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

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Feb 8, 2024 • 48min

The Munich Air Disaster: The Legacy

It is sixty six years since the Munich Air Disaster and the death of Sir Bobby Charlton in October means all survivors of the crash have now passed away. Yet, in recent years attendance at services in Munich and at Old Trafford have grown. We discuss the crash's legacy, Daniel Taylor's articles on The Athletic, and how the anniversary is observed.Robin van Persie returned to Carrington this week to fulfil a requirement of his UEFA Pro License with the Dutch FA. Yet, rumours of an "Arsenal snub" are exactly that, if not worse. We get into the clickbait industry that has been built on modern football's super-clubs.Coming up next for Erik Ten Hag's team; a trip to Aston Villa. While recent performances have been encouraging, and quite a few fond memories at Villa Park, there's an air of concern with no margin for error in the Champions League race.Producer: Ollie BellwoodExec Producer: Adey Moorhead***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 4, 2024 • 39min

Hojlund/Garnacho deliver 'comfortable' home win; fingers crossed for Martinez

Recorded post-match at Old Trafford: Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka are revelling in the slightly unfamiliar feeling of a comfortable win at home. What's more, it came against a pretty good West Ham team and, by a three goal margin.Birthday boy Rasmus Hojlund got the scoring underway with the only goal of a "pleasantly boring" first half, and Alejandro Garnacho notched twice in the second period with a cheeky nod to Mohammed Kudus... or was it Ronaldo?!The only dark cloud on the day was Lisandro Martinez's knee injury; we're hoping it's not as serious as the player's reaction might suggest.Producer: Ollie BellwoodExec Producer: Adey Moorhead***• Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Feb 2, 2024 • 44min

Rashford back with a bang, but Kobbie steals the show

Ian, Carl, Andy, and Laurie expected to be talking about Marcus Rashford, hoped to be talking about a Manchester United win, but had no clue about the rest.In the end, the evening belonged to Kobbie Mainoo. The 18 year-old scored his first senior goal for the club, a wonderful run and finish, and it was the last-minute winner in a seven-goal thriller!All this came after Rashford was chosen to start the game, scored five minutes in, and set Ten Hag's men on the way to a dominant first half that should have seen the game done and dusted long before the dramatic finale. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 28, 2024 • 49min

Rashford absent as United ease past Newport

Discussion of Manchester United's recent match against Newport County, analysis of their performance, controversy surrounding Marcus Rashford's absence, Marcus Rashford's activism as a high-profile footballer, and preview of the upcoming game against Wolves.
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Jan 25, 2024 • 46min

Anthony Martial: Is this Goodbye?

The podcast discusses the recent Omar Berrada hire and Manchester United's upcoming FA Cup match. It also explores the appointment of a chief executive at the club and the involvement of Ineos. The hosts delve into the uncertain future of Anthony Martial, his injury, and potential departure. They also touch on a football player's struggles and injuries, as well as a mysterious game from 2004.
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Jan 21, 2024 • 47min

Omar Berrada appointed new CEO

The podcast discusses the appointment of Omar Berrada as the new CEO of Manchester United, his background and potential impact on the club. They also touch on tweets from 2014 and a turning point game for David De Gea. Speculation on future moves, player evaluations, and transfers are discussed. They also mention their upcoming preview of the match against New Port County.
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Jan 18, 2024 • 48min

How FFP rules impact United's recruitment

A bit of finances special by taking a dive in to United’s latest financial results and making sense of what it means for the club on and off the pitchWe’ll bring you the latest transfer news - not much coming in but a bit going out, and there’s news from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's meetings with fans and locals this week as well plus yet more detail on how his investment was negotiated and completed.The whole crew are here - Ian , Carl, Andy & Laurie - as well as our mate Mark Critchley to explain United’s first quarter financial results which were announced yesterday and how it affects United keeping on in line with the Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability RulesIt’s an episode on FFP, PSR & SECs but we’re hoping to still have a few LOLs in there too as always… Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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Jan 15, 2024 • 50min

Spurs draw reaction and meeting Sir Jim

Guest Sir Jim Ratcliffe joins the hosts to discuss Manchester United's draw against Spurs, the importance of communication in football operations, and the struggles and lack of progress at the club. They also analyze Marcus Rashford's performance, injury woes, and defensive vulnerabilities. The hosts share funny encounters, talk about podcast awards, and update on a lost wallet.
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Jan 11, 2024 • 49min

What can David Brailsford do for United?

David Brailsford, influential figure at INEOS and former coach of British cycling team, is discussed in this podcast. Topics covered include his background in sports success, his role in improving Manchester United, the controversies surrounding Team Sky, and the upcoming match against Tottenham. Transfer news and concerns are also discussed.
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Jan 9, 2024 • 50min

"Speaking of Pies!": INEOS team watch uninspiring routine win at Wigan

Erik Ten Hag picked the strongest Manchester United team available at Wigan in the FA Cup 3rd round and the result was never in doubt, but it still left Ian, Andy, and Laurie a bit cold.We consider how Dave Brailsford and the INEOS contingent will have viewed the performance, and how they decided who would sit next to who, plus what's really going on with the Martial/Varane contract talks.And there are a few of our usual asides, including Eastleigh's stadium spec, how Andy's uncle spearheaded the defence of their bench in their Premier League days, and the merits of a pie sandwich. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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