Lou Macari - Undr The Cosh Podcast

Lou Macari is with us this week talking through his playing career at Manchester United and Celtic, his roller coaster managerial career from Swindon to Huddersfield. His relationship with legendary Stoke City kit man Neil Baldwin and the amazing work he's now doing with the homeless community in Stoke.
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Timecodes:
0:00 Intro - Legend on an off the pitch. Setting up the homeless centre.
11:20 - Early days at Celtic and getting the nod in the final.
25:00 - Sir Alex, Leaving Celtic not knowing where he was going? Eventually joining Manchester United.
41:00 - Manchester United, George Best
52:00 - Player Manager at Swindon, The story behind Marvellous and legendary kit man Neil Baldwin
1:11:50 - Tommy Docherty management style, Neil Baldwin Underpants story and more. Film producers approach Macari.
1:32:00 - Stint at Celtic as manager.

[@undrthecosh]

You can make a donation if you wish to Macari Foundation through this link - macari-foundation.co.uk/donate/

[@kashmone9y99]

Well done for getting this up there makes it so much easier for people to contribute You can also donate via PayPal so easy as * to do

[@chrisrobinson560]

Brilliant will do it via my company then can do a bit more let the government pay lol via out company tax

[@andydimmock4089]

7 7 is

[@valentinojordy2185]

A trick : watch movies on Flixzone. Me and my gf have been using them for watching loads of movies these days.

[@brentleytoby6726]

@Valentino Jordy Yup, I have been using Flixzone} for since december myself :)

[@richhough6093]

I have praised this podcast frequently but this one outstrips them all , what a brilliant bloke Lou is , honest down to earth modest Guy and also had me in stiches with some of his stories 🤣

[@undrthecosh]

He was a lovely guy and thank you for the lovely comment.

[@vitusdoom]

Best football content on KZbin by far. Funny and helped me through the shitty lockdowns.

[@chiefrocka8604]

I met Lou’s daughter in Stockton heath while working at the fancy pub there doing security , didn’t know at first she was Ms Macari but after a few months we were talking and I said my family’s from Stoke and she says her dad used to play for Scotland and lives in Sunny Stoke and the Scotland match was live on the telly there. I’ve stood in the boothern end at the Victoria ground so I’m interested and quick as a flash thought I bet her dads Skip to my Lou … I asked her and she was shocked I’d guessed it like that but I’m a big Stoke 90’s Lou Macari fan so I said I’ve watched her dad at Stoke and he’d come out the dug out to wave to the fans in the boothern end when they sang Skip to my Lou and just want to say his daughters super nice and friendly too Cheers lads 👍

[@TonyField]

Top guy. Great podcast

[@marksayers6518]

What a selfless and inspirational bloke.

[@ianhitman]

Let this sink in for a second - Lou Macari hasnt been given an MBE, OBE or a knighthood. No honour from the country. A selfless and talented man as you will find. He deserves every bit of praise he gets. Not that you'll hear Lou complaining.

[@andymccardleofficial7615]

Get a petition made up

[@jimred100]

I watched him many times at old Trafford , From the stands you can see who's working. He was like Rooney. Never stopped , chased back to win the ball . Skill and always in the right place. (and he was a director of our Sunday league) . All about heart. At least an M.B.E or O.B.E. needed for what he does. Some man.

[@MirageMusicUk]

Surely needs a part 2 this, he must have so many more stories from his managing days after he left Stoke.

[@super86256]

What a bloke could sit and listen too him for hours. Such a modest bloke for what he's done. An absolute inspiration how he's helped people and still is.

[@cyrilthesquirrel1546]

This is probably the best podcast I have ever heard. What a top bloke.

[@simplyspudley3293]

Lmao the Neil Baldwin stories were class, great podcast. Lou is a sound guy for helping the less fortunate too, full respect ✊

[@michaellucas6466]

I loved this man since my Panini stickers days in 1978. What an absolute legend he is for careing about the homeless in 2021. He clearly appreciates how lucky he was, and is. But still thinks of others less fortunate than himself. Love the guy👍👍

[@yeppssss]

Thank you Lou for everything you're doing for the people of Stoke-On-Trent, and that's from the heart of a VALE fan well done matey

[@garrykeay8241]

Best one yet boys, Lou was a hero of mine growing up and seeing him around Sale was always a treat. I never knew he was so funny.

