In this deep dive into the rise of Manchester City, Sally Nugent, Faisal Islam and Simon Stone discuss what has happened to Manchester City Football Club over the past 20 years as they rose from the "Theatre of Comedy" to Premier League domination.
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.
2 Jan 2025
Introducing Sporting Giants: Sir Alex Ferguson
FULL 7 PART-SERIES AVAILABLE ON BBC SOUNDS.
The definitive Sir Alex Ferguson story, from his working class roots in Glasgow to the top of European football, told by the people who know him best.
First-hand accounts from a host of former players and adversaries including Wayne Rooney, Rio Ferdinand, Gordon Strachan and Sir Kenny Dalglish reveal what it was like to play for Sir Alex's all-conquering Manchester United and Aberdeen teams, while exploring the Scot's origins and where his legendary will to win came from.
Presenter Kelly Cates and Ferguson expert Jonathan Northcroft explore what made him so successful and how he was able to constantly reinvent himself and his teams to remain at the very top for decades.
Could there ever be another manager like Sir Alex?
16 Sept 2024
1. Manchester City: Relegation! A New Low For The City's Second Biggest Football Club
With Michael Brown, ex-Man City player and now BBC pundit.
On 3rd May 1998 Manchester City were relegated to the third tier of English football. City, which at this time had two league titles and four FA Cups in their trophy room had never been in such a lowly position. The club, now accustomed to dominating word football, would spend a season competing with the likes of York City, Macclesfield Town and Chesterfield.
Former player and now BBC pundit Michael Brown played for the side that got relegated at Stoke City and was an ever-present in the team throughout their season in Division Two.
This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.
HOSTS:
How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by BBC Breakfast host Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.
PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The commissioning executive is Stevie Middleton. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
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Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.
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