Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

Is Carrick on course to be permanent Man United boss?

09 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Defeat at Newcastle ended Michael Carrick's superb unbeaten run since taking interim charge of first team affairs at Manchester United. Does this actu...

Carrick’s Man United run ends at Newcastle

05 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The honeymoon is over... what about the future of the relationship? Michael Carrick's unbeaten run as Manchester United manager, which has lit a fire ...

Sesko strikes again as Man United go third

02 Mar 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Another week, another win. Crystal Palace started brightly at Old Trafford and centre half Maxence Lacroix gave the visitors the lead in a stodgy firs...

Should Sesko start against Palace?

26 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Sesko is so hot right now; the six foot Slovenian has been scoring regularly and impacting games. Is it time for Michael Carrick to hand him ...

Sesko & Lammens lift Man United at Everton

24 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

After a fortnight off, Manchester United returned to Premier League action at Everton's Hill Dickinson stadium and, while the match didn't live up to ...

Man United to return with a win at Everton?

20 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United will return to Premier League action on Monday evening after thirteen days without a game; Harry Maguire, Leny Yoro, Ayden Heaven, a...

What makes a Man United goalkeeper with Eric Steele

18 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Eric Steele was Manchester United goalkeeping coach for five years under Sir Alex Ferguson. Talk of the Devils is delighted to welcome him to our stud...

How Ratcliffe’s comments impact Man United

16 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A weekend without Premier League football and, with Manchester United out of the FA Cup, we were expecting a quiet few days. Unfortunately, the club h...

Sesko saves point for Man United at West Ham

11 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carrick's 100% record as interim Manchester United manager (in this spell, at least) has come to and end. It was a disappointing game when com...

Man United chasing top three after Spurs win

07 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

MUFC's fourth consecutive win continued Michael Carrick's perfect start as Manchester United manager. OK, Spurs held their own until captain "Cristian...

Carrick’s United go for four in a row against Spurs

05 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Lads, it's Tottenham. It's a well-worn phrase for a team that shouldn't be taken seriously; but what to make of this current Spurs team. They remain f...

Quiet January, busy summer at Man United?

03 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Premier League journalists have been able to put their feet up during January with only 33 'first-team' transfers taking place. For Manchester United ...

Man United beat Fulham with late Sesko strike

02 Feb 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Sesko has his first Man United moment, scoring an injury-time winner in front of the Stretford End. We're hoping, of course, that it will be ...

Is Fulham a truer test of Carrick’s Man United?

29 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

A 'gentle glow' is still lingering over Michael Carrick's Manchester United but, with seventh-placed Fulham coming to Old Trafford this weekend, are w...

Who are the frontrunners for Man United job?

28 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

It's January 2026 and, with things looking up for Manchester United under Michael Carrick, it's time for our first Q&A of the year. Frankly, there...

Man United win at Arsenal: are they Champions League-bound?

26 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Amazing strikes from a resurgent Patrick Dorgu and supersub Matheus Cunha gave Manchester United a massive win at the Emirates Stadium after Bryan Mbe...

Can Man United end Emirates drought?

22 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

What's this? A quiet week in Manchester United world?! Surely not! Yet, there has been little by way of headlines; is this the calming effect of Micha...

What next for Manchester United after statement derby win?

19 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is, almost 48 hours after the final whistle (sorry!), we're here to properly dissect the magnificent performance from Michael Carrick's mighty...

Can Carrick’s Man United lift the mood against City?

15 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Michael Carrick is the new Head Coach, interim or otherwise, of Manchester United. How will he change the way the team plays and is the target of qual...

What would Carrick move say about Man United’s leadership?

12 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Darren Fletcher's brief stint in charge of Manchester United's first team may be over after a draw at Burnley and an FA Cup third round exit to Bright...

Who will be Manchester United's new interim head coach?

08 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

The first few specks of dust have settled on the sacking of Ruben Amorim, and while Darren Fletcher will be in charge for the FA Cup match against Bri...

REACTION: Man United sack Ruben Amorim

05 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

EMERGENCY PODCAST INCOMINGHere we go again: it's an unscheduled, perhaps unexpected, extra episode of Talk of the Devils with reaction to the news&nbs...

Amorim comments overshadow Leeds draw

04 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Leeds away; a 'bear pit' negotiated with several first-choice players missing. Off the back of a dodgy festive period, ordinarily you'd take your poin...

Man United disappoint again in drab Wolves draw

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

They're desperately short of players, and in isolation perhaps you could excuse it, but Man United's one-all draw with (statistically speaking) one of...

