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Graeme Souness welcomes former Chelsea defender Scott Minto and legendary Premier League striker Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink to this week’s episode of Graeme Souness Tackles.

The panel breaks down all things Premier League starting at Stamford Bridge, analysing the massive impact of veteran leaders Jordan Henderson and Emiliano Martínez. Plus, they look ahead to Saturday's blockbuster London derby against Tottenham Hotspur. They also dissect the Arsenal's recent creativity crisis, debate their absolute best starting XI, weigh in on Graeme and Piers Morgan's Bukayo Saka "cheat" row. Manchester United also take centre stage as the guys discuss the mounting scrutiny on Michael Carrick and react to recent comments from Erik ten Hag.

The Trio also turn their attention to the  70th Ballon d’Or. Ahead of the upcoming awards ceremony in London, the team sits down with Stanley Matthews Jr., the son of the legendary Sir Stanley Matthews. They explore how the first-ever Ballon d'Or winner was so far ahead of his time, allowing him to play at the highest level until age 50. The panel also drops their official predictions for this year's winner.

Plus, Jimmy Floyd Hasselbaink opens up about his time within the coaching set-up at England, reflecting on the intense privilege and heavy expectations of the nation. He also reveals his determination to break back into football management and the harsh realities of finding the right job.

This week on Graeme Souness Tackles, legendary Sports journalist, author and one of the most respected voices in British Football media, Henry Winter joins Graeme and Scott Minto for more candid football debate. Alongside his written work Henry is from 'Futebol & Football with Tim Vickery and Henry Winter', a weekly podcast on the FC Camisa YouTube channel’

We get Graeme and Henry’s contrasting perspectives on Lisandro Martinez’s recent post-match outburst and the attention it brings to an already under pressure Michael Carrick. Henry breaks down the timeline for the Manchester City appeal and sanctions process, predicting when the saga might finally conclude and they debate the appropriate sanctions and the possible difficulties any punishment might bring and the long-term damage being done to the Premier League brand.

The trio also dissect the Independent Football Regulators ‘State of Play’ report, to explore whether a mandatory wage cap is on the horizon for English Football, Henry’s vents his lingering frustrations with Thomas Tuchel’s substitutions during the World Cup semi-final, whether England’s recent Nations League performances offer genuine hope for the future before tackling the ultimate question: should of the England manager always be English?

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.

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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.

Buckle up for a hilarious and unfiltered episode of Graeme Souness Tackles!Graeme Souness and Scott Minto roll out the red carpet for special guest Dean Saunders, who famously played and coached under Graeme's uncompromising leadership.Dean takes a trip down memory lane, lifting the lid on his historic £2.9 million move to Liverpool (a British record at the time), shines a light on what it takes to succeed at big clubs and recalls what it was really like sharing a pitch with Premier League icons like Roy Keane.From Anfield to Blackburn, Newcastle, Benfica, and that legendary Galatasaray flag moment, this hour is packed with unforgettable football history and opinions you won't want to miss.Plus, the trio completely dissect Transfer Deadline Day, breaking down which clubs hit the jackpot with their summer business and who has been left short.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 Facebook: / www.facebook.com/graemesounesstackles/ 🟣 Instagram: / www.instagram.com/graemesounesstackles/

Graeme welcomes former players Scott Minto and Matt Le Tissier to his new studio for a revealing conversation about football, management and plenty of stories from his time in the game.They look back on Graeme’s uncompromising management style, dissect the opening weekend of Premier League action and debate Arsenal’s title chances, the potential challengers and whether Manchester United, Aston Villa and Tottenham can bounce back.Plus, Graeme reflects on his respect for Kevin Keegan and the emotional pre-match tribute involving Newcastle and Liverpool.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graemesounesstackles/🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graemesounesstackles/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

The first episode of Graeme Souness Tackles is here.Liverpool, Rangers and Scotland legend Graeme Souness brings his trademark straight-talking style to a brand-new podcast where serious football conversation comes first.For episode one, Graeme is joined by his former Liverpool teammate, close friend and Anfield icon Sir Kenny Dalglish.Together, they look back on the glory years at Liverpool and reveal what made that legendary team so successful from the standards and mentality demanded on the pitch to the chocolate biscuits enjoyed off it.They reflect on their early years growing up in Scotland and revisit their journeys from players to managers.Along the way, expect some brilliant stories from two of British football’s greatest figures — including sporting mink coats, dressing-room memories and the night before a European Cup final when Kenny was kept awake by one of his Liverpool teammates.FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------🔵 Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/graemesounesstackles/🟣 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/graemesounesstackles/----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------