Football Uncensored

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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Cristiano Ronaldo’s public fallout with Portuguese manager Jorge Jesus has made headlines this week, after the Portuguese striker and one of the greatest footballers of all time broke his silence on what happened between them, leading to him leaving the Portugal camp early.

In a lengthy statement posted across his social media pages, Ronaldo recounts the “promises” the manager made to him about playing time and the games in which he would be used. He then alleges that the manager went back on what he had told Cristiano in private, substituting him early in one game and leaving him on the bench for another.

Piers Morgan has been staunchly defending Ronaldo’s statement online, having previously revealed on Football Uncensored earlier this week that the one thing Ronaldo does not tolerate is lying and disrespect.

So does Portugal’s greatest-ever player have a point? Or, as many have argued online, is he behaving unprofessionally, with the manager having every right to treat him like any other player?

Joining us to debate the entire story are TalkSport’s Jason Cundy, former player and commentator Andy Gray, and sports television host Richard Keys.

(00:00:00) Introduction

(00:01:02) The panel debate the dramatic last few days for Cristiano Ronaldo and Portugal

(00:04:40) Piers clashes with Jason Cundy and Andy Gray over Jorge Jesus' Ronaldo 'promise'

(00:08:22) Richard Keys argues Ronaldo has been outsmarted + Cundy clashes with Piers by saying Jorge Jesus is not a liar

(00:12:16) Andy Gray on how whether it is ever correct to openly criticise the manager

(00:18:46) Portuguese journalist Pedro Sepulveda on what fans think about the Ronaldo situation

(00:20:50) Andy Gray on if Ronaldo deserved honesty from the manager

(00:24:17) Piers reveals what Ronaldo said to him about Simon Jordan

(00:26:25) Who is the greatest of all time Cristiano Ronaldo vs Lionel Messi
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As Manchester City’s alleged cheating scandal continues to grow, with the club submitting an appeal against the 114 charges they have been found guilty of, another huge story has begun circulating online involving one of the greatest players of all time: Cristiano Ronaldo.

Ronaldo left the Portugal camp early following an alleged fallout with manager Jorge Jesus. The reasons behind his departure are currently the subject of speculation, but Piers weighs in on what he believes happened between the pair.

Joining Piers and Simon Jordan to discuss the Manchester City case, and what sanctions the club could face if they are found guilty following their appeal, is Sky Sports journalist Kaveh Solhekol.

Finally, we are joined by Como 1907 Football Club President Mirwan Suwarso for an exclusive interview discussing the origins of the takeover, Cesc Fàbregas’ influence, their business model, and, finally, what he makes of Manchester City’s alleged cheating.

(00:00:00) Introduction
(00:01:37 The panel react to the latest on the Manchester City scandal
(00:04:05) Should Man City accept guilt and do a deal rather than continuing to fight?
(00:09:40) The panel discuss if this scandal implicates Andy Burnham and how significant the punishment will actually be for Man City
(00:15:40) Are the rules unfair against clubs like Man City?
(00:21:23) Piers on what happened with Cristiano Ronaldo leaving the Portuguese national team
(00:31:50) The panel discuss England, Thomas Tuchel and Piers slams Cole Palmer
(00:36:05) Will Jude Bellingham be the greatest English player of all time?
(00:39:04) Como President Mirwan Souwarso joins the show
(00:43:23) Does Cesc Fabregas have a clause to be able to leave Como?
(00:46:21) Mirwan Suwarso on not meeting FFP rules and Manchester City
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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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