are joined by fan Luke Stanley to discuss the pre-season friendly with Yokohama F. Marinos and ask who were the standout talents. Plus, the latest transfer rumours.
Jul 24, 2023•23 min
'If Walker was to go... is Cancelo the answer?'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City fan Steven McInerney to look at the latest transfer rumours around Kyle Walker and ask could there be salvation for Joao Cancelo. They also discuss Riyad Mahrez's future.
Jul 18, 2023•23 min
'Surely they want to keep the guy who's just won a Treble happy?'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Steven McInerney discussing all the transfer rumours around Manchester City and if they're happy with the business so far this season. Plus, England and City Women's defender Esme Morgan joins the team before she flies out to the World Cup.
Jul 04, 2023•25 min
'Dream Prospect', 'World Class'
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by a German football expert and a West Ham fan to discuss the prospect of Josko Gvardiol and Declan Rice joining Manchester City this summer.
Jun 27, 2023•21 min
End Of Season Awards
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by Nedum Onuoha to discuss the signing of Mateo Kovacic and hand out their end of season awards
Jun 21, 2023•28 min
Sorry we're late. We were partying
Mike Minay and Natalie Pike are joined by City Women's (and fan!) Esme Morgan as they talk about winning the Champions League, the Treble and the parties that followed!
Jun 14, 2023•20 min
It's The One We've Not Got
Mike Minay is joined by the BBC's Simon Stone and Daily Mail's Jack Gaughan in Istanbul.
Jun 09, 2023•12 min
'Good things happen to good people'
Mike Minay, Natalie Pike and Steven McInerney celebrate Manchester City's FA Cup win and look ahead to the Champions League final.
Jun 05, 2023•22 min
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