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.

  • 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.

    Details of information and support with addiction are available at bbc.co.uk/actionline

    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
  • 46 minutes 5 seconds
    Colin Hendry and Stuart McCall on EURO 96

    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?

    18 June 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 44 minutes 3 seconds
    Chris Powell and Stephen O’Donnell on the Euros – Part 1

    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.

    11 June 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 37 minutes 55 seconds
    Chris Powell and Stephen O’Donnell on the Euros – Part 2

    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.

    11 June 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 44 minutes 58 seconds
    Ohne Schottland, Keine Partei

    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?

    4 June 2024, 11:01 pm
  • 48 minutes 12 seconds
    Steven Caulker - "I hit rock bottom 1000 times"

    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

    21 May 2024, 11:01 pm
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