Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Episodes
Reds on Tour: United Down Under
20 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, and f...
Reds on Tour: Bangkok via Everywhere
13 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, and f...
Exit Ronaldo, Pursued by a Boehly?
07 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, and f...
Dutch Double? 6,000 Degrees of Transfer Certainty
30 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, and f...
Richard Arnold's Local and the Transfer Disco
22 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten and football writer Carl Anka.MUFC CEO Ric...
Transfer update, ta-ra Pogba & fixtures announced
16 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell & Carl Anka to bring you the latest transfer news from Old Trafford & discuss themes from...
The Moment: Luke Chadwick on how public abuse affected his mental health
09 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Talk of the Devils will be back next week but in the meantime we wanted to give you a taste of a new podcast from The Athletic called 'The Moment with...
Saying Goodbye (and Good Riddance) to 2021/22
26 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, regular contributor Andy Mitten, and w...
Ten Hag's First Press Conference
23 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whi...
Erik ten Hag arrives in U.K.
19 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka look ahead to United's final game of the season at Crystal Palace, where new manager Erik ten Hag is expected ...
Ten Hag: The Dutch Angle
16 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, regular contributor Andy Mitten, and D...
United win FA Youth Cup & De Jong linked
12 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell look back on a memorable night at Old Trafford as Manchester United win the FA Youth Cup at a packed Old...
Brighton: Rock Bottom & Youth Cup Final Preview
09 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten and writer Carl Anka.A 4-0 defeat at Br...
Pogba & United - Death By A Thousand Cuts
05 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka discuss Paul Pogba's time at United that looks like it is coming to a close at the end of the season - why has...
Comfortable Win in Last Home Match
03 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten....
Ronaldo rescues a point & Rangnick's staying at United
29 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on United's draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford. They also discuss the news that Ralf Ragnick ha...
Champions League Dream Over Now, Surely...
25 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten, live from Villareal, and football writer ...
United appoint Erik ten Hag as new manager
21 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the news that Manchester United have confirmed the appointment of ...
Utd Rejoin Race for Fourth Amid Unrest
17 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United live from Old Trafford with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and writer...
Erik ten Hag agrees a deal in principle to become the next Manchester United manager
13 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell join Ian Irving to discuss the news that Erik ten Hag has agreed a deal in principle to become the next...
Berbatov Banishes Our Blues
11 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular panellists, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand...
Erik the Red? Speculation Intensifies
07 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell....
Seventh Limbo is No Place for Red Devils
04 Apr 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular contributor Andy Mitten and club writer Carl Anka.Another winnable...
Harry Maguire: What does he need to prove?
31 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell look ahead to United returning to action at Old Trafford in the Premier League. Captain Harry Maguire fa...
Squad Assessment Pt 2 & van Gaal Reaction
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club correspondent Laurie Whi...
The Glazers’ promises, manager search & United's women at Old Trafford
24 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell to discuss a range of United topics including; ongoing search for a new manag...
Sharpe and Exits: Squad Assessment
21 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten....
Reaction: United knocked out of Champions League
16 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell inside Old Trafford for reflections from the scene of a disappointing night f...
Record-Breaking Ronaldo Downs Spurs: Reaction LIVE from OT
13 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United live from Old Trafford with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club c...
Poch-watch, United in Youth Cup final & Ravel's Revival
10 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving Andy Mitten & Carl Anka try to look ahead with positivity to the Spurs game at Old Trafford - what sort of team will Rangnick put out?...
Derby Demolition Again: Inquest
07 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten....
Marcus Rashford & The Manchester Derby
03 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka to look ahead to the Manchester derby at the weekend and share their best & w...
Watford Stalemate: Reaction
28 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club writer C...
Anthony Elanga scoring goals from everywhere
24 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined from Madrid by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten for reflections on a memorable Champions League night where the...
