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Sacked in the Morning

BBC Radio Scotland

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.

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37:44

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

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2025/07/01

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 swashbuckling Newcastle side to the moment he realised the true scale of Manchester United, Andy shares the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned. He also opens up about life after playing — and his steps into the world of coaching.

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47:49

Alastair Campbell - Diego and Me!

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2025/06/24

Ever heard the story about how Alastair Campbell found himself playing football with Diego Maradona?In a fantastic episode, former Downing Street Press Secretary and top podcaster himself Alastair Campbell joins Craig and Amy to chat about leadership. What we didn't expect was to hear how he shared a pitch with arguably the greatest footballer that ever lived, how he was asked to give a team talk to the British Lions Rugby team and he reveals how he broke some bones as a child.CONTAINS SOME STRONG

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42:53

Dean Saunders with the Worst Injury Story Ever!

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2025/06/17

**CONTAINS INJURY DETAIL**Former Liverpool striker Dean Saunders joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a riotous journey through his career. Get ready for the worst injury he has EVER witnessed and we have EVER heard, what he would do each season to guarantee himself at least 18 goals plus that time he watched Graeme Souness plant a flag into the opposition's centre circle in one of the most heated football matches around the world.As ever we also want to hear from you, got a great story? Most

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10:15

It's been a while...

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2025/06/15

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 story that involves a trip to A&E, a nativity play and 'Pimp My Ride'...oh the devil makes an appearance too!We also want you to be even more involved in the podcast so we’re expanding our listeners questions to literally anything. Maybe there’s something you have going on in your life and you want advice from Craig? Let us know. Of course we will

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46:30

Alan Stubbs on celebrations

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2024/12/18

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

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47:15

Tony Cottee on team spirit

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2024/12/11

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

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48:21

Ray Houghton on a little bit of luck

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2024/12/04

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

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47:30

Alan Rough on three World Cups

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2024/11/27

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

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42:50

Alex Horne on non-league football

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2024/11/20

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

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49:57

Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome

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2024/11/13

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

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41:58

Jason McAteer on regrets

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2024/11/06

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

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43:50

Brian McClair on extreme training

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2024/10/30

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

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48:52

John Hartson on the manager always being right

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2024/10/23

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

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42:49

Alex McLeish OBE on his incredible career in football

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2024/10/16

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.

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40:44

Mark Lawrenson on playing for both Charlton brothers

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2024/10/09

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

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46:05

Colin Hendry and Stuart McCall on EURO 96

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2024/06/18

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?

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37:55

PART2: How Good is Jude Bellingham?

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2024/06/11

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.

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44:03

PART1: Inside the Euros

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2024/06/11

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

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44:58

Ohne Schottland, Keine Partei

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2024/06/04

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?

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48:12

Steven Caulker - "I hit rock bottom 1000 times"

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2024/05/21

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

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