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Celtic hero Peter Grant calls out Rangers icon Graeme Souness for his hypocrisy on Man City charges

It’s the story that has well and truly rocked world football! Manchester City being charged by the Premier League for breaching financial rules has been…

Published: Sunday, 4 October 2026 at 6:30 PM
Celtic hero Peter Grant calls out Rangers icon Graeme Souness for his hypocrisy on Man City charges
Key Things to Know
  • Peter Grant criticized Graeme Souness for suggesting Liverpool should receive titles stripped from Manchester City.
  • Grant pointed out that Souness did not call for similar trophy reallocations following Rangers' 2012 financial liquidation.
  • Grant stated he was unbothered by opponents' off-pitch finances because games were decided on the pitch.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Former Celtic player Peter Grant questioned comments made by former Rangers manager Graeme Souness regarding Manchester City's financial charges. Souness suggested that Liverpool should be awarded league titles if Manchester City are stripped of their honors. Speaking to Go Radio, Grant argued that Souness did not make similar claims regarding stripped titles during Rangers' financial collapse and liquidation in 2012.

Grant noted that off-pitch financial matters did not bother him during his playing days, stating that teams ultimately faced eleven players on the pitch. While Manchester City face potential penalties ranging from fines to demotion, the club plans to appeal the charges.

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