Simply Red Podcast
Episodes
267: Statement win for the Reds as United put Villa to bed
17 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford.Bruno Fernandes dominated the headlines, but the Stretford End ...
266: A blip in the road, Villa next!
11 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's first defeat under Michael Carrick, after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle.Was it just a blip in th...
265: Red Revival: United take down Crystal Palace
02 Mar 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Join Dale and Fitzy as they give a look at United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace in a hard-fought win at Old Trafford. Fitzy was at the mat...
264: Reds take scrappy 1-0 win over Everton
26 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Fitzy reflect on a 1-0 win over Everton and make some predictions before Manchester United take on Crystal Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acas...
263: 30 years later - 95/96 you can’t win anything with kids
20 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is joined by fellow Manchester United season ticket holder James Gorse to reflect on the 1995/96 season, 30 years on.Thank you for your continue...
262: Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start continues
15 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and John return to discuss an impressive home win against Spurs and the last-gasp draw away to West Ham, preserving Michael Carrick’s unbeaten...
261: Protest, 3 Points & Transfers
02 Feb 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy discuss the January transfer window, fans protest and Manchester United's 3-2 win over Fulham on the latest episode of the Simpl...
260: Arsenal away, United DNA
25 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy get together again, with smiles on their faces, as Manchester United make it two wins on the bounce against Man City and Arsenal...
259: Derby Day Delirium
19 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Reactions from a brilliant Manchester derby as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0.It was Michael Carrick's first game back at the club as head coach,...
258: FA Cup misery, Michael Carrick in & what Ineos need to do next
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Fitzy reflect on Darren Fletcher's two games in charge after crashing out of the FA Cup against Brighton in the third round.Michael Carrick i...
257: Leeds away, Ruben Amorim sacked!
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim has been sacked a Manchester United head coach.After a hard fought 1-1 draw against Leeds at Elland Road, on top of a bizarre post-match ...
256: The Villans spoil Christmas
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and Fitzy share their thoughts after Manchester United's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa.Matheus Cunha added to his tally, but two costly d...
255: Four goals not enough against Bournemouth
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Monday night.Fitzy returns from Old Trafford to catch up with Dale after a dramatic nig...
254: The Good, the bad, and the ugly
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Fitzy return to discuss all that’s happening in the crazy world of Manchester United, from disappointing results at home to impressive win...
253 - Two more dropped or another one gained?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads take a look back on a frustrating Deja vu result after the previous game against Forrest, another last gasp rescue job after being in control...
252: All square as United go 4 unbeaten
03 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Fitzy welcome back Simply Red's Matt Henderson to the podcast to dig into the 2-2 dramatic draw at Nottingham Forest. There's a nice discuss...
251: Ruben, Ruben, Ruben, 3 on the bounce
28 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 4-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League.The victory takes United's win streak to three matche...
250 Rubens Revolution - Anfield Victory
21 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Fitzy dive into the first win for MUFC in almost a decade as Ruben's Reds put Arne Slot's men to the swordThey also look ahead to what this ...
249: Results, Ruben & Ratcliffe
09 Oct 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 2-0 win over Sunderland as Ruben Amorim becomes the first manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win ...
248: A Ruben Amorim shaped crossroads
30 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
In what the boys had discussed as a must win game, coupled with Sunderland, building up to Liverpool, United fell at the back to back hurdle once agai...
247: Alejandro is his name and he hasn’t got a brain
25 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim gets a vital win to kill off the pressure pot he’s currently in, but it needs backing up. We find out who exactly that tw*t from Argent...
246: Manchester Derby, more questions than answers
16 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United find themselves on 4 points after 4, amidst a poor start to the season which was compounded by defeat at the Etihad on SundayBrian, ...
245: A grim run of form and transfer window madness
11 Sep 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back, Brian and Fitzy rear their heads at the end of the international break to take a look back at an embarrassing result in the Carabao...
244: Another unwanted result in London - Fulham (a)
25 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian takes you on his travels to Craven Cottage before Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Fulham.Thanks for your continue...
243: Boring boring Arsenal
18 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and John dissect the game, after Manchester United started the season in defeat, but plenty of positives to take from the performance, hear from...
242: Premier League season preview + talkSPORT launch party
15 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off this weekend as Manchester United host Arsenal.Brian, Dale and Fitzy share their predictions ahead of the ...
241: Luca Black - MUFC Youth
11 Aug 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Dale welcome Luca Black, Chair of Manchester United Youth Supproters Club and Fans Forum Rep for U21’s to the pod as for a hotly anticipat...
240: Red News - Barney Chilton
10 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Barney started Red News, Manchester United’s oldest and one of only two remaining fanzines, in 1987Growing up as a cockney Red, he experienced Unite...
239: Stewarding behind the scenes
01 Jul 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian speaks to Tom, a two-decade long football steward, who works in Old Trafford.They discuss stewarding, the challenges, rewards and the preparatio...
238: Trip to Bilbao as Manchester United flop in Europa League final
23 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and John travel to Bilbao for the Europa League final as Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 at the San Mames Stadium.The two lads catch...
237: Reaching the Europa League final, 17 league defeats, driving from France to Bilbao
12 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Fitzy to discuss Manchester United reaching the Europa League final against Tottenham.Manchester United overcame a Europa League sem...
Episode 236 - Positives, Negatives, Bilbao and Bye Bye Bruno?
06 May 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Episode 236 - Positives, Negatives, Bilbao and Bye Bye Bruno?Brian and John are joined by Richard Martin of Goal to discuss the phenomenal performance...
235: The road to Bilbao
29 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy are back as a trio to preview Manchester United's trip to Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals.Fresh off the back of d...
234: All eyes on Europa League
21 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Fitzy are back to review two games - 5-4 win over Lyon and the 1-0 defeat against Wolves.Manchester United's focus is on the Europa League an...
233: Elanga back to haunt, stalemate in the derby, Garnacho stick or twist?
08 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy review the last two games against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.Anthony Elanga came back to haunt the Reds before a bori...
232: 70th anniversary of Duncan Edwards' England debut - with Roy Cavanagh MBE
31 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
This week marks the 70th anniversary of Duncan Edwards making his England debut at the age of 18 years and 183 days. To celebrate, Manchester United a...
231: FC United & The 1958 - United Against Glazers - Unity
25 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Dale welcome The 1958 and FC United of Manchester to the Simply Red Podcast to preview a first-of-its-kind protest this weekend.George Baker...
230: Andy Green analyses MUFC’s finances, past, present and future
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian sits down with Andy Green, Director of Finance at MUST, a respected football financial analyst over many years, to take an in-depth look at the ...
229: Team winning but fans losing, new stadium & ticketing - with Simon Lloyd
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Dale welcome author Simon Llyod back to the Simply Red Podcast.Manchester United recorded back-to-back wins since we last recorded, beating ...
228: Arsenal, 1958 Protest, Sociedad, Ratcliffe Speaks
11 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and John sit down to discuss the protest before United drew with Arsenal, Sociedad coming up in the Europa League and the lads react to a really...
227: The 1958
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
227: The 1958Brian & Dale sit down for a first time discussion with fan group The 1958.Hear about how they began, how they evolved into what they ...
226: Inconsistent form continues, Garnacho gets slap on wrist, Bruno subjected to Keane rant
28 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and Fitzy review Manchester United's games against Everton and Ipswich Town in the Premier League.Alejandro Garnacho's behaviour on social...
225: Tottenham Shambles With Jonathan Shrager
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Murphy catches up with well known red Jonathan Shrager to discuss the humilating defeat to Spurs, what exactly is going wrong at the club, a loo...
224: CEO of MUST Duncan Drasdo interview
15 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
MUST CEO Duncan Drasdo joins Brian Murphy to discuss the issues at Manchester United since INEOS took over, resulting in the issuing of an Open Letter...
Bonus Ep: Amorim insight from Sporting, Benfica & United fans in Lisbon
08 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is in Lisbon to record a special episode with Sporting and Benfica fans to find out more about Ruben Amorim. Thank you for your continued suppor...
223: Taking over Bucharest before flopping against Crystal Palace
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale was in Bucharest to watch Manchester United secure a place in the Europa League last 16. He is then joined by Brian and Fitzy to reflect on the t...
222: More of the same as Amorim explodes
21 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and Dale are joined by Matt in Fitzy's absence to reflect on two very mixed results for Manchester United.United beat Southampton 3-1 before los...
221: 10-man United knock Arsenal out of FA Cup
14 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and Fitzy review Manchester United's win over Arsenal in the FA Cup third round.The Reds will face Leicester City in the fourth round afte...
220: Amorim's Anfield away antics
06 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back after a busy festive period.Brian is taking the role as host as he leads the conversation with Dale and John.They assess Amorim's st...
219: Derby Day Delight
18 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian, Dale and John are buzzing after the 2-1 win over Manchester City.There are further doubts surrounding Marcus Rashford’s future and United hav...
218: Rocky start for Amorim, Rashford exit rumours, Ashworth axed
10 Dec 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and John are back with the show rebranded as Simply Red Podcast.There was a lot to get through after a lack of episodes in recent weeks. F...
