the game podcast: Don't pillory McManaman for reckless challenge - The Times (subscription)

Gabriele Marcotti's guests this week are Tony Cascarino, Rory Smith and Matt Dickinson

Callum McManaman's awful challenge on Massadio Haidara is top of the agenda with a plea that the Wigan player should not be pilloried, even if his tackle was bad and is deserving of punishment. The match officials also cop some flak for missing the tackle in the first place.

Are Man City's title hopes finally dead? Roberto Mancini has made too many mistakes and spent too much time moaning this season. However, it's unlikely there will be change at City in the summer, while the panel suggest Roberto Martinez as a successor at Everton should David Moyes take his leave.

The big debate is why are English clubs so poor in the Champions League? Are Premier League clubs in transition or decline?

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