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October 27, 2026 · 1 hr 15 min

Ian Irving is joined by Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten, and Cerys Jones to reflect on another miserable afternoon at Old Trafford as a terrible result and a mutinous atmosphere leave head coach Michael Carrick on the brink of losing his…
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October 22, 2026 · 47 min

Ian Irving speaks live to our men in Como, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten, after Manchester United were taken apart in a 4-1 Champions League defeat. From Michael Carrick’s apologetic wave to the 700 United fans to Bruno Fernandes openly…
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October 20, 2026 · 55 min

In his first interview since leaving Manchester United, Erik ten Hag spoke exclusively to Laurie Whitwell for The Athletic about his time in charge at Old Trafford. In today’s show, we hear extracts from that conversation and discuss the…
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October 19, 2026 · 57 min

In an alternative universe where Michael Carrick's Manchester United have started the Premier League season on a hot streak, a 1-1 draw at Elland Road against a well organised, combative Leeds would be completely fine. As it is, and…
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October 15, 2026 · 52 min

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Martinez criticises Man United investment after Madrid defeat

October 14, 2026 · 32 min

As Champions League matches between European giants go, this one was more ordinary than some. Manchester United weren't expected to win, and they didn't, despite a performance that showed some positive signs. However, the script was torn…
Why did Man United struggle against Spurs?

October 11, 2026 · 54 min

After a lengthy break, and with a heightened atmosphere around Old Trafford, this wasn't the return that anyone would've wanted. Spurs dominated possession and territory in the opening half-hour and could have had a healthy…
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October 8, 2026 · 51 min

The Premier League returns after the extended international break and it's a chance for Michael Carrick to reset and get the campaign off on a better footing. If league form is anything to go by, Tottenham Hotspur SHOULD be a useful…
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October 5, 2026 · 47 min

It's the final countdown... the top five greatest Manchester United players of all time (according to Andy Mitten). If our previous episode was contentious, the decisions here are more straightforward, albeit the choice between two great…
Man United's Greatest Players: Part Two

October 3, 2026 · 50 min

After a brief aside (!) we return to our discussion of Manchester United's greatest ever players, as adjudicated by Andy Mitten. If you thought the countdown from 25-11 was tough enough, we're into the top ten and it is not getting any…
How might City verdict impact Man United?

October 1, 2026 · 58 min

It's taken eight years to arrive, but the verdict of the Premier League's independent commission has sent shockwaves through football, finding Manchester City guilty on almost all charges of financial misstatements and failure to cooperate…
Man United's Greatest Players: Part One

September 28, 2026 · 57 min

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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.