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Steve Claridge - Machetes, Thongs and Halftime Haymakers
Jun 2, 2026
42m 15s
Mark McGhee: Aberdeen, Celtic and in the Dugout
May 26, 2026
48m 38s
Gordon Dalziel - I Hammered My Foot to Escape Training!
May 19, 2026
48m 29s
David Bentley - I Walked in on Wenger Naked!
May 12, 2026
42m 36s
Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
May 5, 2026
42m 08s
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| Date | Episode | Topics | Guests | Brands | Places | Keywords | Sponsor | Length | |
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| 6/2/26 | Steve Claridge - Machetes, Thongs and Halftime Haymakers | 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 John Beck and Barry Fry, detailing a legendary halftime brawl that left his boss stuck in the physio machinery. Steve also shares brilliant stories about cutting thousands of cabbages with a machete hours before kickoff and explains the chaotic truth behind that infamous live TV gatecrashing involving a red leather thong | 42m 15s | ||||||
| 5/26/26 | Mark McGhee: Aberdeen, Celtic and in the Dugout | 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 Ferguson at Aberdeen to the relentless, high-pressure world of modern football management. Packed with brilliant dressing room anecdotes, career-defining moments, and honest reflections on the highs and lows of life in the dugout. | 48m 38s | ||||||
| 5/19/26 | Gordon Dalziel - I Hammered My Foot to Escape Training! | 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 forward Gordon Dalziel joins us to look back on his wildly unpredictable life in the game. He opens up completely about his unique relationship with football, admitting he actually hated playing Saturdays because of crippling pre-match nerves and details how an unexpected Sunday morning intervention by manager Frank Connor completely saved his career. All that plus Gordon shares hilarious locker-room memories of the legendary Davie Cooper, why he kept a hammer in his bedroom as a teenager, and his chaotic "exaggerated" stories that landed him all over the front pages. | 48m 29s | ||||||
| 5/12/26 | David Bentley - I Walked in on Wenger Naked! | 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 wide-ranging and candid reflection on his unique path through the game.He relives his formative years under Arsène Wenger, the thrill of the North London Derby, and the tactical brilliance, and occasional friction, experienced under managers like Fabio Capello, Mark Hughes, and Harry Redknapp. All that plus David opens up about the truth behind that infamous bucket of water. | 42m 36s | ||||||
| 5/5/26 | Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland✨ | soccerWorld Cup+4 | Duckens Nazon | St Mirren | HaitiScotland+1 | Duckens NazonHaiti+5 | — | 42m 08s | |
| 4/28/26 | Ramon Vega - How Spurs Lost Their Soul✨ | Tottenham HotspurCeltic+4 | Ramon Vega | Tottenham HotspurCeltic | Wembley | Ramon VegaTottenham Hotspur+6 | — | 42m 58s | |
| 4/21/26 | Paul Ritchie - Inside the Hearts title Challenge✨ | soccerHearts title challenge+3 | Paul Ritchie | HeartsManchester City+2 | — | HeartsPaul Ritchie+5 | — | 45m 22s | |
| 4/14/26 | Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations✨ | WrexhamShaun Harvey+4 | Shaun Harvey | WrexhamEFL | — | WrexhamShaun Harvey+5 | — | 45m 08s | |
| 4/7/26 | Paddy Kenny - Neil Warnock and Me!✨ | football careergoalkeeping+5 | Paddy Kenny | Sheffield UnitedQPR+1 | Ireland | Paddy KennyNeil Warnock+7 | — | 44m 07s | |
| 12/17/25 | Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer!✨ | soccercareer+4 | Kevin Thomson | HibernianRangers+1 | Scotland | Kevin ThomsonWalter Smith+6 | — | 44m 42s | |
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| 12/10/25 | Ian McCall - I was sacked and handed my stuff in a bin bag!✨ | Scottish FootballManagement Career+3 | Ian McCall | Ayr UnitedPartick Thistle+3 | Ibrox | Ian McCallScottish Football+5 | — | 42m 03s | |
| 12/3/25 | Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked!✨ | football careerLiverpool+5 | Stephen Warnock | LiverpoolAston Villa+1 | — | Stephen WarnockLiverpool+7 | — | 45m 18s | |
| 11/26/25 | Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!"✨ | football commentarysports journalism+3 | Clive Tyldesley | Nottingham Forest | — | Clive Tyldesleyfootball commentary+4 | — | 46m 58s | |
| 11/19/25 | Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard✨ | Kemar Roofesoccer career+5 | Kemar Roofe | OxfordMarcelo Bielsa+5 | — | Kemar RoofeMurderball+7 | — | 43m 45s | |
| 11/12/25 | The Irrepressible Martin Allen | 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 style (less said about the wine gum the better), how his upbringing influenced him plus the treat he gave his players that turned them into little boys on Christmas Day. | 48m 30s | ||||||
| 11/5/25 | Iain Dowie - From missiles to Millwall chants | 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 unforgettable own goal), Dowie’s career is anything but ordinary. Which manager made players throw up in training? What happened when he tried to reason with a Millwall fan? And how did he end up cleaning up takeaway leftovers in a Premier League flat? Plus, he faces the dreaded WHEEL OF TRUTH. Will he survive? | 42m 28s | ||||||
