Foxpunter: Football Manager Profiling

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we talk about Dean Smith and look at how the Aston Villa boss creates a culture and aims to improve and nurture his players both on and off the field. 

We also focused on Coventry's Mark Robins, who has helped the Sky Blues battle against adversity and uses savvy recruitment to ensure that his side continue to progress. 

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Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we look at Reading boss Veljko Paunovic who enjoyed a successful first season at the Madejski. We look at how he needs players who are going to 'buy in' to his methods and how he is likely to benefit from the return of fans next season. 

We also looked at Stevenage's Alex Revell, who has benefited from the arrival of Dean Wilkins and has used his vast experience to implement significant change at the Lamex. 

Follow us on Twitter @foxpunter 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we turned our attention to Nigel Pearson at Bristol City and looked at how he'll be potentially approach the major re-building job this summer. 

We also looked at Accrington's John Coleman, one of the EFL's longest-serving managers and how his side constantly improve year-on-year. 

Follow us on Twitter @foxpunter 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we focused on Newcastle's Steve Bruce and looked at how his ability to keep everyone happy has helped him achieve his goal of keeping the Magpies in the Premier League. 

We also looked at Exeter boss Matt Taylor, who despite failing to reach the L2 play-offs can take plenty of positives into the 2021-22 campaign. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we profiled Blackpool's Neil Critchley and look at how his meticulous approach to transfers and team-building has helped the Tangerines to become promotion contenders. 

We also profiled divisive Scunthorpe boss Neil Cox who has managed to keep the Iron in the EFL despite being dealt a poor hand. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we profiled Derby County's Wayne Rooney and asked whether his natural ability and confidence makes it difficult for him to understand and empathise with his current squad.  

We also put Cambridge boss Mark Bonner under the spotlight and look at how his calm, intelligent and methodical approach has helped him defy expectations at the Abbey. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we looked at Spurs boss Jose Mourinho and focused on how he has changed since his time at Stamford Bridge. We look at his inability to understand millenials, and discuss whether he would be ideally suited to International football. 

We also put the spotlight on Morecambe manager Derek Adams who could potentially take the club to League One for the first time in their history. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we focus on West Ham boss David Moyes who has guided the Hammers to fourth place in the Premier League. We look at how he requires time to build and how his style of management helps to get the best out of players. 

We also put the spotlight on Grimsby boss Paul Hurst who is embroiled in a League Two relegation battle. We look at how he demands aggression and fight from his players and is the ideal candidate to guide the Mariners through the challenges of non-league football. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we focus on the Premier League and put the spotlight on Chelsea boss Thomas Tuchel. We look at how he likes his players to improvise and think for themselves on the pitch. 

We also discuss experienced Crystal Palace coach Roy Hodgson and try to predict his next move. 

Welcome to the Foxpunter Manager Profiling podcast, hosted by sports writer and broadcaster Jack Critchley and Foxpunter's Mike Holden.

Every week we'll focus on a selection of football managers, their leadership styles, how they celebrate, commiserate and how they deal with difficult situations.

This week, we turn our attention to Fratton Park and look at the appointment of Danny Cowley. He'll be looking to build on the foundations left by Kenny Jackett, and will bring a fresh energy and plenty of innovative ideas to the League One play-off challengers.

We also put the spotlight on Bolton's Ian Evatt, who has overseen a remarkable turnaround at the club.