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Sacked in the Morning

BBC Radio Scotland
Football Management
Scottish Football
Football
Premier League
Manchester United
Neil Warnock
Liverpool
Sir Alex Ferguson
Gambling Addiction
Rangers
VAR
Scotland
Pat Nevin
Football Manager
Brian Clough
Scottish National Team
Scottish Cup
Nottingham Forest
Transfer Market
Champions League

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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Latest Episodes

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 even begin.

Duckens joins Craig and Amy to look a... more

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 has lost its soul. From lifting silverware at the ... more

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? Will they be talking about the possibility of winnin... more

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 Hollywood duo have done in Wales. The former EFL chie... more

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Recent Guests

Duckens Nazon
Haiti's all-time top scorer
Haiti national team
Episode: Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
Ramon Vega
Former professional footballer, Celtic and Spurs veteran
Former football clubs and Swiss national team
Episode: Ramon Vega - How Spurs Lost Their Soul
Paul Ritchie
Former Hearts player; Hearts youth product, cup winner, and Scotland international
Hearts, Rangers, Bolton Wanderers, Manchester City
Episode: Paul Ritchie - Inside the Hearts title Challenge
Shaun Harvey
Executive (Wrexham docuseries, club leadership)
Wrexham AFC
Episode: Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations
Paddy Kenny
Former professional goalkeeper
Former clubs including Sheffield United
Episode: Paddy Kenny - Neil Warnock and Me!
Kevin Thomson
Former player and manager, notable career at Rangers and Hibernian
Episode: Kevin Thomson - Walter Smith gave me the Hairdryer!
Stephen Warnock
Former professional footballer who played for Liverpool and various Premier League clubs
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Episode: Stephen Warnock - My Liverpool Return Was Blocked!
Clive Tyldesley
A renowned football commentator with a career spanning nearly 50 years.
CBS Sports
Episode: Clive Tyldesley - "...and Solskjaer has won it!"
Kemar Roofe
Professional footballer who has played for various clubs including Oxford, Leeds, and Rangers.
Rangers
Episode: Kemar Roofe - Spygate, Murderball and Gerrard

Hosts

Amy Irons
Co-host of Sacked in the Morning
Craig Levein
Co-host of Sacked in the Morning

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 448 ratings
  • A mixed bag

    Some of these episodes have really hit home. Very entertaining and often hilarious. Others can be a little bland - very dependent on the character of the guest.

    Craig makes a solid contribution as the expert host. Helps to mirror and magnify the points and stories from the guests.

    Amy does okay, but there are times I cringe a little. Often she just repeats the point just made by the guest, presenting it as a fresh question.

    So, happy to listen selectively. The Merson

    Episode recently was a... more

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    BobbyOrbit
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • A great take on football from the inside

    Always engaging, mostly funny but essential listening every week

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    2iScott
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Great show

    Only just started listening and find it very funny.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Standing free in Durham
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Boo 😒

    Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo👻👻👻👻👻👻👻👻🤮🤮🤮🙄😑🥱🥱😴😴🫵you are the worst

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Getting iii
    United States3 years ago
  • Haven’t missed an episode!

    Picked this up by chance.

    So glad I did. Love the fact that each episode has a topic of focus. Love that each guest has an insight on that topic.

    Amy and Craig are a perfect pairing.

    Keep them coming!!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    G Barter (OG)
    United Kingdom3 years ago

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Listeners praise the hosts' chemistry and guest variety, with strong appreciation for candid stories and humor.
The show's behind-the-scenes football management focus resonates with fans seeking authentic industry perspectives.
Some reviews note pacing and over-talking issues but still enjoy the insights and guest anecdotes.

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How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
Q: You've faced upheaval off the pitch, including war in Iran. How did those experiences affect your football and outlook?
Those moments forced me to think fast, protect my family, and stay focused on football as a source of stability and purpose despite chaos surrounding me.
Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
Q: What was your time like in Scotland with St Mirren, and how did that experience shape you as a player?
The Scottish league was physically demanding and taught me to adapt quickly to tough duels and aggressive play, which helped improve my conditioning and resilience.
Duckens Nazon - Ready to Shoot Down Scotland
Q: Welcome, Duckens. How does it feel to be in the World Cup squad and face Scotland in such a high-profile group?
It is a tremendous privilege to represent Haiti and be part of a group that could challenge strong teams like Scotland; you carry the country's hopes with you and aim to perform at the highest level.
Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations
Q: Fans can be volatile and public pressure intense — how do you stay emotionally resilient when faced with threats or intense scrutiny?
Resilience comes from reflection, knowing you've been through similar pressures elsewhere, and from having a clear sense of purpose and support in the leadership team; it's about protecting reputational integrity and keeping the club's long-term goals in mind.
Shaun Harvey – How Wrexham Blew Past Expectations
Q: How did you get through the initial weeks at Leeds during the 15-point deduction and the administration period?
The club's administration pulled the management team together, and despite the challenge of the minus points, the leadership focus and unity helped guide the players through a chaotic period while seeking to rebuild after the setback.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Sacked in the Morning

What is Sacked in the Morning about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A在 football-focused interview show, two presenters talk with a rotating lineup of former players, managers, and pundits about the realities of managing, coaching, and surviving in football culture. Episodes frequently center on management styles, career highs and lows, relationship dynamics within teams, and behind-the-scenes stories that reveal how pressure, decision-making, and media scrutiny shape outcomes. Many guests bring first-hand experiences from top leagues and clubs, with a healthy mix of humor and hard-earned wisdom that appeals to sports professionals and serious fans alike. The format tends to favor candid stories about leadership, crew dynamics, and the human side of football leadership, often highlighted by memorable anecdot... more

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Recent guests on Sacked in the Morning include:

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2. Ramon Vega
3. Paul Ritchie
4. Shaun Harvey
5. Paddy Kenny
6. Kevin Thomson
7. Stephen Warnock
8. Clive Tyldesley

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