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Paul Lambert has experienced football at its highest level — and some of its strangest. Joining Richard Keys and Andy Gray, he discusses dressing-room standards, Manchester United’s problems and what makes Unai Emery’s Aston Villa work. Lambert also reflects on the challenges behind his own Villa reign, the remarkable gamble that took him from Scotland to Borussia Dortmund, and the realities of managing football clubs and their owners. There are laughs, disagreements, Old Firm memories and a revealing discussion about his future in management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Bukayo Saka a cheat or is he simply clever enough to win penalties? The boys also discuss the growing use of artificial intelligence in football and whether computers should be allowed to influence decisions during matches. Plus, why are direct free kicks becoming so difficult to score? Andy reflects on the great free-kick takers of the past, while the pair discuss José Mourinho's impressive response to his critics and Richard challenges Graeme Souness's criticism of today's players. There's plenty of straight-talking football opinion, debate and stories from across the game. Subscribe to Keys & Gray Unleashed for more football debate, interviews and opinion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

English football generates enormous sums — so why are so many clubs still struggling financially? Richard Keys sits down with football financier and former Football League chairman Keith Harris to discuss the independent regulator, wealthy owners and the financial gamble of chasing promotion. Keith also opens up about life inside Everton’s boardroom, the ITV Digital collapse that threatened Football League clubs, and negotiations that came close to bringing Celtic and Rangers into English football. An insider’s account of football’s money, power and missed opportunities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Charles Green joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a candid discussion about his involvement at Rangers during the club’s 2012 crisis. The former chief executive recounts the takeover process, the failed rescue agreement and his dealings with Scottish football’s authorities. He gives his version of a meeting with Peter Lawwell and explains why buying Stafford Rangers became part of a proposed route into English football. Green also reflects on his relationship with Rangers supporters, the pressure on his family and whether he regrets getting involved. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Keys and Andy Gray question Liverpool’s attacking recruitment after Manchester City’s commanding performance at Anfield, with Richard delivering a fierce verdict on Florian Wirtz and Liverpool’s famous number seven shirt. Andy explains what makes Erling Haaland a potential title-winning difference-maker, before the discussion turns to Michael Carrick’s future, Manchester United’s squad and whether another change of manager would solve anything. There’s also praise for João Pedro at Chelsea, a call to give Everton’s 1985 double winners their long-overdue bus parade, and Richard’s story of a night in Paris with Liverpool’s European Cup winners. Plus, a little conkers controversy to get things started. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sean Dyche joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a candid, funny and revealing conversation about life in football management. Dyche reflects on his time at Nottingham Forest, the demands of changing a dressing-room culture and whether British managers get the opportunities they deserve. He also opens up about managing Everton through points deductions, the pressure of a final-day survival fight and his remarkable achievement of taking Burnley into Europe. The trio debate Manchester City’s financial charges and what an appropriate punishment could look like if proven, before revisiting Chesterfield’s controversial FA Cup semi-final, tackling and the changing character of the game. Plus, memorable Brian Clough stories, terrace humour and Richard’s countdown of his top five Premier League referees. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard and Andy are joined by former EFL chairman and veteran football finance and takeover adviser Keith Harris to examine the latest developments surrounding Manchester City. Having advised on the club’s 2007 takeover, Harris offers a unique insider’s perspective on a case that could have major consequences for City—and the wider game. What happens next? Could the punishment include a points deduction, relegation or even expulsion? Would the EFL accept City under their current ownership, and what could the fallout mean for the club’s supporters, players and community? The panel also discusses the Premier League’s role, the proposed independent regulator, possible legal action from rival clubs and whether football’s ownership rules are fit for purpose. Plus, Harris reveals how close Celtic and Rangers once came to joining the English Football League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard and Andy are joined by Tony Pulis to tackle an idea of Andy's: were Liverpool’s pre-Premier League legends better than the stars who followed them? Working through a 4-4-2 formation position by position, the panel compares all the great players from past and present. There is also time to remember the outstanding players who missed the cut, revisit Kevin Keegan’s move to Hamburg and discuss whether modern academies are removing individuality and personality from young footballers. Who will make it? Tune in to find out. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Former Football Association chief executive and Tranmere Rovers owner Mark Palios joins Richard Keys and Andy Gray for a revealing look inside the corridors of power in English and world football. Palios explains the financial crisis he inherited at the FA and revisits the extraordinary fallout from Rio Ferdinand’s missed drugs test—including the threat of an England players’ strike and the risk of the national side being expelled from Euro 2004. He also offers his assessment of Manchester City’s charges, the Premier League’s handling of the case and the growing financial divide across the English football pyramid. Plus, he delivers a damning verdict on FIFA under Gianni Infantino and explains why he believes a European Super League is ultimately inevitable. A fascinating conversation about money, influence, governance and the battles shaping football’s future Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Keys and Andy Gray welcome Tony Pulis for an entertaining and candid conversation about management, personalities and the changing face of English football. Tony looks back on the moments, methods and rivalries that defined his career, while sharing stories from inside dressing rooms and dugouts across the country. It is a wide-ranging episode full of humour, surprising detail and the kind of football insight that only comes from having lived it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy's back on commentary, Richard's back in a helicopter, and between them there's an iron bru mystery to solve. This week: Liverpool grind out a Champions League away day, Pochettino wants Tottenham handed the 2017 title from Chelsea, and Spurs legend Gary Mabbutt joins to talk his shock safari injury, THAT deflection, and whether this Spurs squad can stay up. Also: a VAR shocker at Anfield, Andy's near-miss on a career-defining trophy, and a no-nonsense free-agent draft. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Are Liverpool becoming Spice Boys 2? Richard Keys and Andy Gray take a hard look at the Reds’ recruitment, their defensive vulnerabilities and the responsibility of sporting directors when expensive signings fail to deliver. The pair also assess the Premier League title race, question Manchester United’s progress and debate whether Graeme Souness has been unfair on Declan Rice. Andy explains why Rice should be scoring more goals, while Keys shares stories about Souness’s uncompromising approach to players. There’s plenty of football nostalgia too, as Andy recalls his time at Rangers, the moment he realised his playing days were coming to an end, and the Scottish Cup final selection that still rankles. He also reveals how Gary Lineker’s arrival changed his future at Everton and why he once signed a contract without knowing the salary. Plus, the Ballon d’Or debate, Harry Kane versus Lamine Yamal, and a hilarious attempt to bring some of football’s most iconic commentary lines into the age of social media. Football, opinions, stories and plenty of laughs with Keys & Gray. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keys and Gray reveal their top six commentators of all time — Tyler, Motson, Coleman, Davies, Tildesley and Moore — sharing insider stories from Sky's early days, Andy Melvin's mentorship, and classic commentary lines. They also debate football's declining pipeline of ex-players into coaching, and salute the next generation of broadcasters. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Keys and Gray are Unleashed — free from broadcast restrictions and holding nothing back. This episode covers Arsenal's title credentials, another shaky weekend for VAR and the officials, the alarming shortage of homegrown centre-forwards, and why pre-1992 legends deserve their goals counted. A nostalgic, opinionated, unfiltered hour from two of football's most experienced voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Keys & Gray Unleashed, we hear the story of Moses Swaibu, a former professional footballer who became involved in organised match fixing. He explains how he was first approached, what happened when €60,000 was placed in front of him in a hotel room, how he became involved in the operation, and what he notices when he watches football today. Moses was later arrested by the National Crime Agency and sentenced to 16 months in prison. In this conversation, he discusses match fixing, gambling, organised crime and the consequences of his decisions. Let's get into it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.