Simply Red Podcast
Episodes
168: No player is bigger than the club.
15 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
In what has been yet another forgettable week for Manchester United, the boys digest the situation between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. They also di...
167: Sancho tears, Antony fears & more Glazer family doom
06 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho appear to have hit a wall and Manchester United are still licking their wounds after a forgettable day in London. Furthe...
166: Transfer window fallout & cold nights under the Old Trafford lights
02 Sep 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Two shows in a week! We are back to digest another intriguing transfer deadline day that, at the time of recording, saw three new faces arrive at Old ...
165: We're back baby! Transfers, anti-Glazer protests & Alvaro Fernandez overlooked
29 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast trio are back for another season.Shaun is joined by Dale and Brian to discuss a range of topics ranging from the recent sit-in protest...
164: Ben Jacobs on Manchester United takeover - Glazers must play hand soon
08 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ben Jacobs joins Dale to discuss the bids for Manchester United. We look at Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers' handling of the situatio...
163: Chat with Nathan Thomas from Manchester United Foundation
03 May 2023
Contributed by Lukas
I was in Manchester over the weekend for the anti-Glazer protest, but on Saturday I caught up with good friend Nathan Thomas. We've known each other f...
162: Takeovers, titles and top four temptations
11 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Shaun catch up after a long break.Manchester United have won a cup since we last spoke and we're still in the top four race, as well as the F...
161: Wout Weghorst's on fire, half the fanbase is terrified
10 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale, Shaun and Brian react to the 3-1 win over Everton in the FA Cup third round and preview the game against Charlton in the Carabao Cup.The lads al...
160: Perfect response from Marcus Rashford at Molineux
01 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Shaun reflect on Marcus Rashford's eventful New Year's Eve and react to results elsewhere as Manchester United sit in the top four.Having arr...
159: Glazers announce Manchester United is up for sale
25 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
It's been a momentous week at Manchester United in terms of departures. Cristiano Ronaldo had his contract terminated and the Glazer family announced ...
158: No point of return for Cristiano Ronaldo
15 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Shaun to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan.On this week’s episode, we analyse that explosive Crist...
157: Carrick takes Boro job, Casemiro the Real deal, Ronaldo is completely deluded
24 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale reflects on the news Michael Carrick has become Boro manager, raves about Casemiro and frets over Raphael Varane at the World Cup.There's also so...
156: It's over for Ronaldo, Martial must start against Everton
08 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in Cyprus. Dale discusses a number of points from the game, answers the big question on ...
155: Disappointing derby - Ten Hag's selection, tactics, Ronaldo snub
03 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester City destroy Manchester United which is something that is becoming frightfully familiar. The only positive we can take from the game is Ant...
154: International break review - Christian Eriksen shines
20 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Shaun to review the season to date. It has been a positive month for the Red Devils, who are on a four match win steak in the Premie...
153: Special interview with James Cooper on all things Manchester United
24 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by special guest James Cooper who spent 18 years working at Sky Sports News and became a familiar face amongst Manchester United fans f...
152: Manchester United vs Liverpool preview & Casemiro arrival imminent
22 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale and Shaun are back to preview Monday night's ga...
151: Glazers feel the pressure
17 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.The Glazer family are under pressure to sell Manches...
150: United 1-2 Brighton | Adrien Rabiot 'is a very good player'
09 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale is joined by Shaun to discuss the 2-1 defeat ag...
149: Frenkie de Jong perspective from Spain with Alan Feehely
23 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale and Shaun discuss the latest stories surroundin...
148: How Lisandro Martinez fits in at United
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale and Shaun are excited about the arrival of Lisa...
147: United hammer Melbourne Victory | Charlie Savage impresses | Christian Eriksen announced
15 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Manchester United gave Melbourne Victory a lesson at...
146: United take on Melbourne Victory | United transfers | Understanding Rooney's MLS return
14 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.In this episode, Dale is joined by Brain to chat abo...
145: Perfect start to pre-season with 4-0 win over Liverpool
12 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale runs through some talking points from Erik ten ...
144: Manchester United pre-season kicks-off as club set deadline for De Jong transfer
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale is joined by Shaun to discuss the start of the ...
143: The Ugly Truth with Phil Brown - The Glazers, Woodward and Arnold
29 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.We are delighted to announce Phil Brown as our speci...
142: Speed dating with Richard Arnold & the slow burning transfer window
24 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale is joined by Shaun and Brian to discuss Richard...
141: The good, the bad, the interim
03 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Strettycast is a leading podcast for Manchester United fans brought to you by StrettyNews.com.Dale is joined by Shaun and Brian to discuss Erik te...
