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Manchester City’s 114-charge scandal has blown up the entire Premier League era and this episode asks the question every fan is thinking: what happens now? Steve, Ash, and Az break down the explosive allegations, the leaks that exposed them, and why this could end with titles stripped, points deductions, and even the owners being forced out.

The conversation gets into the details that make this case unlike anything football has seen before - fake sponsorships, disguised owner funding, false accounts, and a cover-up that stretched for years. The hosts trace how City’s commercial revenues suddenly surged, why that growth never sat right with rivals, and how the evidence has reignited the long-running debate over state ownership, sportswashing, and whether football’s rules were ever fit for purpose.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Manchester City verdict: first reactions

04:10 Comparing football’s biggest scandals

08:04 State ownership and the City takeover

14:32 The commercial revenue graph

18:50 Financial rules and fair competition

24:34 How City’s rise affected rival clubs

29:20 Blackburn, investment and meritocracy

39:11 What should the punishment be?

46:15 Should the owners be forced out?

48:19 Sportswashing and football ownership

50:43 Appeals, evidence and accountability

58:14 Relegation, title stripping and sanctions

01:04:12 Pep, players and on-pitch responsibility

01:07:03 Could City be sold after punishment?

01:18:03 Premier League returns: United vs Spurs

01:22:24 Baller and Wasteman of the Week

01:26:12 Final thoughts on City’s future

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Manchester United are not just out of rhythm—they look predictable, passive, and one injury away from a full-blown crisis. In this heated breakdown, Steve, Ash, Az and Scott unpack the Fulham draw, the reaction to Neville’s Sky criticism, and whether Michael Carrick’s approach is tactical control or a team being drained of life.

The discussion covers United’s lack of intensity, Bruno Fernandes’ influence, midfield balance, recruitment problems and who should take most of the blame. The panel also debates Carrick’s future, the pressure on the club’s hierarchy, possible managerial changes and the Eddie Howe links. With United facing a crucial run of fixtures, can Carrick restore energy, balance and belief—or is the current project already heading towards breaking point?

TIMESTAMPS

00:00 United’s lack of intensity against Fulham

05:40 Is Bruno Fernandes running out of road at United?

08:24 Are the players at fault—or is it Carrick’s tactics?

18:48 Squad balance, Rashford and midfield problems

26:01 How bad was the Fulham performance, really?

37:48 Baller & Wasteman of the Week

46:11 Carrick’s future and pressure on the hierarchy

50:23 “Deadline” talk and the Eddie Howe links

53:32 How Carrick can turn things around

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Manchester United threw away a 2-0 lead against Brighton, and the fallout goes far beyond one bad night. Steve and Az break down how a promising first half featuring Shea Lacey’s stunning strike and Mason Mount’s goal unravelled into another damaging defeat, questioning the team selection, shaky goalkeeping, game management and Michael Carrick’s second-half changes. They also dig into the controversial derby VAR decision, United’s worrying running and intensity numbers, and whether Carrick is being asked to implement a style that simply doesn’t suit the players at his disposal.The conversation then turns to the real issues at Manchester United: the growing pressure on the hierarchy, supporter protests against the ownership, recruitment strategy and whether the club should keep holding out for one elite target. There’s also discussion around wonderkid JJ Gabriel and what his situation says about youth development, patience and the advice young players receive. From Lacey’s breakout moment and the Brighton collapse to Carrick, VAR, recruitment and the ownership mess, Steve and Az ask where responsibility really lies — and why the problems at United run much deeper than the manager.----------------------------------------TIMESTAMPS00:00 Man Utd 2-3 Brighton16:00 Manchester derby defeat28:38 Baller & Wasteman of the Week40:30 Andy Mitten interview51:30 Carrick's future----------------------------------------BROUGHT TO YOU BY GO PLAY SPORTS ⚽️Let’s Kick It Off is brought to you by Go Play Sports — the digital platform connecting grassroots sport.Create and manage your games, organise your players and take payments all in one place.Download Go Play Sports on iOS & Android: www.goplaysports.co.uk ----------------------------------------FOLLOW LET’S KICK IT OFF!Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/letskickitoffukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letskickitoffukX: https://www.x.com/letskickitoffukSubstack: https://letskickitoffuk.substack.com----------------------------------------Subscribe to the channel, leave us a comment with your Baller and Wasteman of the Week, and let us know how you’re feeling about United’s start to the season.#mufc #manchesterunited #premierleague

Ahead of the Manchester derby, Steve caught up with Andy Mitten — editor of United We Stand, writer for The Athletic and regular on the Talk of the Devils podcast. Outside Old Trafford for an exclusive conversation on the state of Manchester United. Andy discusses United’s summer recruitment, including the club’s understanding that Elliot Anderson and Lewis Hall wanted to join, while Steve and Andy debate whether United should have pushed their finances further to land their top targets.

