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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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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- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Rashford ignites Amorim's United but team held at Ipswich
Marcus Rashford was on the scoresheet after just 81 seconds of Ruben Amorim's first game as Manchester United manager, rounding off a very encouraging move…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Inside Ruben Amorim's first press conference
Premier League football returns after the November international break and the trip to Ipswich this Sunday(!) was on absolutely nobody's lips at Carrington on…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Tyrell Malacia exclusive and Q&A
The podcast team have returned from touring Britain and Ireland and we're wearing our fatigue heavily; well, some of us are... others are buzzing for Amorim's…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Talk on tour as Van Nistelrooy departs
The lads are feeling a little bit worse for wear as we record in our hotel lobby after two nights on tour at Manchester's Lowry Theatre and the Limelight in…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Van Nistelrooy interim spell ends with 3-0 win
The era of Ruud's interim Reds has come to an end, and it's been a near-perfect run. Three wins from four games, including Sunday's 3-0 win over Leicester…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Amad sparks PAOK win in Europa League
Can a win be described as "routine" when it's your first in more than a year? If so, that's what 'Ruud's unbeaten interim Reds' achieved on Thursday night at…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Amorim confirmed: Ruud's interim Reds draw with Chelsea
Ruben Amorim has been officially confirmed as the next manager, or 'head coach', of Manchester United. He will start work on Monday November 11th…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Amorim deal agreed and Ruud’s five-star Reds
Laurie brings us the latest details from the negotiations between Sporting Lisbon and Manchester United with a deal apparently agreed for the release of Ruben…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Ten Hag sacked; club 'working on deal' for Amorim
As revealed exclusively for The Athletic by Adam Crafton and David Ornstein on Monday lunchtime, Manchester United have relieved manager Erik Ten Hag of his…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Good point in Istanbul? Unhappy Hammers, and Pizzagate remembered
It's difficult to know what to make of Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. We know they're not going to win the league, but can you honestly make a solid…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Hojlund winner lifts mood ahead of Mourinho reunion
The mood is "off the floor" after Rasmus Hojlund scored the winning goal in a game at Old Trafford against "decent Premier League side" Brentford. In fact, all…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sir Alex Ferguson's departure stokes debate as Ten Hag returns to work
Manchester United have decided to terminate the contract of a manager, but it's not the current one.Sir Alex Ferguson's role as a paid ambassador for the club…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Villa draw but Ten Hag's future still uncertain; plus Bryan Robson!
Jonny Evans rolled back the years to provide Manchester United's defence with a vintage performance and a clean sheet.Sadly, Ten Hag's attackers couldn't find…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Maguire rescues point after Porto implosion
There's a hint of crazed laughter in the voices of Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell as they dissect the latest madcap entry in Erik Ten…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Spurs defeat: a new low for Ten Hag?
There's a question mark in the podcast title, but there isn't much doubt in our camp. The first half against Spurs at Old Trafford on Sunday was the most…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Eriksen strike squandered as European struggles continue
Ian Irving, fresh from the stands at Old Trafford, holds court with Carl, Laurie Whitwell, and Mr Mitten as we cast judgement over another disappointing…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Performance at Palace but where are the goals? Europa League preview
The performance of Erik Ten Hag's side at Crystal Palace was, according to Laurie Whitwell, the most complete of his tenure. Yet, in order to be actually…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Neville on Old Trafford, fresh start for MUFCW, good time to go to Palace
Andy Mitten secured an exclusive interview with Gary Neville this week, one which was reported widely (and sometimes inaccurately) by the press. We get his…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
De Ligt, Rashford, and more: positives from "routine" Southampton win
Nobody's underestimating the achievement of a win on the South Coast but, despite a hairy opening half-hour, Saturday's three points at Southampton were won in…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Pressure on Southampton game with fan opinion divided
The band are back together as the international break draws to a close and we're looking ahead to a Southampton game which feels like it has a lot riding on…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Casemiro fallout as Liverpool cut through Ten Hag's United again
Arne Slot's Liverpool came to Old Trafford and won in second gear in his third game in charge; a damning indictment of Manchester United in the Premier League…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Transfer window rated... Sterling?! Fond memories fuel Liverpool fever
The summer transfer window is coming to a close and, albeit with several loose ends yet to be tied up, it looks like Manchester United have done what many fans…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Staying positive after Brighton defeat; McTominay to Napoli? Fee agreed
Another defeat to Brighton (bogey status confirmed), another late goal conceded (inverse Fergie Time pending), another problem defending a set-piece. This game…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Signings unlikely without sales, Brighton assessed
It's that rarest of beasts, a relatively quiet week in the existence of Manchester United. Despite that, there's a host of interesting questions as Erik Ten…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Zirkzee delivers win with debut goal but Sancho misses out
Joshua Zirkzee might not be the most high profile signing of the summer but he got his club career off to the perfect start with a goal on his home debut. A…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bruno contract reaction, Shaw injury, Fulham preview
It's the eve of the new Premier League and Manchester United, bolstered by the confirmed signings of De Ligt and Mazraoui, had more good news in the shape of a…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Premier League Preview: De Ligt & Mazraoui add to positivity
The full podcast squad assemble at Hotel Football, overlooking Old Trafford, to look ahead to the new Premier League season which starts with the visit of…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
US Tour review, squad strength examined before Community Shield
Third time's the charm; it's our summer comeback number three as Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, and Carl Anka review Manchester United's US tour and…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Inside US tour & plans for 100k Old Trafford
Ian and Carl in normal surroundings, Andy and Laurie living it up on the West Coast. Talk of the Devils returns (again) for a dip into the US pre-season tour…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Zirkzee arrives, Yoro targeted, as new INEOS structure gets started
An episode of your favourite Manchester United podcast... in July! We're really spoiling you with a midsummer catch-up amid a hive of activity at Carrington…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Ten Hag survives, but can he thrive at United?
