Episode description

Happy New Year from Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet!

This week, legendary former manager and player Martin O'Neill joins Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott.

Martin shares stories from his remarkable career, including managing Celtic, Aston Villa, and the Republic of Ireland, where he worked closely with Roy Keane as his assistant. With Martin and Roy, there’s never a dull moment!

Martin recounts his many meetings with Sir Alex Ferguson - with plenty of banter about their days on the golf course, where egos, competition, and a few wayward shots led to some truly hilarious moments.

From legendary lessons under Brian Clough to fiery debates on modern football topics like VAR, this episode is one you won’t want to miss.

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00:00 - Behind the Scenes and were Manchester United favoured by referees?

05:58 - Promo

06:44 - Brian Clough and Martin O’Neill's manager/player relationship

13:05 - Playing under Brian Clough and his strong character

24:01 - Nottingham Forest’s achievements under Brian Clough 

26:00 - Nottingham Forest’s team as Division One Champions 

36:08 - John Robertson’s impact at Forest 

36:42 - Martin O’Neill’s managerial influences

39:38 - 2010 League Cup Final: Aston Villa v Manchester United 

42:20 - Martin O’Neill’s Aston Villa squad

43:52 - Martin O’Neill’s time as Celtic manager 

49:20 - How Martin O’Neill managed players 

52:23 - Roy Keane as Martin’s Assistant Manager at the Republic of Ireland

57:10 - Roy Keane’s role as Assistant Manager 

01:01:30 - Martin and Roy’s final years at The Republic of Ireland

01:04:18 - Martin O’Neill’s short spell at Nottingham Forest 

01:08:14 - Roy Keane’s golfing story

01:12:50 - Martin O’Neill Community Questions 

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