Football Uncensored

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Former Ballon d’Or winner and Chelsea legend Ruud Gullit joins Football Uncensored, alongside host Simon Jordan and ESPN senior writer Gabriele Marcotti, to discuss the circus that is Manchester United. Following their scrappy draw against Aston Villa, questions continue to mount over the club’s future under Michael Carrick, its ownership and those in the boardroom.

Gullit describes Manchester United as a ‘minefield’ that top managers are increasingly keen to avoid. However, he comes to Carrick’s defence, arguing that the squad lacks the quality of players United have been accustomed to over the past 30 years. He also points to Carrick’s success in guiding the club into the Champions League last season.

Antonio Conte has been touted as a potential replacement for Carrick, with Simon and Ruud agreeing that he could be the right man for the job. Gabriele, however, believes the conversation around managers is missing the point. Before United consider changing their manager, he argues, they need to address the leadership above him — from the ownership and Jim Ratcliffe’s involvement to the roles of Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:02:39) The panel discuss Michael Carrick’s tenuous position in the international break + why are Man United failing over and over again?
(00:11:51) Ruud Gullit on Man United player outbursts in recent months + is Bruno Fernandes a good captain?
(00:18:53) Antonio Conte to Man United: is he the right fit?
(00:23:56) Ruud Gullit gives his view on Manchester City as they lose again
(00:28:46) The panel clash over what punishment Manchester City should receive
(00:34:41) Ruud Gullit on his former side Chelsea and Todd Boehly not knowing who he is
(00:38:05) Ruud Gullit says he “feels for” Ronaldo as he retires from the Portuguese national team
(00:40:58)r City of “financial doping” + should the book be thrown at Khaldoon Al Mubarak
(00:50:23) The panel discuss Arsene Wenger possibly replacing Gianni Infantino
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Lisandro Martinez has come under fire after being sent off against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Following the defender's outspoken criticism of Manchester United’s hierarchy after their Champions League defeat to Atletico Madrid - questions are being raised about whether the defender should be looking closer to home when it comes to taking responsibility for the club’s struggles.

Joining the debate, former Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt gives his brutally honest assessment of Martinez, branding him a “bluffer” and suggesting that players who behaved like him during his playing days would have faced a very different reaction from their teammates.

Piers Morgan, Simon Jordan and Nicky also discuss whether certain players are "cheating" Manchester United, as frustrations continue to mount over the club’s performances and the standards expected at Old Trafford.

Senior sports news reporter at The Athletic, Matt Slater also joins the chat, and outlines the Glazers' involvement in the club and the Rock of Gibraltar.

Finally, the panel turn their attention to Erik ten Hag’s brutal assessment of Cristiano Ronaldo, after the former United manager claimed the five-time Ballon d’Or winner had “simply” been finished as a top player since leaving Juventus. Nicky and Piers debate whether Ten Hag was right to make the remarks - and Piers reveals what Cristiano REALLY thinks about it...

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:07) Nicky Butt on if Michael Carrick should be sacked after Chelsea loss
(00:07:35) Are Omar Berrada and Jason Wilcox to blame for the situation at Man United?
(00:10:58) The panel discuss if Man United players are good enough for the club
(00:15:00) Is Conte the man to replace Michael Carrick? + Nicky Butt calls for Pochettino at Man U
(00:21:52) Nicky Butt slams Lisandro Martinez, calling him a "bluffer"
(00:25:38) Matt Slater joins to discuss the Glazer involvement in the club and the Rock of Gibraltar
(00:33:28) Simon Jordan defends the Glazers actions as “how business works”
(00:37:06) Nicky Butt on the Glazer ownership and how his view has changed since his playing days
(00:39:06) Are the managers to blame for bad spending at Man United?
(00:44:45) Nicky Butt and Simon Jordan weigh in on Ten Hag vs Cristiano Ronaldo
(00:51:31) Simon Jordan and Nicky Butt discuss Michael Carrick in management
(00:53:26) Aston Villa threaten to sue Jamie Carragher and force him to make a grovelling apology
(00:55:56) Arsenal beat Liverpool + is Declan Rice the best midfielder in the world?

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Following Manchester United’s brutal home defeat to Bournemouth, questions are mounting over Michael Carrick’s future as manager, with the Red Devils’ crisis showing little sign of slowing down.

Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan are joined by former Manchester United assistant manager René Meulensteen, Daily Mail sports journalist Oliver Holt and Swindon Town manager Ian Holloway to debate how United can navigate their current turmoil after eight winless games.

The panel takes a closer look at United’s staggering spending and recruitment strategy. With so much money invested in the squad, why have they struggled to build a team capable of consistently challenging at the top? Simon Jordan questions the club’s transfer dealings, the money wasted on players and why United appear to overpay for signings while struggling to offload those who fail to deliver.

René Meulensteen delivers a scathing assessment of United’s leadership, pointing to what he describes as “incompetence and inconsistency” under the Glazers. The panel also debates whether the club’s problems stem from ownership, poor recruitment, a lack of direction or the constant revolving door of managers - and whether United need a ruthless new boss, like Alex Ferguson, to restore standards at Old Trafford.