140: Manchester United face struggling Atletico Madrid in the Champions League
22 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Shaun review Manchester United's 4-2 win over Leeds United in the Premier League before being joined by Football Espana editor Alan Feehely t...
139: Why Harry Maguire remains Manchester United captain
18 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Shaun to review Manchester United's 2-0 win over Brighton & Hove Albion, offer analysis of David de Gea's overall game, discuss ...
138: Lingard leaving under grey cloud | Richard Arnold takes Ed's seat | Pellistri shines for Uruguay
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Facundo Pellistri, is he Uruguay’s answer to Lionel Messi? Ed Woodward has packed up, or has he? What can go wrong with Richard Arnold? This is the ...
137: Patience key in win over West Ham | Rashford AGAIN | Rangnick finds tactical solution
24 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
A chat about Manchester United with Dale O'Donnell and Shaun Connolly.The two lads share their thoughts on Manchester United's 1-0 win over West Ham i...
136: De Gea pros and cons | Delight for Rashford | Milestone away win
21 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
On the latest Strettycast, Dale and Shaun discuss the 3-1 win over little old Brentford. It was United's 300th away win in the Premier League and Thom...
135: De-pressing at Villa Park, Martial gone AWOL
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined again by Shaun to review Manchester United's latest game - a disappointing 2-2 draw away to Aston Villa.United held a 2 goal lead thank...
134: We need to talk about Marcus Rashford
12 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
"What is wrong with Marcus Rashford?"That was probably the most frequently asked question as fans left Old Trafford on Monday night, after Manchester ...
133: Crisis at Manchester United
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United are reportedly in crisis mode and Ed Woodward is getting the blame.On this week's podcast, Dale speaks about the job at hand for Ral...
132: Ralf Rangnick announcement imminent & Spanish coppers
27 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Some apprehension over Ralf Rangnick's imminent appointment as well as lots of excitement. Dale is joined by Brain, back from his travels to Villarrea...
131: From the Archives - Eric The King | Chat with Pete Boyle
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We are joined by prominent voice of the fans, the fantastic Pete Boyle to talk about Eric Cantona. Excellent anecdotes included.Considered by many to ...
130: Situation gets worse for Solskjaer
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On this episode of the Strettycast, Dale looks at the Manchester derby and where Manchester United go from here.The manager's position will be the tal...
129: Atalanta away - Missed flight, ultras & police escorts
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale O'Donnell chats with Brian Murphy about his long trip to Atalanta. Well, it probably felt longer for him than anyone else traveling out of Dublin...
128: You can't paper over cracks, with Daniel Nardiello
03 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
All the talk after Tuesday night's 2-2 draw was about how Cristiano Ronaldo was papering over the cracks at Manchester United.Daniel Nardiello strongl...
127: From The Archives - Wayne Rooney - Manchester United's all-time record goalscorer
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From The Archives - with Shaun and James from StrettyNews.com.Wayne Rooney is Manchester United's all-time leading scorer and the only player to have ...
126: Raphael Varane out for a few weeks
13 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
On the Strettycast this week, we discuss how the international break went for Manchester United after losing Raphael Varane to a groin injury for a fe...
125: More questions after United's 2-1 win over Villarreal
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale O'Donnell is joined by Shaun Connolly to look back on Manchester United's 2-1 win over Villarreal in the UEFA Champions League.The Reds didn't pe...
124: Pressure is on
29 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the Strettycast, a podcast dedicated to Manchester United, hosted by Dale O'Donnell who is joined by former academy graduate Daniel Nardiello....
123: From The Archives - Iconic Manchester United No 7s
26 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
From George Best and Willie Morgan to David Beckham and Cristiano, Shaun Connolly begins his From The Archives series for the Strettycast by looking b...
122: Carabao Cup exit
24 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have played West Ham twice since our last recording - winning 2-1 win in the Premier League and losing 1-0 in the Carabao Cup. This ...
121: Shock in Switzerland after Cristiano Ronaldo party
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The atmosphere at Old Trafford was something else on Saturday for Cristiano Ronaldo’s homecoming, so Dale is joined by two guests to talk about the ...
120: Cristiano Ronaldo returns
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A balanced but insightful chat between Dale O'Donnell, Daniel Nardiello and Jonathan Shrager after the summer transfer window shut.In this episode we ...
119: Better call Saul and leave VdB on hold?
25 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Nards, Shaun and I discuss the 1-1 draw against Southampton at the weekend. Was it a reality check? Even without our new marquee signi...
118: Mason Greenwood, future number 9
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode Dale, Shaun and Joe discuss the opening game of the new Premier League season after Manchester United beat Leeds 5-1. We chat about Ma...
