Gary McAllister: Bruno deepens Man United CRISIS & Arsenal crash OUT | Graeme Souness Tackles EP 10
Graeme Souness TacklesShow Notes
Scottish football icon Gary McAllister joins Graeme and Scott for another straight-talking episode of Graeme Souness Tackles.
The trio unpack another unpredictable week in the Premier League, asking who is responsible for Manchester United’s ongoing crisis: Michael Carrick, the players or the club’s hierarchy. They discuss Arsenal’s shock cup defeat, Manchester City’s defensive frailties and Liverpool’s continued improvement and season prospects. They also reflect on Spurs’ big win at Stamford Bridge, ask whether Chelsea have taken two steps back and debate Cole Palmer’s sending-off.
Gary also revisits the defining moments of his playing career at Leeds United, Coventry and Liverpool, and his time coaching at Glasgow Rangers.
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