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The City Social | Esteemed Kompany

Esteemed Kompany
Manchester City
Manchester City Football Club
Rodri
Pep Guardiola
Enzo Maresca
Erling Haaland
Premier League
Enzo Fernandez
Maresca
Elliot Anderson
Ayyoub Bouaddi
Phil Foden
Liverpool
Transfer Market
World Cup
Arsenal
Real Madrid
Manchester United
Chelsea
Enzo Fernรกndez

Manchester City news, opinions and updates brought to you on The City Social by the Esteemed Kompany YouTube channel. A whole range of guests join Steven to talk all things Man City and football multiple times a week. Blues who have followed their team for years, journalists with expertise knowledge of the goings on around the club, entertaining content creators from varied backgrounds and many mo... more

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Latest Episodes

Elliot Anderson was outstanding against RB Leipzig, but are Manchester City getting the best out of him? Would playing as an 8 give him more freedom to influence games, and who should support him in midfield?

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Is Enzo Maresca overcomplicating things at Manchester City? After back-to-back Premier League defeats, City's brilliant start is beginning to unravel, and some familiar problems are returning.

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Do Manchester City lack balance under Enzo Maresca? Following City's first Premier League defeat of the season against Aston Villa, there are questions about the midfield, individual performances and whether Maresca has found his best team yet.

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Manchester City have an embarrassment of riches in midfield, but can Enzo Maresca really accommodate Ayyoub Bouaddi, Rayan Cherki, Enzo Fernรกndez and Elliot Anderson in the same team? And more importantly, should he? After City's thrilling 4-2 defeat... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Monk
Guest on The City Social who attended the game and discusses football
Episode: Should Maresca fit Bouaddi, Cherki & Enzo into one team? | The City Social
Dom Farrell
Manchester City writer, journalist and city fan
City writer, journalist
Episode: So...do Man Cityโ€™s wins still matter then? | The City Social
Ahsan Naeem
Director of football at 9320
9320
Episode: โ€œMan City have kept the Premier League honestโ€ | The City Social
Amos Murphy
Joint director of football, The City Ramble
The City Ramble
Episode: Can Man City embrace the chaos? | The City Social
Noel Gallagher
Musician, former Oasis member
Partner in media appearances
Episode: The complicated reality of being a Man City fan right now | The City Social
Hugo Viana
Football executive and transfer specialist discussed as guest
Manchester City (discussed role)
Episode: Do we owe Hugo Viana an apology? | The City Social
Nicky Weaver
Former Manchester City goalkeeper
Manchester City
Episode: Has Maresca changed for Donnarumma? | Nicky Weaver on The City Social
Portnall Blutin
Guest on this episode, discussed City and Sunderland game
Episode: So... how GOOD are Man City actually? | The City Social
Andy Morrison
Former Manchester City captain, central defender
Manchester City
Episode: Have Man City found their new leaders? | Andy Morrison on The City Social

Host

Steven McInerney
Lifelong Manchester City fan who has covered the club for over a decade

Reviews

5.0 out of 5 stars from 329 ratings
  • Engagingly presented

    Great presenter but deviates from guest format too often.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Comida & Cocinaโ€™s!
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Love the pod

    Steven brings so much positivity and energy, could listen to the pod all day

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    AZ4774
    Ireland2 months ago
  • Genuine and Authentic

    A authentic and genuine dive into Manchester City. These interviews are natural and give listeners different perspectives of City from all over the globe. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zepp9010
    United States3 months ago
  • Class

    Steven does it once again. Keep it coming!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Typads
    United States3 months ago
  • Great Podcast

    I have been listening to City social Esteemed Kompany podcast for several weeks now I love the insightful analysis of the presenters. Theyโ€™re really passionate about City and I value their opinions are tuning in through the season.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Hogg boy
    United Kingdom3 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Guest conversations are described as natural and bring different City perspectives.
Some listeners would prefer the guest-interview format to feature more consistently.
Fans value the detailed Manchester City analysis and reasoning behind opinions.
Listeners praise Steven's energetic, passionate and authentic presenting style.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#143
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#19
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#135
Canada/News/Sports News
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#46
Italy/News/Sports News
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#62
Australia/News/Sports News
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#222
Germany/News/Sports News

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Is there *actually* a balance issue for Man City? | The City Social
Q: Do you think this is a conversation we're still having in a couple of months' time?
Mulv says the broader midfield-balance debate will continue and that Bouaddi should play more, particularly if City continue to get little creativity from central midfield.
Is there *actually* a balance issue for Man City? | The City Social
Q: How concerned are you about this loss, is it one to gloss over or one to take seriously?
Mulv says he is not especially worried, noting City were unlikely to go unbeaten and have often struggled at Villa Park, though he believes City should have won.
Man Cityโ€™s charges: where does this leave us, City fans? | The City Social
Q: What would be a just outcome that allows fans to move on?
A credible verdict with clear consequences, plus public statements from the club outlining steps to prevent recurrence, would help restore belief and allow fans to focus back on football.
Man Cityโ€™s charges: where does this leave us, City fans? | The City Social
Q: Does this change how you feel about City going forward?
The hosts express that their core feeling remains to support City, but emphasize a demand for accountability and clarity about future direction regardless of the verdict.
Can Maresca escape Pep's shadow tactically? | The City Social
Q: What actually is Guardiola Football?
Jon explains that Guardiola Football is not a static blueprint but a relative, evolving approach that prioritizes ball possession, quick recovery of the ball, territorial control, and adaptation to the opponent and league context. He notes that while the core ideas remain, the exact implementation shifts over time with squad dynamics and competition.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The City Social

What is The City Social about and what kind of topics does it cover?

Regular conversations and solo analysis for Manchester City supporters, covering match performances, tactics, squad selection, transfers, academy prospects and the club's place in English football. Steven McInerney brings a committed fan's perspective, mixing detailed player and team analysis with lively debate, humor and reflections on the emotions of supporting City. Episodes range from post-match breakdowns and fixture previews to discussions of club governance, media narratives and fan culture.

Guests include City-focused journalists and creators, former players, football executives and supporters with different perspectives on the club. The format moves between one-to-one interviews and multi-person discussions, with McInerney often j... more

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1. Adam Monk
2. Dom Farrell
3. Ahsan Naeem
4. Amos Murphy
5. Noel Gallagher
6. Hugo Viana
7. Nicky Weaver
8. Portnall Blutin

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