Adapt or die: Are football managers too stubborn to succeed?

Premier League managers are more heavily scrutinised than ever. Those 20 jobs are among the most coveted in sport but with two sackings already this season, what’s the secret to keeping one?

In an era where tactical identity and club politics collide, the role has never been more complex: Will you lose a dressing room if you break from your philosophy? Do managers even have time to actually coach anymore? And in a game that demands constant reinvention, what does it mean to be a good coach in football today? 

Gabby and Mark are joined today by former Rangers, QPR and Sunderland manager Michael Beale, who's worked under the likes of Jose Mourinho, Steven Gerrard and Jurgen Klopp.

Plus, you won't believe Mark's story from the NFL... let's hope we never have an interview like that on The Sports Agents!

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