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Delight In Argentina Defeat, Merse On England Exit, Tuchel Tension And Saka, Plus Arsenal Stories
21/07/2026 | 48 mins.In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England international Paul Merson to discuss all the fallout from the World Cup.
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They discuss the dreadful final between Spain and Argentina – and the antics of the Argentina players following the 1-0 defeat in New Jersey.
The conversation delves into England’s exit at the semi-final stage, the tension between Thomas Tuchel and the players as well as Bukayo Saka’s absence from the team.
Plus, Merse talks about some of the managers he played under during his career and why he never made it as a manager himself.
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Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices- In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former England defender Ledley King to relive England’s dramatic last-16 victory over Mexico at the Azteca Stadium.
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The trio break down the key talking points from an unforgettable encounter before turning their attention to England’s quarter-final clash with Norway, including the challenge of stopping Erling Haaland.
Former England manager Sam Allardyce also joins the podcast to discuss the extraordinary intervention by US President Donald Trump that led to Folarin Balogun’s red card being overturned.
Plus, Ledley shares his thoughts on Tottenham’s summer transfer business and what it means for the club ahead of the new season.
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26/06/2026 | 56 mins.In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis are joined by former Ghana manager Chris Hughton to review the latest from the World Cup.
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They discuss England’s stuttering goalless draw with Ghana, and if the lack of creativity is a concern for Thomas Tuchel and his side.
Scotland’s hopes of qualification hang by a thread after an error-prone 3-0 defeat to Brazil.
The guys talk about those errors and the criticism levelled at Steve Clarke for his post-match interview.
Plus, the latest managerial moves are examined, including Wolves’ decision to replace Rob Edwards, Ipswich’s appointment of Gary O’Neil and the return of Jose Mourinho to Real Madrid.
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16/06/2026 | 44 mins.In the latest episode of The Managers, Mick McCarthy and Tony Pulis review the early stages of the tournament.
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Mick and Tony are joined by Paul Lambert to discuss Scotland after Steve Clarke’s side enjoyed a 1-0 opening group game win over Haiti.
The conversation turns to England as Thomas Tuchel’s side prepare for their opening match against Croatia, with Mick sharing insight into the intensity of managing at a World Cup.
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09/06/2026 | 40 mins.In this episode of The Managers, we take a look back at some of the best moments from Series 1.
Sean Dyche explains what it was like working under the legendary Brian Clough, while Alan Curbishley shares stories of teaming up with Paolo Di Canio at Charlton.
Harry Redknapp shares his experience of losing the Tottenham job just months after being the favourite to become the England manager.
Peter Crouch brings the players' perspective, talking about his time working under Tony Pulis at Stoke, before Roy Hodgson discusses his exit from Liverpool.
Plus, Chris Hughton chats about the successful recruitment structure that has underpinned Brighton's success in recent years.
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00:49 - Intro
00:56 - Sean Dyche on Brian Clough and John Duncan
06:41 - Alan Curbishley on Paolo Di Canio
14:18 - Harry Redknapp on Tottenham and England jobs
19:35 - Peter Crouch on Tony Pulis’ Stoke team
25:42 - AO.com
26:31 - Roy Hodgson on Liverpool exit
31:56 - Chris Hughton on Brighton’s recruitment structure
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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…
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