117: "Dirty Leeds" - Chat with Daniel Nardiello
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The first episode of the new season with former Manchester United academy graduate Daniel Nardiello.Nards took some time out to join Dale as they disc...
116: Does Solskjaer have the tools to compete for the Premier League?
03 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Stretty News editor Dale O'Donnell discusses the expectations on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer next season. Manchester United have significantly boosted their ...
HERE WE GO! Transfer special with Fabrizio Romano - Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane, Eduardo Camavinga
29 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Fabrizio Romano on the podcast!The Italian football journalist joins me for a run down on everything Manchester United in the transf...
Episode 114 - Europa League disappointment is very VillarREAL
29 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale O'Donnell reflects on Europa League heartache.Yes, we'll get over it. It's a second-rate competition at the end of the day but it's worrying to s...
Episode 113 - UEL Final: Possible gateway for more success and another departing keeper
25 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The squad is in Gdnask for the Europa League final and I'm excited about our chances despite knowing Harry Maguire is a massive doubt for the game.The...
Episode 112 - Glazers feeling the pressure
17 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The theatre of crime.That is what Old Trafford has become under the Glazer family’s ownership. Gone are the days it can be known as the Theatre of D...
Episode 111 - Ed Woodward does runner after ESL collapse
22 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Wow. It's been a whirlwind. Dale and Mike chat about the ongoing events this week on the Strettycast.The battle is ongoing but first we need to get th...
Episode 110 - Webby & O'Neill - Backing Solskjaer and update on Declan Rice
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Strettycast, the Manchester United podcast, with Webby & O’Neill joining me to talk about the latest stories as we look to fi...
Episode 109 - Solskjaer laughs off pathetic Mourinho
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Strettycast, the Manchester United podcast, with myself and Mike.In this episode we enjoy the 3-1 win over Tottenham, José Mourinh...
Episode 108 - Success in Spain
10 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United defeated Granada 2-0 in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final tie in Spain on Thursday to put themselves in pole positi...
Episode 107 - Granada preview with Heath Chesters
08 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Strettycast, the Manchester United podcast, with myself and Mike. In this episode, we are joined by Heath Chesters, a Mancunian wh...
Episode 106 - FA Cup nightmare ahead of international break
22 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Welcome to another Strettycast, the Manchester United podcast, with myself and Mike. In this episode, we question Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s team selec...
Episode 105 - Pogba back with a bang
19 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strettycast episode 105 - Dale and Mike react to an important win against AC Milan at the San Siro. This episode was record before the draw took place...
Episode 104 - The David Moyes Derby
15 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
I don't think anyone calls it the David Moyes derby but we do. Manchester United got over the line against West Ham who came to Old Trafford to defend...
Episode 103 - Costly error for Henderson
12 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United are going about their Round of 16 Europa League tie the hard way after conceding late into stoppage time against AC Milan on Thursda...
Episode 102 - How far away are United?
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United 3-1 Newcastle | Dale and Mike catch up to run through our latest thoughts on Manchester United.Thanks again for your questions this ...
Episode 101 - Update on United's search for a director of football
20 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United have identified Juventus’ chief scout Matteo Tognozzi as a possible candidate to become the club’s sporting director, according...
Episode 100 - United make La Real look like muck
19 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United gave Real Sociedad a lesson in Turin on Thursday night and Dale is joined by Mike to run through the game.We also dive into conversa...
Episode 99 - Uninspiring trip to West Bom
15 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Mike is busy this week and will return on Friday, so Dale was joined by Stretty News writer Philip.They discussed United being complacent against anot...
Episode 98 - Into the FA Cup quarter-finals!
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike reflect on a pretty dull FA Cup fifth-round win over West Ham.An extra-time winner from Scott McTominay saved the night for Ole Gunnar S...
Episode 97 - Reminder for Harry Maguire
07 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
We run through Manchester United's latest disappointing result. A 3-3 draw at home to Everton.NEXT UP: West Ham in the FA Cup.A reminder for Harry Mag...
Episode 96 - United put NINE past Southampton
03 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United win 9-0.Eight different scorers against Southampton: Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Marcus Rashford, own goal, Edinson Cavani, Anthony Martial x...
Episode 95 - Ben Thornley - Class of 92 interview
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale had the pleasure of being joined by Ben Thornley for a special interview this week. After shining amongst the Class of 92 and being tipped to bec...
Episode 94 - Conceding ground in title race
31 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This episode of the Strettycast is a reaction to Manchester United's goalless stalemate with Arsenal at the Emirates.The mood has worsened between Dal...
Episode 93 - Reality check
28 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A disappointing result for Dale and Mike to reflect on.With so many questions flooding in after full-time on Wednesday night, we've decided to sit bac...
