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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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Mar 24, 2022 • 41min
The Glazers’ promises, manager search & United's women at Old Trafford
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell to discuss a range of United topics including; ongoing search for a new manager, Glazer promises one year on and the possible redevelopment of Old Trafford.Speaking of The Theatre of Dreams, The Athletic's Charlotte Harpur jumps on as United's women's team will make history later this weekend by playing at Old Trafford in front of fans for the first time in their Women’s Super League match against Everton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 21, 2022 • 44min
Sharpe and Exits: Squad Assessment
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten.It's been almost a week since the Atletico Madrid defeat, and the lads have been giving football a wide berth. But, we have nine leeague games to play and after wins for Arsenal and Spurs, United have a tough task on their hands if they are to qualify for next season's Champions League.What will the squad look like after the summer, though? We consider who's had a good season, who is worth keeping on in the hope that they'll improve, and who should be encouraged to move on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 16, 2022 • 34min
Reaction: United knocked out of Champions League
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell inside Old Trafford for reflections from the scene of a disappointing night for United as they are knocked out of the Champions League by Atletico Madrid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 13, 2022 • 35min
Record-Breaking Ronaldo Downs Spurs: Reaction LIVE from OT
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United live from Old Trafford with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell.The team, and our very special audience, are all smiles after a Cristiano Ronaldo hat-trick saw off Spurs and kept United's hopes of a top-four finish alive.And there's just enough time to preview Tuesday night's huge Champions League knock-out tie before an understandably eager steward gives us our marching orders. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 10, 2022 • 46min
Poch-watch, United in Youth Cup final & Ravel's Revival
Ian Irving Andy Mitten & Carl Anka try to look ahead with positivity to the Spurs game at Old Trafford - what sort of team will Rangnick put out?Laurie Whitwell pops up to detail his trip to Old Trafford to see United make it to the Youth Cup Final.And The Athletic's Derby writer Elias Burke jumps on to discuss Ravel Morrison's revival and Wayne Rooney's ability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.


