Eight Premier League titles. Six League Cups. Three FA Cups. The Champions League. Since an extraordinary takeover in 2008, Manchester City have become one of t...
Now under Abu Dhabi ownership, Manchester City spend big on the stars of world football and finally see results. But it’s the arrival of 23-year-old Sergio Aguero that changes everything. Fans and players tell the story of that goal, which gives City and the Premier League a historic moment.Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.Host: Clive Myrie
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood, Andrew Butler
Original music: Tom Kinsella
Sound design: Tom Kinsella, Karla Patella, Tom Burchell
Development producer: Jess Swinburne
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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1. A New Hope
As a Manchester City fan for nearly 50 years, Clive Myrie has experienced his fair share of disappointment. But his club is transformed when a Gulf royal makes an audacious bid for City. Anil Bhoyrul brings fresh insight into how the takeover came about.Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.Host: Clive Myrie
Writer: Xavier Greenwood
Producer: Xavier Greenwood, Andrew Butler
Original music: Tom Kinsella
Sound design: Tom Kinsella, Karla Patella, Tom Burchell
Development producer: Jess Swinburne
Editor: Jasper Corbett
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Introducing Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges
Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to bring the club crashing down.Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.
About Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges
Eight Premier League titles. Six League Cups. Three FA Cups. The Champions League. Since an extraordinary takeover in 2008, Manchester City have become one of the most dominant football clubs in the world. But what did it take to get there? Clive Myrie tells the inside story of the rise of Manchester City and the Premier League allegations of financial rule-breaking that threaten to put an asterisk next to their accolades and throw English football into disarray. Over four episodes you will hear from those who were there when Manchester City went from being a one-stop soap opera to Premier League domination to a potentially catastrophic censure. Subscribe now so you don’t miss further reactive episodes presented by Clive Myrie where he will break down a verdict that could change English football forever.
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