Football Daily Monday Night Club with Mark Chapman
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Nov 24, 2025 
Mark Chapman chats with Rory Smith, The Observer's football correspondent, Chris Sutton, a former professional, and Joe Hart, ex-England goalkeeper. They dissect Idrissa Gueye's bizarre red card and debate Tottenham's gameplan against Arsenal. Chris shares his experiences mirroring Ebere Eze's rise, while the panel reflects on Rangers' executive shakeup and Celtic's potential new boss, Wilfried Nancy. Insightful anecdotes and tactical discussions make for a lively analysis of current footballing drama.
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Red Card For Teammate Violence
- Darren Cann argues that Garnacho's slap on Michael Keane qualifies as violent conduct and a red card under the laws of the game.
- He explains negligible force vs anger-driven contact and says teammate status doesn't change the offence.
Don't Conflate Outcome With Plan Quality
- Rory Smith says outcome colours judgement of tactical choices and a plan can be reasonable even if it fails.
- He stresses execution, not idea, often determines whether a cautious game is criticised.
Managers Live And Die By Pragmatism
- Chris Sutton contends managers at big clubs must live and die by tactical choices when results go wrong.
- He argues pragmatic, defensive plans are valid but carry heavy consequence at Tottenham.