[@maxashton8167]

Top fella came across really well. Watched Marvellous on the back of this and what a film! Cried and laughed all the way through what a story. Big up Lou Macari and Nello that’s what football is all about! ❤️

[@Danallen53]

Lou macari is a total legend what a man🙏🙏❤️❤️

[@johnmcclements9358]

Another great podcast. One of my heroes during the Docs time at old Trafford. Brilliant work that he's doing for the homeless people of Stoke. Lovely man

[@themanofaran]

this is pure gold. absolutely brilliant

[@stattonz1]

Easily one of the best interviews you've done. Massive respect to Lou - a humble hero.

[@pbplauralfilms]

Proper football man and quality human being. I'll be donating. From a Liverpool fan

[@rockybalboa8543]

Top top bloke, what's he's doing now with the homeless. Brilliant listen this. Got alot of respect for Lou. 👍

[@MrTerryb1956]

You tell me who else would create a brilliant place for the homeless " The Lou Macari Centre " , he got up off his backside and took up the mantle after witnessing at first hand what was happening in Hanley full credit to him . Nello is a legend in this part of the world , and in Lou giving him a job it lifted the players sprits just look at Lou's record for that time it speaks volumes. Thanks gents for a fantastic Podcast the best one yet. The lad off the plane was named Tattoo aka Herve Villechaize fantasy Island .

[@wawawswfc4957]

Always remember lou macari's...chip shop....well done on helping the homeless people of stoke

[@iaincathro3373]

I think it's wonderful what Lou is doing for these guys. God bless him!

[@stevedavies5615]

Stunning Interview loved every minute of the Story about Neil was Sensational 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@seansouthall355]

Best episode of a football podcast I’ve seen yet! Phenomenal this one! Had it all, what a career and what a character. Pity this type of player/manager is completely gone from the game now!

[@charliemcgranefromdonegal675]

Wow, what an incredible interview. Respect for Lou.

[@iancorry5042]

Love all the episodes but as a Manc coming up to 70 I could really relate to this , it had me crying with laughter, the wife thought I’d finally flipped.

[@undrthecosh]

Brilliant pal

[@doovbaloevera1430]

Absolutely brilliant again. I'd agree with what other's are saying, had no idea about the work Macari had done with the homeless and have not seen Marvellous but will definitely look it up. Think it goes to show the criticisms people make about "the culture of football" and about the money and the greed doesn't tell the whole truth about some of the inspirational figures who made it in the game and gave back to the communities and supporters. The game needs more people like Lou who understand that connection clubs have with their fans.

[@stuartpenman6387]

Even as a Rangers fan , Lou is awesome

[@adamwickson1448]

I am a Rangers fan as well and couldn't agree more. Legend.

[@busterbricks]

@@adamwickson1448 you guys are as well

[@busterbricks]

You are a legend as well

[@chrisrobinson560]

Lou Macari what a bloke , eye opening used to watch him play as a kid , what a truly kind man he is . Well done lads can't believe how far the three of you have come from podcast 1 with just sound and interviewing shithouse about cloughie

[@matthill2368]

What an absolute gent! Great episode.

[@jordanbrierley2079]

What a legend this guy Is! His story about the kit man gagging the commentator 🤣

[@starofdavid9919]

Fantastic video, had to laugh when Lou called Jinky little Jimmy, gives you an idea how small he was but he was really head and shoulders above them all.

[@ntleaver29]

My favourite one so far ! I was crying laughing, i wish this episode was 3 times longer. Top bloke Lou Macri ( I know, Macari !)

[@mickey841q]

What a lovely bloke. Fantastic as always.

[@Psychedelic-Peter]

Absolutely fantastic. Nice one lads.

