MAD DOG Martin Allen Pt.1 - Undr The Cosh Podcast

[@djwood1239]

BRILLIANT!

[@BrianBoru5523]

Just piggybackin' on your comment, any footy heads should look into Robin Friday, there's a couple of books about him, what a character.

[@Timekeeper1200]

A very strange but brilliant man. It's like an interview with a serial killer

[@freespirit4706]

😂

[@JTT181]

😂😂😂

[@michaelfarrow5817]

I think a combination of his natural personality and his upbringing have made a unique character. Everybody talks about how naturally humble and generous he is but he played like an animal at times. He was one of those players that West Ham fans still revere. In football, there's only one Mad Dog and you'd fancy him against anyone.

[@jameswreghitt7057]

What a comment 🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@mikebenson4845]

Hell of a comparison. Not sure if he'd murder anyone but can see him being two personalities. Really like the guy but wouldn't piss him off. Tough love is a thing.

[@juniorjones79]

I like the way this man offered to help the interviewer when he said he had a tough time with lockdown. Nice seeing helpful.people in a selfish world.

[@foreignofficeclub5815]

Very eccentric guy but in an endearing way when he relaxes. You can sense he is a class act because he looks at and responds to, all 3 of the lads, unlike quite a few guests that seem to ignore at least 1 of them during their interviews

[@undrthecosh]

He was brilliant, lovely guy

[@robinmcewen3286]

@@undrthecosh Yeah, he's a very unique character. Has a perspective on the game that is definitely not from the book of cliches. Love the unassuming way he refers to 'my cousin' Clive Allen . FFS, it's CLIVE ALLEN, mate!!! If you know football you know Clive Allen. His self-deprecation at how well-known his family is in football is very revealing. A humble man, who always sounds grateful for everything football has given him. Great interview Under the Cosh.

[@63Baggies]

Were I a chairman, Allen is just the type of guy I'd hire, shades of Cloughie of Malcolm Allison IMHO....

[@stevenking1875]

Went to Martins Soccers School back in the late eighties, top bloke he even gave me and my mate a lift to Uxbridge train station as we had no money for a bus fare

[@mkdisciple]

When he said Redtube instead of KZbin I lost it. Brilliant interview.

[@anthonynewman6478]

Went to a soccer school run by him in pompey years ago . He had all the mums doing headers as they picked there kids up .they hated him 🤣

[@joshvlogs1463]

Haha he did the same with us in London. Told my dad he was on the podcast and the first thing he said was “ those fucking headers” 😂

[@joshdavis521]

What an absolute legend. My favourite all time manager at Brentford. Made the players go in the stands at Notts forest before the game and played musical chairs with them. Without the music lol.

[@3coldcapricorn227]

Lloyd Owusu talks about this! Fantastic

[@deanlewsey1628]

So happy to see this. Realised earlier today that ive watched all the pods so was desperate for new content.. and what a guest!!!!

[@ABCGrimsby]

You got pateron mate?

[@ABCGrimsby]

Because I'm in the same boat, they can't keep up with the content 😂

[@deanlewsey1628]

@@ABCGrimsby i need to sign up

[@ABCGrimsby]

@@deanlewsey1628 worth it mate, you got Carlton Palmer, Mark crossley part 2,ian hollowhead(ruined my club 😂) Ray parlour to name a few

[@undrthecosh]

@@deanlewsey1628 www.patreon.com/UndrTheCosh we would love to have you on board, any questions feel free to ask

[@FootyWill34]

RedTube absolutely cracked me up

[@martintaylor-reid4141]

What a brilliant person! Martin you have my respect and probably from all the subscribers of this fantastic podcast, well done.

[@undrthecosh]

He was a great guy

[@georgedolman444]

It's a shame managers like Martin are never given a chance in higher divisions. From what I've heard on these podcasts hes an incredible man manager. I'd like to see him at Swindon until the end of the season

[@greatwestern_footballshirts]

I'd of definitely taken Martin Allen at Swindon this season we'd of put up more of a fight with mad dog in charge.

[@SeanBdrfc]

Utterly brilliant. What a bloke. Love this man.

