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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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Apr 21, 2021 • 51min
Woodward Resigns & The ESL Collapse
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten gather to bring you expert insight into a chaotic few days at Manchester United, following the collapse of the European Super League.They discuss the resignation of Ed Woodward, and debate what this means for Manchester United.And what about the future of the owners? What will the Glazers do now the ESL is dead.This podcast was originally broadcast live on Twitter. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 19, 2021 • 50min
United and divided on Super League
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss the huge story of 12 clubs - including United - agreeing to form a breakaway league .The lads detail what it means to them , what they think will happen and tell you what they know reaction from inside the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 14, 2021 • 48min
Why Cavani probably won’t stay & Rice on the radar
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten look back on a hugely satisfying week for United topped off by that impressive win at Spurs.Andy reveals details of conversations with backroom staff after the win in Granada about Mason Greenwood and the lads discuss the future of another United striker Edison Cavani - can he be convinced to stay? Also, what to do with Jesse Lingard? On fire for West Ham but is it time to let him go to fund other transfers such as Declan Rice?Laurie shares some nuggets from his piece on Jose Mourinho’s time at Old Trafford including his public falling out with Paul Pogba. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Apr 6, 2021 • 32min
De Gea v Henderson & should Lingard return?
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on the win against Brighton and look ahead to this week’s Europa League tie with Granada - will David De Gea start?The lads also discuss the future of Anthony Martial following an injury that could put him out for the season and look at whether the form of Jesse Lingard on loan at West Ham warrants a return to Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 31, 2021 • 59min
Raiola on Pogba, Haaland, & Sir Alex
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a big interview on The Athletic with super agents Mino Raiola & Jonathan Barnett speaking together for the first time - Raiola gives his thoughts on both Paul Pogba & Sir Alex Ferguson and a certain young Norwegian football player.Plus we’ll talk about cult heroes, discuss Nicky Butt’s departure from the club and answer your questions.. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 24, 2021 • 34min
Bruno's burden & will Cavani stay?
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten pick apart United's disappointing display that saw them knocked out of the FA Cup.Was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer right to rotate and leave Bruno Fernandes out of the starting line-up with United not having a game for two months or was he let down by his reinforcements?We also answer questions from listeners on the futures of both Eric Bailly & Edinson Cavani. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 17, 2021 • 50min
Explained: How new United hierarchy will work
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten take you behind the scenes at Old Trafford to explain how United's new hierarchy will work following the appointments of John Murtough & Darren Fletcher.Find out who does what in keys areas such as recruitment.Laurie also takes us through United's financials following the announcement that Avram Glazer will be selling a share at United.And we hear from Nick Cox Manchester United's Head of Academy after the conveyor belt of young talent making their way to the first team at United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 8, 2021 • 30min
United cruise past City in derby win
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten wallow in the afterglow of an impressive derby win at City.In a near faultless performance the lads pick out their standout performances and where United won the game - is this Henderson's moment to confirm his spot as number one & has Martial proven a point? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mar 4, 2021 • 30min
United Fire Blanks & Derby Preview
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell look back on another flat performance from United and look ahead to the the derby this weekend against City. What are the reasons for United's poor form and what can Ole do to get the lads firing again? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Feb 23, 2021 • 36min
Sancho interest cools but Kounde on the radar
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on two good results for United - but is their a lack of a killer instinct in attack and what is United's best central defensive pairing?They also discuss recruitment after The Athletic reported that United have paused their interest in Jadon Sancho as they focus on recruiting a central defender and a number nine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.


