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

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Mar 7, 2022 • 47min

Derby Demolition Again: Inquest

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.Recorded late last night, the team react to another dismal display in the Manchester derby. A few positive signs with an interesting formation in the first half were blown away in the second.Arsenal are now odds-on favourites for fourth place in the Premier League and United's manager Ralf Rangnick will face questions about the future of the team and his own role at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Mar 3, 2022 • 45min

Marcus Rashford & The Manchester Derby

Ian Irving is joined by Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka to look ahead to the Manchester derby at the weekend and share their best & worst memories of facing City.We also discuss how United can get the best out of Marcus Rashford who became the youngest goalscorer in the derby in Premier League history six years ago this month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 28, 2022 • 29min

Watford Stalemate: Reaction

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club writer Carl Anka.Roy Hodgson brought the Hornets to Old Trafford on Saturday and they were well beaten by Ralf Rangnick's Manchester Utd. At least, they should have been, but chance after chance went begging and the game finished goalless.Rangnick's ideas have shown some signs of taking hold but perhaps not everyone and, as revealed by our colleague Laurie Whitwell, Cristiano Ronaldo asked for a meeting with the manager to discuss the team's attacking strategy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 24, 2022 • 38min

Anthony Elanga scoring goals from everywhere

Ian Irving is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten for reflections on a memorable Champions League night where the result - and that song - made up for a poor performance thanks to Anthony Elanga. We also answer some of your questions & look ahead to Watford's visit to Old Trafford this weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 21, 2022 • 37min

Elanga Caps Hard-Fought Leeds Win

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.It was a crazy game at Elland Road, but United defied a hostile atmosphere, a second-half scare, and horrific conditions to dominate the game.Jadon Sancho provided real quality on the left and there were encouraging performances from Maguire and Pogba so hopes will be high as we head to Madrid, where Atletico are having a tough time defending their title. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 17, 2022 • 35min

Back to Elland Road

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.Three points were more than welcome against Brighton, but the first half performance leaves us with a few anxieties. Hopefully David de Gea will be able to settle the nerves with another solid showing between the sticks.Leeds United are having a tough time but Elland Road always gets the blood pumping for Utd fans, even more so after almost two decades without attending a league fixture there.Click here for The Athletic's Manchester Utd Fan Survey Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 14, 2022 • 42min

Groundhog Draw: Same Result, Same Problems

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club writer Carl Anka.Ralf Rangnick spoke well about United's current difficulties before the Southampton match, but the team was unable to fix those same problems in yet another one-all draw.Plenty on that, and backroom news as The Athletic's David Ornstein delivered another exclusive on Monday. Football Director John Murtough is looking to hire a deputy; does he have too much to do this summer? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 10, 2022 • 49min

Is Harry Maguire being asked to be something he’s not?

Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Carl Anka to debate the reasons behind United's struggles with particular focus on captain Harry Maguire - is he being asked to be something he’s not?Also they ask is United's best starting eleven one that features Ronaldo? Laurie Whitwell pops by with a review of United's Youth Cup win at Old Trafford ...And have you ever drank Bene & Hot? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 7, 2022 • 44min

'Boro Defeat Ends Trophy Hopes?

Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.United crashed out of the cup on Friday night and, while it ruined Andy's weekend, Ian wasn't quite so upset, and Laurie was more concerned with a romantic weekend in the Eternal City.Back to the league, then, and a trip to Burnley starts what will hopefully be a fruitful February with some very winnable games in store. We also have an update from the U23s and Andy reports on his attendance at the Munich memorial service. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Feb 3, 2022 • 47min

FA Cup preview & Roy Keane's manager material

Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka look ahead to tomorrow’s cup game and share memories of United playing Middlesbrough at Old Trafford and down by The Riverside..Sticking with the North East theme we’ll look into reports linking Roy Keane to the job at Sunderland and we’ll tell you about how United players have been getting on playing for their respective international teams around the world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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