217: Chelsea, Hokey Pokey Europe, Ruuuuud
04 Nov 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and Fitzy talk you through their review of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea.Ruud van Nistelrooy is currently interim manager, but...
216: Erik ten Hag sacked, Ruben Amorim next in line
30 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian discuss Erik ten Hag's sacking, the positive aspects of his reign, the negative aspects, and where it all went wrong. The imminent appo...
215: A win, marred by cost-cutting INEOS
24 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian and John sit down to discuss the long-awaited win against Brentford, the front three potential, the upcoming game against Jose Mourinho’s Fene...
214: United With Dad, Ta Ra Fergie, INEOS
17 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian & John are joined by the brilliant Si Lloyd, Author of “United With Dad” as they discuss the journey Si and his Dad were on since his ea...
213: Joseph Tedesco from MUSC Malta; Jonny Evans is a Red
09 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by special guest Joseph Tedesco from MUSC Malta for episode 213 of the Strettycast as Brian takes the role of host.Hear about the oldest...
212: Is the writing on the wall?
02 Oct 2024
Contributed by Lukas
We're afraid it's another negative result to reflect on. The grey cloud still hangs over Erik ten Hag’s head, and there is talk of him being sacked ...
211: United stuck in a rut, can they get out?
26 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and John review two consecutive draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente.Erik ten Hag decided to leave out Marcus Rashford of the starti...
210: Clean sheets, goals and a springboard moving forward
18 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Strettycast episode 210 - 2-10 (two games, 10 goals).Dale, Brian and John get together to analyse Manchester United's last two matches: Southampton 3-...
209: PR, international Reds, is Ugarte ready for his debut?
10 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Picking up from the Casemiro fallout after losing to Liverpool, the podcast trio returns to look into the future after sitting through another dull in...
208: Arrivederci Scott, Bald Pressure, That Lot
03 Sep 2024
Contributed by Lukas
An attempt to dissect the sh*tshow that we watched the weekend, don’t bother listening to it... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more inf...
207: UWS editor Andy Mitten - Bring on United, tour observations, clickbait
24 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is joined by excellent Andy Mitten for a special episode.We talk about Andy's new book Bring on United, where he dedicates a chapter t...
206: Joshua Zirkzee's memorable debut kickstarts Premier League season
18 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The new Premier League season is underway and Joshua Zirkzee got his Manchester United career off to a flying start with a goal on his home debut. A g...
205: Brian’s United Debut: Hear from Jaap Stam & more
05 Aug 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Murphy makes his Manchester United debut, featuring in a side consisting of Jaap Stam, Brian McClair, Paul Parker and other club legends.Your fa...
204: Yoro is a Red, Casemiro hangs on, full-backs needed
24 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian dig deeper into the pre-season action.From Manchester United's 2-0 win over Rangers to Erik ten Hag's 29-man squad travelling to the Un...
203: New structure, transfer approach, naming rights
04 Jul 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian are joined by Shaun from Theatre of Red to discuss Manchester United's transfer approach this summer.Ineos plan to make more changes at...
202: Don’t you dare compare Bellingham to McTominay | with Jay Motty
21 Jun 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins Dale and Brian for the first episode of the summer. Motty has been a friend of Stretty News from back when we s...
201: FA Cup winners, end-of-season review, Ten Hag future
31 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian get together to reflect on an incredible performance in the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Man City. Where was that tactical masterclass all...
200: FA Cup final preview - Reds face Cheats at Wembley, Bruno Fernandes' last game?
23 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
So, here it is, the FA Cup final preview with Dale and Brian. It's been a disappointing season as Manchester United finish eighth in the Premier Leagu...
199: Gunners shoot down wounded Reds
14 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
On this week’s episode of the Strettycast we analyse the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, plus Barmy Article editor Andy Slator joins us to talk about the wom...
198: Burnley, Palace, an entire squad for sale?
02 May 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is joined by Stretty News royalty, Jonathan Shrager as they sit back with a few cans to take a deep breath and try to make sense of the latest a...
197: Scenes at Wembley, consecutive FA Cup finals & Bruno stuns Blades
26 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier ...
196: Defensive mishaps, social media slip-ups & Steve Bruce wearing a mankini
15 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian dwell on Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, the added drama that came from social media after the game and dressing room bick...
195: United dent Liverpool’s title hopes at Old Trafford
08 Apr 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United dented Liverpool’s title hopes as Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo scored two wonderful goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Old Traffor...
194: Gareth Southgate links, Kobbie Mainoo 'hype' & academy insight
28 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian are joined by fellow Stretty News writers Matt and Fabiola for a chat about all things Manchester United during the international break...