| 10/29/25 | Adebayo Akinfenwa - Unapologetically Himself | 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 manager stripped off during team talks? What was it like leaving home at 18 to play in Lithuania? And will he dare face the dreaded WHEEL OF TRUTH?WARNING: This episode contains strong language and some offensive language reflecting Adebayo’s real experiences of racism while playing in Lithuania. | 45m 19s | ||||||
| 10/21/25 | Robbie Neilson - It was 20years ago today.... | 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 under the chaotic Lithuanian regime.He also reflects on playing under Sven-Göran Eriksson, recalls Craig Levein’s blunt words of encouragement when he was “sacked in the morning”, and explains what it’s like working at the very bottom of the City Football Group pyramid.If you want to hear more about Vladimir Romanov’s rise from submariner to millionaire football owner to wanted man, search Romanov: Czar of Hearts wherever you get your podcasts. | 42m 51s | ||||||
| 10/14/25 | Peter Schmeichel - How to Make Manchester United Great Again | 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 their way and what he’d do to put it right. Peter also reflects on his pride in his son Kasper, reveals how Eric Cantona inspired his teammates from the moment he walked into training, and becomes the first guest to face THE WHEEL OF TRUTH! | 44m 38s | ||||||
| 9/2/25 | Martin Tyler - "...and it's LIVE!" | 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 opens up about his decades in the gantry, the moments that made history, and the lines that still get shouted at him in the street. We also hear about his time coaching in non-league football and his joy at being still part of the game.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 | 45m 18s | ||||||
| 8/26/25 | Stiliyan Petrov - Celtic and Villa Legend | From battling for midfield dominance to battling for his life, Stiliyan Petrov joins Craig and Amy for a powerful episode of Sacked in the Morning. The Celtic and Aston Villa legend opens up about his rise from Montana and CSKA Sofia to becoming a fan favourite in Glasgow and Birmingham. He shares stories of playing under Martin O’Neill, recovering from a brutal leg break, and his unforgettable fight against leukemia. With honesty, humour, and heart, Stiliyan reflects on leadership, resilience, and the dressing room dynamics that shaped his career.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 | 48m 50s | ||||||
| 8/19/25 | Pasquale Bruno - From Juventus to Cowdenbeath | Cult hero, enforcer, and all-round warrior Pasquale Bruno joins Craig and Amy for a fiery episode of Sacked in the Morning. From clashing with Maradona and Van Basten in Serie A to being nicknamed “The Animal” for his no-nonsense defending, Pasquale shares incredible stories from a career built on grit, passion, and pure chaos. He opens up about life under managers like Dino Zoff and Claudio Ranieri, his move to Scotland and the Hearts dressing room, and how his final ever professional appearance came at Central Park in Fife.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71. | 42m 37s | ||||||
| 8/12/25 | Jon Parkin - CULT HERO! | Cult hero, podcaster, and all-round maverick Jon Parkin joins Craig and Amy for a brilliantly chaotic episode of Sacked in the Morning. From crashing golf buggies before a friendly against Real Madrid to pole dancing in Krakow three days after knee surgery, Jon shares outrageous tales from a career that was anything but ordinary. He also opens up about the managers who tried (and failed) to change him, the pranks that got him in trouble, and why Tony Pulis just liked having him around.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 | 44m 39s | ||||||
| 8/5/25 | Philippe Clement - Rangers and Me | Just months after leaving Rangers, Philippe Clément joins Craig and Amy for an honest and timely episode of Sacked in the Morning. In an in-depth interview Philippe reflects on the whirlwind of his time in Glasgow, from silverware and title races to boardroom upheaval and the pressure of managing one of football’s most demanding clubs.He opens up about the challenges of squad building without investment, the emotional toll of leading through instability, and the moment he found out he’d lost his job, from journalists, not the club. With clarity and candour, Philippe shares what it’s really like to manage Rangers under the spotlight, and why, despite everything, he still holds deep affection for the club and its fans.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 | 49m 35s | ||||||
| 7/29/25 | Julian Dicks - THE TERMINATOR | Julian Dicks - West Ham legend, former Liverpool defender, and self-proclaimed non-league gaffer, joins Craig and Amy for a no-nonsense episode of Sacked in the Morning. From being told he’d never play again at 22 to earning the nickname “The Terminator,” Julian opens up about the brutal injuries, the boozy rehab, and the unforgettable characters he’s met along the way. Expect tales of firecrackers in hotel bathrooms, a bath-time prank gone very wrong, and what he told Tottenham Hotspur when they tried to sign him.Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 | 45m 12s | ||||||
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