Craig Levein and Amy Irons are joined by former Arsenal vice chairman and co-owner David Dein as they discuss his time at the Gunners. David reveals how if he had his way a certain Scottish manager could've arrived in London instead of Manchester, he recalls the story of how a chance meeting with Arsene Wenger in 1989 put the wheels in motion to the Frenchman becoming boss and as one of the main drivers in the creation of the Premier League he divulges just how close the Old Firm came to joining the

Michail’s caught a cold this week, so he joins us from his bed. But that didn’t stop him scoring at the weekend. With VAR finally going his way, has he changed his mind on wanting to bin it? And Newcastle hit Brentford for five at the weekend, with Callum getting an assist but no goal. How far do the boys think Arsenal can take their title challenge after an incredible display against Liverpool at the weekend? And what about Liverpool’s poor start? Where do Michail and Callum see them finishing this

Former referee Mark Clattenburg has officiated some of the biggest games and clubs in the world so no-one knows better what it's like to try and control some of the game's biggest managers. Craig Levein tells us how referees have changed since he played the game, Mark reveals what happened when Sir Alex Ferguson tried to get him to play "Fergie Time" and Amy wants to bring in some competition to this series - who will come out on top in her 'Big Quiz'

The final episode of MOT begins back in January with the transfer window signing of Georgie Kelly, the top goalscorer in Irish football. It then cuts to the touchline at Gillingham with 11 minutes of the League One season remaining as Rotherham manager Paul Warne brings Kelly on for his Millers debut. Leading 1-0 but under heavy pressure, can the former Bohemians striker score a crucial second goal and fire his side back in the Championship at the first time of asking?After the full-time whistle,

Newcastle and West Ham had great weekends in the prem, with Callum scoring (and missing) a sitter for the Magpies, while Michail was dropped to the bench for his side’s win. Where else can we start our new ‘Striker’s Union’ than a discussion about the in form man in world football: Erling Haaland. His ridiculous start to the season makes him a shoe-in for the boys’ club, but what do Callum and Michail make of a wonder strike from England’s 9th tier? Want to join the Striker’s Union? Apply by sending

For the first time Craig Levein and Amy Irons take the podcast on the road and in front of an audience. Recorded live at the Edinburgh Festivals they are joined by three of their favourite guests so far to share some amazing, shocking and hilarious stories of life in football management. Current Northern Ireland assistant manager Jimmy Nicholl tells tales of Millwall, Raith Rovers and Toronto. Former Real Kashmir boss David Robertson reveals what it's like to manage in India and Arbroath manager

In the penultimate episode, it’s all systems go for the final game of the season as Rotherham travel to relegation-threatened Gillingham knowing a win will put them back into the Championship. However, should MK Dons beat promotion rivals Plymouth and Rotherham fail to win, then Paul Warne’s exhausted side will fall into the lottery that is the playoffs.The manager goes to visit his chairman Tony Stewart to discuss tactics ahead of the game, before a scare at the training ground forces Warne into a

Michail’s away on international duty, so Callum and Rickie spend some quality time on England’s recent wobble, why playing abroad has become popular and music video appearances.

It’s halftime at the Stadium of Light and Rotherham lead by a goal to nil against promotion rivals Sunderland. Inside The Millers dressing room Paul Warne delivers a crucial speech to his team that he hopes will galvanise them for the second half, knowing they’re only 45 minutes away from promotion back to the Championship at the first time of asking.The second half is tight and tense and, at full-time, the manager reflects on a vital night for his side inside the now-empty stadium where once the

West Ham are finding things tough, while Newcastle are the leagues draw specialists. After an interrupted Premier League schedule, Michail Antonio and Callum Wilson discuss how to use the up-coming international break to their advantage. The boys offer their thoughts on the managerial merry-go-round, which has seen Graham Potter arrive at Chelsea. And they reveal how ego’s in the dressing room could be the toughest barrier to success. A Premier League record was broken when Ethan Nwaneri made his

