Sacked in the Morning

Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations

14 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Craig Levein and Amy Irons talk to the man Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds hired to be the 'adult in the room' at their Wrexham project. Shaun Harvey...

Paddy Kenny - Neil Warnock and Me!

07 Apr 2026

Contributed by Lukas

From non‑league pitches and rejection at 15 to Premier League promotion and international caps with Ireland, former Sheffield United, QPR and Leeds ...

Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer!

17 Dec 2025

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From coming through the ranks at Hibernian to winning trophies and playing Champions League football with Rangers, former Scotland midfielder Kevin Th...

Ian McCall - I was sacked and handed my stuff in a bin bag!

10 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After managing for nearly 1000games the former Ayr United, Partick Thistle and Dundee United gaffer talks us through his career across Scottish Footba...

Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked!

03 Dec 2025

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Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Leeds United defender Stephen Warnock sits down to reflect on his footballing career. He opens up about the highs a...

Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!"

26 Nov 2025

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One of football’s most iconic voices joins Craig and Amy for a revealing and often hilarious journey through life behind the mic. From reporting on ...

Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard

19 Nov 2025

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Kemar Roofe joins Craig and Amy for an honest, lively and surprising look back at the moments that shaped his career. From breaking through at Oxford ...

The Irrepressible Martin Allen

12 Nov 2025

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Joining Craig and Amy is the irrepressible Martin Allen. In a brilliantly funny and fascinating interview the former Brentford, Leicester City and Bar...

Iain Dowie - From missiles to Millwall chants

05 Nov 2025

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From missiles to Millwall chants. Iain Dowie joins Craig and Amy for a hilarious and surprisingly emotional journey through his unique footballing lif...

Adebayo Akinfenwa - Unapologetically Himself

29 Oct 2025

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Football’s BIGGEST cult hero. Literally. Adebayo Akinfenwa joins Craig and Amy for a laugh-out-loud chat about his career, his unforgettable manager...

Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today....

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Twenty years to the day since Vladimir Romanov sensationally sacked George Burley, despite Hearts sitting top of the league and unbeaten, Robbie Neils...

Peter Schmeichel - How to Make Manchester United Great Again

14 Oct 2025

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How do you bring Manchester United back to their former glory?Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a fascinating...

Martin Tyler - "...and it's LIVE!"

02 Sep 2025

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From “Aguerooooo!” to “And it’s live!”, Martin Tyler joins Craig and Amy for a deep dive into the life behind the voice that defined the Pre...

Stiliyan Petrov - Celtic and Villa Legend

26 Aug 2025

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From battling for midfield dominance to battling for his life, Stiliyan Petrov joins Craig and Amy for a powerful episode of Sacked in the Morning. Th...

Pasquale Bruno - From Juventus to Cowdenbeath

19 Aug 2025

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Cult hero, enforcer, and all-round warrior Pasquale Bruno joins Craig and Amy for a fiery episode of Sacked in the Morning. From clashing with Maradon...

Jon Parkin - CULT HERO!

12 Aug 2025

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Cult hero, podcaster, and all-round maverick Jon Parkin joins Craig and Amy for a brilliantly chaotic episode of Sacked in the Morning. From crashing ...

Philippe Clement - Rangers and Me

05 Aug 2025

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Just months after leaving Rangers, Philippe Clément joins Craig and Amy for an honest and timely episode of Sacked in the Morning. In an in-depth int...

Julian Dicks - THE TERMINATOR

29 Jul 2025

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Julian Dicks - West Ham legend, former Liverpool defender, and self-proclaimed non-league gaffer, joins Craig and Amy for a no-nonsense episode of Sac...

Jamie Hutchinson - Virtual Touchline Legend

22 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Just how close is Football Manager the game to being a Football manager in real-life?Comedian, podcaster, and self-proclaimed “virtual touchline leg...

The Unbelievable Si Ferry

15 Jul 2025

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Football coach, podcaster, and all-round storyteller Si Ferry joins Craig and Amy for one of the funniest episodes of Sacked in the Morning yet. From ...

