Football Daily Monday Night Club: Marinakis’ outburst & Trent’s not so fond farewell
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May 12, 2025 
Chris Sutton, former professional footballer and pundit, joins Theo Walcott, ex-Arsenal forward, and Rory Smith, Chief Soccer Correspondent for The New York Times. They dive into the controversy around Nottingham Forest's owner entering the pitch, questioning the appropriateness of such actions. The guys also discuss Liverpool fans booing Trent Alexander-Arnold as he prepares for a potential move to Real Madrid, and Mikel Arteta's challenges with Arsenal's recent form. Plus, they analyze Ruben Dias's frustration after Manchester City's draw and Carlo Ancelotti's new role with Brazil.
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Marinakis' Pitch Outburst Anecdote
- Nottingham Forest owner Evangelos Marinakis stormed onto the pitch out of frustration after a misjudged substitution involving an injured player.
- Theo Walcott views such owner interventions during games as uncomfortable and believes owners should show care more behind the scenes, like at training.
Owners Should Stay Behind Scenes
- Rory Smith argues football club owners should be "seen and not heard" to maintain football's essence as a social institution.
- Owners becoming central characters harms the club's spirit, undermining fans as spiritual owners of the team.
Avoid Booing Your Players
- Liverpool fans have mixed views on booing Trent Alexander-Arnold, but players like Andy Robertson have publicly supported him.
- John Gibbons advises fans should allow players to live their lives and avoid making booing a regional or identity issue.