The Managers

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis look at Manchester United’s difficult start to the new Premier League season and discuss why Michael Carrick needs time to put his mark on the team. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, go to nordvpn.com/managersvpn — our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. They also turn their attention to Tottenham, where Tony explains why he believes Roberto De Zerbi is the right man to take the club forward. Mick and Tony discuss the outstanding starts made by Brighton and Brentford, and why both clubs offer managers the ideal environment to work and develop. There’s also a look at the early pace-setters in the EFL Championship, before the conversation moves to Celtic’s defeat to Rangers and what it could mean for Martin O’Neill’s future. Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Aston Villa and Leicester City manager Brian Little. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan, go to nordvpn.com/managersvpn— our link also gives you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. Brian reflects on his early career and reveals how the premature end of his playing days at just 26 led to an unexpected role working in the Aston Villa club shop. He looks back on his transition into management, including his time at Leicester City, where despite guiding the club to three successive play-off finals, he found himself fearing for his job. The conversation then turns to Aston Villa, where Brian recalls leading the club to League Cup glory at Wembley in 1996 and the journey that culminated in that memorable triumph. Finally, Brian opens up about his departure from Villa, discussing the circumstances surrounding his decision to resign and the reasons behind one of the most difficult decisions of his managerial career. Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis assess Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence. The pair discuss whether Mikel Arteta’s side are now unstoppable and consider which of their potential challengers have what it takes to knock them off the top. They also turn their attention to Tottenham’s difficult start to the season and Everton’s disappointing transfer deadline day, before discussing Hull City’s sensational return to the top flight. Mick and Tony then offer their advice to Frank Lampard and his Coventry City side, while Leicester City’s struggles in League One under Russell Martin also come under the spotlight. Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England international Les Ferdinand. Brought to you by LiveScore. Les reflects on his early days in non-league football, his footballing family and the mentors who helped shape the opening stages of his career. He reveals how a proposed move to Manchester United fell through before discussing his eventual move to Newcastle United, where he worked under Kevin Keegan. The conversation then turns to Les’ England career, including his frustration at being part of the squads for both Euro 96 and the 1998 World Cup without making an appearance. Les also looks back on his time at Tottenham under Harry Redknapp and recalls seeing the remarkable development of Gareth Bale and Harry Kane first-hand. And finally, Mick, Tony and Les go head-to-head in a passionate debate about the purpose and role of a director of football. Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Norwich City and Aston Villa boss Paul Lambert. Brought to you by LiveScore. Paul discusses his early career and his move to Borussia Dortmund in the mid-90s, including his man-of-the-match performance against Juventus and Zinedine Zidane in the 1997 Champions League final. He also explains why it was so difficult to leave the club. He looks back on his time at Celtic and working under Martin O’Neill, including the club’s run to the UEFA Cup final in 2003. Paul also talks about his managerial career, from leading Norwich to successive promotions and keeping them in the Premier League, to his difficult spell at Aston Villa. He also reveals which players he wanted to sign at Villa but was prevented from bringing to the club. Twitter: themanagerspod Instagram: themanagerspodcast TikTok: themanagerspodcast For sales and advertising enquiries you can email: [email protected] Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices