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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 20, 2021 • 47min
Talk of 2021: the Year in Summary
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 latest wave of Covid cases across the UK has already caused significant disruption to the pre-Christmas fixture list, and after United's last two matches were called off, we're waiting to hear from the Premier League and our new manager.That may be that for the calendar year, then, so it's time to sit and take stock of a remarkably up-and down twelve months with a mailbag full of subscriber questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 16, 2021 • 31min
Due South, Or Not
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand fanzine editor Andy Mitten.Our focus is almost entirely on the South of England today with news on the postponed trip to Brentford and another away day, this time at Brighton, that looks in doubt.And, we've sneak previews of Laurie Whitwell's interview with Brandon Williams, whose form is on the up at Norwich, and a Business of Sport podcast discussion with Edwin van der Sar. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 13, 2021 • 45min
Atletico... Eventually: A Manic MUFC Monday
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 were inititally drawn against Paris Saint-Germain in a botched Champions League draw, but will face Atletico Madrid after a hastily-arranged repeat.We also look back at a trip to Carrow Road which produced a surprising number of headlines for a pretty dour affair, and Jay Harris joins us to preview another away-day at Brentford that is threatened by Covid problems in both camps. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 9, 2021 • 46min
Rangnick Rings the Changes
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten and Staff Editor Anthony Hay.No fewer than six academy graduates featured in the Champions League fixture against Young Boys Bern. Quite a few famous-sounding names took the pitch for Manchester United but the most significant of those was Zidane Iqbal, the first British South Asian player to do so.The first-team regulars may not feel hugely threatened by that tepid performance, but Ralf Rangnick and his coaching staff, soon to feature two additions, won't allow them to get too comfortable with important, and very winnable, games on the horizon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 6, 2021 • 40min
Fred's On Fire
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten, to reflect on United's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday... Fred's fabulous form in recent weeks, Ronaldo's running, first impressions of Rangnick in the flesh and if Jose Mourinho was right and Diogo Dalot really is better than Trent Alexander-Arnold!Plus, the trio look ahead to an opportunity for Ralf to rotate in midweek against Young Boys and an update on incoming back-room staff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dec 3, 2021 • 30min
Ronaldo Rinses Arsenal & Carrick Leaves United
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell reflect on an entertaining night at Old Trafford that saw United beat Arsenal, Ronaldo score his 800th league goal before scoring the winner & Michael Carrick announcing at full time that he is leaving the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 29, 2021 • 43min
It's Official: Rangnick 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.This week's podcast was recorded immediately after the official announcement of Ralf Rangnick as interim manager and football consultant, coming hot off the heels of a fairly respectable draw at Stamford Bridge.The process of getting the new manager a work visa may mean he can't take charge for the (important) Arsenal game on Thursday, but Michael Carrick has proven himself a safe pair of hands for team affairs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 25, 2021 • 37min
United agree deal with Rangnick
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whtiwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the breaking news that Manchester United have reached agreement with Ralf Rangnick to become interim manager.We’ll tell you all you need to know about the deal to bring in Rangick and The Athletic's Raphael Honigstein will tell us how Rangnick works & what he can bring to United.We will also look back on Tuesday’s impressive performance that saw United qualify for the lat 16 of the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 22, 2021 • 48min
Solskjaer Departs
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.Another embarrassing defeat, and another disastrous performance, proved to be the final straw for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. He was sacked as manager on Sunday morning and Michael Carrick will be in charge for the Champions League fixture at Villareal.Beyond that? Nobody seems to know, but the club's statement seemed to suggest an outside appointment will be made until the end of the season. With a flurry of fixtures over the next month, there's a great deal of uncertainty around the whole coaching and management structure. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nov 18, 2021 • 48min
The making of Patrice Evra's autobiography
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to look forward - tentatively - to United returning to action in the Premier League at Watford this weekend.Andy also shares the incredible journey he went on in helping United legend Patrice Evra to write his hugely successful autobiography. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.