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Conor Moore, an Irish impressionist, has built a following for his humorous takes on football personalities such as Roy Keane, Jurgen Klopp, and Pep Guardiola. However, his portrayals of City, particularly during the ongoing legal saga, have struck a nerve with the Manchester club.
In one sketch, Moore dresses up to impersonate Guardiola at a fictional press conference. When asked about transfer activity, ‘Pep’ quips, “We have signed four barristers, eight lawyers and a judge,” a clear dig at the club’s mounting legal defence costs amid the charges related to breaches of financial regulations. Another video, titled ‘Pep Guardiola Goes to Court!!! Man City Charged!’, casts Moore as Guardiola again, this time appearing in a courtroom scene.
Despite the nature of Moore’s previous content, the Premier League suggested that City allow Moore to do live impressions, possibly including Guardiola, in front of their players as part of a light-hearted promotional video. The plan was for the footage to be co-published by both the club and the league as shared content. Unsurprisingly, the club declined the offer, as revealed by the Daily Mail.
City are no strangers to working with comedians or online personalities. They have previously partnered with Troy Hawke – a character created by comedian Milo McCabe – who appeared in a 1930s detective persona to greet players during their U.S. pre-season tour.
City’s ongoing legal entanglement with the Premier League stems from a comprehensive four-year investigation into their finances, which concluded with charges in February 2023. The case was passed to an independent commission for review, but no public verdict has yet been announced. The club has consistently denied all allegations and insists it has provided irrefutable evidence to prove its compliance. However, with the hearing phase complete and a ruling still pending, a cloud of uncertainty hangs over the Premier League giants.