Dorgu volley takes Man United to fifth

27 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A Patrick Dorgu volley gave Manchester United a half-time lead against Newcastle at Old Trafford and, well, you know the rest.The second half wasn't p...

Man United without Bruno: can they adapt?

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Every Manchester United loss, and there have been a few. in the last 12 months has prompted some sort of inquest or soul-searching... until now.United...

Is Bruno Fernandes irreplaceable at Man United?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Fernandes' interview with Portuguese TV's Canal 11 (run by the national football federation) caused some consternation at Manchester United this...

Man United’s mad 4-4 draw: a full breakdown

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Wowsers... what a thrill ride... what a rollercoaster! Do you like rollercoasters? Sure you do.Ruben Amorim's Manchester United put in one of the best...

What does Mainoo’s situation say about modern Man United?

11 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Kobbie Mainoo, whether or not he should be allowed to leave the club, and how to accommodate his talents into a system that doesn't seem naturally sui...

Man United win emphatically at Wolves after wobble

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A win at Wolves, a convincing win. OK, it wasn't entirely trouble-free, but United scored four and put the game to bed comfortably in the second half;...

Why have Man United missed another opportunity at Old Trafford?

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

West Ham haven't won away from home since beating their now-manager Nuno Espirito Santo's Nottingham Forest at the end of August, so this looked like ...

Mount and Zirkzee lead Man United comeback

01 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Well, isn't this nice... Manchester United win away, in South London, and you can take the first bite out of your advent calendar while you listen to ...

Can Man United bounce back at Palace?

27 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Everton result has sparked a new wave of soul-searching, but is it fair to feel so dispirited by one result against a competent Premier League tea...

Mailbag: Semenyo release clause and Rooney the artist

26 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A second November Q&A for you lucky devils. OK, the mood isn't great after Everton but a few juicy January transfer morsels might perk us up. Shou...

Questions over Amorim return after Everton defeat

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On Monday night Everton became the first side to win at Old Trafford in the Premier League having had a man sent off. To say that doesn't tell the who...

Man United prepare for a month without Sesko

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The last 48 hours of international football has provided some incredible drama. Laurie Whitwell travelled halfway around the world to witness a 0-0 dr...

Can Man United push on after international break?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's been a slightly busier international break than usual and, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro both putting in leading performances, we consider th...

Inside Ruben Amorim’s first year at Man United

12 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Amorim was appointed by Manchester United, seemingly in a flash, twelve months ago to replace outgoing manager Erik Ten Hag. But why then, rathe...

De Ligt rescues point at Spurs

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A result, and a performance, that felt very familiar. Leading, then trailing, and rounded off with a late equaliser, Amorim's Manchester United remind...

Are United ready to avenge Bilbao?

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a hectic time for the Talk of the Devils crew, with two more live shows coming up next week in Manchester (sold out) and Walthamstow (last few ti...

Mailbag: midfield moves and Mitten in Morocco

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

November has arrived and, while there haven't been any major fireworks yet, we're feeling much better about Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.In th...

Man United draw at Forest: Point gained?

03 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United salvaged a draw at the City Ground, home of Nottingham Forest, with a fantastic volley from Amad Diallo (his first goal of the seaso...

Has Amorim adapted his system?

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Three wins in a row, confidence seeping back into players, and an encouraging set of fixtures over the next few weeks. Life is so much brighter now fo...

Can we be optimistic about Man United again?

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Back, to back, to back. If Sunderland was relief, and Liverpool was elation, what does a win at home to Brighton mean? Does it mean Manchester United ...

Bogey team Brighton another big test for Utd

23 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As the warm glow of jubilation fades after Anfield... OK, maybe just one more quick spin around the happiness block!But with a quick mental ice bath o...

Manchester United win at Anfield

20 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The title says it all; after more than nine years and ten failed attempts, Manchester United have beaten Liverpool at Anfield. We savour every moment ...

Can Man Utd expose Liverpool’s weaknesses?

16 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've completed the first leg of our live-show tour with dates in Belfast, Dublin, and Cork. Ian and Laurie are back at home feeling the effects, Andy...

Is a Man United full sale realistic?

13 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October international break can only mean one thing, seemingly random news stories about Manchester United. This time it’s the ownership in focus. C...

Ratcliffe on Amorim & Academy in focus

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We've said it before, no doubt we'll say it again... just when you think Manchester United are going to have a quiet week, something happens! This tim...

