The Upshot

Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).On the pod today: The former Villa midfielder who hospitalised two teenage players after bursting into their dressing room drunk.Plus: Ian Rush’s score-settling musical, Man United’s miserable summer holiday and Eric Cantona’s Links from the pod:United Strand letting his hair dry: https://www.instagram.com/p/DJ_4nDLojxo/Ian Rush musical: https://bsky.app/profile/uglygame.bsky.social/post/3lplt3vmixc2lIan Rush musical explained: https://theuglygame.wordpress.com/2025/05/21/they-never-called-old-rushie-back-no-mate-to-mate-hello/Ian Rush in the bath: https://icdn.empireofthekop.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/Screenshot-2021-12-27-7.17.44-AM-768x384.jpg Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com  when you use code UPSHOT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With special guest Kieran MaguireSupport the pod and unlock an extended cut and exclusive weekly patreon episode: www.patreon.com/upshottowersFrom East End porn kings to South American bank robbers, football's biggest clubs have been run by some absolute wrong'uns.They burned down stadiums, smuggled cocaine and started themselves up front for crunch cup ties.Meet football's craziest owners…Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotesLinks from the pod:Stoyle Manolov: https://x.com/SundayShoutsFC/status/1529092232564858881 Ronnie Brunswijk: -https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=195443586020909Barry Fry: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4Nbc5zNr5oLaurence Bassini on Talksport: https://x.com/talkSPORT/status/1545364774262808578 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).Plus: Steven Gerrard’s miracle water startup  and the World’s Strongest Man is rocked by a sex scandalGet 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOT Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leicester Market, 1974. A old lady in a tartan headscarf haggles over a knobbly turnip with two cheeky chappies.But little does the veg-hunting gran know, one of these young lads will reach the pinnacle of his field, delighting hordes of drunken brits and bedding hundreds of women in the process.And the other boy? Well, that was Gary Lineker.From dogging down country lanes to breaking out of prison in a limo, this is the story of the brothers Lineker…Links from the pod:Working on the veg stall: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZbDxmmtgqc Gary Lineker drives a Fiat: https://encrypted-tbn0.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcQasfuGaKx3VvMUiqeDjGIzRRmaBrC-GUbU7w&szHat trick in first clasico: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VGieB5_avOoMissed panenka: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=S2-Nkc8-Kig Brass Eye paedogeddon: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RcU7FaEEzNU Ocean Beach Club:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M7YnsawP0mQ&t=2sShufflin launch party: https://youtu.be/MnnYUxwT3CY?si=dFbk0Smo6CY78adP&t=40Queen tribute: https://x.com/ichlugebullets/status/1568317330945343489 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).On the show today: Michael van gerwen’s backstage brawl and did Villa legend JLloyd Samuel fake his own death?Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com  when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the pod:Virat Kohli pimple ad: https://x.com/UpshotTowers/status/1437370482257379329?utm_source=www.upshot.email&utm_medium=newsletter&utm_campaign=walking-like-a-dude-feeling-all-coolBellichik interview: https://youtu.be/_oRmlLbpepo?si=CBKRT4XOS_mQRpz8&t=14 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to part two of the Giggs saga, as we devour the juicy details of a bombshell family sex scandal, Ryan embarks on a career as a poet, and we ask the big question… who’s worse: Ryan or Rhodri?Links from the pod:Sunday Herald Ryan Giggs frontpage: https://images.app.goo.gl/1rvnCWj2TPCH3Mah6 Ryan Giggs named in parliament: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HWEEiz19LSI BBC media lawyer names him again: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TDvKFO1k0bs&t=34s Rhodri’s Paddy Power advert: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cBlkxsbtlgw Rhodri on Good Morning Britain: https://youtu.be/zrWeB5obIuQ?si=gCJtorH0_xN-zrOS&t=20 Ryan’s horrible purple mansion: https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/8326862/ryan-giggs-selling-mansion-after-divorce/  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).On the show today: Furious neighbours spoil David Beckham’s birthday bash, Glen Johnson’s nicking toilet seats and Dutch football’s crime wave has a new villain.Get 15% off and free shipping at manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the pod:Luke Littler being rude to girls: https://x.com/AFC_Iddy/status/1916919883578647002 Ian Brightwell at an Icke event: https://dispatch-media.com/email/f43bf57f-1ebb-4ee8-99cf-0691b79bdb2d/?ref=dispatch-article-newsletter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Get part two instantly when you sign up for our Patreon: www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=ogshownotesRyan Giggs was once nestled snugly between David Attenbrough and Sir Trevor McDonald in the pantheon of national treasures.But in the space of six short weeks, it all came crumbling down.As Fergie’s golden boy was unmasked as Britain's dirtiest dog. Looking back, the clues had been there all along.From petrol bombs through the letterbox to black eyes at the treble party, this is the story of the Welsh Wanderer…Links from the pod:Famous goal against Arsenal in 99: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=axr4kogUXY4Sets up Teddy Sheringham’s equaliser in Champions League final:https://youtu.be/1yON3ySblWQ?si=MRfT2bLMZhTUwXgN&t=1060 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Unlock the rusty door to Tuchel’s Dungeon, our patreon where we spill stories too spicy for the pod. Get an extra weekly episode right now plus extended cuts and no more pesky ads:www.patreon.com/upshottowers?utm_source=shownotes(Sign up in your browser, not the patreon app - it’s cheaper).On the show today: Chris Eubank’s getting fruity again and Celtic captain guzzling deep fried pizzas before a big final.Get 20% off and free shipping at Manscaped.com when you use code UPSHOTLinks from the pod:Cole Palmer sprinting out of Stamford Bridge: https://x.com/CFCPys/status/1916159833029386279 Kalvin Phillips shoes: https://pbs.twimg.com/media/FPaSKutaUAg6kGn.jpgChris Eubank at his son’s fight: https://x.com/HappyPunch/status/1916495631373230245Youth Hostelling with Chris Eubank: https://www.instagram.com/tappymusicc/reel/DItn7OpqIr3/Peter Andre movie: https://x.com/lorrainemking/status/1912199573772333434NFL draft prank: https://x.com/iam_johnw/status/1916164031544541399 Gas mask bong: https://x.com/Unders_GOAT/status/1651670862313955329 Wrexham gatorade celebration: https://x.com/Wrexham_AFC/status/1916210433981354102 Scott Brown eating his deep fried pizza: https://i2-prod.mirror.co.uk/article5332503.ece/ALTERNATES/s615/EMBARGOED-UNTIL-0001-Sunday-15th-PAY-Scott-Brown.jpg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With his cane, monocle and cut glass accent, Chris Eubank isn’t your typical boxer.But he wasn’t always the fruity aristocrat you see today.He had knife fights at dominos tournaments, went on two day police chases, and raided an arcade for 20,000 10p coins.From poisoned chow meins to watching his own circumcision, this is the story of Britain’s weirdest world champion…Links from the pod:Esquire photoshoot: https://images.app.goo.gl/UNz5485XcmywURGK9 Chris in a monocle: https://images.app.goo.gl/qnfmEF5ZbXP59oD66 His huge truck: https://images.app.goo.gl/YE96tDXwpKekZRYq5 Gogglebox “would you like a sweetie”: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPkW5aNqIYI Never touch another man’s bonbons: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SlLYNHCEn5Q&t=758s Climbing into his son’s corner during a fight: https://www.reddit.com/r/Boxing/comments/16ofvno/chris_eubank_corners_his_son/ Run in with Cycling Mikey: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Aww6LQX7ico Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.