They also discuss the latest rebuild, the continuing impact of the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, rising ticket prices and the pressure surrounding Michael Carrick. Recorded before United’s derby defeat at Old Trafford, several parts of the conversation feel even more significant after what unfolded on the pitch, so Steve returns after the interview with his post-match thoughts on United’s midfield, left-back situation and why he still believes the club should have pushed harder for Elliot Anderson.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Introduction
01:51 Andy Mitten interview
11:17 Reflections

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Steve, Ash and Jackson dig into United’s frustrating 2-2 draw at Everton and what it says about Michael Carrick’s side three games into the new season. United led twice but failed to see the game out, raising questions about game management, the defensive structure and whether four points from the opening three games is a cause for concern.

The lads assess where United are after the summer transfer window and where the squad still looks strong or vulnerable, before the latest Baller/Wasteman of the Week — picking the best and worst person from the last week in football. Then attention turns to Europe, with the Champions League returning and the big question of how far United can realistically go this season.

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TIMESTAMPS

00:00 Everton 2-2 Man Utd

11:20 Rashford, Shaw & United’s Attacking Balance

15:47 Pressure on Carrick?

23:35 Baller and Wasteman of the Week

29:19 Transfer Window Review

39:12 Champions League Return

43:34 Old Trafford Refurbishment vs New Stadium

47:15 INEOS, Ownership & Transfer Strategy

50:58 Manchester Derby & Upcoming Fixtures

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This episode breaks down the summer transfer window from both Chelsea and Manchester United perspectives, with Amar joining Steve, Ash & Az to compare squad building, ownership strategy, and title expectations. The conversation also digs into the value of individual signings like Morgan Rogers and Andrey Santos.

We discuss Chelsea’s improved structure under a new manager, United’s more cautious approach, and whether either club strengthened enough to match their ambitions. Expect strong opinions, a few valuation arguments, and plenty of football chat grounded in real squad context.

What's your thoughts on Chelsea and this season?

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Kabs joins Steve & Ash to explain what the new minority investment into Liverpool actually means, who's really behind it, why the reported stake size matters, and why the club's public messaging around "nothing changing" doesn't tell the full story. And the conversation turns to football - where the real tension sits. Liverpool's slow start against Newcastle, the impact of Slot's training and periodization ideas, and the huge questions around whether the squad was built for the manager they actually have.

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Steve is joined by Ash and Scott to break down Manchester United’s 2-0 opening-day defeat to Hull and what it says about the squad, the manager, and the club’s transfer strategy. The conversation is blunt throughout, with Scott especially arguing that the performance was far more than a one-off bad result.

We discuss the lack of intensity, the midfield imbalance, the failure to replace elite quality with elite quality, and whether the club is settling for “acceptable” instead of ambitious. The episode also looks ahead to the rest of the window and the pressure already building on Michael Carrick.

What's your biggest concern for Manchester United this season? Drop your thoughts in the comments!

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Join us as we kick off the 2026-27 Premier League season!

A brutal truth about Manchester United's window - depth matters, but quality wins games. Steve, Ash and Az break down whether the club's summer business has done enough to turn a fragile squad into a genuine top-five side, and why the Baleba pursuit could completely change the conversation.

The debate goes far beyond transfer headlines. The trio dig into United's midfield rebuild, what Tielemans and Santos actually add, and why the price tag and wages around targets like Fernandes, Tonali, and Anderson matter just as much as the talent. If you've been wondering whether this is smart squad-building or another missed opportunity, this episode pulls it apart from every angle.

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Join us as we dive deep into the world of football with Ed Barker from the No Question About That podcast! ⚽️In this episode, we discuss the recent World Cup, the challenges of club ownership, and the future of Manchester United. Ed shares insights on the impact of state ownership, the evolving landscape of football finance, and what it means for fans.

Key takeaways:

* The highs and lows of the World Cup experience in the US

* The implications of ownership changes at Manchester United

* The importance of squad depth and strategic signings

* Insights on the future of football finance and governance

Timestamps:

00:00 Meet Ed Barker from No Question About That

05:27 Overall impressions of the World Cup in the USA

09:33 England, Tuchel, and the Southgate debate

16:57 Was the expanded World Cup format a success?

19:18 FIFA’s controversial commercial deal

24:11 Will Infantino actually step down?

28:01 Why FIFA’s structure is the real issue

30:41 Qatar vs Ineos: the Man Utd ownership debate

54:19 United’s transfer strategy this summer

64:28 Left back, midfield, and centre-back priorities

68:00 Where to find Ed’s work

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