Groupchat

14 Jul 2025

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Craig Levein and Amy Irons are back with listener emails, messages for Craig, and a brand-new way for you to get in touch with the show… which can o...

Viv Anderson on Clough, Sir Bobby and Sir Alex

08 Jul 2025

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Double European Cup winner Viv Anderson sits down with Craig and Amy to relive an extraordinary career spent under some of football’s most iconic ma...

Andy Cole on Sir Alex, United, and a Life in Football

01 Jul 2025

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Premier League legend Andy Cole joins Craig and Amy for a candid look back at his incredible career. From banging in goals under Kevin Keegan’s swas...

Alastair Campbell - Diego and Me!

24 Jun 2025

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Ever heard the story about how Alastair Campbell found himself playing football with Diego Maradona?In a fantastic episode, former Downing Street Pres...

Dean Saunders with the Worst Injury Story Ever!

17 Jun 2025

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**CONTAINS INJURY DETAIL**Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a riotous journey through his career. Get ready ...

It's been a while...

15 Jun 2025

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After more than 6 months away Craig Levein and Amy Irons are back to reveal when the podcast is returning and just why they've been away so long. A st...

Alan Stubbs on celebrations

18 Dec 2024

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Former Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs on celebrations, making mistakes and Martin O’Neill.

Tony Cottee on team spirit

11 Dec 2024

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West Ham, Leicester and England striker Tony Cottee on team spirit, motivation and playing against his window cleaner.

Ray Houghton on a little bit of luck

04 Dec 2024

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Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton on luck, Jack Charlton and jogging in the sauna.

Alan Rough on three World Cups

27 Nov 2024

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Legendary goalkeeper Alan Rough on World Cups, wages and Ben Doak.

Alex Horne on non-league football

20 Nov 2024

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Taskmaster Alex Horne on promotion, job swaps and the joys of non-league football.

Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome

13 Nov 2024

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Arsenal legend Lee Dixon talks imposter syndrome, fighting Dennis Bergkamp and Arsene Wenger's new windows.

Jason McAteer on regrets

06 Nov 2024

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Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer talks first loves, regrets and turning down Kenny Dalglish.

Brian McClair on extreme training

30 Oct 2024

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Brian McClair on his time at Manchester United and Celtic. Choccy talks seagulls, tiddlywinks and avoiding the hairdryer treatment.

John Hartson on the manager always being right

23 Oct 2024

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Legendary striker John Hartson on his time at Arsenal, Celtic and West Ham. Find out why the Welshman thinks the manager is always right, the impact A...

Alex McLeish on his incredible career

16 Oct 2024

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Alex McLeish on his incredible career in football. Hear about the time Jose Mourinho turned scout for Scotland, find out the text message he keeps sen...

Mark Lawrenson on playing for both Charlton brothers

09 Oct 2024

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How did the Charlton brothers differ as managers? Liverpool legend Mark Lawrenson is the only footballer to have played for both - he joins Craig and ...

Colin Hendry and Stuart McCall on EURO 96

18 Jun 2024

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Scotland stalwarts Stuart McCall and Colin Hendry join Craig and Amy to take a trip back to the summer of 1996. What was the reaction when Scotland wa...

Chris Powell and Stephen O’Donnell on the Euros – Part 2

11 Jun 2024

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In this second part of our interviews with former England coach Chris Powell and Scotland right back Stephen O'Donnell, we look at who will make their...

Chris Powell and Stephen O’Donnell on the Euros – Part 1

11 Jun 2024

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Former England coach Chris Powell and Scotland right back Stephen O'Donnell join Craig and Amy to take us back to Euro2020 to give us an incredible in...

Ohne Schottland, Keine Partei

04 Jun 2024

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Comedians Henning Wehn (QI, Live at the Apollo, 8 Out of 10 Cats) and Mark Nelson (The Good the Bad and The Unexpected) join Craig and Amy to look ahe...

Steven Caulker - "I hit rock bottom 1000 times"

21 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The former Tottenham player joins Craig and Amy to discuss his first steps into the dugout. We hear about his move to Malaga City, coaching when you c...

Frank McAvennie - We hypnotised the Manager!

14 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham United legend Frank McAvennie joins Craig and Amy for a look back on his career. In a cracking interview he talks us through his start in foo...

Pat Nevin - The World's First Player/Chief Executive

07 May 2024

Contributed by Lukas

How on earth did Pat Nevin become both a player and the chief executive at Motherwell FC? Roles that meant he was simultaneously being managed by and ...

Barry Fry - TFI FRY-DAY!

30 Apr 2024

Contributed by Lukas

"Hello Barry, what you doing 'ere?"64 years in the game (twice Amy's age, no really!) and still going strong, the legend that is Barry Fry joins the p...

Mark Crossley on Life with Brian

23 Apr 2024

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"I wouldn't say I was the best manager in the business. But I was in the top one." - Brian CloughWhat was it like working with legendary Nottingham Fo...

Gareth Ainsworth on Music and Football

16 Apr 2024

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Former QPR boss Gareth 'Wild Thing' Ainsworth joins Craig and Amy to talk about how music is his escape from the stresses of football. He also explain...

Sol Bamba on Becoming a Manager

09 Apr 2024

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The former Cardiff City, Middlesbrough and Ivory Coast defender joins Craig and Amy to talk about his ambitions to become a boss. Sol also talks about...

Lee Sharpe on his Gaffers

02 Apr 2024

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Former Manchester United hero Lee Sharpe joins Amy and Craig to discuss his career and the various managers he played for. From 'murderball' with Cyri...

Marc White on the Dorking Story

27 Mar 2024

Contributed by Lukas

The Dorking Wanderers story is incredible. Little over 20 years ago they started out playing in the 4th division of the local park leagues. Twelve pro...

Paul Merson on his Biggest Regret

20 Mar 2024

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What is Paul Merson's biggest regret of his career? The Arsenal legend reveals all to Craig and Amy plus he explains the differences between George Gr...

Christmas Special

20 Dec 2023

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Craig and Amy bring you festive memories from some of this series' best guests including Neil Warnock, Mick McCarthy and Wrexham's Humphrey Ker, plus ...

Dean Windass on his Favourite and Least Favourite Gaffers

13 Dec 2023

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The Hull City legend joins Craig and Amy to look back at his career and to talk about his favourite and least favourite managers. We hear about how th...

Thomas Rongen on the Worst Team in the World

06 Dec 2023

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Thomas Rongen joins Craig and Amy to talk about his time coaching American Samoa, who at the time were the team last in the Fifa World Rankings. His s...

Jeff Winter on VAR

29 Nov 2023

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Former Premier League referee Jeff Winter joins Craig and Amy for a look back at his career, the managers he encountered and his views on VAR. Has the...

Neil Warnock On Retirement

22 Nov 2023

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He has managed more English league games than anyone else and finally Neil Warnock can add Sacked in the Morning to his CV. In a hilarious chat with C...

Paul Sturrock

15 Nov 2023

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The legendary Scottish footballer and manager joins Craig and Amy discuss his career. We hear what it was like playing for Jim McLean, one of the most...

Jim White on Deadline Day

08 Nov 2023

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THIS JUST IN! Mr Deadline Day Jim White has put pen to paper on a deal to join Sacked in the Morning in a short term move to discuss what goes on behi...

Rene Meulensteen on working with Sir Alex

01 Nov 2023

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Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Manchester United first team coach Rene Meulensteen to talk about working with Sir Alex Ferguson and i...

Humphrey Ker on the Wrexham Revolution

24 Oct 2023

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Craig and Amy are joined by Wrexham's executive director Humphrey Ker to discuss the amazing Welsh adventure he is on with Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElh...

Charlie Adam on Loan Players

17 Oct 2023

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Craig and Amy are joined by former Liverpool midfielder Charlie Adam to discuss his role as loans manager at Burnley, what it's like working with Vinc...

