Football Uncensored

After over two years of waiting, we finally have a verdict on the 115 charges Manchester City faced over alleged financial breaches. The verdict? Guilty on 114 counts.

Discussion online has erupted over what could be the biggest cheating scandal by a club in football history, which also saw Man City win more than 25 trophies since the new ownership took over in 2008. With Piers Morgan calling for relegation and a suspended points deduction to stop them bouncing back, and Simon Jordan suggesting an alternative punishment that wouldn’t negatively impact the league, what should their punishment be?

Joining Piers and Simon on Football Uncensored to discuss the case are the Daily Mail’s Chief Sports Writer Oliver Holt, British football broadcaster Kieran Maguire, and Man City fan and online creator Steven McInerney.

And finally, to react to the Ireland vs Israel match, the protests by Irish players against the country alleged to be committing genocide in Gaza, and all the discourse that followed the match, is former Irish footballer Eamon Dunphy.

CHAPTERS:

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:00:33) Kieran Maguire on what happens next for Manchester City

(00:05:36) Oliver Holt on how Manchester City should be punished

(00:09:51) Nation state ownership of Premier League football clubs

(00:13:52) Piers on why he has zero empathy for Manchester City fans

(00:16:40) Piers and Simon clash over whether Manchester City should be relegated

(00:20:45) What did Pep Guardiola know and does he have questions to answer?

(00:24:08) Mass exodus of players and what sanction should the club face?

(00:31:20) Piers and Steven have a HEATED back and forth

(00:38:10) Eamon Dunphy joins to discuss Manchester City

(00:41:58) Dunphy on Ireland vs Israel and player protest

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Andros Townsend was the talk of social media after a viral clip showed him being run over by a pitch roller during a warm-up for his team in Thailand. Thankfully, Andros was left unscathed and even went on to play in the same match later that evening.

This came during the same weekend of major footballing upsets, after Arsenal lost 3-0 to Brighton, Chelsea lost 3-0 to Brentford, and Manchester United rescued a late point against Fulham in a performance that Gary Neville described as one of the worst he’s seen in Manchester United’s history.

Manchester United’s misery has also followed them off the pitch, as academy superstar JJ Gabriel announced that he will no longer be training with the squad in a move that could see him try to force his way out of the club.

So, joining Football Uncensored this week for an exclusive episode debating all this and more are former Premier League star Andros Townsend himself, former England and Premier League striker Jay Bothroyd, and our two hosts, Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:00:30) Andros Townsend on being rolled over by a groundsman while warming up in Thailand
(00:05:50) Piers and the panel dissect Arsenal’s shocking 3-0 loss to in-form Brighton
(00:17:30) Jay Bothroyd on telling Dennis Bergkamp he wanted his number
(00:19:00) Should Max Dowman be selected by Thomas Tuchel for England?
(00:20:20) Jordan, Bothroyd and Townsend argue over JJ Gabriel and if he is right in demanding to leave Manchester United
(00:23:15) Why are Man United so bad at this moment in time + Piers and Simon argue over Piers’ Ronaldo interview
(00:34:36) Andros Townsend on the turmoil at Tottenham
(00:37:00) The panel discuss Thomas Tuchel, his position and his England selections
(00:45:50) The panel give their view on Granit Xhaka’s falsified Covid vaccination certificate
(00:52:15) Andros on his raw meat diet
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VAR is once again at the centre of controversy, after the PGMOL have come out and admitted they mistakenly overturned the offside decision for Erling Haaland’s goal that won them the match 1-0 against Manchester United. In the same game, questions were asked about referee Michael Oliver’s decision to send off Phil Foden for kicking out at Bruno Fernandes but not Fernandes who kicked Foden whilst on the floor.

And with questions surrounding Michael Carrick’s recent performance and whether he is good enough to manage a club the size of Manchester United, we invited former Man United goalkeeper Mark Bosnich to discuss it all, alongside former referee Mark Halsey who joins our regular co hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:21) The panel react to Manchester United’s pitiful loss to a 10-man Manchester City
(00:04:21) Why is Man United’s squad this poor and will Michael Carrick come unstuck this season?
(00:07:44) Mark Bosnich on why he thinks Manchester United are struggling
(00:11:01) Simon Jordan reacts to Mark Goldbridge’s comments about him this week
(00:13:11) Are Manchester United’s explayers having a detrimental effect on the club
(00:15:47) Mark Bosnich reacts to Paul Scholes harsh criticism of him
(00:18:01) Mark Halsey joins the show to discuss the refereeing controversy at Old Trafford
(00:27:05) Simon Jordan and Piers Morgan have a massive clash over VAR
(00:36:35) Mark Bosnich on how much modern goalkeeping has changed
(00:38:58) Simon Jordan on Mikel Arteta sabotaging his own team in preseason
(00:44:11) Simon Jordan on his Crystal Palace return
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Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan return for a new weekly football show, Football Uncensored.

In the first episode, they are joined by former player Graeme Souness and former Tottenham Hotspur owner and The Apprentice host Alan Sugar to discuss all the latest from the Premier League and beyond.

Following Arsenal’s emphatic win over Chelsea at the weekend, Piers suggests it was one of the Gunners’ best performances under Mikel Arteta, praising the likes of Declan Rice for their contribution. Souness, however, was less impressed with the England international and doubled down on his previous criticism of Rice, suggesting the Arsenal defensive midfielder ‘cheats’ by dropping into the back four and lacks footballing ability.

Simon and Piers then discuss Mike Dean’s recent comments on Jamie Vardy’s podcast, where he claimed he used to play games to entertain himself while officiating Premier League matches. Piers calls the revelation nothing short of a disgrace, while Simon reveals that Mike had previously told him even more shocking stories on a podcast...

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:32) Graeme, Simon and Piers react to Arsenal’s victory against Chelsea
(00:10:03) Piers challenges Graeme over his comments during the World Cup that Declan Rice is limited
(00:19:20) The panel debates Gary Neville’s comments that Chelsea have a better front 3 than Arsenal
(00:21:45) Graeme Souness on Andoni Iraola and the current state of affairs at Liverpool
(00:23:55) Piers, Simon and Graeme on the excessive cost of Bradley Barcola and others this transfer window
(00:27:00) The panel discuss Manchester United
(00:28:33) Lord Alan Sugar joins the panel and he clashes with Piers over Spurs’ summer spending
(00:33:47) The panel discuss the pending 115 charges against Manchester City
(00:37:25) Lord Alan and Simon give their view on Gianni Infantino
(00:41:15) The panel react to Mike Dean’s comments about playing games with colleagues while refereeing Premier League matches
(00:44:42) Graeme, Lord Sugar, Piers and Simon discuss the pitfalls of VAR
(00:46:22) Should Thomas Tuchel keep the England job?
(00:51:11) Graeme Souness on Messi vs Ronaldo following Messi announcing his retirement from International football
(00:52:58) - Who will win the Premier League and who will get relegated?
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Sports Uncensored is joined by football journalist Henry Winter to react to the news that FIFA President Gianni Infantino has offered football federations an 'ultimatum' to support his plans in selling off the World Cup to foreign investors and 'privatising' the biggest sporting tournament in the world.

Infantino has publicly come out and said federations who support his proposal will be offered $40 million instead of the $10 million they currently get, which Piers questions the legality of 'essentially a bribe'.

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