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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, exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between. Can podcasting get any better? It can…
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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 on Christmas Day was worth it.
They also talk about whether they ever suspected players purposefully getting themselves banned to get Christmas off, as well as the lack of Boxing Day fixtures in the Premier League this year.
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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 play-off final of all time.
The discussion also covers his experience managing Paolo Di Canio, before Alan opens up about the circumstances surrounding his departure from The Valley.
Plus, Alan looks back on his spell as West Ham manager during a turbulent period - from attempting to reignite Carlos Tevez’s career to navigating the fallout of the Icelandic banking crash and discovering players had been sold without his knowledge.
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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 examine Leeds United’s resurgence under Daniel Farke, highlighting how recent tactical tweaks have sparked a turnaround in performances.
The conversation delves into the tension between Thomas Frank and a certain section of the Tottenham support.
Talking of tension - Mick and Tony have their say on the rift between Arne Slot and Mo Salah at Liverpool.
Plus, there’s time for the guys to talk about the incredible form of Everton and the job being done by David Moyes.
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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 conversation moves on to his spell in charge of Newcastle United, where Chris reveals what really happened in the lead-up to his surprising dismissal.
Plus, Chris takes us inside the Brighton transfer strategy.
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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?
Rob Edwards is the new man in at Wolves - but can he turn their season around?
And at Leeds, Daniel Farke is under mounting pressure, though should he be given more time?
Plus, Mick and Tony share their verdict on the World Cup play-offs after a dramatic international break.
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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 remarkable work at Fulham and the reasons his time at Liverpool didn’t unfold as he’d hoped.
Plus, Roy shares insights from his tenure as England manager and gives his thoughts on the nation’s prospects ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
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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 conversation dives into his England career, in particular the mood in the camp under Fabio Capello.
Plus, Peter talks about his spell working under Tony at Stoke - so what was it really like?!
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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 dives into Tim’s spell in charge of Tottenham - that rant following defeat at Chelsea, bringing Emmanuel Adebayor back into the fold and giving Harry Kane a chance.
Tim also talks about his time at Aston Villa - working with Jack Grealish and managing the challenges of player sales.
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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 - Mick and Tony talk about their incredible starts.
Also on the agenda - West Ham and Wolves’ struggles, Coventry’s red hot form and Hearts topping the Scottish Premier League.
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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 sacked by Watford.
The conversation dives into his remarkable tenure at Burnley, his views on how the game has evolved in the modern era, and his time at Everton - both on the pitch and dealing with the club’s off-field turbulence.
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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 dressing room featuring big personalities like Paolo Di Canio, and reflects on nurturing the club’s golden generation of young talent.
The conversation also covers his spell at Portsmouth, working alongside Milan Mandaric, and the challenges of managing a mercurial Paul Merson.
And that’s not all - Harry opens up about his stint at Southampton, guiding Tottenham into the Champions League, and missing out on the England job.
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2In 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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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 mastermind (even against Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United), to being mistaken for a taxi driver by one of his own new signings.
He also reflects on his remarkable journey with Wigan Athletic, leading them from League One all the way to the Premier League - a true underdog story. And don’t miss what might just be the greatest Jose Mourinho anecdote you've ever heard.
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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 weekend - Mick and Tony talk about under-fire boss Graham Potter as well as Wolves' decision to hand Vitor Pereira a new contract.
And, if you’re enjoying the show, why not support Big Mick?! That’s because Mick is doing a skydive this coming weekend, raising money for Barnsley Hospital.
Link HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eadensbar-skydive
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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-appointment of Chris Wilder at Sheffield United following the dismissal of Ruben Selles at Bramall Lane.
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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 a journey through the highs, lows, and head-scratchers of his career.
We dive into his time as player-manager at Forest, where balancing tactics and team talks with still lacing up his boots proved trickier than it sounds - especially when the players you’re subbing off are your mates!
There’s also life under Kevin Keegan at Man City, including unexpected boardroom invites, and a chat about why the FA probably should’ve hung on to Bobby Robson and Gareth Southgate a bit longer.
Oh, and if you’ve ever wondered how to get over being sacked as a Premier League manager - Tony Pulis has a cure for that too.
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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 from Anfield?
Are Manchester United edging towards another crisis under Ruben Amorim? The guys assess what’s happening at Old Trafford.
Mick and Tony choose their picks for success in the EFL, as they talk Championship, League One and League Two.
The guys also give their tips for individual accolades with Mick having his say on Arsenal new boy Eberechi Eze.
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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, exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between.
Can podcasting get any better? It can…
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