<description>&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Football on Trial is a Tortoise Media production for BBC Sounds and BBC Radio 5 Live.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Clive Myrie tells the football story of the century: the Premier League vs Man City.

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.

Introducing Football on Trial: The Manchester City Charges

<description>&lt;p&gt;From "Theatre of Comedy" to Premier League domination.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Join Sally, Simon and Faisal as they discuss what has happened to Manchester City Football Club over the past 20 years.
 
HOSTS:
 
How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.
 
PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
 
JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

From "Theatre of Comedy" to Premier League domination.

From "Theatre of Comedy" to Premier League domination.Join Sally, Simon and Faisal as they discuss what has happened to Manchester City Football Club over the past 20 years.
 
HOSTS:
 
How To Buy A Football Club is hosted by Sally Nugent, BBC economics editor Faisal Islam and BBC Sport football reporter Simon Stone.
 
PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.
 
JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

Introducing Series Two... The Fall And Rise Of Manchester City

<description>&lt;p&gt;With Michael Brown, ex-Man City player and now BBC pundit.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

With Michael Brown, ex-Man City player and now BBC pundit.

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 senior news editor is Sam Bonham.JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

1. Manchester City: Relegation! A New Low For The City's Second-Biggest Football Club

<description>&lt;p&gt;With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;In 2002, Manchester City left their beloved Maine Road for a glamorous new stadium which was the centrepiece for that year’s Commonwealth Games.The move was hailed as the start of a new era for a club trying to establish itself as a Premier League team. How much of a role has the stadium played in City’s rise to the top of football? And what role did it play in attracting Sheikh Mansoor to the club? &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;David Bernstein was the chairman of City during this time and explains how the move came about. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman.

With David Bernstein, ex-Man City Chairman. In 2002, Manchester City left their beloved Maine Road for a glamorous new stadium which was the centrepiece for that year’s Commonwealth Games.The move was hailed as the start of a new era for a club trying to establish itself as a Premier League team. How much of a role has the stadium played in City’s rise to the top of football? And what role did it play in attracting Sheikh Mansoor to the club? David Bernstein was the chairman of City during this time and explains how the move came about. 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 senior news editor is Sam Bonham.JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

2. Manchester City: A New Stadium And A New Era

<description>&lt;p&gt;With Dennis Tueart, club legend (player and board member). &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Plenty of eyebrows were raised in 2001 when former England manager Kevin Keegan was named the new boss of Manchester City. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Super Kev brought instant success to the club, winning a league title in his first season and also establishing City in the Premier League. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;High-profile, expensive signings including Nicholas Anelka, Robbie Fowler and Peter Schmeichel were brought in leading to tension in the boardroom over the amount of money being spent. &lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Dennis Tueart was a legend on the field for City during the 70s and was on the board during the Keegan years. He chats about what went on behind the scenes during these years and how he was dismissed by the club on email.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;This episode is part of a series of podcasts, called: The Fall and Rise of Man City.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;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.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;PRODUCTION TEAM:
This episode was made by Josh Jenkins. The senior news editor is Sam Bonham.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.&lt;/p&gt;</description>

With Dennis Tueart, club legend (player and board member).

With Dennis Tueart, club legend (player and board member). Plenty of eyebrows were raised in 2001 when former England manager Kevin Keegan was named the new boss of Manchester City. Super Kev brought instant success to the club, winning a league title in his first season and also establishing City in the Premier League. High-profile, expensive signings including Nicholas Anelka, Robbie Fowler and Peter Schmeichel were brought in leading to tension in the boardroom over the amount of money being spent. Dennis Tueart was a legend on the field for City during the 70s and was on the board during the Keegan years. He chats about what went on behind the scenes during these years and how he was dismissed by the club on email.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 senior news editor is Sam Bonham.JOIN THE CLUB:
Send us a message or voice note via WhatsApp to 0330 123 9480, email howtobuyafootballclub@bbc.co.uk, or use the hashtag #HowToBuyAFootballClub.

3. Manchester City: Kevin Keegan Brings The Ambition!

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.

How To Buy A Football Club

Details

Recent Episodes