72+: Martin Allen's Christmas Crackers!

Football Daily - A podcast by BBC Radio 5 Live

In this festive special of 72+, Aaron Paul is joined by the former Barnet, Brentford and Gillingham manager Martin Allen to discuss his career in football. Barnet chairman and owner Tony Kleanthous explains why Martin has been hired and left the club on five separate occasions. Current Shrewsbury assistant manager Aaron Wilbraham tells us about some memorable incidents from Martin's time at MK Dons. And we hear about Martin's early days as a coach at Reading from former Royals player Ady Williams. Martin also tells us about open-water swimming in the River Tees and what he'll be doing this Christmas. 02:00 - Tony Kleanthous on Martin at Barnet; 12:00 - Aaron Wilbraham on Christmas parties at MK Dons; 27:00 - Open-water swimming at Hartlepool; 33:00 - Ady Williams on Martin's early coaching career at Reading.

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