Finally, viral sensation Ian Holloway gives his take on Manchester City’s incoming charges, weighs in on Cole Palmer’s controversial incident for Chelsea against Spurs, and discusses the possibility of Sean Dyche taking over at Crystal Palace.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:08) Simon Jordan gives his view on Manchester United chaos and Michael Carrick
(00:04:32) Oliver Holt gives his view on the hierarchy at the club and INEOS/ Glazer ineptitude
(00:07:35) Simon Jordan slams INEOS, Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada + why fans cheered Carrick and booed players
(00:14:15) Rene Meulensteen, assistant to Sir Alex Ferguson, joins the show
(00:18:23) Rene and Simon on the performances, the culture and open player dissent in the media
(00:22:18) Are the club right to get rid of Michael Carrick, and who should they appoint next?
(00:25:35) Rene Meulensteen on why he does NOT want Antonio Conte to manage Man United
(00:32:52) Do Man United need a “nasty” manager with an edge to replace “nice guy” Carrick?
(00:38:18) Simon says the Man United hierarchy is the “blind leading the deaf”
(00:41:35) Ian Holloway claims Bruno Fernandes "doesn’t deserve to wear the shirt"
(00:44:31) Simon Jordan reacts to Gary Neville’s scathing comments about the squad's attitude
(00:47:51) Ian Holloway discusses the Manchester City 115 charges and his viral rant
(00:52:00) Simon Jordan and Ian Holloway clash about big business in football
(01:00:26) Ian Holloway gives his view on Chelsea getting beat by Spurs
(01:04:35) - Simon Jordan vs Piers Morgan on Arsenal and Cole Palmer
(01:06:36) - Simon Jordan says he doesn’t know if Sean Dyche is “right fit” for Crystal Palace
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As reports emerge suggesting Manchester City could face a heavy points deduction that would see them relegated from the Premier League, Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan are joined by former footballer and pundit Graeme Souness, alongside former Sunderland and Charlton owner Charlie Methven, to discuss whether relegation would be punishment enough or whether the Premier League should go further and force the club’s owners out.

Graeme also pulls no punches when discussing Arsenal stars Declan Rice and Bukayo Saka, branding the latter a “diver” and, much to Piers’ dismay, declaring that Rice has “no chance” of winning the Ballon d’Or.

Finally, the panel turn their attention to Manchester United’s continued poor run of form and debate whether Michael Carrick is up to the task of managing the side. The scrutiny surrounding the club continues to intensify, fuelled by Martinez’s midweek interview following the Champions League clash with Atlético Madrid, in which he criticised the ownership and sporting directors over a perceived lack of investment in the squad.

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(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:07) Are Arsenal now the Unwatchables making neutral fans root for arch-cheaters Manchester City?

(00:08:32) The panel give their view on if Michael Carrick is the right man for Manchester United, the Conte to United rumours and if Martinez should be shipped off after outburst

(00:19:04) Piers and Souness clash over if Liverpool will make top four and if they should be embarrassed after City loss

(00:21:07) Graeme Souness accuses Bukayo Saka of diving and being a “cheat”

(00:23:37) Souness on who was the hardest player he came up against

(00:25:33) Charlie Methven, former Sunderland and Charlton owner, joins to discuss the threat Manchester City now poses to the Premier League brand (00:36:46) The panel clash over Manchester City’s and Phil Foden’s celebrations post charges

(00:41:48) The panel discuss a number of senior black players refusing to take the knee this weekend

(00:47:02) Piers gloats as Declan Rice is nominated for the Ballon d’Or

(00:49:04) Arsene Wenger to replace Gianni Infantino as FIFA President? + Souness on not thinking Wenger is a “football man”

(00:51:25) Simon Jordan reacts to Barney Ronay’s article and responds to claim he is a smart person for stupid people
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Manchester City beat Liverpool 3-0 in yesterday’s match in a controversial game, marking Man City’s first match since the announcement that the club had been found guilty of 114 charges relating to financial cheating and obstructing the Premier League’s investigation.

Boos rang around the stadium, while banners filled the stands as fans protested against Manchester City’s ownership. Backlash also swirled online, with questions raised over the players’ celebrations and reactions to the hostile atmosphere. Many felt the celebrations were excessive for a club found guilty of cheating, with Piers Morgan among those criticising the scenes online.

To react to all this and more, co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan are joined by Daily Mail Chief Sports Writer Oliver Holt and Manchester City fan and content creator Lawrence Bury, aka ‘Buvey’.

They are also joined by former Liverpool and Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll, who weighs in on the Manchester City cheating controversy. Andy also discusses his book and reveals details of a traumatic experience in which he was sexually assaulted in his own home by a previously unnamed male celebrity.

Andy opens up about how sharing his experience has helped others, including other footballers who have reached out to him with similar experiences. He explains that this was the main reason he decided to include the story in his book at the last minute, having previously removed it.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:44) Piers opens the show with a rant against Manchester City

(00:02:26) Does Manchester City’s win show their place in the Premier League is untenable?

(00:03:27) Piers and Simon clash over if Manchester City should be punished now

(00:11:36) Andy Carroll on his view of the Manchester City scandal

(00:16:47) Buvey joins to defend Manchester City and its fans

(00:27:40) How would the panel react if Manchester City won the league?

(00:36:15) Should Sky show Manchester City games while punishment looms?

(00:38:59) Andy Carroll gives his view on Cristiano Ronaldo + Piers and Simon row over the Carragher spat

(00:44:15) Andy Carroll discusses his book and the sexual assault revelations in it

(00:53:11) Andy Carroll on Dagenham, KSI and going back after the sexual assault came out

(00:54:48) Andy Carroll on Fabio Capello and Wayne Rooney
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