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Priske Returns With A Bang! Lincoln Masterclass, Laird Dilemma & Aiming High
Blues bounced back from only their second league defeat of the season at Cardiff City with an emphatic show of strength, character, and clinical quality. The 3-1 victory at Lincoln City was all about "fight and football" — and Chris Davies’ team delivered on both. After surviving an early scare against the post, August Priske marked his return to the starting XI with a ruthless double, before Alex Cochrane sealed the points in the second half. The win briefly hoisted Blues to the giddy heights of second place in a fiercely congested Championship table. In Episode 61, Colin Tattum and Paul Tait break down the key moments from Sincil Bank: • August Priske’s masterclass: has he cemented his role as Blues' authentic number nine? • James Beadle’s pivotal reflex stops and commanding presence under heavy aerial bombardment. • Jay Stansfield’s moments of magic and the high press that dismantled Lincoln. • The need to be even more ruthless and put opponents to the sword when big chances arrive. • Ethan Laird’s first start since April and managing Bright Osayi-Samuel's suspension risk. With four wins from five matches since the international break, Blues now face back-to-back home fixtures at St. Andrew's against Millwall and Swansea City. Can they finish this block of games with a flourish to solidify their winter promotion charge? Plus, the guys dissect the growing collaboration between Chris Davies and new Director of Football John Murtough, and address the debate surrounding the black and neon pink third strip. ⚽ DREAM BLUES SIX-A-SIDE COMPETITION: In partnership with Davisons Law, we want YOUR dream Birmingham City six-a-side team! Lewis Glennon from Davisons Law's Edgbaston office gives us his super six this week (Joe Hart, Steven Carr, David Davis, Jude Bellingham, Kevin Phillips, and Lukas Jutkiewicz). Email your dream six to editor@foreverblues.news and we’ll review the best selections on upcoming episodes! 🔗 JOIN THE COMMUNITY: Check out the Forever Blues website: https://foreverblues.counterpress.media/ Become a member today to support independent, ad-free Birmingham City journalism and help us grow our coverage for you! A massive thank you to our principal partners: • Davisons Law: https://www.davisons.law/ • The Big Bulls Head in Digbeth — the ultimate matchday destination for Blues fans. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Introduction & Welcome 0:36 - Lincoln 1-3 Blues: 'Fight & Football' Reaction 1:34 - Surviving the Early Scare: Lincoln Hitting the Post 2:21 - Stansfield's Audacious Skill: Frank Worthington or Dele Alli? 3:00 - Priske's Opener: High Pressing & Clinical Finishing 4:32 - Laird Challenge on House: Was It a Red Card? 6:43 - Beadle's Huge Reflex Save & Box Command 9:08 - Priske's Second: Long Throw Flick-on & Authentic No. 9 Debate 11:12 - Cochrane Clinches It: Inside-Right Strike & Deflection 11:58 - Big Chances Missed: Putting Opponents to the Sword 13:51 - Full-Back Rotation: Laird Returns & Managing Osayi-Samuel 15:46 - 4 Wins in 5 Games & Giddy Heights in the Table 17:48 - Davisons Law Dream Blues 6-a-side: Lewis Glennon's Team 19:23 - Taity's 6-a-side Concepts: Teammates & 'Bad Boys' Lunatic Six 20:23 - Big Week Ahead: Millwall & Swansea at St. Andrew's 22:24 - Millwall Threat: Physical Test & Lyndon Dykes 24:44 - Chris Davies & John Murtough: Collaboration & January Planning 26:35 - The Neon Pink Third Kit Debate & Luke 1977 Rumour 27:44 - Outro, Counter Press Community & Sponsor Thanks #BCFC #BirminghamCity #ForeverBlues #ChrisDavies #AugustPriske #EFL #Championship #KRO Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices