The Managers
The Managers is a football podcast hosted by former Premier League managers Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis. Each week, they break down the biggest talking points from English football with straight-talking insight. They also interview managers from all levels of the game about the real-life challenges of life in the dugout.
Episodes
Delight In Argentina Defeat, Merse On England Exit, Tuchel Tension And Saka, Plus Arsenal Stories
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England international Paul Merson to discuss all the fallout from the World Cup.
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They discuss the dreadful final between Spain and Argentina – and the antics of the Argentina players following the 1-0 defeat in New Jersey.
The conversation delves into England’s exit at the se
Can England Stop Haaland?! Trump, Infantino DISGRACE & King On Spurs Transfers
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England defender Ledley King to relive England’s dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
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The trio break down the key talking points from an unforgettable encounter before turning their attention to England’s quarter-final clash with Norway, including the ch
England's Lack Of Creativity A Concern? Scotland - Don’t Play It Out! Plus, Jose's Real Return
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Ghana manager Chris Hughton to review the latest from the World Cup.
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They discuss England’s stuttering goalless draw with Ghana, and if the lack of creativity is a concern for Thomas Tuchel and his side.
Fans Deserve Better, Lambert On Scotland & Can Tuchel’s England Secure Winning Start?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis review the early stages of the tournament.
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Mick and Tony are joined by Paul Lambert to discuss Scotland after Steve Clarke’s side enjoyed a 1-0 opening group game
Dyche On Clough, Hodgson Liverpool Exit, Redknapp Talks Spurs Shock & Crouch On Pulis Stoke Antics
In this episode of The Managers, we take a look back at some of the best moments from Series 1.
Sean Dyche explains what it was like working under the legendary Brian Clough, while Alan Curbishley shares stories of teaming up with Paolo Di Canio at Charlton.
Harry Redknapp shares his experience of losing the Tottenham job just months after being the favourite to become the England manager.
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Can England Win It? Mick’s Ireland Stories & Inside Ancelotti’s Management
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis preview the summer’s biggest football competition, taking place in the USA, Canada and Mexico.
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They discuss the newly expanded 48-team format and what it means for the overall standard of the competition, as well as the expected hot and humid conditions.
Mick talks about preparing a squad and
Will Arsenal Dominate For Years? What Next For West Ham? Plus, De Zerbi’s Spurs Mission
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the fallout from the final day of the Premier League season.
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They chat about the newly crowned champions, Arsenal, and whether it will usher in a new era of dominance for the Gunners.
West Ham joined Burnley and Wolves in being relegated from the top flight - so what next for their star p
Alonso In At Chelsea, Carrick Gets Man Utd job, Spygate & West Ham For The Drop
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis break down Chelsea’s decision to appoint Xabi Alonso as their new manager.
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They discuss the challenges facing the former Bayer Leverkusen and Real Madrid boss, as well as what success could look like for both Alonso and Chelsea next season.
Michael Carrick has secured the permanent role as
Darren Moore: How I Left West Brom, Sheffield Wednesday Comeback & Battle Of Bramall Lane
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former West Bromwich Albion and Sheffield Wednesday boss Darren Moore.
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Darren reflects on his early years and his playing career, including the infamous Battle of Bramall Lane clash between Sheffield United and West Brom.
He also discusses his transition into coaching, the impact To
David Pleat: My Tottenham Exit, Dealing With Di Canio At Sheff Weds & Luton Glory Days
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Luton Town, Tottenham and Sheffield Wednesday boss David Pleat.
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David discusses his early beginnings and how Brian Clough’s assistant, Peter Taylor, played a role in him becoming a manager.
He talks about the glory days at Luton Town, including taking them up as second divi
Chelsea Special: Why Rosenior Got Sacked, Ownership Issues & Who’s Next In?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis delve into the current situation at managerless Chelsea.
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They discuss what went wrong for Liam Rosenior at Stamford Bridge and their advice for him on how to bounce back.
The conversation turns to the ownership issues at the club as the fans continue their protests.
Finally, Mick and
Gus Poyet: Building Brighton, Saving Sunderland And Chelsea Memories
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland boss Gus Poyet.
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Gus talks about his early days in football and what it was like working under the likes of Ruud Gullit and Gianluca Vialli at Chelsea.
He discusses his first moves into coaching, including his time as an assistant at Leeds
Are Arsenal Crumbling? Can De Zerbi Save Spurs & What Next For Newcastle & Howe?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss whether Arsenal’s title bid is collapsing.
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They chat about the Gunners’ recent patchy form and this weekend’s almighty clash with title rivals, Manchester City, at the Etihad Stadium on Sunday.
The conversation delves into Roberto De Zerbi’s tough start as Tottenham boss, with a defeat
Chris Coleman: My Euro 2016 Tears, Becoming Fulham Gaffer At 32, Craven Cottage Clashes
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Fulham and Wales boss Chris Coleman.
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Chris chats about his early days in football, including his playing career and the car crash that unexpectedly pushed him into becoming a Premier League manager at just 32.
He looks back on his time at Fulham and what it was like stepping
Run In Predictions: Will Arsenal Hold Their Nerve? Spurs Or West Ham To Drop? Who's Coming Up?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis share their predictions for the season’s run-in.
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They assess the Premier League title race, including whether Arsenal’s League Cup final defeat to Manchester City could impact the Gunners’ push for the title.
The discussion also explores the battle for Champions League qualification and predictio
Ben Foster: Sir Alex’s Hairdryer, United Nerves & Pulis' West Brom
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis sit down with one of Tony’s favourite goalkeepers, Ben Foster.
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Ben reflects on his early career, including being signed by Manchester United at just 22.
He opens up about the nerves he experienced at Old Trafford and what it was really like to be on the receiving end of Sir Alex Ferguson’s infa
John Gregory: Leaving Aston Villa, FA Cup Final Regrets & Life With Doug Ellis
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Aston Villa, Derby County, and Wycombe Wanderers boss John Gregory.
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John reflects on his early beginnings and how the coaching of Terry Venables helped shape his managerial career.
He shares stories from his time working as an assistant under Brian Little at Leicester and Ast
Tottenham Special: Will They Be Relegated? Igor Tudor Future & Mauricio Pochettino Return
In this special episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis examine the situation at Tottenham Hotspur.
They discuss their poor Premier League form, the immediate future of interim manager Igor Tudor and whether they will be relegated.
Plus, they talk about whether Spurs should field a weakened team against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and points needed to stay up.
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Dave Bassett: The Truth Behind Wimbledon's Crazy Gang, Sheff Utd Pomp & Van Hooijdonk At Forest
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by management royalty - former Wimbledon, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest boss Dave Bassett!
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Dave reflects on his non-league beginnings and his remarkable rise with Wimbledon, guiding the unfancied club from the Fourth Division to the top flight in just nine years.
He shares sto
Who Will Win The Title? Forest sack Dyche, Are Spurs Listening To Igor Tudor & Mick’s Moustache
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis dive into the Premier League title race - and ask the big question: do Arsenal have the nerve to go all the way?
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The pair assess the Gunners’ form alongside that of reigning champions Manchester City. They also discuss the future of City manager Pep Guardiola and the legacy he would leave should h
Martin Allen: How I cheated Chelsea’s Mourinho, Leicester chaos & crazy manager antics
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Martin Allen
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Martin reflects on the early days of his playing career, explaining how working under George Graham at Queens Park Rangers helped shape his approach to management.
He also looks back on his own time in the dugout, sharing stories of some of the unconventional motivation
Alex McLeish: Rangers Glory Days, Arteta At Ibrox, Sir Alex's Mistake & Birmingham, Villa Move
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Alex McLeish.
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Alex reflects on the early stages of his playing career and working under Ally MacLeod, Billy McNeill, and Sir Alex Ferguson.
He then looks back on his own managerial career, including the trophy-laden spell in charge of his boyhood club, Rangers
The conversation turn
Why Spurs should keep Frank, will Man Utd skip big-name appointment & Glasner issue at Palace
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the scrutiny on Thomas Frank and why he should be given more time at Tottenham.
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The guys look at Michael Carrick’s dream start as interim manager at Manchester United and whether the club should keep him and avoid another big-name appointment.