[@kevob]

Love Martin from his West Ham days, he is such a delight to listen to, this is my number one episode 🙏⚽

[@alp7891]

23mins in and cant help but comment whatta BELTER this is and so interesting having a manager on of a player that has been on too. Great work as always lads 💪

[@allisterquinn8049]

I feel like there’s a musical theatre dancer inside of him dying to get out

[@babygravey]

Football manger the musical 🎶

[@pbplauralfilms]

Definitely mate. Regional touring cast, belting show tunes after school, dreaming of the West End

[@Citybrey]

Martin was 1 of 6 players signed by Lou Macari. Those 6 players formed the backbone of the club for the best part of a decade. It should be spoken about more. Martin always put a good shift in for West Ham and was very much appreciated by us all. Mad as a box of frogs then and seems just as bonkers now. Best to of wishes to him.

[@simonsays5986]

A mixture of funny, strange, odd, mad all in 1 😂😂

[@IWTBF]

1:17:56. “ three days later, they came in at half past seven “ 😂😂😂

[@barrymason9104]

I love how Martin tells a story. Loved him at Brentford. Great show lads

[@garyphillips006]

Another cracking episode, Do we really have to wait for part 2, wack it on tomorrow 👍😀 You'd want to play for Martin Allen 😂

[@johnmcclements9358]

Another brilliant one. Can't wait to see part 2. Good honest bloke 👍👍👍

[@johnmcclements9358]

Just watched a West ham video of all his goals. The boy could play

[@lucky-shunts_CJM]

Good to see the original Mad Dog still wearing claret and blue!!!!!!!!

[@charliemonkracing4849]

Love thus. Martin Allen has to be one of the best guests you’ve had. Can’t wait for part 2

[@topsecret6995]

It's all an act - he's a top man I'm sure! I went to every game during his era and the crowd absolutely loved him - people used to howl in the crowd like mad dogs and he loved it

[@s.thesheriff653]

Been waiting for this for a long time!!

[@undrthecosh]

What a guy

[@chrismiller6317]

Great Work again fella’s Only been listening for a month trying to catch ASAP the dozen I have listened to ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👍😂😂

[@chriswoodward2491]

What a character. Already in my top 5 before i've even heard part 2

[@OrangeBananaPear]

Robin Friday, the greatest player you’ve never heard of. Fascinating guy and worth looking up especially the book about him.

[@3coldcapricorn227]

I’d only ever heard his name in passing, wasn’t he on like an album or singles cover? Super Furry Animals maybe? He’s deffo flipping somebody off or something like that

[@3coldcapricorn227]

Man liked a bit of LSD too if I’m not mistaken 👀😂

[@kevinmurray800]

I was waiting on him coming out with ....shirt always be out...like robin Friday..wear the long shorts like robin Friday..wear long sleeves like robin Friday and when I was young I used to go robbin every Friday 😭😭⚽️

[@rdgrdg1632]

​@@3coldcapricorn227the mad don't give a fuck

[@kevob]

Cant wait for part two, such a funny guy, you can see why a team would love his weird ways on a week to week basis. He should team up with Dicano, management dream team.

[@kennethaidanfaidan5117]

Best one yet by far 🤣🤣 his Jim Smith and Peter shreeves impersonations lmfa

[@MrMickleover]

Think Peter Shreeves was with his dad Denis at Reading

[@tonycole1592]

A true legend and a Scholler, I could listen to your stories all day mega brilliant its was 8 years today 20th April 2013 that you won the league 2 as worthy champions loved you as a player ( what I can remember) but even more when you took our a little tiny club to league 1 amazing scene amazing year, meet you at Morecombe coming back on the train with the players and the end of season game you had the dog in the dugout at Burton last game of the season wonderful memories. Glory Glory Gillingham FC and we still march on. God Bless you Martin best wishes to all your family

[@MirageMusicUk]

One of the best ones, this can only be topped by Neil Warnock or Stan Ternant 😂

[@darmate14]

Mick Mccarthy or Tony Pulis

[@markjenkins3609]

Mark Crossley the best one

[@Brizzy-ul3gy]

Great interview lads ! Hope the channel keeps growing it’s well deserved 👍👊

[@undrthecosh]

Thank you pal

[@gavinharrison132]

Loved this lads, looking forward to part 2!