There are two games left in Rotherham’s season and manager Paul Warne knows he needs a single win for his side to be guaranteed promotion to the Championship. But his team must travel to playoff-chasing Sunderland for a difficult Tuesday night fixture, which fills the manager with self-doubt. Not only that, he has to deal with the fallout from one of his players handing in a transfer request.Warne’s emotions are contrasted with those of his captain Richard Wood. In the late autumn of his career,

It’s crunch time for Oxford and Rotherham as they face each other in a critical League One match-up at the New York Stadium. Rotherham need a win to carry into the final two games and maintain their bid for automatic promotion – while, for Oxford, three points is an absolute must if they’re to continue in the race for the playoffs.There’s a reunion of sorts as Karl Robinson and his former MK Dons assistant – now the Rotherham assistant manager – Richie Barker meet up again on the touchline ahead of

VAR hogged the weekends back pages again last weekend, with both Newcastle and West Ham on the wrong end of controversial decisions. With the Premier League admitting mistakes were made, the boys debate whether VAR adds to or takes away from the game. In happier news, Michail got a goal on the board and Rickie welcomed a new kid to the FFP family. The boys discuss the effect of a new family and late night nappy changes on their playing careers.There was a lot of talk last week about time wasting in

Despite the glorious afterglow of Oxford’s victory at Fleetwood, the club’s season is still in the balance. With three games left they sit eighth in the table, four points off the play-off places. With anything less than victory in their last three games spelling the end of Oxford’s season, Karl Robinson’s side must face his old team from Milton Keynes, where he and his family still live.In the moments before kick-off, Robinson is tense as he addresses his side. His pleas for them to stick together

West Ham finally got some points on the board at the weekend, with a win at Villa. Whilst Callum had to sit out Newcastle's draw away to Wolves, with an injury. He updates Michail and Rickie on his situation and the outlook for the weeks to come. Callum’s old club had an even tougher weekend than him. The boys discuss Liverpool’s frankly ludicrous 9-0 drubbing of Bournemouth and what to do when you find yourself in that position.Willy Boly caused a storm this week as he failed to turn up to his

As the season draws to a close, tensions in the Rotherham dressing room are starting to boil over after a 3-0 loss to Portsmouth. Manager Paul Warne is trying to dissect why his side is self-imploding having previously been top of the league. The post-mortem lasts half an hour before Warne has to address the waiting press.As night falls, Warne reveals that he’s considering his position and that this may be his lowest moment in management. He talks of the abuse fans have been shouting at him and how

Newcastle and West Ham had contrasting weekends: Callum took a healthy lead in the goalscoring bet with a commanding performance against City, while Michail was left frustrated at home to Brighton. With the Hammers yet to register a point on the board, the boys discuss how to get going after a slow start. And with Callum making an impressive goalscoring start to the season, Michail gives him some celebration advice. Bruno Guimarães was quick to grab Haaland’s shirt at the weekend, so the boys talk

Out of form striker Joshua Kayode is given reassurance from the manager about his performances but there’s bad news elsewhere as The Millers best player - midfielder Ben Wiles - apparently needs blood drained from his inflamed knee. Top goalscorer Michael Smith also needs an injection in his toe before the Pompey game if he’s to be able to play.Later in the episode, Warne discusses his relationship with the chairman Tony Stewart and Robinson does the same with his boss Sumrith ‘Tiger’

Both Callum and Michail were left frustrated by disallowed goals at the weekend. So who better to come and assess their grievances than former Premier League and FIFA referee, Mark Clattenburg. And it wasn’t just West Ham and Newcastle that had refereeing controversies. The boys, along with Mark, discuss the hectic Chelsea v Tottenham game, which is being dubbed the ‘Battle of the Bridge 2.0’. Mark, who refereed the original ‘Battle of the Bridge’, offers his thoughts on VAR, where he sees it going

After two straight defeats at the business end of the season it feels like a do-or-die game for Oxford at home to Sunderland. The build-up to the match begins at the training ground, where groundsman/comedian Toby Rouss gives the lowdown on the mood around the club, how the players are bearing up, and then chatting with Karl about the Grand National, where his dad is a co-owner of the favourite. And while the season is very much alive, thoughts are already turning to the next campaign, and the need