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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

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May 26, 2023 • 42min

Instant Chelsea Reaction: Champions League Assured

Andy Mitten calls in from Barcelona to Old Trafford where Ian Irving and Carl Anka have just watched Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-1 to qualify for next season's Champions League.Having already won the Carabao Cup, that meant the club has achieved the famous Mitten Standard of top-four-and-a-trophy, but we're already hungry for more.Will Mason Mount get Erik Ten Hag's transfer ball rolling this summer? David Ornstein has been reporting on an emerging story for The Athletic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 22, 2023 • 49min

Beautiful Bournemouth, Lovely Leigh: Heading for the Champions League

Ian Irving hosts a very Champions League-y edition of the show with a full podcast team at his disposal.The South Coast was as kind to Manchester United's men as it was to Andy Mitten; Casemiro's early strike was enough to beat Bournemouth and Erik Ten Hag's side need just one Premier League point to seal their return to Europe's top table.Meanwhile, at Leigh Sports Village, the women's team have already booked their first ever Champions League campaign with another first, a WSL derby win. Ona Batlle scored the winner in 'Skinner Time' to delight a record crowd and keep their title hopes alive going into the final round of games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 18, 2023 • 45min

Live Show Scouting Session & Sam Billings

Andy Mitten looks on from Barcelona this week as Ian Irving, Carl Anka, and Laurie Whitwell scout out New Century. That's one of the venues for our live shows, with new dates announced for September in Manchester AND London.We've also been catching up with England cricketer Sam Billings as he prepares for The Hundred, but really all he wants to talk about is Manchester United. Quite right, too!...And we take a look forward to a big weekend for the club: the men travel to Bournemouth with a top four position looking just a little bit precarious, and the women have a WSL Manchester derby with the title very much on the line.Produced by Ollie Bellwood.For tickets to live shows in Manchester & London BOOK NOW https://myticket.co.uk/artists/talk-of-the-devils***• Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/DEVILS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 15, 2023 • 50min

The Garnacho Dilemma & Wembley Disappointment

Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell join Ian Irving to discuss the latest goings on at Manchester United with Carl Anka reporting from the Womens' FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium.It was a frustrating afternoon for MUWFC and Marc Skinner who took the initiative against their more illustrious opponents, Chelsea, but were undone by a typically ruthless Sam Kerr.Meanwhile, Alejandro Garnacho sealed a relatively comfortable Premier League win over Wolves at Old Trafford. The youngster is making a name for himself, but still has a lot to learn, so it's a real challenge to navigate his development.***• Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/DEVILS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 11, 2023 • 53min

Ole Talks, Email Inbox, Women's FA Cup Final, & Wolves

Ian Irving is live from Nottingham's jazziest coffee joint with Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell fielding YOUR EMAILS!Yes, we've got an email address, so send your questions, comments, and general positivity to devilspod@theathletic.com.In the meantime, sit back and savour our thoughts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, Richard Arnold, Amad Diallo, goalkeepers, transfer targets, Ella Toone at Wembley, Wolves at Old Trafford and a lot more.Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 8, 2023 • 48min

Champions League Chasing: De Gea Clanger Dents Hopes

Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell have got the hump with Manchester United's away form. David De Gea's rick at the London Stadium made the headlines but the performance was alarmingly familiar.What we'd give for a run of away form like the one seen under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer; we wonder if he is remembered unfairly on the tenth anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement. Meanwhile, MUWFC are making great strides towards a successful season, and are now just a point from securing their Champions League place.Produced by Ollie Bellwood.***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/devils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 5, 2023 • 50min

Nightmare Away Form Continues at Brighton

Brighton's last-gasp penalty means Manchester United will almost certainly finish the Premier League season with just one point from all their away games at top-half clubs; Ian Irving carries out the post-mortem with Andy Mitten and Carl Anka.On the 30th anniversary of the club's first ever Premier League title, we remember Steve Bruce's party, Sir Alex Ferguson's team-talk, and legendary players wearing questionable suits.The next game is away, but it's at relegation-threatened West Ham, managed by David Moyes. Let's hope for a good Manchester United, and not a "Dundee Utd".Produced by Ollie Bellwood.***• Take your business to the next level and sign up today for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D and 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/devils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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May 1, 2023 • 50min

Bruno & Turner Down Villans & Old Trafford Protests

Ian Irving is joined by Laurie Whitwell and Dan Sheldon post-match at Old Trafford, before a later date with Laurie, again, and Andy Mitten.On the agenda: two crucial league wins against Aston Villa as Manchester United's men and women both took another step towards next season's Champions League.The game at Old Trafford also made the news with another anti-Glazer protest, this time headed up by fan group "The 1958".Produced by Ollie Bellwood.***• Get a FREE 1-year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase at athleticgreens.com/devils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 28, 2023 • 51min

A Point at Spurs, OK? & Mary Earps Exclusive

Ian Irving holds court as Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell negotiate the post-match obstacles of Tottenham with Carl Anka chuckling on from Manchester. The big question is whether Thursday night's draw at Spurs is an acceptable result given Manchester United's away record and the opposition's recent travails. We also take a quick look ahead to the weekend's match against Aston Villa which will surely provide a tough test for a tired looking group of players.Mary Earps will be in action against Aston Villa on Friday night and she has been looking ahead to a thrilling season finale for the women's team with Carl and Charlotte Harpur. With two trophies and Champions League qualification on the line, will she be dancing on a press-conference table next month?Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Apr 24, 2023 • 36min

Lindelof Sets Up All-Manchester FA Cup Final

Logistics very nearly got the better of us but despite a dash to Euston after the penalties we do have a Wembley podcast for you with instant reaction to the win over Brighton from Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten (just about), and Laurie Whitwell.It'd be fair to say this one wasn't a classic, but Victor Lindelof's winning penalty did set up the first ever all-Manchester FA Cup final, and a possible chance to deny City the treble...(for more details on Talk of the Devils LIVE at New Century Hall, Manchester, on May 17th please go to myticket.co.uk)Produced by Ollie Bellwood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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