Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Episodes
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...
Worst Manchester derby ever? 'Huge' Lyon match preview
07 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
United and City played out a dull 0-0 draw at Old Trafford, with both sides lacking cutting edge. City, without the injured Haaland, couldn’t break ...
United and Garnacho frustrated as Elanga pace pays off for Forest
02 Apr 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Nottingham Forest pulled off a league double against Manchester United for the first time since they were managed by Brian Clough, and it was United a...
Are United underdogs for Forest trip?
28 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
A provocative title? Perhaps; in one sense, of course United (13th in the PL) are underdogs away at (3rd placed) Forest. But, perhaps it's not that st...
Inside Manchester United's Academy
27 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No getting away from it, it's a long one today, but we think it's worth it... Join Ian, Laurie, and Andy as we venture inside Carrington to speak to s...
Spotlight on Manchester United Women after Villa dispatched
24 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's been an 'interesting' time for Manchester United Women in the last two years or so. Big names have left, crowd numbers wobbling, yet the team's p...
Mailbag: Ticket prices, transfers, and takeaways
20 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No game to report on with the international break underway, so we asked you for a fresh batch of queries and concerns.Ticket price rises at Old Traffo...
Hojlund & Garnacho score: Ruud's Leicester dispatched
18 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho were back on the scoresheet for Manchester United as Ruben Amorim's side made easy work of Leicester City.Manage...
Fernandes hat-trick fires United into Europa quarter-final
14 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
He's done it again, Bruno Fernandes may not be an alpha captain but as a player he leads by example and steps up whenever he is needed; especially whe...
TOTD EXTRA: United unveil plans for new 100k stadium
12 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Manchester United's senior management, and members of the Old Trafford regeneration task force presented plans for a new 100-thousa...
Protests energise Old Trafford for Arsenal draw
10 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The pre-match protest organised by the 1958 Group was greater in numbers than most predictions and that energy only served to rev up the atmosphere at...
Sociedad draw leaves UEL tie in the balance
07 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Joshua Zirkzee scored his first goal in European competition as Ruben Amorim's slimline squad earned a draw in San Sebastian, leaving their Europa Lea...
TOTD EXTRA: Mission Impossible?
05 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Jim Ratcliffe's investment in Manchester United with INEOS has brought a welcome re-focusing on sporting achievement as opposed to commercial succ...
Bilbao or bust: Utd crash out of FA Cup
03 Mar 2025
Contributed by Lukas
With European qualification via the Premier League an outlandish prospect, Ruben Amorim's Manchester United had two hopes of making it back into conti...
Bruno set-pieces see off Ipswich amid more job cuts
27 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The r-word has been put to bed after Bruno Fernandes delivered three more set-piece goals (via Morsy, De Ligt, and Maguire), but there was no shortage...
Bruno and Ugarte salvage point at Goodison Park
22 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
If you were to try and identify Manchester United's worst first half performance this season you would have a lengthy queue of candidates, but the lat...
Varane on Ten Hag and club accounts reignite debt debate
20 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Our normal schedule resumes and we're back on some familiar subject matter, but not before another big interview courtesy of the team at The Athletic;...
TOTD EXTRA: United’s search for the ideal Amorim striker
19 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It's the debut of our spin-off, in-depth, discussion podcast Talk of the Devils EXTRA and we're not afraid to dive in head first!Getting goals is the ...
Wasteful United edged out at Spurs
17 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
It was dubbed El Calamatico; a clash of two teams falling disastrously short of expectation in the Premier League this season. Unfortunately for us it...
Inside United’s player data department and Spurs preview
13 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
No midweek game but no respite; this is Manchester United! It's an epic show with no fewer than three FA Cup round-ups after the senior men and women ...
Maguire header beats Leicester as Dorgu debuts (on the right!)
10 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Harry Maguire was the hero at Old Trafford on Friday night as Manchester United progressed to the fifth round of the FA Cup in entirely uncontroversia...
Window closes with no new attackers: Cup focus to start with Leicester?
05 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
The January transfer window closed on Monday with a new experience for Manchester United fans. The club's restraint in the face of deals they didn't c...
Another home defeat as Rashford nears exit
02 Feb 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Any sense of optimism that had been building around Ruben Amorim's team was squashed by a workmanlike Crystal Palace who, remarkably, haven't conceded...
Mainoo a 10 as Utd sail through to UEL last 16
31 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ruben Amorim deployed Kobbie Mainoo in one of the number ten positions against FCSB as Manchester United won comfortably to ease themselves through to...
Fortunate Fulham winner for Martinez as United strikers struggle
27 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
There's a case to say Lisandro Martinez is providing Manchester United's most potent attacking threat at the moment as we dig into some alarming trend...
Bruno's dramatic Rangers winner; United on brink of Europa knockouts
24 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Captain Bruno rescued three Europa League points for Manchester United after Cyriel Dessers looked to have earned Rangers a draw at the death.But whil...
Denis Law remembered. More Brighton woe: worst United team ever?
20 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Strong themes running through today's show as we remember United great Denis Law, the only Scottish footballer ever to win the Ballon d'Or, after his ...
Amad hat-trick spares United blushes against Southampton
17 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving might have been glad of a day off, very glad indeed, were it not for Amad's late show at Old Trafford on Thursday night. He became Manchest...
United dump Arsenal out of the cup at the Emirates
13 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
After a drab first half at the Emirates Stadium, the FA Cup third round tie between Arsenal and Manchester United caught fire; so much so, that it bro...
Rashford links, Mainoo/Garnacho panic and FA Cup defences begin
09 Jan 2025
Contributed by Lukas
We were sceptical clubs would come in for Marcus Rashford, but just a few days after he stated his openness to a move there are already some significa...