E. 198 - Tuesday night live

Previously recorded LIVE Sept 29th Manchester City just got hit with the football equivalent of a season finale cliffhanger and the fallout could reshape everything from point deductions to transfers, Champions League hopes, and even the future of City Women. If you want the real fan reaction to the Premier League’s official ruling, plus what happens next, this is the conversation everyone will be talking about. The Show Bros, Crunk Chocolate, Sharpie Charlie, Thom Bomb, and Tarik unpack the bombshell charges against Manchester City, the likely appeal, and why the punishment matters far beyond a headline. They break down the actual language of the ruling, why the timeline matters, and why a massive deduction could force the club into a completely different reality next season. The episode also turns to the pitch, where the panel looks at City’s early-season form, the players who have surprised them most, and the performances that have stood out so far. From Gvardiol, Cherki, and Anderson to the defense, the midfield balance, and the big question mark in goal, they give a brutally honest snapshot of where the squad really stands right now.Then it shifts to City Women and their run of massive fixtures, including a hard-earned draw at Bayern, a cautious result against Charlton, and the looming tests against Real Madrid and Arsenal. The group digs into squad rotation, standout names like Bunny Shaw, Hemp, and others, and why this stretch could define the season. 00:00 - The live show opens with jokes and catching up 01:30 - Season six, episode 198, and the City-focused conversation begins 03:36 - Life updates and birthday talk 05:48 - Reading the official Premier League statement 07:08 - The allegations: sham sponsorships, disguised funding, and inflated revenue 11:01 - Reaction to the verdict and why the appeal matters 12:23 - American sports comparisons and the NCAA-style tone 13:36 - Why the timeline matters and the amount at issue 17:07 - Historic point deductions and league precedent 19:44 - Emotional fallout and what the verdict means for City fans 22:22 - City as the villain and how fans might frame the situation 23:27 - Potential multi-layered punishments 28:01 - Possible effects on Manchester City Women 31:15 - Squad sales, wages, and a possible drop to a lower division 35:43 - Could UEFA follow the Premier League’s lead? 36:25 - Players returning from international duty amid uncertainty 38:09 - The club’s response and appeal messaging 39:45 - Handling rival banter after the verdict 42:40 - Perspective and fans’ differing emotional responses 47:21 - Billionaire ownership and sportswashing arguments 51:00 - Why the case feels like an NCAA punishment 57:19 - Trophies, memories, and what rivals couldn’t stop 61:18 - City’s best player so far this season 64:04 - The team’s best performance so far 68:36 - Early-season surprises and disappointments 70:40 - Midfield balance, chance creation, and defensive workload 75:26 - Waiting for the final punishment before speculating further 79:01 - Baby Blue Baddies: City Women’s draw at Bayern 82:09 - City Women’s match against Charlton 86:45 - Beth Mead and the team’s attacking setup 91:10 - Looking ahead to Real Madrid and Arsenal 95:57 - Predictions for the upcoming women’s matches 101:09 - Closing thoughts and where to find the hosts Become a Shades of Blue Patreon member to watch the episode in full, can add the Patreon episodes to your podcast app via RSS feed! All for only $6 a month which gets you ad free episodes, Premium content like “Choppin’ It Up” interview series or “Breaking Bread” our match preview series for Man City Men & Women games, and get entry in our secret Discord channel! Receive early access to new episodes along with episodes exclusively on Patreon for only $6 a month. Subscribe or buy VOD here:  https://www.patreon.com/cw/u94168109  20% OFF SALE! Buy yourself a shirt from the Official SoBP Store! Look good while helping our podcast grow! https://shades-of-blue-network.square.site/ Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.