Graeme Souness Tackles

THE GLOVES ARE OFF! Journalist and broadcaster Piers Morgan joins Graeme Souness and Scott Minto on this week’s episode of Graeme Souness Tackles to break down football’s biggest stories. The trio dive into the ongoing Manchester City saga to debate potential sanctions before shifting focus to the Premier League’s return with Piers and Graeme having contrasting views. They also tackle Mikel Arteta’s new contract, the Manchester United v Spurs clash, and whether the "Spygate" sanctions imposed on Southampton and Tonda Eckert were truly justified. Turning their attention to the international break, they review England’s recent performances and debate whether Harry Kane and Jude Bellingham belong among the nation’s all-time greats. Plus, they question whether Thomas Tuchel’s squad missed the likes of Cole Palmer and Declan Rice, analyse the contrasting weeks of Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo, and settle the ultimate G.O.A.T. debate. Finally, the panel explores the shifting British sports media landscape, tracking the massive growth of Piers Morgan Uncensored and the UK’s endless appetite for football debate.

On this week’s episode of Graeme Souness Tackles, Graeme is joined by Simon Jordan and Sir David Murray for an uncompromising discussion on the biggest issues in football.The trio dive straight into Manchester City’s 115 financial charges, question outcomes for City’s auditors, debate the most likely verdicts and the potential fallout for the Premier League. Turning their attention to the broader game, they examine the shifting landscape of club ownership and question whether English football is rapidly losing its soul.The conversation also shifts north and into the history books as Sir David Murray offers his thoughts on Rangers and Celtic and the difficulties Scottish football faces in bridging the financial gap to compete in Europe again. He also shares the story about the time he owned 50% of Manchester United.Additionally, Graeme shares an exclusive story about the advice he gave Sir Jim Ratcliffe before his entry into football club ownership. Finally, all three deliver their unfiltered verdicts on football technology and FIFA President Gianni Infantino, his controversial leadership, and whether his grip on global football is truly secure.

Welcome to another hard-hitting, no-nonsense episode of Graeme Souness Tackles!This week, Graeme and Scott Minto are joined by a true footballing giant: Arsenal, Manchester City, Sunderland, and Republic of Ireland legend Niall Quinn.Niall shares his thoughts on his former clubs, assessing whether the current Arsenal squad has what it takes to secure back-to-back Premier League titles. He also takes a nostalgic look back at his own 1989 title-winning campaign with the Gunners, sharing hilarious stories about side-hustles during training, the infamous Tuesday Night Drinking Club, and a legendary run-in with Vinnie Jones alongside Tony Adams.Plus, the trio breaks down all the chaos from the weekend's Premier League fixtures and dissects the latest Old Firm Derby - including what Roy Keane’s unexpected appearance at Parkhead really means.

It's a Graeme Souness Tackles Q&A special! 

Scott Minto joins Graeme Souness to break down the state of refereeing after a controversial Manchester Derby, the current reality of Scottish football, and the impact of the new off-field treatment rules. Looking ahead to the international window, they consider how the wave of new managers will perform and discuss Thomas Tuchel’s major World Cup squad decisions.

Graeme Souness Tackles is back for another uncompromising episode!Graeme and Scott Minto welcome broadcasting legend Martin Tyler to the show. Martin takes us on a journey through his legendary career, tracking his rise from a written journalist, to Jimmy Hill encouraging him to take his first TV job to his time at ITV, and his historic move to Sky Sports for the dawn of the Premier League. He reveals his favourite co-commentators, his advice to those starting out in sports broadcast and he shares what it is truly like to voice one of the most iconic commentary moments in football history.Plus, Graeme and the panel break down all the action from Week 3 of the Premier League and debate why transparency in football finances is more critical than ever.