Moment of Truth

A raw, tense and illuminating deep dive into the real lives of football managers. Intimate and unfiltered, this podcast reinvents fly-on-the-wall to take you where cameras can't.

Radio 5 Live,16 episodes

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Introducing: Moment of Truth
What does it take to be a football manager? We follow two League One teams to find out.
16 Jun 2022,4 mins
1. Millers Crossing
Tough chats and logistical problems surround leaders Rotherham’s trip to Shrewsbury.
27 Jun 2022,46 mins,
2. Here’s To You, Mr Robinson
Karl Robinson questions football addiction as crunch time in the season approaches.
14 Jul 2022,46 mins,
3. Who Are Ya, Who Are Ya, Who Are Ya?
An international break allows both managers to reflect on their footballing journeys.
14 Jul 2022,33 mins,
4. Perverted Therapy
Off-field events puts football into perspective as both sides suffer contrasting form.
14 Jul 2022,31 mins,
5. Jordi’s Sure
The inside story of the Papa John’s Trophy final between Rotherham and Sutton at Wembley.
14 Jul 2022,38 mins,
6. No Distance Left To Run?
Oxford need a win to get back on track but find lowly Morecambe are no pushovers.
21 Jul 2022,37 mins,
7. Sunderland Or We Die
Oxford boss Karl wades through broken bodies and tired minds to keep the season alive.
21 Jul 2022,36 mins,
8. This Ain’t no Sunday Bastard League
In a drastic move, Paul calls his players in to train on a Sunday after Charlton defeat
21 Jul 2022,38 mins,
9. An Easter Rising
The managers of Oxford and Rotherham both try to secure promotion amid torrents of abuse.
21 Jul 2022,33 mins,
10. A Family Affair
In a must-win tie for The U’s, Robinson reflects on his job’s impact on his family.
21 Jul 2022,34 mins,
11. The Game
It’s crunch time for Oxford and Rotherham as they face off in League One.
28 Jul 2022,39 mins,
12. Deflection Tactics
With two games left, Rotherham’s squad gear up for one last push as they hunt promotion.
28 Jul 2022,33 mins,
13. Who Dares Wins
Rotherham face the second half of a pivotal game, while Oxford assess falling short.
28 Jul 2022,29 mins,
14. Bring Us Home
Rotherham travel to Gillingham knowing a win will put them back into the Championship.
28 Jul 2022,37 mins,
15. Kelly's Heroes
The final minutes of Rotherham’s season see an unlikely potential hero enter the fray.
28 Jul 2022,30 mins,