[@FM-ql4kd]

What a guest 🇾🇪🙌

[@the_even_toed_ungulate.]

This has to be my favourite so far, such a lovely bloke and super humble too.

[@Daynasat]

Top man lou, my old mans hero when he was at utd small skillfull and the heart of a lion he said.and what hes doing now is incredible.thanks under the cosh another nugget there 👊👊

[@oldmanc2]

Best so far. Thanks lads

[@robertmclean3612]

Another class podcast . Also marvellous a tremendous fil

[@bradsanderson6565]

There’s been some good podcasts but this one is best of the lot, I was crying when he told the story of the commentator being kidnapped

[@mick78ftm]

Brilliant bloke, great stories, what a laugh!

[@tomjenkins1989]

My god... this was so funny. Those Kit man stories were hilarious. I’ve ordered the dvd straight after listening. This podcast keeps getting better and better

[@johnpattison4318]

Best one yet boys 🇾🇪

[@russellb1212]

Was a great player and clearly what a great man, that’s a great interview fantastic

[@bennetstone4005]

What a gentleman. And those Neil stories.....I couldn't breathe!! 🤣🤣🤣

[@suds3405]

Brilliant stuff, best one yet

[@carlmason4153]

What a Fooking show lads, loved it. Loved Lou as aPlayer & would love to have some crack with him, top lad. Carl from Sheffield. Big respect to Barnsley XXX

[@michaellynott5257]

I'd never heard of Marvellous before the Pod, or Neil Baldwin, well worth the watch.

[@suffern63]

Great stuff.The tight nature of Scottish clubs,at a time when gate receipts were still fundamental,forced a lot of top Scottish players to play in England,I think I remember that Charlie Nicholas was on 240 a week before he went to Arsenal.

[@mrnice5227]

What a great man great podcast again 👏

[@rosiekmakaker]

You three deserve some credit cos these podcasts are fantastic every week

[@irishhomebrewer]

Best one in a while lads. Top bloke

[@aidansmith5430]

Absolute diamond this one!

[@raymondstevenson3835]

This was first class, what a great guy

[@davidlloyd4305]

lou fantastic man met him few times at old trafford in the suites on match day

[@tonyantoniou9271]

Excellent

[@mick78ftm]

Interesting that homeless charities would be against an honest organisation helping the homeless isn't it? Like they're profiting big time and Lou is showing them up with his actions

[@MrIkon83]

It's not just homeless charities unfortunately the bigger ones are run as businesses now and need the constant revenue to pay the directors

[@TrequartistaFM]

That’s why people should stop giving to the big charities, they’re disgraceful

[@madforit2]

Charities are a complete racket. Don't give to any of them

[@kennyglesga]

The lords of poverty don't like anyone acting independently and achieving far better results than them.

[@davemac3855]

Great interview lads..one of your best to date. Lou comes across as a top bloke...keep up the great work lads👍

[@cambutterfield2397]

Only 20 mins in good one this lads. What a guy

[@Jack-lo1uc]

What a guy!! 🤩🤩

[@josephmcloughlin4517]

Legend doing that for homeless 👌another great one no podcast comes close to these that’s all I listen to 😂

[@itellyouwhy6957]

This was sensational this episode lads. What a nice man he is. He sounds identical to Stevie Nicol. They must come from the same area. The accents are very alike

[@thomasmaxwellshore]

What a stand up bloke principled and doing great work in Stoke Hanley

[@stevenwagstaffe7074]

WHAT A GUY!!

[@michaelkelly1515]

What a lovely man.

[@burningsoul1365]

great podcast lads respect lou

[@alexbarlow4617]

Fantastic guy can tell from the offset that he's a fantastic bloke to either have as a manger or as a boss in a workplace 👌

[@kevinbeck6785]

No players today would get in his team Well said Mr Lou Macari Great pod-cast boys

[@starofdavid9919]

Celtic supporter. What a fantastic thing Lou is doing, loved the stories and he is 100% correct when he says there are no characters in the game anymore.

