The Managers

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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... more

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The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.

The Managers episodes:

November 25, 2025 How bad is Liverpool’s crisis? | Can Chelsea challenge Arsenal? | Should Leeds give Farke more time?
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis break down the growing crisis at Liverpool.
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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 Edwards is the new man in at Wolves - but can he turn their season around?
And at Leeds, Daniel Farke is under mounting pressure, though should he be given more time?
Plus, Mick and Tony share their verdict on the World Cup play-offs after a dramatic international break.

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49min
November 18, 2025 Roy Hodgson: What I should’ve done at Liverpool | Choosing Fulham over Inter | The England years
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Roy Hodgson
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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 remarkable work at Fulham and the reasons his time at Liverpool didn’t unfold as he’d hoped.
Plus, Roy shares insights from his tenure as England manager and gives his thoughts on the nation’s prospects ahead of the 2026 World Cup.

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1h 22min
November 11, 2025 Peter Crouch: Capello angered England players | My Liverpool regret | Working with Pulis at Stoke
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only Peter Crouch!
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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 dives into his England career, in particular the mood in the camp under Fabio Capello.
Plus, Peter talks about his spell working under Tony at Stoke - so what was it really like?!

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58min
November 04, 2025 Tim Sherwood: Tottenham rant was needed | Everton's Grealish like Gazza | I'd have kept Villa up
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Tottenham and Aston Villa manager Tim Sherwood.
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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 into Tim’s spell in charge of Tottenham - that rant following defeat at Chelsea, bringing Emmanuel Adebayor back into the fold and giving Harry Kane a chance.
Tim also talks about his time at Aston Villa - working with Jack Grealish and managing the challenges of player sales.

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1h 11min
October 28, 2025 Arsenal's title to lose? | Liverpool and Man City well off it | West Ham and Wolves woes
In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis discuss the Premier League title race.
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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 and Tony talk about their incredible starts.
Also on the agenda - West Ham and Wolves’ struggles, Coventry’s red hot form and Hearts topping the Scottish Premier League.

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46min
October 21, 2025 Sean Dyche: My Forest beginning | Burnley’s rise & spirit | Dealing with Everton
This week on The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by none other than Sean Dyche.
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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 sacked by Watford.
The conversation dives into his remarkable tenure at Burnley, his views on how the game has evolved in the modern era, and his time at Everton - both on the pitch and dealing with the club’s off-field turbulence.

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1h 13min
October 14, 2025 Harry Redknapp: West Ham's tricky dressing room | Pompey & Spurs exits | The England job
In this week’s episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by the one and only, Harry Redknapp.
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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 room featuring big personalities like Paolo Di Canio, and reflects on nurturing the club’s golden generation of young talent.
The conversation also covers his spell at Portsmouth, working alongside Milan Mandaric, and the challenges of managing a mercurial Paul Merson.
And that’s not all - Harry opens up about his stint at Southampton, guiding Tottenham into the Champions League, and missing out on the England job.

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1h 15min
October 07, 2025 Dressing room moles | Fights in the camp | Touchline bust ups - The Managers Ep6
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.
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51min
September 29, 2025 Paul Jewell: Chelsea’s Jose squealing | Shred chairman’s Man Utd tactics | Wigan & Bradford triumphs - The Managers Ep5
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.
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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 mastermind (even against Sir Alex Ferguson’s Manchester United), to being mistaken for a taxi driver by one of his own new signings.
He also reflects on his remarkable journey with Wigan Athletic, leading them from League One all the way to the Premier League - a true underdog story. And don’t miss what might just be the greatest Jose Mourinho anecdote you've ever heard.

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1h 17min
September 23, 2025 Pressure on West Ham's Potter | Pep's cautious City | Should Wolves be backing Pereira? - The Managers Ep4
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.

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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 - Mick and Tony talk about under-fire boss Graham Potter as well as Wolves' decision to hand Vitor Pereira a new contract.
And, if you’re enjoying the show, why not support Big Mick?! That’s because Mick is doing a skydive this coming weekend, raising money for Barnsley Hospital.
Link HERE: https://www.justgiving.com/page/eadensbar-skydive

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47min

FAQs about The Managers:

How many episodes does The Managers have?

The podcast currently has 14 episodes available.