The Managers

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Aston Villa, Derby County, and Wycombe Wanderers boss John Gregory.

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John reflects on his early beginnings and how the coaching of Terry Venables helped shape his managerial career.

He shares stories from his time working as an assistant under Brian Little at Leicester and Aston Villa before taking his first managerial job at Wycombe.

John then delves into his hugely successful spell at Aston Villa, which included working with the club’s infamous owner, ‘Deadly’ Doug Ellis.

The conversation also explores Villa’s title challenge, their FA Cup final, and the real reason behind John’s departure from the club.
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In this special episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis examine the situation at Tottenham Hotspur.

They discuss their poor Premier League form, the immediate future of interim manager Igor Tudor and whether they will be relegated.

Plus, they talk about whether Spurs should field a weakened team against Atletico Madrid in the Champions League and points needed to stay up.
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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by management royalty - former Wimbledon, Sheffield United and Nottingham Forest boss Dave Bassett!

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Dave reflects on his non-league beginnings and his remarkable rise with Wimbledon, guiding the unfancied club from the Fourth Division to the top flight in just nine years.

He shares stories from the infamous “Crazy Gang” era before turning to another dressing room packed with big personalities at Sheffield United - including the formidable Billy Whitehurst.

The conversation also explores his spell at Nottingham Forest, where he opens up about the challenges of managing the mercurial Pierre van Hooijdonk.
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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis dive into the Premier League title race - and ask the big question: do Arsenal have the nerve to go all the way?

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The pair assess the Gunners’ form alongside that of reigning champions Manchester City. They also discuss the future of City manager Pep Guardiola and the legacy he would leave should he decide to step away from the club.

The relegation battle is also under the microscope, with a closer look at the situations facing Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur and West Ham United.

Plus, the conversation turns north to the Scottish Premiership title race, and reflects on Sheffield Wednesday’s record-breaking relegation from the English Football League.
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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by Martin Allen

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Martin reflects on the early days of his playing career, explaining how working under George Graham at Queens Park Rangers helped shape his approach to management.

He also looks back on his own time in the dugout, sharing stories of some of the unconventional motivational techniques he employed along the way.

The conversation turns to his short, eventful spell at Leicester City. Plus, he reveals how he once cheated Chelsea’s Jose Mourinho out of an award. 
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