Kate Scott roasts Micah Richards over Man City verdict on live TV

Kate Scott delivered a pointed on-air jab at former Manchester City defender Micah Richards during CBS Sports’ Champions League coverage on Tuesday night, sparking immediate reactions from the panel. Introducing the group in London, Scott quipped: "And then, this is awkward isn’t it? He already has less accolades on set than anybody else on set. For now, he is still a Premier League winner and FA Cup winner before he has to mail those medals to somebody at Stoke or Manchester United. Big Meeks, Micah Richards." ^[1]

The comment drew roaring laughter from Thierry Henry and Jamie Carragher, while Richards remained silent, head bowed, adjusting his pen and phone as the audience watched. The jibe came after Manchester City were found guilty of 114 Premier League financial rule breaches earlier in October 2026, a verdict the club has appealed, maintaining its innocence ^[2].

The ruling alleged that City had arranged sham contracts with commercial partners from 2009 to 2018, misstating accounts and concealing financial realities from auditors and regulators. The club claims the decision contains material errors of law and fact and has presented irrefutable evidence of its innocence ^[2].

Richards, who won the Premier League and FA Cup with City, has publicly expressed emotional distress over the verdict. In a recent interview with Sky Sports, he said he felt "devastated" for fans and questioned his own integrity, stating: "I’ve given everything for this club, I’ve literally got one knee… because of this club." ^[1]

The incident has reignited debate over the fallout of the ruling on former players and the symbolic weight of titles. While the appeal is ongoing, the possibility of title stripping remains a live concern, making Scott’s joke land with heightened sensitivity.

The outcome of the appeal has not been confirmed, according to ^[2]. What happens next? The appeal process continues, with a final decision expected later in 2027. Meanwhile, Richards’ future role in football media remains uncertain, but his on-air moment has already gone viral. The story was first reported by Mirror and Daily Star.