[@pauldorman1355]

Cant wait for part 2

[@daryledwards90]

Mad Dog Podcast would be amazing.

[@raye1216]

The impressions!!!👏👏👏❤😂😂😂😂

[@Daynasat]

Ah boys thanks for that,martin allen one of my favourite football people.bravo bravo bravo.poor chrissy was afraid to open hes mouth😅brilliant interview 👊👊

[@PaulMcD11]

That was the personal highlight of this podcast

[@LukeT390]

Great episode this was! Guy looks like he belongs in the army 🤣

[@EatCycleRepeat]

He seems quite vulnerable behind the 'mad' persona. Interested to hear in part 2 how he found the Leicester job as I remember his short time here.

[@エメットロバート]

I remember him. I was QPR youth. Still remember Dave Clement and his talk to me when they let me go. Guys keep up the the good work. Really like your Chanel. Strange to quote from another former Hammers player, "It's a funny old world football is" Listening to this show makes me think "If only I could have...." I might well have played with my schoolboy hero Trevor Francis...it was not to be though..

[@adamwood6822]

Criminal that this has only done 55k views so far. What an episode!

[@brianironsidepotter9666]

What a man...he's like one of them neigbours that you think are a bit weird then you get to know them and there funny as fuck😂

[@saltmerchant749]

The one we've all been waiting for based on remarks from Alby, Si and many others.

[@josephmcloughlin4517]

One of the funniest podcast I’ve seen up there with Beasley , Taggart , Mcginlay what a funny man

[@SparklyCupcake07]

That was awesome. Expected a really boisterous one, but what an eccentric character....and those "death stares!!" Never expected S Club 7 and Abba being sung in the first few minutes either!!

[@michaelkelly1515]

Love these adverts, as funny as the actual show 😂😂😂

[@jonathandownes6696]

Brilliant! What a top bloke.

[@PorkChopExpress86]

The lads on about manscape is gold. "you get a lovely travel bag, which is nice "😂

[@Twh1996]

A happy penis

[@stuartstaves8881]

Brilliant, an hour or so in ‘Can I swear’

[@jackwhittaker2849]

What an episode what a man

[@paddyanglais91]

Remember him fondly as Brentford manager around 2004/06 - absolute legend of a guy!

[@itellyouwhy6957]

"Spicer! We are shooting that way"

[@s.thesheriff653]

Si ferry episodes 👌😂

[@chsssify]

Great episode looking forward to part 2. What a guest

[@rossprocter-learnenglishes1077]

One of the best this one

[@tiktoke1736]

remember Wimbledon away when Martin Allen's smashed the dugout ❤🤣 wish come back to us 🐝

[@fletch5498]

I was there for his debut against Plymouth. He went into a tackle on the half way line and hit the bar.

[@markluxon5044]

I was mare I'm sure he scored 3

[@Disgruntled-Carrot]

Wearing his West Ham Kit to the interview as well 😂

[@andrewwilson7909]

The very best one this.

[@Miamivice657]

I sat watching this hanging on every word he said, almost mesmerised.....Absolutely brilliant.

[@joeknight7044]

Mental how hard this man is

[@liammulligan5698]

Moaned at me at the price of a cup of tea at Kenilworth Road and then complained to Russell Perrett about the price of a PlayStation. Random bloke.

[@msv7856]

Can't believe you got Martin Allen on! Should be good this...

[@undrthecosh]

Yes, really good. Still a part 2 to come. We had a great afternoon with him

[@russellb1212]

Brilliant, what a character, absolutely wonderful to listen to

[@darrenbullock9153]

This is ace, I'm dying 🤣 I'd play for him in a heartbeat

[@morganmurray7921]

Looking forward to part 2, can see why they call him Mad Dog, the guys stare is enough to scare you!

[@devongostling8959]

Proper character, redtube 🤣🤣

[@freespirit4706]

Mad Dog. Absolute legend!

