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

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Aug 3, 2023 • 35min

Onana & Mount: pre-season performances analysed

Ian Irving grills Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten on what they noticed first hand by watching new signings Mason Mount & Andre Onana on the US tour in pitch side at matches. Laurie noticed something especially interesting with the Onana in the warm-up, Andy details from inside training. Plus an update on the imminent arrival of striker Rasmus Hojlund and why he can be viewed as a better financial investment than Harry Kane.***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils• This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/devils and get on your way to being your best self. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/devils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Aug 1, 2023 • 36min

US tour tales, Hojlund latest & Ten Hag's targets

Talk of the Devils is back for the 2023/24 season as Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka - and belatedly Laurie Whitwell from Las Vegas!As United's pre-season US tour comes to a close Ian and Carl analyse the games with Wrexham, Real Madrid and Borussia Dortmund before we hear from Laurie and Andy Mitten out in Las Vegas.Plus, Laurie checks in with the latest on the pursuit of Rasmus Hojlund before reflecting on speaking with Erik Ten Hag ahead of the new season getting underway.Enjoy!***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils.• This is a paid advertisement by BetterHelp. Give online therapy a try at betterhelp.com/devils and get on your way to being your best self. Our listeners get 10% off their first month at betterhelp.com/devils Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 20, 2023 • 42min

Rooney on Rashford & transfer updates

Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka - fresh from Oslo & Laurie Whitwell who is following United on tour in the USA.Plenty to discuss including reaction to another friendly win for United - with a surprise return for Jonny Evans - plus Wayne Rooney's thoughts on Marcus Rashford's new contract & what next for Harry Maguire after being stripped of the captaincy.In transfer news hear details on how United have agreed personal terms for Rasmus Hojlund and a fee has been agreed for Andre Onana.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 8, 2023 • 40sec

Introducing: Talk of the Devils

Talk of the Devils is your twice-weekly dedicated Manchester United podcast from The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jul 7, 2023 • 36min

Onana chase, De Gea future, striker search

Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the latest transfer news coming out of Manchester United, including why a new keeper is now the priority over a striker.We also go inside the deal that brought Mason Mount Old Trafford and look at why the saga of new ownership at Old Trafford continues to rumble on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Jun 5, 2023 • 1h 2min

Reflections on FA Cup Final & 2022/23 Season

Ian Irving looks back over Manchester United's 2022/23 season with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell, but sadly not Carl Anka.Andy and Laurie were at Wembley Stadium for Saturday's FA Cup Final. Unfortunately, Manchester City won the first ever Manchester Derby in that fixture, but after City's early goal it could have been worse. We had a post-match debrief with The Athletic's Manchester news reporter Mark Critchley.Carl was supposed to be on this show but it sounds like he's been having too much fun in Barcelona so the other three review the now-completed season and what that might mean for Erik Ten Hag's plans this summer.***• This is episode is sponsored by Athletic Greens. Get 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.
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Jun 1, 2023 • 45min

Treble Prevention Order: FA Cup Final Preview

Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten and Laurence James Whitwell to preview the final match of the season, the first ever FA Cup Final Manchester Derby.Of course, there's a lot more on the line than the Thomas Lyte-designed sterling silver cup. Pep Guardiola's Manchester City are just two games away from an unprecedented treble. Unprecedented for them, that is...Meanwhile, Erik Ten Hag and the club's recruitment team have started work on the summer transfer window, though it's unlikely they'll be bringing Laurie in after his display at Old Trafford on Tuesday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 29, 2023 • 47min

End of (League) Season Report and Q&A

Ian Irving is joined by Andrew Mitten and Laurence Whitwell to look back over the final game of the Premier League season, a 2-1 home win over Fulham, and the league campaign as a whole.We also field your questions (send more to devilspod@theathletic.com), review a terrific season in the WSL, and wonder whether Manchester City's recent league form could make them vulnerable at Wembley next week.Produced by Ollie Bellwood.***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at SHOPIFY DOT COM SLASH “reddevils” Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 26, 2023 • 38min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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May 22, 2023 • 45min

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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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