Mick McCarthy on Heavy Defeats

10 Oct 2023

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Craig and Amy are back with a new series and what a great guest to start with. Mick McCarthy has managed over 1000 games so who better to ask about ha...

Series 5 Coming Soon

05 Oct 2023

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Craig and Amy drop in to reveal the first guest of the new series and Craig has a little surprise for his co-host that catches her a little off guard!

Cup Final Special

30 May 2023

Contributed by Lukas

The football season is nearly at an end so that means one thing...the Cup Final! With Celtic ready to face Inverness Caledonian Thistle in the Scottis...

Jim Leishman - Football's Mr Motivator!

23 May 2023

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Former Dunfermline and Livingston gaffer (plus Provost of Fife no less) Jim Leishman joins Craig and Amy to look back at his career and the inspiratio...

Steve Nicol on Crisps and Biscuits

16 May 2023

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Liverpool legend Steve Nicol joins Craig and Amy from his home in the States. What was the Liverpool legend's diet like as a player? Turns out not the...

Jonathan Sayer on Non-League Ownership

09 May 2023

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Is football club ownership all the Hollywood glitz and glam that the Wrexham story would have us believe? As an actor Jonathan Sayer was more at home ...

Michael Appleton on Injuries

02 May 2023

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Former Blackpool, Lincoln City and Oxford United manager Michael Appleton joins Craig and Amy to discuss his career and how injuries can impact a seas...

Gus Poyet on Great Escapes

25 Apr 2023

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Former Brighton and Hove Albion and Sunderland manager Gus Poyet joins Craig and Amy to chat about promotions and great escapes. Just how did he pull ...

John Aldridge on Difficult Conversations

18 Apr 2023

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Liverpool legend John Aldridge joins Craig and Amy for a hilarious episode. Just how hard are the difficult conversations you need to have as a manage...

Lou Macari on Hiring a Circus Clown

11 Apr 2023

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Former Celtic and Stoke City manager Lou Macari joins Amy and Craig to discuss his greatest ever signing, a fired circus clown called Neil. Also in th...

David Martindale on the Health Impacts of Management

04 Apr 2023

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Craig and Amy hit the road and visit Livingston gaffer David Martindale. Craig and Davie have an honest discussion about the impact management has on ...

Graham Arnold On Poaching Scottish Players

28 Mar 2023

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Amy Irons and Craig Levein are back for a new series of Sacked in the Morning and what a guest to start. Graham Arnold led the Australian men's team t...

Series 4 Coming Soon

24 Mar 2023

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Amy and Craig drop in to reveal who the first guest of their new series will be plus in a game of "Never Have I Ever" a certain former Scotland manage...

World Cup Special with Trevor Steven and Paul Lambert

16 Dec 2022

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Scotland legend Paul Lambert and former England international Trevor Steven join Craig and Amy for a World Cup special recorded in front of an audienc...

World Cup Special with Gordon Strachan and Ryan McGowan

09 Dec 2022

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Scotland legend Gordon Strachan and Australian international Ryan McGowan join Craig and Amy for a World Cup special recorded in front of an audience ...

World Cup Special with Alan McInally and Martin O'Neill

02 Dec 2022

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Former Northern Ireland captain Martin O'Neill and ex-Scotland international Alan McInally join Craig and Amy for a World Cup special recorded in fron...

World Cup Special with Colin Hendry and Jimmy Nicholl

25 Nov 2022

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Former Scotland captain Colin Hendry and ex Northern Ireland international Jimmy Nicholl join Craig and Amy for a World Cup special recorded in front ...

Martin O'Neill

23 Nov 2022

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Legendary Celtic and Leicester manager Martin O'Neill joins Amy and Craig as he takes a look back over his career. Martin goes back to the start to ta...

Peter Grant on being a Manager versus Assistant

16 Nov 2022

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Former Norwich gaffer Peter Grant joins Amy Irons and Craig Levein to discuss his time as both a manager and an assistant manager. Peter has managed i...