[@Eeeeeeeeeee12345]

mad dog is a legend 😂 remembering punching the dug out at Wimbledon away

[@anthonyphillips9787]

What a fascinating character.

[@darrenhollyoak8736]

This is brilliant, he’s mad but top entertainment and top stories, great episode boys

[@Youaintseenmeright.......]

Any of you young uns who aren't familiar with Robin Friday should look him up. Truly a lower league legend

[@TokyoJoe703]

Really good book about him the greatest footballer you never saw

[@CodsVlogs]

This is my new fave with Norms...

[@Gary-vx7gp]

I have never really seen a Martin Allen interview. Totally different to what I expected, seems a real decent bloke.

[@dazalttheory8965]

1:04:17 I've rewind that moment like seven times. Some ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ stuff.

[@brettinthecity]

This is one of my favourites so far. He seems like a good egg.

[@dj22jamesy]

It's like interviewing Charles Bronson's Mentor.

[@emmanuelshort3435]

12:15 Chris should have slapped him ahaha

[@paulbaker5902]

Amazing

[@milozach1]

Wilbraham sounds like a top man.

[@andrewsharp395]

That was bloody brilliant 👏, what a character . I think you should make him your first 3 parter.

[@geegleed1636]

This was the best one ever lol alright sruffbag 😂

[@stuartturnbull6709]

I love A-Club 7 as well Martin lol 🤣

[@harrygrant2824]

Iconic

[@johnnygilchrist1210]

Great guest . Love the story of him and his father . Put the work in and it pays off . Come on you rsss

[@callmedizzy2141]

These are great

[@Samboy666]

Bloody hell sounds like that guys childhood was pure hell.

[@michaelnoller9063]

What a great character

[@billybigtime2808]

It’s like he’s got a West Ham top on great bloke and character

[@joshwilliams6280]

love this episode watched it a few times but youth team in during the summer?? we were in magaluf but maybe where we went wrong haha

[@mowvu]

my dad was a big irons fan. he'd have loved to watch these pods with the maddog. martin allen is a proper old school bloke, brought up properly and carried his values into adult life and his career. probably why he got on with wilbraham so well. seriously lacking strong male characters in all walks of life these days.

[@nickm0703]

Brilliant podcast strange but great bloke. Easily in top 5....

[@davidralphs6429]

This is a tough one to draw a clear conclusion on. He was brought up to be excessively aggressive possibly because he was small and his father wanted to compensate for his lack of natural ability but then from somewhere, perhaps through experiencing different managers, he discovered leadership and intellectualising solutions to problems. I know personally that it’s not easy to explain why the ‘mad dog’ mists descends and it might be invoking primeval ‘fear or flight’ chemicals but you could probably get away with a certain level of violence then. I’d really like to understand what it was that drove the violence into his playing style. It can be just wanting to be the best and he mentions this but to sustain that level of commitment is difficult and it’s interesting to consider that he probably wanted to make his father proud especially with other ‘star’ players in the extended family. I’d love to see him talk to players first hand.

[@hiitdon8630]

What a podcast! 🔥

[@ajhd2005]

Going up in the world with the visuals lads - keep it going!

[@seanb3204]

Fantastic podcast

[@kryptonitea1662]

Any chance of getting on any of these Paul McGrath, John Sitton, Stan Collymore, Neil Warnock, Julian Dicks, Craig Bellamy, Stan Ternant, Alex Rae, Barry Fry, Jimmy Bullard, John Fashanu.

[@undrthecosh]

At least one of them is in the pipework and being recorded in soon.

[@kryptonitea1662]

@@undrthecosh Good Stuff, They would be compulsive viewing.

[@grizzer30]

Stan collymore could be epic

[@TheLastAngryMan01]

Paul McGrath has some story, a definite two-parter if he would agree. Anthony Stokes also has a few yarns but it could be hard to get hold of him given his downward trajectory.

[@actionjackson5569]

Thought that was a brilliant interview. Up there with Andy Johnson and mark crossley for me

[@burningsoul1365]

martin would make a great comedian

[@TokyoJoe703]

Don’t heckle him though 😡