The Managers

In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Leeds United and Sunderland boss Simon Grayson.

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Simon reflects on his early life and playing career before revealing how he unexpectedly found himself stepping into management at Blackpool.

He looks back on his dream move to boyhood club Leeds United, his time working with Ken Bates, and the dramatic final-day victory that secured promotion to the Championship.

Simon also opens up about his departure from Elland Road and explains why he later decided against returning to the club.

Plus, he discusses his time at Sunderland, his involvement in the Netflix documentary series, and why he believes his portrayal in the programme was unfair.

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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis look at Manchester United’s difficult start to the new Premier League season and discuss why Michael Carrick needs time to put his mark on the team.

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They also turn their attention to Tottenham, where Tony explains why he believes Roberto De Zerbi is the right man to take the club forward.

Mick and Tony discuss the outstanding starts made by Brighton and Brentford, and why both clubs offer managers the ideal environment to work and develop.

There’s also a look at the early pace-setters in the EFL Championship, before the conversation moves to Celtic’s defeat to Rangers and what it could mean for Martin O’Neill’s future.

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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Aston Villa and Leicester City manager Brian Little.

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Brian reflects on his early career and reveals how the premature end of his playing days at just 26 led to an unexpected role working in the Aston Villa club shop.

He looks back on his transition into management, including his time at Leicester City, where despite guiding the club to three successive play-off finals, he found himself fearing for his job.

The conversation then turns to Aston Villa, where Brian recalls leading the club to League Cup glory at Wembley in 1996 and the journey that culminated in that memorable triumph.

Finally, Brian opens up about his departure from Villa, discussing the circumstances surrounding his decision to resign and the reasons behind one of the most difficult decisions of his managerial career.

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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis assess Arsenal’s perfect start to their Premier League title defence.

The pair discuss whether Mikel Arteta’s side are now unstoppable and consider which of their potential challengers have what it takes to knock them off the top.

They also turn their attention to Tottenham’s difficult start to the season and Everton’s disappointing transfer deadline day, before discussing Hull City’s sensational return to the top flight.

Mick and Tony then offer their advice to Frank Lampard and his Coventry City side, while Leicester City’s struggles in League One under Russell Martin also come under the spotlight.

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In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England international Les Ferdinand.

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Les reflects on his early days in non-league football, his footballing family and the mentors who helped shape the opening stages of his career.

He reveals how a proposed move to Manchester United fell through before discussing his eventual move to Newcastle United, where he worked under Kevin Keegan.

The conversation then turns to Les’ England career, including his frustration at being part of the squads for both Euro 96 and the 1998 World Cup without making an appearance.

Les also looks back on his time at Tottenham under Harry Redknapp and recalls seeing the remarkable development of Gareth Bale and Harry Kane first-hand.

And finally, Mick, Tony and Les go head-to-head in a passionate debate about the purpose and role of a director of football.

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