The Managers

The Managers

Hosted by Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis · Pop! Pop!

4.9from 259 ratings

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59
Episodes
43
Transcribed
259
Ratings
Weekly
Cadence
2025
First episode

About The Managers

The Managers is your new go-to podcast for straight-talking football insight, hosted by former Premier League bosses Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis. Each week, the experienced duo break down the biggest talking points from across the English game — no fluff, no filters. They’ll also sit down with managers from all levels of the game to dig into the real-life challenges of life in the dugout, exploring the highs, lows, and everything in between. Can podcasting get any better? It can…

Publisher
Pop! Pop!
Category
sports
Language
en
Explicit
No
First episode
28 Aug 2025
Latest episode
3 Nov 2026
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Latest episodes

43 of 59 episodes have a transcript.

  1. 3 Nov 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Rory Delap: Emotional Stoke Transfer, Long Throw CARNAGE, Scaring Arsenal & Derby Jim Smith Stories

  2. 28 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Rob Edwards: Ian Holloway Blackpool Stories, Luton Glory, Leaving Middlesbrough & My Wolves Exit

  3. 27 Oct 2026TRANSCRIPT

    Steve Borthwick: England Rugby Gaffer, World Cup Chances & How Football Got VAR Wrong

Inside a recent episode

Rory Delap: Emotional Stoke Transfer, Long Throw CARNAGE, Scaring Arsenal & Derby Jim Smith Stories

Published 3 Nov 2026 · Transcript excerpt

[…] And there was a few people like, what is this? But I'll be honest, I've never been as fit in my life as that period. in terms of how we got that group together and the success we had. On, I would say, not a limited budget, but it was nowhere near where we were finishing, you know, in the top half. […]

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Who has been a guest on The Managers

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  • Rory Delap
  • Rob Edwards
  • Steve Borthwick
  • Steve Coppell
  • Dave Jones

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Apple Podcasts (US)
5.0 / 5
6 ratings
Spotify
4.9 / 5
253 ratings

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Who hosts The Managers?

Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis host the show. Published by Pop! Pop!.

How often do new episodes come out?

The show publishes weekly, based on its RSS feed.

Does The Managers take guests?

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