Andy Robertson insists Manchester City’s players should not be blamed for the club’s off-field financial charges.
Following ongoing legal developments and financial charge proceedings surrounding Manchester City, Andy Robertson has offered a balanced perspective on the situation, insisting that the players on the pitch should not carry the blame for off-field administrative matters.
Speaking in an interview with The Guardian (as reported via City Xtra on X), the defender addressed the fallout and shared his thoughts on facing Pep Guardiola’s squad during their intense title rivalries over the years.
Robertson stated:
“The Man City players showed they were good enough on the pitch. I don’t know too much about the charges. But they had an incredible team, one I loved battling against. I don’t think when it comes to these things that players are ever to blame…”
Separating Boardroom Issues from Pitch Performances
Robertson’s comments highlight a perspective shared by many professional athletes regarding financial and regulatory disputes. While legal teams and Premier League executives handle proceedings regarding financial compliance, the players themselves remain focused strictly on competitive performance.
Throughout the years in question, Manchester City consistently set high standards on the pitch under Pep Guardiola. Robertson’s stance underscores that regardless of tribunal findings or administrative sanctions, the athletic standard displayed by the players during matchdays earned genuine respect from their direct competitors.
Andy Robertson: “The #ManCity players showed they were good enough on the pitch. I don’t know too much about the charges. But they had an incredible team, one I loved battling against. I don’t think when it comes to these things that players are ever to blame…” [via…
— City Xtra (@City_Xtra) September 25, 2026
Having gone head-to-head with Manchester City across multiple relentless Premier League title races, Robertson acknowledged the mutual respect forged through those high-stakes encounters.
While off-pitch legal battles continue to draw headlines across English football, Robertson’s reaction reflects a clear distinction between corporate governance and the athletic battles fought between players inside the white lines.