[@richardkelbie5362]

ALEX FERGUSON is such a legend himself he even agrees jock was the best

[@sterobwilk]

JUST THE BEST

[@cianoaichir2725]

What he's done for the homeless..... Jesus Christ what a good man...I've been homeless,not to many ppl like Lou tbf An absolute gem of a player according to me oul fella Fair play to him ❤️🇮🇪

[@kylewillis7087]

That reaction to him opening the door to miss sweeden haha.

[@ShellysAshes]

Lou doesn't mention it but when he took over at Stoke we were in the doldrums. I think we'd just finished 14th in what is now League 1, which was our lowest finish in the football league ever, or in a century or something like that. This was only 15 years after being title contenders in the old 1st division. Macari got the club back on an upward trajectory and into the Championship playoffs. I genuinely think hiring Nello and the culture that ensued contributed to that revitalisation, so when he said to Nello on his first day at work "you're going to be my greatest success" tongue in cheek, well not only was Nello part of the revitalisation of the club in the early-mid 90s, but 20 years later had a BAFTA winning biopic made about him. So you could definitely argue that Nello was indeed Macari's greatest success in management.

[@garyphillips006]

Superb 👍

[@user-vi6wf4gh9x]

Podcast starts at 2:49 👍🏻

[@TokyoJoe703]

Last couple of seasons at old Trafford, Best was a no show a lot of the time, he was well & truly in drink by that point

[@tommytaylor5195]

Love you Lou,top man,you maybe It'd through and through,but this Arsenal fan totally respects you 👍

[@leepopely]

What a man

[@michaellynott5257]

Really good pod, a great view/listen. Lou Macari is a funny man with a big heart.

[@EdtheGatekeeper666]

What a genuine top fella ...thank you for helping the rough sleepers you are a saint

[@pd71cleck]

Made my day watching this ... Brilliant !

[@grizzer30]

Fish Chips and Mushy Peas, great listen. What a fella Lou is 🙏

[@bingobango5381]

Absolute legend as a player at Celtic - part of the 'Quality Street Kids' squad in the late 60s early 70s. A disaster as manager, genuinely one of the worst in history.

[@owenhumphreys1496]

Great content lads 👍

[@johncronin1082]

What a top bloke Lou is really enjoyed listening to the podcast.. 👍🍀

[@brianmcintyre14]

What a guy!

[@wanntime1894]

What a guy! Really impressive man and a great story teller. Love hearing how football used to be. Great podcast.

[@db4845]

Brilliant episode - what a bloke, had me in stitches! Shame it's not a 2 parter as I'm sure there's plenty more from his playing/managing days to go on. Also be good if there's a link to donate to Lou's homeless charity, would like to support his great work in some way if possible?

[@undrthecosh]

macari-foundation.co.uk/ - if you would like to go and donate.

[@db4845]

@@undrthecosh nice one fellas, done 👍🏻

[@johndelaney9720]

Brilliant episode, didn't know much about Lou Macari, but the Man is a genuine legend, would like if there was a second part, definitely more stories from his playing days and management, well done lads 👍

[@vitusdoom]

Super Lou Macari!!!

[@johnywaffle1365]

Quality again. Those Neil Baldwin stories were brilliant. What a top man Lou Macari is

[@tonymarshmarsh9176]

I have just had tears of laughter running down my cheeks. This episode is priceless...........

[@jackdrabble6547]

what a man!!!!!!!!!!

[@SparklyCupcake07]

These podcasts keep getting better and better guys. What a great guy Lou is and what a great load of stories he has. How on earth can seven people have given this the thumbs down? I hadn't heard of Neil Baldwin, but I'm now going to get the book and DVD. Awesome stuff!!!

[@undrthecosh]

Brilliant Pal

[@fatheadmcdee]

one of your best yet lads 👏👏👏👏👏.. 100% genuine guy with some really funny stories.

[@joanofarc708]

He does good work fair play

[@greamewilson1960]

What a gent Lou well done

[@offcuts4146]

What a bloke was so funny really enjoyed it had some class stories. Gotta say lads love the man scape intro laughed my bollox off (no pun)