193: Amad way to shatter Liverpool's quadruple hopes
18 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Amad Diallo sends Old Trafford into a 120th-minute frenzy as Manchester United dispatch Liverpool en route to an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Shaun Co...
192: Everton, Liverpool & fancam vs fanzine
12 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Two penalties were enough to seal three points against Everton, as Manchester United made it three wins from five in the Premier League. We're digesti...
191: Derby defeat reactions, Rashford frustrations & Ten Hag support
05 Mar 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun, Dale and Brian digest events at the Etihad, the frustrations of Marcus Rashford Rashford, an FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool and, of course...
190: Fulham debacle, Ten Hag under pressure, top four chase
26 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Murphy and Dale O'Donnell are joined by Jonny Escott after a weekend which saw Manchester United’s unbeaten run come crashing to an end, after...
189: Henry Winter special - Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Glazers & Dan Ashworth
21 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, joins the Strettycast to discuss a range of topics surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of 27.7%...
188: Resurgent United keep top four hopes alive
14 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun, Dale and Brian are together again in the hope that Manchester United can continue their unbeaten run in 2024 with more wins. This time, it’s ...
187: The Baby Trinity and The Future of Old Trafford
08 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun and Brian dissect the performances against Wolves and West Ham as Manchester United claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time si...
186: Exclusive chat with MUST, followed by United on and off the pitch
01 Feb 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Duncan Drasdo and Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters’ Trust join us to discuss a range of topics concerning fans, the future United, sh...
185: Ben Jacobs on INEOS, Omar Berrada and United transfers
25 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Shaun Connolly, Dale O’Donnell and Brian Murphy are joined by football journalist, broadcaster, commentator and events host Ben Jacobs as we cover t...
184: Tribal chiefs, skin diseases and Manchester United
17 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Shaun and Brian breakdown Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Old Trafford – was the performance a worry or should we continue...
183: Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives, feelings towards the manager and hopes for a cup run
05 Jan 2024
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast trio are together for the first episode of 2024.Dale, Shaun and Brian discuss the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe/Ineos, our feelings tow...
182: Bayern Munich hit knockout punch, Anfield next
13 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian Murphy was out and about for the Bayern Munich game which saw Manchester United crash out of the Champions League. The unpredictable Reds lost 1...
181: Reds in Istanbul witness Andre Onana nightmare
01 Dec 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian is on his travels following the Reds. This time in Istanbul to watch another Champions League performance from Manchester United that was a bitt...
180: The promise of Ineos, dressing room criers & trip to the deducted
22 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Shaun are back with another episode of the Strettycast.We take a look at the promise of Ineos as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to buy a 25% stak...
179: Copenhagen away, VAR controversies & a date with Luton
11 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Catch up with Brian, Dale and Shaun on the latest episode of the Strettycast after Manchester United lose 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League. T...
178: Late drama at Fulham, Copenhagen awaits & fancam nonsense
06 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian look back at Manchester United's 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage.It was another uninspiring performance from the Reds and Brian w...
177: Ten Hag pressure, players downing tools, Glazer rot
02 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian digest another two home defeats as Manchester United suffer humiliation in the Manchester derby and crash out of the Carabao Cup a few ...
176: Copenhagen, banana waving Berties, a poor version of Matic?
27 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian review Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen.Old Trafford paid tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton on Tuesday night. A man ...
175: Sheffield United away & RIP Sir Bobby Charlton
22 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Brian makes the trip to Bramall Lane where Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1.Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. H...
174: McTominay brace, Onana form & Beckham series
13 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian are joined by Stretty News columnist Matt Henderson to reflect on Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford.Scott McTominay scored a b...
173: Unfortunate taste of Turkish delight
05 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United’s season goes from bad to worse with a record of six defeats in our opening 10 matches. Andre Onana is in a world of his own, the ...
172: Doom, gloom & an old balanced voice welcomed back in the room
02 Oct 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Brian and Jonathan get together to share their thoughts after watching back-to-back games against Crystal Palace.Jonathan Shrager is considered ...
171: Points over performances, cup runs and player egos
26 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
No sooner have Manchester United recorded their first victory of September, and we’re facing into a Tuesday night Carabao Cup fixture against Crysta...
170: Reds in Munich
22 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Brian set off on their travels across Europe to watch Manchester United take on Bayern Munich. Although there's a lot of negativity surroundi...
169: Ten Hag in? Ten Hag out? Relax...
19 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The lads are back for yet another podcast after Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brighton. Dale and Brain are travelling to Munich and there...