They also discuss the current uncertainty at
Steve McClaren: Behind Fergie's Man Utd, England pressure, Boro glory & crazy Jim Smith stories
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Steve McClaren
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Steve reflects on the early stages of his coaching career, sharing how Jim Smith played a pivotal role in shaping him at Derby County.
He then looks back on his time at Manchester United, including working under the legendary Sir Alex Ferguson and being part of the h
Lee Bowyer: Inside Leeds United plane crash, Dyer clash at Newcastle, Charlton & Birmingham years
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Lee Bowyer.
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Lee reflects on his early playing career, discussing how reserve-team football played a crucial role in shaping him as a teenager.
He then looks back on his time at Leeds United, including working under George Graham, undergoing surgery to save his eyesight, and surviv
Iain Dowie: Palace promotion, Simon Jordan fall out & Briatore square up at QPR
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Iain Dowie.
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Iain reflects on his early playing career and how his non-league beginnings helped shape him, before sharing stories from a notoriously wild West Ham dressing room.
He then looks back on his first managerial role at Oldham Athletic, including his influential meeting wit
United’s mess - why Amorim had to go, warning to Rosenior at Chelsea & what’s happened at Celtic
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the fallout from Ruben Amorim’s sacking at Manchester United.
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The guys look at the breakdown in relationships at Old Trafford, why taking on the board rarely works, and who could be next in the head coach role.
They also discuss the possibility of Liam Rosenior becoming the next Chelsea
The Managers Quiz: Mick McCarthy vs Tony Pulis - who will come out on top?
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis go head-to-head in the very first Managers Quiz.
Hosted by Quickly Kevin and Let’s Be Having You’s Chris Scull, the pair are put through five rounds of trivia designed to test their football knowledge.
From transfer fees and starting XIs to iconic quotes, the quiz covers it all.
But who takes the crown? Watch to find out!
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Xmas day training, player parties & Boxing Day games - The Managers Christmas Special
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss all things Christmas.
They take us inside what Christmas Day is like in the McCarthy and Pulis households and how they juggled those requirements during their playing days.
The conversation delves into how they handled player Christmas parties during their managerial careers and whether having the players in for training
Alan Curbishley: Hilarious Paolo Di Canio stories, Inside West Ham chaos & Best Play-Off final ever
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Alan Curbishley
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Alan reflects on his early playing days and his first step into management at Charlton Athletic, where he took on a joint player-manager role alongside Steve Gritt.
He recounts leading Charlton to the Premier League, including what many consider to be the greatest pl
Are Villa in title race as Arsenal stumble? | Is Frank right for Spurs? | Salah vs Slot at Liverpool
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis debate whether Aston Villa are genuine title contenders following their impressive win over Premier League leaders Arsenal.
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The guys break down the outstanding form of Villa and England midfielder Morgan Rodgers, with Mick sharing insights from his time working with him at Blackpool.
They also e
Chris Hughton: Truth behind Newcastle exit | Inside Brighton transfer strategy | Life at Tottenham
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Chris Hughton.
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Chris details his early beginnings at Tottenham as a player before discussing the incredible work done by Jack Charlton for the Republic of Ireland.
He chats about the start of his own coaching career at Tottenham and how he had to build his confidence.
The conver
How bad is Liverpool’s crisis? | Can Chelsea challenge Arsenal? | Should Leeds give Farke more time?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis break down the growing crisis at Liverpool.
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What exactly has gone wrong for Arne Slot’s side? The guys explore the possible causes, including the struggles of record signing Alexander Isak.
With so many rivals slipping up, are Arsenal now the only true title contenders or can Chelsea challenge?
Roy Hodgson: What I should’ve done at Liverpool | Choosing Fulham over Inter | The England years
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Roy Hodgson
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Roy reflects on the beginnings of his managerial journey in Sweden and the early roles that shaped his career. He discusses his spell at Inter Milan, coaching at the iconic San Siro, and his transition to the Premier League with Blackburn Rovers.
The conversation delves into his rem
Peter Crouch: Capello angered England players | My Liverpool regret | Working with Pulis at Stoke
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only Peter Crouch!
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Peter opens up about his early years in football and the managers who shaped his journey. He reflects on working with Harry Redknapp and Jim Smith, before sharing insights into his move to Liverpool - and why he believes he could have stayed longer.
