"Before and after every game, Premier League managers speak to reporters and journalists, through the good times, the bad times and even the times when they're close to getting sacked. But how important are commitments to the media and can an interview make the difference between winning the support of the fans and losing it? Former Rangers, Brentford and QPR manager, Mark Warburton tells John Bennett how it can be difficult to control your emotions immediately after a match and how they can be used as a way to get messages to both supporters and players."
"More than the Score is the BBC World Service's daily podcast exploring stories from all over the world of sport. Every Monday to Friday, we're telling stories beyond the scoreline, from athletics to Formula 1, boxing to bobsleigh, and football to the NFL."
Managers speak to reporters before and after matches, through successes, failures and periods of job uncertainty. Media commitments affect fan and player perceptions and can determine whether a manager retains or loses public support. Emotional reactions immediately after matches are often hard to control and can be deployed to send messages to supporters and players. Some managers are particularly adept at handling the media and shaping narratives. Journalists treat pre- and post-match engagements as a central part of reporting and as opportunities to give managers a platform to respond to criticism. A daily BBC World Service sports program features interviews with elite athletes and behind-the-scenes experts, and invites listener contributions via email and WhatsApp.
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