Sacked in the Morning

Sacked in the Morning

BBC Radio Scotland

Episodes 119
Avg. Duration 44m
Activity Highly Active
Apple Rating 3.9 (9)
Since Oct 2021
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Schedule
Weekly
Format
Episodic
Consistency
28%
Hosting
podcasts.files.bbci.co.uk

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About This Podcast

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.

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Recent Episodes

Steve Claridge - Machetes, Thongs and Halftime Haymakers

Jun 02, 2026 42m

Former striker and manager Steve Claridge sits down with Amy Irons and Craig Levein for a hilarious trek through his nomadic football career. He lifts the lid on playing under volatile managers like…

Mark McGhee: Aberdeen, Celtic and in the Dugout

May 26, 2026 48m

Mark McGhee has seen it all, done it all, and lived to tell the tale. In this episode, the former forward looks back on his incredible journey through the game—from conquering Europe under Sir Alex…

Gordon Dalziel - I Hammered My Foot to Escape Training!

May 19, 2026 48m

From surviving the gruelling physical torment of Rangers' pre-season under Jock Wallace to a forgettable stint at Manchester City and becoming an absolute icon at Raith Rovers, former Scotland…

David Bentley - I Walked in on Wenger Naked!

May 12, 2026 42m

From the North London luxury of Arsenal to the high-stakes world of international football and a dramatic retirement at 29, former England and Tottenham winger David Bentley joins us for a…

Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland

May 05, 2026 42m

With 44 goals in 80 appearances, Duckens Nazon is Haiti’s all‑time leading goalscorer — and on June 14 he’ll be hoping to fire a warning shot that could derail Scotland’s World Cup dreams before they…

Ramon Vega - How Spurs Lost Their Soul

Apr 28, 2026 42m

Former Tottenham Hotspur and Celtic defender Ramon Vega pulls no punches as he joins Sacked in the Morning, delivering a brutally honest verdict on the turmoil at Spurs – and why he believes the club…

Paul Ritchie - Inside the Hearts title Challenge

Apr 21, 2026 45m

Former Hearts, Manchester City and Rangers defender Paul Ritchie was part of the last Hearts team to run the Glasgow clubs close in a title race. What will be going through the current squads mind?…

Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations

Apr 14, 2026 45m

Craig Levein and Amy Irons talk to the man Rob McElhenney and Ryan Reynolds hired to be the 'adult in the room' at their Wrexham project. Shaun Harvey has been right at the heart of everything the…

Paddy Kenny - Neil Warnock and Me!

Apr 07, 2026 44m

From non‑league pitches and rejection at 15 to Premier League promotion and international caps with Ireland, former Sheffield United, QPR and Leeds goalkeeper Paddy Kenny joins us for a brutally…

Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer!

Dec 17, 2025 44m

From coming through the ranks at Hibernian to winning trophies and playing Champions League football with Rangers, former Scotland midfielder Kevin Thomson joins us to look back on a career full of…

Ian McCall - I was sacked and handed my stuff in a bin bag!

Dec 10, 2025 42m

After managing for nearly 1000games the former Ayr United, Partick Thistle and Dundee United gaffer talks us through his career across Scottish Football. From signing for Graeme Souness Rangers to…

Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked!

Dec 03, 2025 45m

Former Liverpool, Aston Villa, and Leeds United defender Stephen Warnock sits down to reflect on his footballing career. He opens up about the highs and lows of his playing days, including when his…

Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!"

Nov 26, 2025 46m

One of football’s most iconic voices joins Craig and Amy for a revealing and often hilarious journey through life behind the mic. From reporting on Nottingham Forest under Brian Clough to rubbing…

Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard

Nov 19, 2025 43m

Kemar Roofe joins Craig and Amy for an honest, lively and surprising look back at the moments that shaped his career. From breaking through at Oxford to playing under Marcelo Bielsa, Vincent Kompany…

The Irrepressible Martin Allen

Nov 12, 2025 48m

Joining Craig and Amy is the irrepressible Martin Allen. In a brilliantly funny and fascinating interview the former Brentford, Leicester City and Barnet gaffer reveals his unique man-management…

Iain Dowie - From missiles to Millwall chants

Nov 05, 2025 42m

From missiles to Millwall chants. Iain Dowie joins Craig and Amy for a hilarious and surprisingly emotional journey through his unique footballing life. From testing weapons to scoring goals (and one…

Adebayo Akinfenwa - Unapologetically Himself

Oct 29, 2025 45m

Football’s BIGGEST cult hero. Literally. Adebayo Akinfenwa joins Craig and Amy for a laugh-out-loud chat about his career, his unforgettable managers, and the moments that made him a legend. Which…

Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today....

Oct 21, 2025 42m

Twenty years to the day since Vladimir Romanov sensationally sacked George Burley, despite Hearts sitting top of the league and unbeaten, Robbie Neilson joins us to reveal what life was really like…

Peter Schmeichel - How to Make Manchester United Great Again

Oct 14, 2025 44m

How do you bring Manchester United back to their former glory?Legendary goalkeeper Peter Schmeichel joins Craig Levein and Amy Irons for a fascinating chat about where Manchester United have lost…

Martin Tyler - "...and it's LIVE!"

Sep 02, 2025 45m

From “Aguerooooo!” to “And it’s live!”, Martin Tyler joins Craig and Amy for a deep dive into the life behind the voice that defined the Premier League. In this episode, the legendary commentator…

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