It's the least surprising emergency podcast in history: Erik Ten Hag will continue as the manager of Manchester United into the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
United win FA Cup!
Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie gather to reflect and an incredible performance from United to win the FA Cup at Wembley!How did Erik ten Hag mastermind victory and…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Measure of Ten Hag’s 2nd season comes down to FA Cup Final
So, here it is, the season finale. Unfortunately, the Premier League has not ended as we would have liked, and Erik Ten Hag's men will need to win the FA Cup…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bruno returns to revive European hopes
Manchester United's men beat European rivals Newcastle in their last home game of the season to rekindle hope of European qualification via the Premier League…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Beckham on 99, Toone & Co storm Wembley, while storm descends on Old Trafford
A podcast very much in three parts for you on a stormy Sunday night in May with Andy and Ian braving the Manchester rain and Carl looking nervously out of his…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Huge Sunday in store for Ten Hag and Skinner
Another full house but we're a bit more relaxed now, a few days after that chastening result at Selhurst Park. One member of the team has even been brave…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
The end? Ten Hag's future in balance after Palace thrashing
It's another unwanted inquest on Talk of the Devils with Laurie Whitwell back in the UK and Manchester United back in the mire.In fact, the whole podcast team…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Squad Audit: transfer priorities for a 'difficult' summer
It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team have really taken the rudder at Manchester United, and the latest in a series of changes at executive level…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw
Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one win in six games in the Premier League with a draw at home to…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades
Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home victory…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
United sneak into FA Cup final on penalties
How can an FA Cup semi-final win at Wembley leave fans feeling empty, if not despairing? That's the conundrum we try to unravel on this podcast.Recorded late…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
FA Cup semi-final preview with treble winner Jesper Blomqvist
We're looking for positives today on Talk of the Devils, and not just from Real Madrid.The U18s won their league this week and there's plenty of talent coming…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Champions League hopes ended at Bournemouth?
Andy is feeling a little low after his ambitions were thwarted in dramatic fashion in the Manchester Marathon. Unfortunately, Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Murtough departs with mixed legacy
Laurie Whitwell is called away from the airport departure lounge to fill us in on his breaking story, that Manchester United's Football Director John Murtough…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Liverpool red-faced again after Kobbie and Bruno's bolts from the blue
Manchester United will finish the season unbeaten against Liverpool after another "silly" game at Old Trafford finished in a two-all draw.After an hour, Erik…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
United lose the plot amid chaos at Chelsea
Two crucial fixtures in West London in the last five days have yielded just one point for Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United. If that wasn't bad enough, they…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Mount moment in vain as United fall flat at Brentford
It may be Easter, but it feels a lot like a Monday as Ian Irving hosts Andy Mitten and Carl Anka to "pick over the carcass" of Saturday night's performance at…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Comeback Q&A: Mainoo, midfield, clickbait, and Brentford
We're back after the international break and we are all aboard Kobbie's hype train! After the Carrington graduate bossed Belgium, it's time for the rest of the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Old Trafford roars United to victory over Liverpool in FA Cup classic
Laurie Whitwell returns to the pod to make it a full complement as we bask in the glory of a magnificent, dramatic, extra time victory over Liverpool in what…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sancho goals send reminder as Ten Hag faces crucial cup test
It's a fresh looking line-up on Talk of the Devils as Mark Critchley and Jay Harris drop by to talk Jadon Sancho, money matters, and Liverpool with Ian and…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
The Rise of Garnacho & Mayor Andy Burnham on Old Trafford Plans
Once again, it wasn't pretty, but Manchester United got the job done. two-nil at home with Alejandro Garnacho winning two first-half penalties, scored by…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
In Focus: Andre Onana, Women's Team, Everton
The team have relocated to Hotel Football, overlooking a very famous waterway, not that Ian Irving would know. We're going in-depth today, first on Andre…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Rashford thunderbolt not enough as City grind down United rearguard
Marcus Rashford would have been a huge talking point on Manchester derby day whatever happened after his op-ed for the Players Tribune. But, with less than ten…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Relief at Casemiro cup winner ahead of derby
The awesome foursome are united once again on Monday morning after Manchester United scraped through to the FA Cup quarter finals at the City Ground.Casemiro's…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Fulham defeat puts pressure on Ten Hag
A Monday morning full-house from the podcast team, but there's precious little positivity on offer after Manchester United lost at home to Marco Silva's…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sir Jim speaks after INEOS deal finally complete
Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS have, after an arduous process, completed their partial takeover of Manchester United and will now assume control of football…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Hojlund's on fire: Luton win becomes a grind
Manchester United won 2-1 at Luton's Kenilworth Road on Sunday night, and Andy Mitten was the happiest man in Bedfordshire.It wasn't all plain sailing, despite…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Ashworth targeted, plus exclusive interview: Director of Academy, Nick Cox
Manchester United have identified Newcastle's Dan Ashworth as their primary target for the position of Sporting Director. With investment from Sir Jim…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
McTominay delivers huge three points at Villa
Ian, Carl, and Laurie are up bright and early on Monday morning in the hope that we can catch Andy Mitten has he passes through yet another airport. This time…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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…