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Why are so many managers talking themselves out of a job?

Why are so many managers talking themselves out of a job?

The Athletic FC Podcast
Feb 25, 2026 38 min
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<p>This season, plenty of managers have talked themselves into trouble.</p><br><p>Oliver Glasner angered Crystal Palace fans by telling them to “stay humble”.</p><br><p>And Ruben Amorim got sacked shortly after public criticism of Man United.</p><br><p>So just how powerful are a manager’s words?</p><br><p>Host: Ayo Akinwolere</p><p>Guests: Charlie Eccleshare, Jack Pitt-Brooke</p><p>Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead</p><p>Producers: Mike Stavrou, Nick Thomson</p><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>

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