The conversati
Tim Sherwood: Tottenham rant was needed | Everton's Grealish like Gazza | I'd have kept Villa up
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood.
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Tim reflects on the managers that played a huge role in shaping him as player before he made his move to Blackburn Rovers.
He explains Kenny Dalglish’s workings at Blackburn and how they became Premier League champions.
The conversation
Arsenal's title to lose? | Liverpool and Man City well off it | West Ham and Wolves woes
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the Premier League title race.
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Is it now Arsenal’s title to lose after rivals Liverpool and Manchester City once again faltered?
They discuss The Gunners’ incredible defensive record and the issues behind Liverpool and City’s indifferent form.
Sunderland and Bournemouth are flying - M
Sean Dyche: My Forest beginning | Burnley’s rise & spirit | Dealing with Everton
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by none other than Sean Dyche.
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Sean reflects on his early playing days at Nottingham Forest and the key figures who shaped his journey from player to manager.
He shares stories of getting support from fellow managers - Mick included - during tricky transfer windows, and how he dealt with getting s
Harry Redknapp: West Ham's tricky dressing room | Pompey & Spurs exits | The England job
In this week’s episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only, Harry Redknapp.
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Harry takes a trip down memory lane, starting with his early days in management at Bournemouth - including what it was like managing a young Tony Pulis as a player.
He dives into his eventful time at West Ham, sharing stories from a lively dressin
Dressing room moles | Fights in the camp | Touchline bust ups - The Managers Ep6
In this week’s episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis answer the questions you’ve always wanted to ask a manager.
We’re talking about the fining system, dressing room moles, dealing with fights in the camp, touchline bust ups and much, much more.
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Paul Jewell: Chelsea’s Jose squealing | Shred chairman’s Man Utd tactics | Wigan & Bradford triumphs - The Managers Ep5
This week on The Managers, Mick and Tony sit down with former Bradford City and Wigan Athletic boss, Paul Jewell — a man who found himself managing in the Premier League at just 34 years old.
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Paul shares the highs, the headaches, and the hilarity of top-flight management in the 90s & 00s - from dealing with a hands-on chairman who fancied himself as a tactical mas
Pressure on West Ham's Potter | Pep's cautious City | Should Wolves be backing Pereira? - The Managers Ep4
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis talk about Liverpool’s perfect start to the new season and enviable striking options.
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Has Pep Guardiola borrowed a copy of the McCarthy & Pulis pragmatism manual? The guys discuss the Manchester City manager’s low-block tactics used against Arsenal.
West Ham suffered another defeat at the we
Long throws are back | Form before philosophy | Rangers & Villa struggles | Wilder returns - The Managers Ep3
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis explore whether football’s age-old pragmatism is making a comeback… so of course, long throws are on the agenda! Brought to you by BOYLE Sports.
The guys chat about the struggles at Rangers and Aston Villa, as well as the appointment of Ange Postecoglou at Nottingham Forest.
They also have their say on the incredible re-appoi
Stuart Pearce: Did Cloughie really like us? | Why Pulis kick helped me | Learning Italian for Capello - The Managers Ep2
This week on The Managers, Mick and Tony are joined by the one and only Stuart Pearce - former Manchester City, Nottingham Forest, and England U21s manager… and proud survivor of a Tony Pulis sympathy kick.
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From getting the call from Brian Clough, to being picked for England and trying to make sense of Cloughie’s... let’s say "unique" tactics, Stuart takes us on
The Managers Ep1: Will Liverpool retain title | What’s wrong at Man Utd | Arsenal’s Eze to shine
Welcome to very first episode of The Managers, brought to you by Boyle Sports.
In this episode, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis give out their season predictions following the close of the summer transfer window.
After a perfect start to the new season and over £400m spent, can Mick and Tony look past Liverpool for the title?! Or will Arsenal, Manchester City or Chelsea wrestle the title away fro
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The Managers is your new go-to podcast for straight-talking football insight, hosted by former Premier League bosses Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis.
Each week, the experienced duo break down the biggest talking points from across the English game — no fluff, no filters.
They’ll also sit down with managers from all levels of the game to dig into the real-life challenges of life in the dugout, exp
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