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The Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News featuring Samuel Luckhurst, Tyrone Marshall and Steven Railston.
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May 2, 2025 • 53min
United 3-0 Bilbao Reaction, Maguire Shines Again & Brentford Preview 🔴 | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
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We break down Manchester United’s dominant 3-0 win over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League — with standout performances from Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro, and the ever-resurgent Harry Maguire.
Is Bilbao already cooked heading into the second leg? And should Amorim make major changes for Brentford this weekend? We’ve also got thoughts on Mazraoui’s solid showing and who deserves to start in the Prem.
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Apr 30, 2025 • 46min
Bilbao Pressure Builds – United’s Season Rests on This Game | The Midweek Debate
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The Premier League's been forgettable — but Europe still offers hope.
In this week’s Midweek Debate, Steven Railston and Tyrone Marshall preview Manchester United’s Europa League semi-final in Bilbao, and ask the real question: Are United even ready for this test?
🔁 Did the weekend’s heavy rotation make sense?
🇪🇸 Why Bilbao away could be the toughest night of the season
🧠 What we've actually learned about Amorim’s system so far
🔄 The midfield puzzle, defensive worries, and what United need to get right
👇 Comment below: What do you want to see from United in Bilbao?
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Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.
The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.
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Apr 28, 2025 • 48min
United Cling to Hope: Bilbao Test Could Make or Break the Season | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
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Manchester United’s league season might be forgettable... but in Europe, the dream is still alive.
Samuel Luckhurst and George Smith break down United’s chaotic draw with Bournemouth, Rasmus Højlund’s huge late goal, and why the Europa League semi-final against Athletic Bilbao could define everything.
Inside this episode:
🔴 Højlund finally finds the net — but is it too late?
📈 Tactical chaos at Bournemouth — what went wrong?
🇪🇸 Bilbao preview: Best defence in La Liga, final on the line, Spanish curse to break
💥 Is this truly United’s biggest game in years?
Plus: What United MUST fix before Thursday night if they want to avoid another European heartbreak.
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Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.
The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.
📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:
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Apr 25, 2025 • 40min
Cunha In. Højlund Out? United’s Summer Rebuild Is Already Taking Shape | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
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Apr 24, 2025 • 1h 1min
No Identity, No Progress, No Point? | The Midweek Debate
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Apr 22, 2025 • 34min
United’s 15th League Loss – History Repeats & Youth Shine in Wolves Defeat | Samuel Luckhurst Show
Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPodManchester United made the wrong kind of history after their defeat to Wolves — 15 Premier League losses in one season, the most in the club’s modern era.Flying solo on Easter Monday, Samuel Luckhurst breaks down:⚠️ Where it all went wrong at Molineux🧒 Standout youth performances from Tyler Fredricson & Harry Amass🧠 Why United’s 2024/25 collapse mirrors 1989/90🔄 What this means for Amorim and the rebuild going forwardIs this rock bottom, or just another part of the cycle?👇 Drop your thoughts — who impressed you most in the Wolves defeat?🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod-Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364👩💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod#manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #premierleague #mufc #manutd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 18, 2025 • 52min
United 5-4 Lyon: One of the Greates Nights at Old Trafford in Years? | Manchester is RED
Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPodIs this one of the greatest nights Old Trafford has in years?Steven Railston and Samuel Luckhurst break down Manchester United 5–4 Lyon — an all-time classic Europa League clash full of drama, chaos, and redemption.Samuel was in the stands as United turned a nightmare into ecstasy. In this episode:🧠 Tactical madness that led to 9 goals🌟 Mainoo’s composure beyond his years🪩 Maguire’s redemption arc and emotional winner🧤 Casemiro’s quiet resurgencePlus: thoughts on the Bilbao semi-final, balancing youth vs experience, and whether United can ride the emotion all the way to the final.👇 Drop your thoughts below – is this the greatest game you’ve seen?🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod-Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364👩💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod#manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #europaleague #mufc #manutd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 2025 • 54min
Only 4 Wins in 4 Months – United’s Worst Run | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPodManchester United have only won 4 Premier League games in 4 months — and 3 were against the bottom 3. Samuel Luckhurst and George Smith break down the shocking form stat that sums up United’s worst run in decades.They also reflect on:🌟 Harry Amass' full debut — why he should’ve started months ago🧠 The Casemiro/Ugarte dilemma ahead of Lyon📉 Why Mason Mount still isn’t trusted, and what it says about Amorim⚽ Europa League or bust: is Thursday the end of the road?The Premier League is dead. Lyon is everything.🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod-Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364👩💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod#manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #premierleague #mufc #manutd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 11, 2025 • 52min
Time’s Up for Onana? United’s Keeper Crisis & Højlund Concerns Exposed
Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPodAfter a chaotic 2-2 draw with Lyon in the Europa League, Samuel Luckhurst and George Smith break down the fallout — from André Onana's costly mistakes and growing goalkeeper pressure, to Rasmus Højlund’s alarming form in front of goal.With a massive second leg looming and a trip to Newcastle in between, is it time for Ruben Amorim to make some brutal decisions?We also look ahead to Newcastle, discuss who could be rotated, and whether Mason Mount or Luke Shaw can make their return in time to rescue United’s run-in.👉 Subscribe for more in-depth analysis on United every week.🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod-Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364👩💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod#manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #premierleague #mufc #manutd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 9, 2025 • 38min
Loyal Fans Priced Out – United Supporters Slam Club Over Ticket Chaos | The Midweek Debate
Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPodManchester United fans have had enough. In this powerful episode of the Midweek Debate, Carly Lyes, chair of the MUFC Local Supporters Club, joins us to break down the real cost of being a fan in 2025.From the scrapping of OAP discounts to a 60% rise in prices for some loyal matchgoers, Carly unpacks the long list of issues affecting match-going Reds — and how local fan groups are fighting back.🎟️ OAPs hit hardest — some facing 60% increases♿ Disabled fans struggling to attend📉 Young and local fans pushed out of the stadium🏟️ Stadium redevelopment, community use & policy changes🤝 Why grassroots supporter groups are now essential🧠 What the fans forum really feels like behind closed doorsThis is a must-listen for any football fan concerned about where the modern game is heading — especially if you care about affordability, fan culture, and the future of Old Trafford.👇 Comment your experiences or support for the cause.🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod-Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News.The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston.📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content:https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364👩💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod#manchesterunitedforever #manchesterunited #premierleague #mufc #manutd Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices