Jamie Carragher believes Manchester City should remove some trophies from their record after the Premier League’s recent financial verdict.
The former Liverpool defender says the case goes beyond medals and titles. He argues that the findings could change how Man City players remember some of the biggest moments of their careers.
“I do think Manchester City’s titles they’ve won in this time or trophies should be taken off their list,” Carragher said on Sky Sports.
“Whether other clubs should get them is slightly different.”
Carragher says City have robbed players of their feelings
Carragher believes the verdict involves much more than Manchester City’s trophy cabinet.
The former Liverpool defender says the findings could affect how players view their careers.
Many City players helped the club win major trophies during the period under investigation.
“It’s not about medals, it’s about feelings – and that’s what Manchester City have robbed,” he added.
An independent commission found Man City guilty of all charges relating to serious breaches of Premier League financial rules during a nine-season period.
The commission also upheld three of four alleged charges relating to the club’s failure to cooperate with the investigation.
Redknapp warns that City’s achievements could be undermined forever
Jamie Redknapp also discussed the verdict’s impact on Manchester City players.
The former England and Liverpool midfielder believes some players could feel disappointed by the findings.
Those players may have thought they competed in a fair environment when they won their trophies.
“They will think, ‘I’ve deserved them and done all I could on the pitch,’ because they would have been told everything is straightforward here,” Redknapp said.
“They will feel let down, but time is a great healer – but history will not be kind on them.”
Redknapp believes the verdict could change how those players remember their biggest career achievements.
Supporters may also view Manchester City’s success differently. Football historians could debate the club’s achievements for years.
Smith predicts City players are facing an uncertain future
Former Arsenal striker Alan Smith believes the verdict could create uncertainty within Manchester City’s squad.
Some players may now question their future at the club. Others could worry about possible transfers if City decide to sell members of the squad.
Smith also believes the situation could affect players when they speak with their agents.
“I think everyone was surprised by how comprehensive it was and such language it was used, but they [Premier League] are sure of their findings,” Smith said.
“Firstly, the phrase ‘conspiracy theory’ is just ridiculous – but as a player, you are caught in the middle.
“There is a feeling of uncertainty. You’re thinking, ‘how long now will I be at Man City, will they have to sell me, where will I end up?’
“They will be talking to their agents and that cannot help as a player when you walk out on to the pitch.
“But at the moment, they do not know where they stand.”
The verdict has created questions beyond Manchester City’s finances.
Carragher’s main concern involves the players and their memories of success. Redknapp and Smith have also highlighted the potential impact on the current squad.
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