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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Dec 7, 2023 • 39min
Ten Hag's big calls see off Pochettino
Ian, Laurie, Carl & Andy reflect on a positive night at Old Trafford where Erik ten Hag once again made a big call & got a big performance as United put away Chelsea.There is also a look ahead to Bournemouth the first game of another huge week.***• 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 4, 2023 • 46min
Anger after another disastrous road-trip
It's a full house on the podcast as we dissect another awful performance away from home at a top-half Premier League side. A 1-0 defeat in Newcastle didn't tell the story with Ten Hag's men clearly second best throughout.St James's Park has not been a happy hunting ground in recent years and the hosts were "good value" for their third consecutive win over Manchester United since the Carabao Cup final last February. Erik Ten Hag's in-game management is also looking shaky, especially when compared to last season.United have been drawn away in the cup(!), but the next three games will be at home, starting with Wednesday night's visit of Chelsea. This time, the opposition are at least as chaotic, probably more, and it's very difficult to predict how this game will play out.***• 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 30, 2023 • 52min
Onana sends United under but it's not over
Ian, Laurie & Carl are joined by Andy from Istanbul to review another Champions League performance from United that felt like a recurring nightmare..United once again implode, throwing away a two goal lead twice to draw 3-3 in Istanbul against Galatasaray….United’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage hanging in the balance…***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 27, 2023 • 36min
Garnacho Golazo sinks Everton
Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie pour over a hugely satisfying win for Manchester United topped off by one of the greatest goals they have ever scored courtesy of Alejandro Garnacho..There is also a first-hand assessment of Kobbie Mainoo's stand-out debut performance in a much needed win for despite a few wobbles in the first half.There is also a look ahead to Galatasaray in the Champions League in mid-week and Andy remembers a frightening experience following United 30 years ago.***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 23, 2023 • 42min
Glacial Glazers, Everton bear pit, Laurie returns!
United have not played since the last pod but Ian, Andy, Carl & LAURIE still have lots to talk about..You'll get the latest on the takeover which is edging closer - has it really been a year since that crazy day of the announcement of the strategic review and Ronaldo leaving?We’ll also take a close look at the matter on the pitch with a tasty game at Everton coming up - which could see the welcome return of Luke Shaw.Plus we’ll also discuss Andre Onana’s international future and look at what’s been going wrong with Mason Mount.***• 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 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 13, 2023 • 46min
The Good, the Bad, the Ten Hag Q&A
Victor Lindelof succeeded where the attackers struggled and provided a winner against Luton. Relief was the most obvious response but, wait, what's that? Manchester United are the most in-form team in the Premier League?!As the men go into an international break, Ian Irving looks at the good and the bad of Erik Ten Hag's current squad with the help of Andy Mitten, Carl Anka, and a selection of your questions.The club's attention will now turn to Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral on Monday. Then, the following Sunday, the women will face Manchester City at Old Trafford with a big crowd expected.Produced by Ollie Bellwood Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 10, 2023 • 52min
European qualification hanging by a thread
Ian Irving chairs the inquest with Carl Anka and Andy Mitten after Manchester United lost 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League, a defeat which sees them bottom of Group A and facing a European exit.Marcus Rashford's red card was the turning point on a bizarre evening, we'll get into the refereeing decisions, whether Ten Hag should come out firing, and the fear factor.Luton Town have never won at Old Trafford and they've never beaten Manchester United, not under that name at least. Surely, that's a much needed three points this weekend... isn't it!?Produced by Ollie Bellwood***• Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/devils• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period ats hopify.com/reddevils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 6, 2023 • 36min
Bruno & Maguire dig out win at Fulham
Ian, Carl & Andy look back on United getting a much-needed with at Fulham despite another uninspiring performance...As well as Bruno stepping up they discuss Marcus Rashford who didn’t feature at the weekend and was criticised by Erik ten Hag for going to a nightclub last week..And of course, we’ll look ahead to another key match in the Champions League***• Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/devils• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period ats hopify.com/reddevils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 2, 2023 • 40min
Beaten again: What should Ten Hag do next?
Ian, Carl & Andy have yet another home defeat to digest as United are knocked out of the EFL Cup by Newcastle.Bringing you reflection on the same old problems and even some new ones served up inside Old Trafford by Erik Ten Hag's team.What if anything should change in the short turnaround before United travel to Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Oct 30, 2023 • 43min
Derby Reaction: United outclassed
Ian, Andy & Carl reflect on a terrible day for United as they are comprehensively beaten by City.Why can't Erik ten Hag get his players to the way he wants and how do they move forward ahead a collection of must win games?There is also a look at the tactical decisions made by Ten Hag in both his starting line-up and the changes made at half time.And how much is the on going off pitch 'takeover' saga effecting events on the pitch?***• Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to drinkAG1.com/devils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.