Sacked in the Morning

Football coach, podcaster, and all-round storyteller Si Ferry joins Craig and Amy for one of the funniest episodes of Sacked in the Morning yet. From toilet trouble mid-match to getting called a “little piggy” by Paolo Di Canio, Si serves up outrageous, no-holds-barred tales from his playing days. Get in touch with us via sackedinthemorning@bbc.co.uk and on WhatsApp 08000 12 11 71 **Contains some strong language and adult themes**

Craig Levein and Amy Irons are back with listener emails, messages for Craig, and a brand-new way for you to get in touch with the show… which can only mean one thing: Craig’s got some fresh scripting to (reluctantly) learn.

Double European Cup winner Viv Anderson sits down with Craig and Amy to relive an extraordinary career spent under some of football’s most iconic managers. From breaking through under the legendary Brian Clough as a teenager, to being signed by a little-known Alex Ferguson at Manchester United, and representing England under the great Sir Bobby Robson — Viv shares the stories, lessons, and personalities behind a life at the top of the game.

Premier League legend Andy Cole joins Craig and Amy for a candid look back at his incredible career. From banging in goals under Kevin Keegan’s swashbuckling Newcastle side to the moment he realised the true scale of Manchester United, Andy shares the highs, the challenges, and the lessons learned. He also opens up about life after playing — and his steps into the world of coaching.

Ever heard the story about how Alastair Campbell found himself playing football with Diego Maradona? In a fantastic episode, former Downing Street Press Secretary and top podcaster himself Alastair Campbell joins Craig and Amy to chat about leadership. What we didn't expect was to hear how he shared a pitch with arguably the greatest footballer that ever lived, how he was asked to give a team talk to the British Lions Rugby team and he reveals how he broke some bones as a child. CONTAINS SOME STRONG LANGUAGE