Mailbag: Amorim's system, season so far, best chippy in town

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

October international break and it's time for another Talk of the Devils Extra, this time it's an audience Q&A.So, after another healthy response ...

Sesko & Mount goals settle nerves at Old Trafford

06 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Saturday saw a "routine" win for Manchester United at Old Trafford, if there can be such a thing under Ruben Amorim. The head coach was certainly not ...

Man Utd’s stadium plans, Saudi Friendlies & Sunderland at Old Trafford

02 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Laurie Whitwell taking a day off? As if that would happen. Our resident newshound stepped back into the breach despite a scheduled absence to tell us ...

Another Man United defeat piles pressure on Amorim

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another failed attempt at back-to-back wins and a worrying performance saw a significant shift in the mood of our correspondence, and amongst our team...

Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentford preview

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United will face Brentford in West London on Saturday lunchtime looking to pick up back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time unde...

Bruno reaches 100 United goals in vital Chelsea win

22 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United made it back-to-back wins (at Old Trafford) by beating the World Champions! It was a madcap first half with the Blues ''keeper Rober...

How will Amorim set up for Garnacho’s return?

18 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mark Critchley joins Ian, Carl, and Andy on a week when Manchester United were all over the news again, and not in a good way. Everyone has an opinion...

Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained

17 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this Talk of the Devils Extra, the first of the new season, we take stock of the atmosphere at Old Trafford; why it's important, how it has evolved...

Derby Reaction: Why did United crumble at City?

14 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's difficult to believe it now, but there was a healthy degree of confidence going into the latest edition of the Manchester derby. Yes, Ruben Amori...

Manchester derby preview: can United build momentum?

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the first Manchester derby of the new season and, coming quite early in proceedings, there are lots of interesting question marks hanging over bo...

Why are Man United letting Onana leave?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Andre Onana has joined Turkish side Trabzonspor on loan in a shock post-UK-transfer-deadline move. Broadcaster Engin Kehale tells us about the Super L...

Transfer mailbag & WSL preview

04 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The Premier League is taking a break for international fixtures so it's a chance for us to take stock. High on the agenda, of course, how Manchester U...

Inside United's transfer window

02 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United bought a goalkeeper on transfer deadline day and it was the young Belgian Senne Lammens from Royal Antwerp. The transfer went throug...

Bruno winner eases pressure on Amorim

30 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United's men won their first game of football this season (the women won, too; more on that soon). Where Grimsby had started to feel like R...

What now for United & Amorim?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This isn't the first time we've used the phrase "a new low" in recent years, not by a long way, but it's difficult to see us using it again soon.Amori...

How to solve United's midfield conundrum?

25 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Oh no, are we doing this again?! After a positive opening day performance in defeat at home to Arsenal. hopes were high as United's faithful headed So...

What next for Mainoo at Man United?

21 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A few days on from Manchester United’s defeat to Arsenal, Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka to unpack the big talki...

Defeat to Arsenal but cause for optimism?

18 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Another Premier League season begins, and it's another home defeat for Amorim's Manchester United. The stats don't look good, but you can make stats s...

Arsenal the first test of Utd's cultural reset

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's the eve of the Premier League season: at Manchester United, Omar Berrada and Ruben Amorim have addressed staff as they do everything possible to ...

Sesko signs... more transfers to come?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United have got their man... again! Benjamin Sesko (pronounced Ben-ya-min Sheshko) met the Old Trafford crowd before the final pre-season g...

Can Amorim turn Man United around this season?

04 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Amorim met with the press pack at the end of the Premier League's US Summer Series for a wide-ranging discussion encompassing his tenure so far,...

Sesko in, Hojlund out for Man United?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United's pursuit of a centre forward, to complete a brand new front three, stepped up a notch this week with the news that Benjamin Sesko i...

Cunha shines for Man United in US

27 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A victory over West Ham in the first game of the US tour, and a very encouraging performance from Amorim's developing squad. We were impressed by the ...

Mbeumo signs, Rashford departs

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's time for the pre-season tour and we're delighted that Andy and Laurie will both be in attendance; as will Manchester United's newest signing, Bry...

What does Onana's injury mean for Man United?

14 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-season is here which can only mean one thing... injury disruption. Yes, ahead of the first game (against Leeds in Solna) the news broke that Andre...

Season Preview: What Amorim must fix at Man United

08 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Pre-season is here and Ruben Amorim has his work cut out after his disastrous first few months in charge, but what, precisely, does he need to achieve...

Rashford, Garnacho, Sancho & co. Sales this summer?

