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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.
Episodes
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Rashford absent as United ease past Newport
It wasn't all about Marcus Rashford this weekend, but his absence (through 'illness') did provide a medium sized distraction as Erik Ten Hag prepared his squad…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Anthony Martial: Is this Goodbye?
We've got a full complement again as we dip briefly back into the Omar Berrada hire with The Athletic publishing fresh details on how the club got their…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Omar Berrada appointed new CEO
Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy discuss the huge story broken exclusively by The Athletic’s David Ornstein that Omar Berrada will move from Manchester City to become…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Spurs draw reaction and meeting Sir Jim
Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy breakdown United's two-two draw against Spurs at Old Trafford - was the performance a worry or should it be seen as a good point?Are…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What can David Brailsford do for United?
Coming up today Ian, Laurie & Andy take a deep dive into one of the most significant characters at INEOS - Sir Dave Brailsford. The Athletic's Matt Slater…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
"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…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sancho, transfers & Ratcliffe gets started
Ian, Carl, Andy & Laurie are back to look back on another eventful few weeks at United.Coming up, what if any business United might do during this transfer…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Investment FINALLY confirmed & Villa comeback
Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy give their reaction to the news that Manchester United finally confirming that billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to purchase a…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
The End of the Year Show: Roll on 2024, ASAP!
Ian Irving is on great form, unlike last time, and the whole team are feeling pretty upbeat about Manchester United's prospects going into the new year.Join us…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
A creditable draw at Anfield... but how to capitalise?
Ian Irving and Andy Mitten are feeling a little tender this Monday morning. Fortunately, it's not because of another chastening defeat at Anfield!Laurie…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Finished off by Bayern, Anfield awaits
Andy, Ian, Laurie and Carl get together inside Old Trafford to reflect on another defeat, this time going out of the Champions League with a flat performance…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
United picked off by The Cherries
Just when you think United have turned a corner, you realise they have been down this dark road before..Ian, Andy, Laurie & Carl pick the bones out of a…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Ten Hag's big calls see off Pochettino
Ian, Laurie, Carl & Andy reflect on a positive night at Old Trafford where Erik ten Hag once again made a big call & got a big performance as United put away…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Anger after another disastrous road-trip
It's a full house on the podcast as we dissect another awful performance away from home at a top-half Premier League side. A 1-0 defeat in Newcastle didn't…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Onana sends United under but it's not over
Ian, Laurie & Carl are joined by Andy from Istanbul to review another Champions League performance from United that felt like a recurring nightmare..United…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Garnacho Golazo sinks Everton
Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie pour over a hugely satisfying win for Manchester United topped off by one of the greatest goals they have ever scored courtesy of…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Glacial Glazers, Everton bear pit, Laurie returns!
United have not played since the last pod but Ian, Andy, Carl & LAURIE still have lots to talk about..You'll get the latest on the takeover which is edging…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
The Good, the Bad, the Ten Hag Q&A
Victor Lindelof succeeded where the attackers struggled and provided a winner against Luton. Relief was the most obvious response but, wait, what's that?…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
European qualification hanging by a thread
Ian Irving chairs the inquest with Carl Anka and Andy Mitten after Manchester United lost 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League, a defeat which sees them…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bruno & Maguire dig out win at Fulham
Ian, Carl & Andy look back on United getting a much-needed with at Fulham despite another uninspiring performance...As well as Bruno stepping up they discuss…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Beaten again: What should Ten Hag do next?
Ian, Carl & Andy have yet another home defeat to digest as United are knocked out of the EFL Cup by Newcastle.Bringing you reflection on the same old problems…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Derby Reaction: United outclassed
Ian, Andy & Carl reflect on a terrible day for United as they are comprehensively beaten by City.Why can't Erik ten Hag get his players to the way he wants and…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Maguire & Onana deliver vital win but derby day needs dramatic improvement
Today's podcast will be in three parts, with increasing numbers of people. In order of appearance, Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, AND FINALLY, Carl…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
In Memoriam: Sir Bobby Charlton
Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell as we share memories of the life of Sir Bobby Charlton, who died this week aged 86. A truly iconic…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
What might Ratcliffe proposal mean for Glazer ownership?
So a brave new era or another false dawn ? Ian, Laurie & Andy bring you what they know about the boardroom meeting and proposed deal from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
McTominay heroics but Casemiro a concern
Ian, Laurie & Andy gather post match inside Old Trafford for instant reaction to Scott McTominay's two injury time goals that saw United secure a dramatic…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Superb Hojlund immune to Old Trafford kryptonite
Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy come to you from the rooftop of Hotel Football overlooking Old Trafford the scene of United’s latest defeat that will of course be the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Palace loss, injury crisis, Galatasaray preview
Ian, Andy & Laurie get together to share their thoughts from witnessing another defeat for United at Old Trafford.Why can't United score goals or even create…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Amrabat analysed & who should start against Palace?
