Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Episodes
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...
Bruno's burden & will Cavani stay?
24 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten pick apart United's disappointing display that saw them knocked out of the FA Cup.Was Ole Gu...
Explained: How new United hierarchy will work
17 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten take you behind the scenes at Old Trafford to explain how United's new hierarchy will work...
United cruise past City in derby win
08 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten wallow in the afterglow of an impressive derby win at City.In a near faultless performance t...
United Fire Blanks & Derby Preview
04 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell look back on another flat performance from United and look ahead to the the derby this wee...
Sancho interest cools but Kounde on the radar
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on two good results for United - but is their a lack of a killer instinct in attack and wha...
Greenwood New Contract & Misfiring Martial
17 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten asses United's striking options as Mason Greenwood signs a new contract & Anthony Mart...
Marcus Rashford Interview
10 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
Coming up today, hear Laurie Whitwell in conversation with Marcus Rashford - part of an in-depth interview you can read on The Athletic. As usual, And...
Is The Title Challenge Over?
02 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on a tricky week for United on the pitch - failing to win in their last two matches ...
Beating Liverpool & Pogba's Future
25 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on United's thrilling 3-2 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup.They discuss the continue...
REACTION: Liverpool 0-0 United
17 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten react to United's 0-0 draw at Anfield.Should Solskjaer and his team be pleased with the perf...
Chasing the Title at Anfield
13 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten get together to preview this Sunday's huge game at Anfield. Just how do United get the bette...
Reaction to the Carabao Cup Defeat & January Transfer Update
07 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on the Carabao Cup Semi-Final defeat. Did United perform well despite the loss? Just...
United Christmas Wishes
24 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten get together for their final podcast of the year to share their Christmas wishes for the clu...
Pogba exit looms & two years of Ole
16 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten bring you the very latest from inside Old Trafford.This week, as Paul Pogba looks to be ed...
REACTION: United dumped out of Champions League
09 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten pick through the carcass of a miserable night for United that sees them dumped out of the ...
Neymar downs United as Fred sees red
03 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on a disappointing night in the Champions League for United as they are beaten b...
REACTION: Bruno a big hit as United win
25 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten bring you all the reaction from Old Trafford as United ease to a comfortable win in the Champions League.Wh...
Carl's Rashford Announcement & Brian Kidd's Wellies
18 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss the latest news from Old Trafford as the Premier League returns.Carl has a big annou...
Greenwood will get support & Shaw injury blow
11 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten reflect on a maddeningly unpredictable few days on the pitch for Manchester United in Istanbul & ...
United's flawed diamond
02 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell reaction to another poor Premier League performance by United at Old Trafford.Should Unite...
REACTION: Two points lost or one point gained?
26 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell pick the bones out of United's draw with Chelsea and look ahead to a return to Champions L...
REACTION - Rashford hits winner in Paris AGAIN
21 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell react to another incredible night in Paris for Marcus Rashford as he leads United to victo...
The Pogba paradox
14 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten bring you the very latest from inside Old Trafford as United prepare to return to action a...
REACTION: Cavani signs & Spurs defeat
06 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you their inside take on a busy transfer deadline day for United - but is it enough?...
REACTION: Brighton beaten & Sancho or bust?
01 Oct 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you post match reaction to United beating Brighton for the second time in a week.Goi...
Transfer update & was Palace defeat just a blip?
24 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you the latest from inside Old Trafford. The lads look back on United's first two co...
Season preview & can Ole get the players he needs?
16 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell preview United's season ahead and answer the following questions:- Which players need to s...
Transfer priorities & who is United's number 1?
09 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten begin to look towards the new season by assessing the state of key areas of United's squad...
Donny van de Beek to United: The Inside Story
02 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Carl Anka & Andy Mitten are joined by The Athletic's Adam Crafton to bring exclusive details on the mechanics and back story behind United's sig...
REACTION - defeat to Sevilla & Sancho deal not dead
17 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell look back on a disappointing result saw United knocked out of the Europa League despite a ...
REACTION - United find a way to Europa semis
11 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten bring you reaction to United finally seeing off FC Copenhagen and getting through to the...
Sancho edging closer & what went wrong with Sanchez?
04 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you the very latest news from Manchester United as a deal to bring Jadon Sancho to O...
REACTION: Top four secured, now sign Sancho
27 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell, & Andy Mitten react to United securing a third place finish in the Premier League and a place in next y...
More points dropped, where do United need to strengthen?
23 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten and Carl Anka react to United's flat performance against West Ham. How confident are we that United will ...
The Race for the Top 4 & Transfer Updates
14 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Dortmund set deadline & Greenwood on fire
08 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten discuss whether the rise of Mason Greenwood means United still need the likes of Jadon San...
Brighton win & United's Sancho valuation higher than £50m
01 Jul 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell bring you the very latest from Old Trafford following another impressive away to Brighton. C...
REACTION - Martial edges United closer to top four
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka react to United cruising past Sheffield United to keep hopes of a top four finish very much ...
Why Pogba may not start & Rashford's call answered
17 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Andy Mitten, Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell look ahead to United's first game back at Spurs. Laurie reveals why Paul Pogba is unlikely t...
Corrie with Cantona & is Martial's place secure?
10 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka bring you the latest as United continue their preparations for restarting their season at Sp...
Why Pogba looks set to stay at United & Treble memories
03 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten & Carl Anka bring you the latest from Old Trafford including the mechanics of the Odion Ighalo loan ex...
The Glazer reign from both sides & transfer mailbag
26 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Money to spend but would Kane be worth it?
20 May 2020
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Rotterdam Remembered & Young Star Weighs Up Future
13 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Giggs on Sir Alex exclusive & Director of Football update
06 May 2020
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Ruthless Solskjaer, United's Missing Rivals & Transfer Update
29 Apr 2020
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Grealish Latest, Turin '99 remembered & What Went Wrong with LVG?
21 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Sancho keen on United & 21 years since Giggs wonder goal
15 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Silvestre Interview: Sir Alex hairdryer, both Ronaldos & boxing with Roy Keane
08 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Did Scholes fail England or did England fail Scholes?
01 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Exclusive interview with Treble-winner Henning Berg
25 Mar 2020
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Does Pogba deserve a new contract?
18 Mar 2020
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Derby reaction & Bellingham wooed by Cantona & Sir Alex
11 Mar 2020
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Rooney return & how United will beat City
04 Mar 2020
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Exclusive Odion Ighalo Interview
26 Feb 2020
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Reaction Pod - United Beat Chelsea Again
18 Feb 2020
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The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten react to an impressive United win in a feisty encounter at Stamford Bridge. Hosted on Acast...
Who Has Been The Best United Boss Since Fergie?
12 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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Exclusive: Nicky Butt on how playing midfield has changed
05 Feb 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten discuss how the signing of Odion Ighalo happened and how it reflects United's current stan...
Reaction Pod - Knocked Out By City
30 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell give their reaction to United beating City on the night but still going out over two legs in the League...
BONUS POD: Burnley Reaction & Manager Update
23 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell react to an awful night at Old Trafford for Manchester United. Laurie reveals what he's been told from ...
Ole Responds To Rashford Injury Critics
22 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell are joined by Andy Mitten, United We Stand Editor - and contributing writer for The Athletic - to discus...
Trailer
15 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and guests bring you a weekly show dedicated to Manchester United. Subscribe for expert insight, big names a...