06 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United's pre-season training starts this Monday, but it will begin without five players. Five players with different profiles, salaries, an...

Watkins interest assessed and where's Mbeumo?

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Exciting times at TotD Towers as we launch on not one but three social media platforms. Some listeners have been asking to see us on Youtube for a whi...

Mbeumo latest & Martinez links examined

25 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The longest day has come and gone but we are now deep into silly season, the transfer-rumour-ridden hinterland that chases the end of the previous sea...

Fixtures, striker search, and ticket price reaction

18 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a midsummer special on the week of the longest day of the year (if only there was a proper name for it...)It's also pretty much square in the mid...

From Amad to Zirkzee: end of season awards and review

10 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

We made it to the end... a season that will be remembered for many years to come, for all the wrong reasons, is finally over.But who actually deserves...

Bruno staying, Mbeumo keen, but what about Sancho?

04 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In your podcatchers a day earlier than planned, it's a transfer junkie special (especially for Andy) with news that Bruno has decided to stay at Old T...

Cunha in, Bruno out? post-season tour report

01 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After a few extra days, the season we all want to forget is finally over. Not that that means there's no news.Matheus Cunha looks poised to become a M...

Garnacho told to find new club; Bilbao reflections

26 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's our first podcast since the calamities of Bilbao, and we're not just talking about the football. Who is responsible for the series of events whic...

United flop in Bilbao

22 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It was supposed to be party time; 24 hours in a cultural and culinary paradise, taking the edge off an awful season. Instead we're left wondering what...

Manchester United's European Finals

19 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

You asked for it; here it is. We manifested a dramatic European night at Old Trafford and a monumental victory away from home against Athletic Club.No...

Europa League Final Preview

17 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Here it is, then: the match that will define the season, even if it's impossible to save. It's the match that could well dictate the future of Ruben A...

What next for the Glazers at Man United?

15 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

This is the second of a two-part Talk of the Devils Extra, a detailed history of the controversial purchase and subsequent ownership of Manchester Uni...

The Story of the Glazer Takeover of Man United

14 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to this special two-part Talk of the Devils Extra, a detailed history of the controversial purchase and subsequent ownership of Manchester Uni...

Amorim upset by "lack of urgency" in defeat

12 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United suffered their 17th defeat of the Premier League season with manager Ruben Amorim struggling to contain his frustration at a team th...

Mount at the double: United are off to Bilbao

09 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mason Mount had his best moment in his injury-hit United career so far and then twenty minutes later he had an even better one as Ruben Amorim's men r...

Brentford loss forgotten as Bilbao beckons

05 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United's terrible run of form in the Premier League continued at Brentford as a VERY youthful side lost 4-3. Alejandro Garnacho had a good ...

Utd halfway to Europa final after Athletic implosion

02 May 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Harry Maguire, we have now established, can do anything he wishes. From ball-winning centre-half, to aerial target man, to tricksy winger...After a ne...

United's Greatest European Away Games

30 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Amorim's Manchester United team head to Bilbao on Thursday night for the first leg of a Europa League semi-final that will define this season, b...

Hojlund finally scores as Bilbao looms large

28 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Rasmus Hojlund remained on the pitch for the entire game at Bournemouth which meant he was able to scramble home United's latest ever equaliser. We ta...

The pros and cons of Cunha; Bilbao or bust meets Bournemouth away

24 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

It's a strange time for Manchester United and it's confusing the mood of our podcasters, so much so that Laurie seems to want to get Andy talking abou...

Back to reality: Wolves win at Old Trafford

21 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After the Lord Mayor's show. Manchester United returned to earth with a bump on Sunday as in-form Wolves won at Old Trafford.Ruben Amorim blooded Tyle...

United's incredible extra time treble resurrects Europa League bid

18 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

The short version is that Ruben Amorim's Manchester United beat Lyon to progress to the Europa League semi-finals, where they will face Athletic Club....

TOTD EXTRA: Old Trafford's Greatest European Nights

15 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

As we anticipate a crucial second leg against Lyon at Old Trafford on Thursday night, with Europa League progress (and the team's season) on the line,...

Europa League the priority as Onana sits out Newcastle defeat

13 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

A chastening 4-1 defeat away at Newcastle is not a result that anyone at Manchester United would want to consider acceptable, nor do they. But, perhap...

Lyon draw 'best result of season' despite Onana errors

11 Apr 2025

Contributed by Lukas

After Joshua Zirkzee nodded home from a magnificent lifted pass by Bruno, giving Manchester United the lead in Lyon with moments left, we began puttin...