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The Managers

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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77:06

Gus Poyet: Building Brighton, Saving Sunderland And...

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2026/04/21

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Brighton & Hove Albion and Sunderland boss Gus Poyet.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 United and Tottenham Hotspur. Gus then talks about taking on his first managerial role at Brighton and

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48:11

Are Arsenal Crumbling? Can De Zerbi Save Spurs & What...

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2026/04/14

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss whether Arsenal’s title bid is collapsing. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 at Sunderland sending Spurs into the bottom three. Plus, Mick and Tony talk Newcastle United and the

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74:05

Chris Coleman: My Euro 2016 Tears, Becoming Fulham...

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2026/04/07

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Fulham and Wales boss Chris Coleman.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 into management so young. The conversation then shifts to his Wales spell, where he opens up about the

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54:18

Run In Predictions: Will Arsenal Hold Their Nerve?...

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2026/03/31

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis share their predictions for the season’s run-in.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 predictions for who might claim Europe’s biggest honours this season. At the other end of the table, Leeds

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70:51

Ben Foster: Sir Alex’s Hairdryer, United Nerves &...

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2026/03/24

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis sit down with one of Tony’s favourite goalkeepers, Ben Foster.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 infamous hairdryer. The conversation also explores his time playing under Tony at West Brom, his spell with

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84:48

John Gregory: Leaving Aston Villa, FA Cup Final...

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2026/03/17

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.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 Aston Villa before taking his first managerial job at Wycombe. John then delves into his hugely successful

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46:03

Tottenham Special: Will They Be Relegated? Igor Tudor...

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2026/03/10

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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55:57

Dave Bassett: The Truth Behind Wimbledon's Crazy...

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2026/03/03

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!Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 stories from the infamous “Crazy Gang” era before turning to another dressing room packed with big

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57:43

Who Will Win The Title? Forest sack Dyche, Are Spurs...

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2026/02/24

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?Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 he decide to step away from the club. The relegation battle is also under the microscope, with a closer

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72:26

Martin Allen: How I cheated Chelsea’s Mourinho,...

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2026/02/17

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Martin AllenBrought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 motivational techniques he employed along the way. The conversation turns to his short, eventful spell at

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53:05

Alex McLeish: Rangers Glory Days, Arteta At Ibrox,...

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2026/02/10

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Alex McLeish.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 turns to his time in charge of Scotland, Birmingham City, and Aston Villa, before he explains how he

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46:30

Why Spurs should keep Frank, will Man Utd skip...

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2026/02/03

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.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 Crystal Palace and whether keeping Oliver Glasner on until the end of the season is the right

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80:29

Steve McClaren: Behind Fergie's Man Utd, England...

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2026/01/27

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Steve McClarenBrought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 historic treble-winning side of 1999. The conversation turns to his spell at Middlesbrough, where Steve

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80:32

Lee Bowyer: Inside Leeds United plane crash, Dyer...

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2026/01/21

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Lee Bowyer. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 surviving a plane crash involving the first-team squad. The conversation moves on to his spell at Newcastle

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64:20

Iain Dowie: Palace promotion, Simon Jordan fall out &...

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2026/01/13

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Iain Dowie.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 with fitness coach John Harbin. The conversation moves on to his time at Crystal Palace, where he

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48:59

United’s mess - why Amorim had to go, warning to...

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2026/01/06

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the fallout from Ruben Amorim’s sacking at Manchester United.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 boss - with Tony offering a word of warning. West Ham’s poor form is examined, along with what needs to

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47:26

The Managers Quiz: Mick McCarthy vs Tony Pulis - who...

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2025/12/29

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! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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34:58

Xmas day training, player parties & Boxing Day games...

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2025/12/22

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

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69:08

Alan Curbishley: Hilarious Paolo Di Canio stories,...

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2025/12/16

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Alan Curbishley Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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

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40:04

Are Villa in title race as Arsenal stumble? | Is...

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2025/12/09

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.Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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

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