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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By 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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The podcast currently has 79 episodes available.
Brian McClair on his time at Manchester United and Celtic. Choccy talks seagulls, tiddlywinks and avoiding the hairdryer treatment.
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
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.
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
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?
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.
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 Steve Clarke are really like.
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?
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
West Ham United legend Frank McAvennie joins Craig and Amy for a look back on his career. In a cracking interview he talks us through his start in football and how he nearly signed for Luton Town instead of The Hammers. He also tells us about coming home to Celtic, meeting Maggie Thatcher and the time the West Ham players got the manager hypnotised.
And if all of this is not enough of Frank, from 26th May the new series Icons of Football will hit the iPlayer with episode's featuring the man himself, Joe Jordan and John Greig amongst others.
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