Elanga Caps Hard-Fought Leeds Win
21 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Back to Elland Road
17 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Groundhog Draw: Same Result, Same Problems
14 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with regular Athletic contributor Andy Mitten and club writer C...
Is Harry Maguire being asked to be something he’s not?
10 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Andy Mitten & Carl Anka to debate the reasons behind United's struggles with particular focus on captain Ha...
'Boro Defeat Ends Trophy Hopes?
07 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
FA Cup preview & Roy Keane's manager material
03 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka look ahead to tomorrow’s cup game and share memories of United playing Middlesbrough at Old Trafford and dow...
Transfer Deadline Reaction
01 Feb 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Manager Hunt, Martial Moves, Lingard Next?
27 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss Anthony Martial's loan move to Seville and why it hasn't worked out for him at United. The also ...
West Ham Reaction: Live from Old Trafford
23 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United. This week, we're live from Old Trafford with club correspondent Laurie Whitwel...
Reaction to Brentford win, Pogba future, West Ham preview
20 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten react to a much needed win at Brentford with all three goals coming from Academy kids. They debate Ronal...
Elanga Impresses but Bruno Brace Wasted
17 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Ronaldo Interview Reaction & Villa Preview
13 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten discuss the comments made by Cristiano Ronaldo about United's current form and the interim manager in an...
FA Cup: Scraping Through & Snide Boots
11 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Woodward Leaves United, Big Challenge For New CEO
06 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten react to the breaking news that Ed Woodward will officially leave his role as the executive vice-chairm...
New Year, Same Problems
04 Jan 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The start of a new year on The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, with Ian Irving and Andy Mitten returning for the first podcast of 2...
Sir Alex Ferguson: 80th Birthday Special
26 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is a very special edition of Talk of the Devils, the podcast dedicated to Manchester United by The Athletic, marking the upcoming 80th birthday o...
Talk of 2021: the Year in Summary
20 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Due South, Or Not
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand fanzine editor Andy Mitten.Our focus is almost entirely on...
Atletico... Eventually: A Manic MUFC Monday
13 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Rangnick Rings the Changes
09 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten and Staff Editor Anthony Hay.No fewer t...
Fred's On Fire
06 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten, to reflect on United's 1-0 win over Crystal Palace on Sunday... Fred's fa...
Ronaldo Rinses Arsenal & Carrick Leaves United
03 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell reflect on an entertaining night at Old Trafford that saw United beat Arsenal, Ronaldo score his 800th l...
It's Official: Rangnick Reaction
29 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
United agree deal with Rangnick
25 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whtiwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the breaking news that Manchester United have reached agreement wi...
Solskjaer Departs
22 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
The making of Patrice Evra's autobiography
18 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to look forward - tentatively - to United returning to action in the Premier ...
Portuguese Men are Raw
15 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular pundits, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Ed...
Fans Surveyed: 69% Say Ole Should Go
11 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten....
Derby Defeat: Worse than Liverpool?
08 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's twice-weekly podcast dedicated to Manchester United, with regular guests Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten, as well as M...
Put Ronaldo in the title again mate
04 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten fresh from Bergamo to look back on ANOTHER moment of brilliance from Cristian...
Pragmatism & Experience Deliver Priceless Win
01 Nov 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell, United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten, an...
Solskjaer Safe For Now
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and regular United contributor, Editor ...
Worst Defeat in the Premier League
25 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten....
That boy Ronaldo does it again..
21 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss another dramatic comeback in the Champions League at Old Trafford,...
Leicester Low: Where Does the Buck Stop?
18 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United with regular panellists, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand...
What Next for Paul Pogba?
14 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to discuss the future of Paul Pogba at Manchester United. Will he sign the co...
Mailbag, WSL Derby, & Varane Breakdown
11 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts the latest edition of The Athletic's weekly Manchester United podcast with today's guests, club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and Uni...
