Sacked in the Morning

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.

  • 46 minutes 30 seconds
    Alan Stubbs on celebrations

    Former Celtic and Everton defender Alan Stubbs on celebrations, making mistakes and Martin O’Neill.

    18 December 2024, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 15 seconds
    Tony Cottee on team spirit

    West Ham, Leicester and England striker Tony Cottee on team spirit, motivation and playing against his window cleaner.

    11 December 2024, 1:00 am
  • 48 minutes 21 seconds
    Ray Houghton on a little bit of luck

    Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Ray Houghton on luck, Jack Charlton and jogging in the sauna.

    4 December 2024, 1:00 am
  • 47 minutes 30 seconds
    Alan Rough on three World Cups

    Legendary goalkeeper Alan Rough on World Cups, wages and Ben Doak.

    27 November 2024, 1:00 am
  • 42 minutes 50 seconds
    Alex Horne on non-league football

    Taskmaster Alex Horne on promotion, job swaps and the joys of non-league football.

    20 November 2024, 1:00 am
  • 49 minutes 57 seconds
    Lee Dixon on imposter syndrome

    Arsenal legend Lee Dixon talks imposter syndrome, fighting Dennis Bergkamp and Arsene Wenger's new windows.

    13 November 2024, 1:00 am
  • 41 minutes 58 seconds
    Jason McAteer on regrets

    Liverpool and Republic of Ireland midfielder Jason McAteer talks first loves, regrets and turning down Kenny Dalglish.

    6 November 2024, 1:00 am
  • 43 minutes 50 seconds
    Brian McClair on extreme training

    Brian McClair on his time at Manchester United and Celtic. Choccy talks seagulls, tiddlywinks and avoiding the hairdryer treatment.

    30 October 2024, 1:00 am
  • 48 minutes 52 seconds
    John Hartson on the manager always being right

    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.

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    23 October 2024, 12:00 am
  • 42 minutes 49 seconds
    Alex McLeish on his incredible career

    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.

    16 October 2024, 12:00 am
  • 40 minutes 44 seconds
    Mark Lawrenson on playing for both Charlton brothers

    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

    9 October 2024, 12:00 am
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