Ian Carl & Andy look back on that win against Palace this week that means yet another home tie awaiting United in the next round of the league cup!They also…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bruno stunner beats Burnley & inside Hojlund deal
Ian, Carl, Andy & Laurie FINALLY have a win to talk about as United see it through against Burnley with that brilliant Bruno volley..Plus they discuss Rasmus…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bayern defeat reaction & Solskjaer exclusive
Ian, Andy & Laurie reflect on a very strange night that ultimately led to disappointment to discuss United’s 4-3 defeat at the hands of Bayern Munich n the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Brighton rock United, roll on Bayern
Ian, Laurie, Andy & Carl pick the bones out of a terrible 3-1 defeat for United at Old Trafford and also look ahead to Bayern on Wednesday..What on earth is…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sancho banished after refusing to apologise
Ian, Carl, Andy & Laurie discuss the news that Jadon Sancho has been banished from the first team after refusing to apologise to Erik ten Hag about the events…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Sancho future & Arsenal reflections
Ian, Laurie, Andy & Carl reflect on that harrowing defeat at Arsenal last weekend.They also discuss the future of Jadon Sancho after being dropped from the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Transfer Deadline, Champions League Draw, and Arsenal AWAY!
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with Andy Mitten and Carl Anka joining him and Laurie Whitwell providing a last-minute…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Forest comeback, protests, Antony enigma & transfers
Ian Laurie & Andy look back look back on United coming back from two goals down to beat Forest - a good result or papering over the cracks? And is why are fans…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Casemiro & United: why the slow start?
Packed pod with a full house with Andy, Carl, Laurie and Ian.After the Spurs defeat and a wonky win against Wolves..Is United’s start to the season a cause for…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Greenwood to leave Man United
Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten discuss the news that United have abandoned their plan to bring back Mason Greenwood to the first team…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Pre-Spurs cocktails & farewell Fred
Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten meet up in Manchester to reflect on the sticky win against Wolves and look ahead to Spurs away.We hear…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Mason Greenwood: a discussion on the investigation & planned return
Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss the news broke on the Athletic that Manchester United’s chief executive, Richard Arnold, had told…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Wolves Reaction: a wonky three points
Ian Irving, Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten record instant reaction from Old Trafford where United somehow came away with three points against Wolves…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
New season hopes & who will replace Maguire?
Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy answer listeners' questions across a range of topics ahead of the start of the season - but mainly transfers!They reflect on the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Bids for Maguire & McTominay plus Dublin frustrations
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka & Andy Mitten take a look at possible outgoings from Old Trafford - stick around till end of pod for some developments…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Onana & Mount: pre-season performances analysed
Ian Irving grills Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten on what they noticed first hand by watching new signings Mason Mount & Andre Onana on the US tour in pitch side…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
US tour tales, Hojlund latest & Ten Hag's targets
Talk of the Devils is back for the 2023/24 season as Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka - and belatedly Laurie Whitwell from Las Vegas!As United's pre-season US…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Rooney on Rashford & transfer updates
Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka - fresh from Oslo & Laurie Whitwell who is following United on tour in the USA.Plenty to discuss including reaction to…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Introducing: Talk of the Devils
Talk of the Devils is your twice-weekly dedicated Manchester United podcast from The Athletic. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Onana chase, De Gea future, striker search
Ian Irving is joined by Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the latest transfer news coming out of Manchester United, including why a new…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Reflections on FA Cup Final & 2022/23 Season
Ian Irving looks back over Manchester United's 2022/23 season with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell, but sadly not Carl Anka.Andy and Laurie were at Wembley…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Treble Prevention Order: FA Cup Final Preview
Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten and Laurence James Whitwell to preview the final match of the season, the first ever FA Cup Final Manchester Derby.Of…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
End of (League) Season Report and Q&A
Ian Irving is joined by Andrew Mitten and Laurence Whitwell to look back over the final game of the Premier League season, a 2-1 home win over Fulham, and the…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Instant Chelsea Reaction: Champions League Assured
Andy Mitten calls in from Barcelona to Old Trafford where Ian Irving and Carl Anka have just watched Manchester United beat Chelsea 4-1 to qualify for next…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Beautiful Bournemouth, Lovely Leigh: Heading for the Champions League
Ian Irving hosts a very Champions League-y edition of the show with a full podcast team at his disposal.The South Coast was as kind to Manchester United's men…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Live Show Scouting Session & Sam Billings
Andy Mitten looks on from Barcelona this week as Ian Irving, Carl Anka, and Laurie Whitwell scout out New Century. That's one of the venues for our live shows…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
The Garnacho Dilemma & Wembley Disappointment
Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell join Ian Irving to discuss the latest goings on at Manchester United with Carl Anka reporting from the Womens' FA Cup Final at…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Ole Talks, Email Inbox, Women's FA Cup Final, & Wolves
Ian Irving is live from Nottingham's jazziest coffee joint with Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell fielding YOUR EMAILS!Yes, we've got an email…
- Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Champions League Chasing: De Gea Clanger Dents Hopes
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell have got the hump with Manchester United's away form. David De Gea's rick at the London Stadium made the headlines…