The Managers

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 storie...

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...

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Martin Allen Brought 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...

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...

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 Cry...

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Steve McClaren Brought 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 histo...

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...

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 fi...

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 bos...

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 you...

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 o...

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-...

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 exami...

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

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis break down the growing crisis at Liverpool. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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...

This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Roy Hodgson Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 remark...

This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only Peter Crouch! Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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...

This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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...

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the Premier League title race. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 a...

This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by none other than Sean Dyche. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 sack...

In this week’s episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only, Harry Redknapp. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 ro...

In 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.  Twitter:  themanagerspod  Instagram:  themanagerspodcast TikTok:  themanagerspodcast Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoi...

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. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 maste...

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. Brought to you by BOYLE Sports. 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 -...

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-appointmen...