Football Uncensored

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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Spain won the World Cup for the second time in their history yesterday, beating Argentina 1-0 in extra time.
The Spanish celebrations were marred however by the Argentinian’s ‘disgusting’ behaviour after losing, with player Leandro Parades throttling Spanish players trying to celebrate and Nahuel Molina whacking Rodri in the chest as multiple fights broke out all over the pitch.
Despite the bad behaviour from the Argentinians, Spain lifted the trophy (alongside US President Donald Trump who tried to get in the team picture) and were the deserved champions, having only conceded one goal all tournament, a new record.
In the final episode of World Cup Uncensored, co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan are once again joined by former England captain John Terry to react to the final, England’s third place play-off against France, the future of England under Tuchel and finally the tragic passing of footballing legend Kevin Keegan.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:16) World Cup Final Reaction
(11:05) England's World Cup Review
(25:44) Messi & Argentina's poor behvaiour
(28:44) Simon, John and Piers pay tribute to Kevin Keegan
(31:56) John Terry meets Trump & Was World Cup a failure?
(38:27) World Cup Uncensored awards for the tournament
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Another World Cup semi-final, another defeat for England.

Manager Thomas Tuchel has been praised all tournament for his bravery in making big decisions but has been criticised for being 'cowardly' in his substitutions and set up after scoring the first goal against Argentina, which many believe costed the Three Lions the game.

Host Simon Jordan is joined by former England captain John Terry, who share agreement that England's loss was solely down to the managers 'negative' subs, as he brought on defenders for midfielders and tried to hold on to the lead.

John called it one of the "worst tactical decisions" he had ever seen and says yesterday has made him question Tuchel's status as an 'elite manager'.

Graeme Souness, former Tottenham player and Scotland international, however believes the main responsibility lies with the players - believing they need to seize the game earlier and not capitulate after the goal goes in. Graeme says Tuchel's main point of criticism should lie with the initial squad that he brought.

(00:00) - Introduction
(01:17) Graeme Souness & panel react to England loss
(22:02) Is it the players fault or Tuchel's fault?
(29:25) Should Thomas Tuchel stay on as England manager?
(39:14) Looking ahead to Spain vs Argentina
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Jude Bellingham again... who else? England reach another World Cup semi-final as Bellingham fired two past Norway - one being in extra time, to dump Erling Haaland out of the tournament.
But what stole the headlines was the post-match interviews of England manager Thomas Tuchel and goal-scoring hero Jude Bellingham...
Gabriel Clarke first asked Tuchel for his thoughts on the game, to which the manager said the team were 'not good enough' and 'lucky' to have won the game.
Clarke then asked Bellingham for his reaction to the managers comments, where he replied 'whatever' and added that they 'wont win every game playing a thousand passes'.
Is this another case of the media creating rifts in the England squad or is this simply tempers flaring after the game? Is Clarke to blame for asking this question?
Finally the boys give their predictions for the Argentina game as a 39-year-old Lionel Messi continues his incredible form and look to defend their World Cup trophy.
Joining co-hosts Piers Morgan and Simon Jordan to discuss all this is former England captain John Terry as well as former Premier League and Republic of Ireland manager Mick McCarthy.

(00:00) Introduction
(01:04) The panel react to a hard-fought 2-1 victory for England against Norway and Tuchel and Bellingham’s post match comments
(02:28) Debating Gabriel Clarke’s questions to Bellingham and Tuchel
(15:23) Look ahead to Argentina & 'Falklands Derby'
(25:52) Mick McCarthy joins the show and weighs in on the Tuchel-Bellingham disagreement
(34:00) Mick McCarthy's 'beef' with Piers Morgan
(36:38) Mick on Roy Keane, Saipan & modern football
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