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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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Feb 1, 2022 • 42min
Transfer Deadline Reaction
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.The transfer deadline closed with no players signing for Manchester United but there were some loans out, most notably Donnie van der Beek joining Frank Lampard at Everton.Ian makes a brief statement on the news that Mason Greenwood has been arrested on suspicion of rape and assault.If you have been assaulted in the UK, you can get help here.Alternatively, you can speak to Women’s Aid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 27, 2022 • 47min
Manager Hunt, Martial Moves, Lingard Next?
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss Anthony Martial's loan move to Seville and why it hasn't worked out for him at United. The also debate the possibility of Jesse Lingard still being at United when the window closes and answer subscriber questions on transfers.There is also news on United stepping up the search for a new manager in the summer and new United CEO Richard Arnold's moves to build bridges with former players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 23, 2022 • 29min
West Ham Reaction: Live from Old Trafford
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United. This week, we're live from Old Trafford with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and West Ham writer Roshane Thomas.Marcus Rashford scored the last-gasp winner that put United fourth in the Premier League going into what could, and maybe should, be a fruitful February for the team and interim manager Ralf Rangnick.Understandably, the feeling around the ground was more positive than it has been in quite some time with the fans in full voice. Amongst a few old favourites, the Stretford End belted out a fresh chant with a familiar tune. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 20, 2022 • 43min
Reaction to Brentford win, Pogba future, West Ham preview
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten react to a much needed win at Brentford with all three goals coming from Academy kids. They debate Ronaldo's reaction to be substituted and Rangnick's comments on the future of Paul Pogba ahead of the game.Plus, we look ahead to Saturday's game against West Ham at Old Trafford with David Moyes team within touching distance in fourth place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 17, 2022 • 46min
Elanga Impresses but Bruno Brace Wasted
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.Villa Park was bouncing on Saturday and Bruno Fernandes brought his A game in the first half, scoring two goals from a new position in a three-man midfield with Anthony Elanga impressing on the left side of the attack.But, it wasn't enough as Steven Gerrard seized the initiative, using fresh young legs to expose familiar frailties, not least in Nemanja Matic, There should be no excuses at Brentford on Wednesday night, when we expect a convincing win,. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 13, 2022 • 34min
Ronaldo Interview Reaction & Villa Preview
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten discuss the comments made by Cristiano Ronaldo about United's current form and the interim manager in an interview broadcast on Sky Sports ahead of his expected return at Villa on Saturday.We’ll also talk about young United defender Axel Tuanzebe - with The Athletic's Villa writer Gregg Evans - who has just started another loan in Italy after multiple stints on loan at Aston Villa.And we’ll round up the latest transfer news surrounding the club and perhaps put a few rumours to bed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 11, 2022 • 45min
FA Cup: Scraping Through & Snide Boots
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.There was a strong sense that United "got away with one" after the narrow FA Cup third round win over Aston Villa. Despite a promising start and some positive aspects, Villa were the better side for long periods and Marcus Rashford's form is a major cause for concern.Ten years ago this week Paul Scholes sprang a huge surprise on almost everyone involved with the club when he reversed his retirement to be named as a substitute against Manchester City. Ian tells us why one of his friends was particularly bemused when the news broke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 6, 2022 • 47min
Woodward Leaves United, Big Challenge For New CEO
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten react to the breaking news that Ed Woodward will officially leave his role as the executive vice-chairman of Manchester United next month. We’ll look back at the job he’s done - starting in the wake of Sir Alex Ferguson's retirement - and assess the state of the club that he leaves behind for new chief executive Richard Arnold. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jan 4, 2022 • 41min
New Year, Same Problems
The start of a new year on The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, with Ian Irving and Andy Mitten returning for the first podcast of 2022.We've instant reaction from the home defeat to Wolves with our matchday reporter Adam Crafton before the boys break down the last couple of weeks of action. Is action the right word, though? The football has been on the dull side, despite Scott McTominay's best efforts.Not many fans on the edge of their seats at Old Trafford then (some didn't even have seats) but Phil Jones' return was a lovely story. Next up, two games with Aston Villa amid a January transfer window that's likely to feature more agent-chatter than tangible transfers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 26, 2021 • 1h 14min
Sir Alex Ferguson: 80th Birthday Special
This is a very special edition of Talk of the Devils, the podcast dedicated to Manchester United by The Athletic, marking the upcoming 80th birthday of Sir Alex Ferguson.Hosted by Iain Irving with the usual team, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten, and with special guests Adam Crafton, Oliver Kay, and Nick Miller, we think back over the career of the man who took Manchester United to the very top and kept them there. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.