Geoff Shreeves on Interviewing Managers

09 Nov 2022

Contributed by Lukas

Geoff Shreeves has been a touchline reporter for decades and on football pitches all around the world. Who better to ask just what it's like to interv...

Steve Evans on the Technical Area

02 Nov 2022

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Stevenage gaffer Steve Evans joins Craig and Amy as they discuss how you control your emotions in the technical area. Has Steve calmed down over the y...

John 'Yogi' Hughes on Team Spirit

25 Oct 2022

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Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Inverness, Falkirk and Hibs gaffer John 'Yogi' Hughes as they discuss the importance of a good team sp...

David Dein on meeting Arsene Wenger

18 Oct 2022

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Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Arsenal vice chairman and co-owner David Dein as they discuss his time at the Gunners. David reveals h...

Mark Clattenburg on Dealing with Managers

12 Oct 2022

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Former referee Mark Clattenburg has officiated some of the biggest games and clubs in the world so no-one knows better what it's like to try and contr...

Live at the Edinburgh Festival

05 Oct 2022

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For the first time Craig Levein and Amy Irons take the podcast on the road and in front of an audience. Recorded live at the Edinburgh Festivals they ...

Series 3 Coming Soon

30 Sep 2022

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We're back for Series 3!Amy Irons and Craig Levein drop in to tell you about a very special first episode of the new series which we recorded LIVE at ...

Craig Levein Answers Your Questions

25 May 2022

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To finish the series Craig answers your questions including - Do coaches encourage diving? What happens when players don't get on? & what is the w...

Bobby Gould on Cup Finals

18 May 2022

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Just how did Bobby Gould mastermind the greatest FA Cup Final shock of all time? "The Gouldfather" takes us on a trip back to 1988 as Wimbledon battle...

Sammy McIlroy on Influences

11 May 2022

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Former Northern Ireland manager Sammy McIlroy is a Manchester United legend, he was the last player to be signed by Sir Matt Busby and went on to rack...

Craig Brown on Underdogs

04 May 2022

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You are minutes away from the opening game of the 1998 World Cup, you are about to send a team out to face the mighty Brazil and everyone expects you ...

Simon Grayson on Getting a Job

27 Apr 2022

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Former Preston North End, Leeds United and Sunderland gaffer Simon Grayson joins Craig and Amy to discuss how you go about getting a job as a football...

Ian Baraclough on International Management

20 Apr 2022

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Michael O'Neill is one of Northern Ireland's best ever managers - so how do you follow that up? Current Northern Ireland Men's Head Coach Ian Baraclou...

Jim Duffy on Managing Up

13 Apr 2022

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In his football career Jim Duffy has worked with some of football's best known and sometimes notorious owners and directors. From Delia Smith to Milan...

Unheard Clips

06 Apr 2022

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Unfortunately due to illness we have had to take a slight pause in recording new episodes but Amy Irons is here to fill the void until we're back with...

Sven-Göran Eriksson on Expectations

30 Mar 2022

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What's the pressure like when the fans, the media and the whole country expect you to win? Sven-Göran Eriksson, the man who believes he should have d...

Mark Warburton on Derbies

23 Mar 2022

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QPR boss Mark Warburton has managed in the West London, East Midland and Glasgow derbies. All big matches but he claims nothing compares to the intens...

Brad Friedel on Setting Standards

16 Mar 2022

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Former New England Revolution gaffer and Liverpool, Blackburn and Tottenham Hotspur legend Brad Friedel joins Craig and Amy to talk about bringing the...

We're Back!

11 Mar 2022

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We've been stopped in the street, messaged on social media and emailed and finally we can answer the question you have all been asking...Sacked in the...

Craig Levein and Dick Campbell's Best Stories

29 Dec 2021

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Joining Craig Levein to help share favourite stories is Arbroath gaffer Dick Campbell. No one theme in this episode as Amy picks words from a tombola ...