Episiode 92 - Knocking the Scousers out of the FA Cup
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United went toe-to-toe with Liverpool at Anfield, stuck the sword in and rode victorious into the fifth-round of the FA Cup.Dale is joined ...
Episode 91 - Top of the league going to Anfield (special guest Ste from EOTK)
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike give a quick review of Manchester United's 1-0 win over Burnley.The win saw Manchester United move three points clear at the top of the ...
Episode 90 - Gracias Greg Clarke
10 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike reflect on Manchester United's 1-0 win over Watford in the FA Cup.The Reds' attention will turn to the FA Cup draw on Monday night (8pm)...
Episode 89 - Resurgent City see off United & Klopp tears
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Strettycast is a Manchester United podcast hosted by Dale O'Donnell, founder and editor of StrettyNews.com. Most weeks Dale is joined by close friend ...
Episode 88 - Spending the New Year with Ole
30 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United finish 2020 in second place behind leaders Liverpool.The quest for the New Year will be to build on that and challenge for the Premi...
Episode 87 - Where are Manchester United under Solskjaer right now? [Christmas special]
23 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike catch up after the 6-2 win over Leeds United.We look forward to tonight's Carabao Cup quarter-final against Everton, and the next Premie...
Episode 86 - Paul Pogba is the Boris Johnson of Manchester United, time for Ronaldo to come home?
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United are out of the Champions League, but could find themselves in the Premier League title race.With two games in hand on some of the te...
Episode 85 - El Matador
01 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Reds recovered from two goals down to record a stunning win at St. Mary's on Sunday.Southampton took a 2-0 lead into half-time but an injury time ...
Episode 84 - The Guardian's Jamie Jackson on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale catches up with author and Guardian journalist Jamie Jackson to discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. After writing The Red Apprentice, a biography on S...
Episode 83 - Josh McClorey on his new singles and assisting Tinchy Stryder at Old Trafford
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
John McClorey joins Dale on the Strettycast to talk about his music and playing at Old Trafford, only to assist Tinchy Stryder. Check out Josh's new m...
Episode 82 - Andy Carroll's street heading ring
23 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale is joined by Mike to discuss whether football cares about it’s players. The answer is no - but you need to listen to hear our reasons… Episod...
Episode 81 - Edinson Cavani off the mark
09 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike return to discuss Manchester United's 3-1 win over Everton at Goodison Park.A lot of United's players will leave their Carrington camp f...
Episode 80 - Respect for Solskjaer still strong regardless of what happens
06 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Stretty News editor Dale O'Donnell is joined by one of the blog's leading writers Ben Parsons to chat as pressure mounts on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as ma...
Episode 79 - Talking Sir Alex Ferguson with author of Even The Defeats
03 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Even the Defeats - How Sir Alex Ferguson used setbacks to inspire Manchester United's greatest triumphs, by John Silk (published by Pitch Publishing)H...
Episode 78 - Time to ship Paul Pogba
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Deflated after Arsenal defeatHey listeners, we're back with our podcast and unfortunately the circumstances aren't great.Dale and Mike discuss yesterd...
Episode 77 - Willie Morgan EXCLUSIVE
03 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Willie Morgan is this week’s special guest on the Strettycast.The former Manchester United midfielder describes Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s job in his ...
Episode 76 - Solskjaer delivers, now time for board to back him
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Manchester United are back in the Champions League!Dale is joined by Leah and Ben to discuss Manchester United clinching third spot in the Premier Lea...
Episode 75 - Take it in the face
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike are joined by Keane Franey from the Weekly Armchair Kickoff Podcast.Keane, named after a former Manchester United captain, is an Irish R...
Episode 74 - De Gea's days numbered
20 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Reflections from a very disappointing FA Cup semi-final... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...
Episode 73 - PSG want Marcus Rashford
18 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike are back with another match review as Manchester United got back to winning ways against Crystal Palace on Thursday night.In what was a ...
Episode 72 - Questions asked of Harry Maguire
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Leah discuss Manchester United's disappointing 2-2 draw with Southampton.They take nothing away from Ralph Hasenhuttl's side. They pressed li...
Episode 71 - Penalty claims and having a better midfield than the Premier League winners
10 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike go through Thursday night's 3-0 win over Aston Villa.The game saw a controversial penalty awarded in Manchester United's favour when Bru...
Episode 70 - The Sky is the limit for Mason Greenwood
06 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A big panel on the Strettycast this week as Dale is joined by some of the blog's writers: Leah, Aaron, Philip and Matt.Matt decides to join us on Zoom...
Episode 69 - United looking good for third place
03 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Dale and Mike preview Manchester United's upcoming clash against Bournemouth in the Premier League.They also take some time out to review the 3-0 win ...