Sacked in the Morning

<p>From transfer windows to formations, from man-management to getting the sack. Craig Levein and Amy Irons explore what it takes to survive as a football manager.</p>

Alan Stubbs on celebrations

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

12-18
47:06

Tony Cottee on team spirit

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

12-11
47:45

Ray Houghton on a little bit of luck

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

12-04
48:58

Alan Rough on three World Cups

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

11-27
48:15

Alex Horne on non-league football

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

11-20
43:29

Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome

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

11-13
50:48

Jason McAteer on regrets

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

11-06
42:41

Brian McClair on extreme training

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

10-30
44:33

John Hartson on the manager always being right

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 Arsene Wenger had on his eating habits and that time he scared Martin O’Neill.Details of information and support with addiction are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

10-23
49:28

Alex McLeish on his incredible career

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 sending Sir Alex Ferguson and why he likes the cut of Rangers manager Philippe Clement’s jib.

10-16
43:32

Mark Lawrenson on playing for both Charlton brothers

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 Amy to tell all about their 'chalk and cheese' management styles. As well as that, how did King Kenny Dalglish transform from player to manager, what does he make of current Anfield boss Arne Slot, plus Mark reveals the greatest signing of his short-lived managerial career

10-09
41:20

Colin Hendry and Stuart McCall on EURO 96

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 was drawn with England? What did the players get up to in between games and just how often is Colin asked about his participation in arguably England's greatest ever goal?

06-18
46:37

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

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 starting XI at this year's Euros, Chris tells us just how good Jude Bellingham really is and we find out all about his involvement with Ted Lasso.....plus we ask Stephen about his own venture into acting recently.

06-11
38:25

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

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 insight into what it will be like in the Scotland and England Camps this year. Stephen takes us all the way back to that night in Serbia as Scotland qualified for their first tournament in a generation, Chris relives the final and the penalty shootout as England came oh so close to winning it all and they both fill us in on just what Gareth Southgate and Steve Clarke are really like.

06-11
44:37

Ohne Schottland, Keine Partei

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 ahead to the European Championships in Germany this summer. How confident are the Germans ahead of the kick off? Is Mark really thinking about zip wiring into the fan park with his 8 year old son? and just how do you say No Scotland No Party in German?

06-04
45:28

Steven Caulker - "I hit rock bottom 1000 times"

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 can't speak the language and how after work visa issues he attempted to coach remotely. Steven also talks very openly about his career and how his gambling addiction impacted him on the pitch and whether he felt able to talk to his manager's about it.Details of information and support with addiction are availableat bbc.co.uk/actionline

05-21
48:50

Frank McAvennie - We hypnotised the Manager!

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 football and how he nearly signed for Luton Town instead of The Hammers. He also tells us about coming home to Celtic, meeting Maggie Thatcher and the time the West Ham players got the manager hypnotised.And if all of this is not enough of Frank, from 26th May the new series Icons of Football will hit the iPlayer with episode's featuring the man himself, Joe Jordan and John Greig amongst others.

05-14
46:37

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

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 was the boss of, the man in the Fir Park dugout. Pat talks us through the job, how the dynamic worked in the dressing room and what he was like around the negotiating table. We also hear the alarming fault he found with the Motherwell pitch, how he ignored his Clyde manager's advice to go interrailing and why it was a godsend that the Chelsea training ground was right beside Heathrow.

05-07
46:23

Barry Fry - TFI FRY-DAY!

"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 pod to cram as much of his career into an episode as we possibly can. From scoring against Scotland at Wembley as a schoolboy international to being asked to look after a young George Best. Not to mention hearing about wheeling and dealing, dodgy chairmen and getting arrested on Christmas Day. It's all in this cracking episode and a whole lot more.

04-30
47:15

Mark Crossley on Life with Brian

"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 Forest boss Brian Clough? Mark Crossley, the man who was his No.1 during the final years of his career, joins us with some unbelievable tales of their time together. We hear how Cloughie dealt with agents, contract renewals and players who wouldn't play how he wanted. Each story more incredible than the last, this is a must-listen-to episode!

04-23
47:16

Dave S

Best episode yet! Great to hear Dick, Scottish football will be a poorer place the day he steps down.

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