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BRIAN READE: ‘It’s not often I put myself in Noel Gallagher’s shoes but I did this week’

Manchester City stand guilty of gaslighting their fans by assuring them they had done nothing wrong, says Brian Reade, and should be relegated with its owners kicked out of English football

By Brian Reade · Mirror

Published: Saturday, 3 October 2026 at 7:02 AM

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Brian Reade argues that Manchester City's modern trophies are tainted following findings of extensive financial rule violations.
The writer challenges Noel Gallagher's view that fan memories remain untarnished by the club's off-pitch actions.
Reade calls for Manchester City to be relegated and for nation states to be banned from owning English football clubs.

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Brian Reade reflects on musician Noel Gallagher's defense of Manchester City following an independent panel's ruling on the club's financial conduct. The columnist argues that Manchester City's breaches, involving £830.69 million in hidden funding, render their modern achievements tainted rather than memorable, drawing comparisons to athletic doping scandals.

Reade criticizes political figures like Andy Burnham for defending the club's ownership and calls for Manchester City to face relegation from the Premier League. He further argues that state ownership in English football should be prohibited by law following the inquiry's findings.

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BRIAN READE: ‘It’s not often I put myself in Noel Gallagher’s shoes but I did this week’

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