In this episode, Gary Bowyer talks about his football journey, from his love for the game inspired by his dad to becoming a manager after an injury ended his playing career. He shares his time away from football, the lessons learned as caretaker manager at Blackburn Rovers, and his coaching approach.

Gary discusses the challenges of club management, the impact of ownership on stability, and his experiences at clubs like Blackburn, Blackpool, Bradford, Salford City, and Dundee. He also looks ahead to future opportunities in football, possibly in a sporting director role. ⚽️

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⏰ Timecodes:

(00:00) Reflections on Time Away from Football

(02:13) Early Passion for the Game

(08:07) Injury and New Challenges

(12:10) Coaching Principles

(13:36) Early Days at Derby County

(15:47) Move to Blackburn Rovers

(20:15) Caretaker Manager at Blackburn

(25:35) Insights on Blackburn's Ownership

(29:25) Transition to Blackpool

(33:40) Blackpool Protests & Ownership Issues

(39:02) Joining Salford City

(43:16) Opportunities with Dundee

(49:09) Closing Thoughts