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About the episode
This week on the Fozcast, we’re joined by former Republic of Ireland, Wolves, Sunderland, and Ipswich Town manager Mick McCarthy, as we step inside the mind of a Premier League manager 👀⚽️
Mick takes us through his years in management—from the standards he set in the dressing room to whether those same standards could still be applied in today’s game. We also dive into the transfer market, looking back at some of his biggest signings and how managers deal with agents, especially when their priorities don’t always align with those of the player or the club.
We also get into the reality of being sacked as a manager. Did Mick see it coming, or was it a case of being shown the door out of nowhere? (Ben’s got a great story on this one, too. 😅)
On top of that, we look back at his time as Republic of Ireland manager and how the international job compares to life in club football.
Honestly, we could have spoken to Mick for hours—a massive thank-you to him for coming on the pod. Ben also featured on Mick’s podcast with Tony Pulis, so make sure you check that out, too.