No Ifs, No Buts... One Nicky Butt
07 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving goes one-on-one with United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten on The Athletic's Manchester United Podcast as we consider why our previous episode...
More Trouble at Home: Pressure Building
04 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's twice-weekly Manchester United podcast with in-house club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor And...
Ronaldo To The Rescue
30 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to look back on Ronaldo's last gasp winner for United in the Champions League...
Claret and Blues All Over Again
27 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, hosted by Ian Irving, with club writers Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten.Familiarity was...
Martial, Mata & fringe players miss their moment
23 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to reflect on United's League Cup exit and what it means for fringe players l...
De Gea and Lingard Deliver Hammer Blow
20 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Manchester United reporters Carl Anka and Andy Mitten join Ian Irving to break down yet another away win in the Premier League.Perhaps ...
Theatre of Dreams to Wankdorf
16 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten talk through a massive Champions League following the massive high at Old Trafford ...
"Box Office" Ronaldo Brings Global Glory to Old Trafford
13 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with club correspondents Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell.The eyes...
Preview: Ronaldo Old Trafford Return
09 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell to detail how they think Cristiano Ronaldo will fit into the United team from a...
Jesse's Goals, Squad Depth, and WSL Underway
06 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, joined this week by club correspondents Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka.Jesse Li...
United's Transfer Window Rated
02 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to assess United's business in the transfer window and answer a bunch of...
Wolves Winner for Greenwood as Ronaldo Returns
30 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is your host for The Athletic's dedicated Manchester United podcast, with the inside track on the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer and the rest o...
Better Call Sa-ool: Unexpected Loan Rumours
26 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's dedicated twice-weekly Manchester United podcast with expert guests Andy Mitten, Editor of United We Stand, and club c...
Sobered by Saints: Reality Check?
23 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts another Monday-debrief for The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, accompanied this time by Carl Anka and Andy Mitten.After the sea...
Beckham's Wonder Goal Remembered & Pogba Contract Still On Table
19 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to mark 25 years since David Beckham's goal from inside his own half, ...
Pogba/Bruno Combination KO Leeds
16 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving hosts the first Monday edition of The Athletic's dedicated Manchester United podcast with our club journalists Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and ...
Solskjaer v Bielsa, the Quiet Transfer, and Keane's Mortgage
12 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Ian Irving is your host for the latest episode of The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, joined by our in-house club specialists Carl Anka and Laur...
Varane and Sancho Enough for Title Challenge?
05 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This is the one you've been waiting for; The Athletic's Manchester United podcast returns for the 2021/22 season with all your favourites returning.Ca...
The Athletic's Euro Stories - Preview
02 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships. So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you...
Reaction: Sunk by Submarines
27 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss what went wrong for United as they are beaten by Villarreal in the Europa League F...
Home Discomforts
20 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten give their thoughts on United's goalkeeper situation ahead of the Europa League Final.Also, ...
Cavani's new contract & why he signed it
12 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a hectic week on and off the pitch for United.The lads look back on the defeat suffe...
Fan Protests: What Happens Next?
04 May 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on the unprecedented scenes at Old Trafford on Sunday. They tell us what they saw a...
Why Pogba didn't start at Leeds & fan protests
27 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten look back on the return to Elland Road - Carl reveals the reason why Paul Pogba was on the b...
Woodward Resigns & The ESL Collapse
21 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten gather to bring you expert insight into a chaotic few days at Manchester United, following t...
United and divided on Super League
19 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss the huge story of 12 clubs - including United - agreeing to form a breakaway league ...
Why Cavani probably won’t stay & Rice on the radar
14 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten look back on a hugely satisfying week for United topped off by that impressive win at Spurs....
De Gea v Henderson & should Lingard return?
06 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on the win against Brighton and look ahead to this week’s Europa League tie with Granada...
Raiola on Pogba, Haaland, & Sir Alex
31 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a big interview on The Athletic with super agents Mino Raiola & Jonathan Barnett...