Sacked in the Morning

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.

Radio Scotland,119 episodes

Episodes

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Steve Claridge - Machetes, Thongs and Halftime Haymakers
Steve Claridge joins Amy and Craig to revisit a wild career across 22 clubs.
02 Jun 2026,42 mins
Mark McGhee: Aberdeen, Celtic and in the Dugout
From Aberdeen’s historic glory days to the high-stakes chaos of the managerial dugout
26 May 2026,48 mins
Gordon Dalziel - I Hammered My Foot to Escape Training!
What’s it like crawling up a "murder hill" fuelled only by the smell of egg sandwiches?
19 May 2026,48 mins,
David Bentley - I Walked in on Wenger Naked!
What's it like walking in on your gaffer in a sauna?
12 May 2026,42 mins,
Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
Haiti's top marksman on the World Cup, Scottish weather and fleeing Iran.
05 May 2026,42 mins
Ramon Vega - How Spurs Lost Their Soul
The former Tottenham defender on what's happening at his club
28 Apr 2026,42 mins
Paul Ritchie - Inside the Hearts title Challenge
The former Hearts defender on how the current squad will be feeling
21 Apr 2026,45 mins,
Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations
Craig and Amy talk to the man Rob and Ryan hired to be the 'adult in the room'
14 Apr 2026,45 mins
Paddy Kenny - Neil Warnock and Me!
Neil Warnock's favourite goalkeeper joins Craig and Amy
07 Apr 2026,44 mins,
Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer!
The Former Rangers player reveals what it's like to receive a bollocking from Walter Smith
17 Dec 2025,44 mins
Ian McCall - I was sacked and handed my stuff in a bin bag!
The former Partick Thistle manager on getting sacked AFTER receiving a standing ovation
10 Dec 2025,42 mins
Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked!
The former Liverpool and Villa defender on the highs, lows and big moments.
03 Dec 2025,45 mins
Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!"
One of football's most recognisable voices on his career and the thing he wished he said!
26 Nov 2025,46 mins,
Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard
Kemar Roofe joins the pod for an honest look back at the moments that shaped his career
19 Nov 2025,43 mins
The Irrepressible Martin Allen
WARNING: You may never eat a wine gum again after this podcast!
12 Nov 2025,48 mins,
Iain Dowie - From missiles to Millwall chants
Cult hero Iain Dowie spills all - from missiles to Millwall.
05 Nov 2025,42 mins
Adebayo Akinfenwa - Unapologetically Himself
Football's BIGGEST cult hero. Literally.
29 Oct 2025,45 mins,
Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today....
Surviving Romanov, management, and the sack.
21 Oct 2025,42 mins,
Peter Schmeichel - How to Make Manchester United Great Again
Could the legendary goalkeeper be the next Director of Football at Old Trafford?
14 Oct 2025,44 mins,
Martin Tyler - "...and it's LIVE!"
“Aguerooo!” - The voice of the Premier League on life behind the mic and on the touchline.
02 Sep 2025,45 mins,
Stiliyan Petrov - Celtic and Villa Legend
The former Celtic and Aston Villa midfielder joins Craig and Amy to share his journey
26 Aug 2025,48 mins
Pasquale Bruno - From Juventus to Cowdenbeath
Nicknamed “The Animal,” Pasquale Bruno shares wild tales from Serie A to Fife.
19 Aug 2025,42 mins,
Jon Parkin - CULT HERO!
The Cult hero shares wild stories from a brilliantly chaotic career.
12 Aug 2025,44 mins,
Philippe Clement - Rangers and Me
From silverware to boardroom chaos and the pressure of managing one of Glasgow's big two
05 Aug 2025,49 mins
Julian Dicks - THE TERMINATOR
The West Ham legend, former Liverpool defender and non-league gaffer joins Craig and Amy.
29 Jul 2025,45 mins,
Jamie Hutchinson - Virtual Touchline Legend
Just how close is Football Manager the game to being a Football manager in real-life?
22 Jul 2025,46 mins,
The Unbelievable Si Ferry
Si Ferry lifts the lid on the madness of his footballing career.
15 Jul 2025,51 mins,
Groupchat
Craig and Amy drop in with some emails and a new way to get in touch!
14 Jul 2025,12 mins,
Viv Anderson on Clough, Sir Bobby and Sir Alex
Double European Cup winner Viv talks about playing for some of the best managers ever!
08 Jul 2025,40 mins,
Andy Cole on Sir Alex, United, and a Life in Football
Man Utd legend Andy Cole joins Craig and Amy to reflect on his incredible career.
01 Jul 2025,37 mins