Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
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Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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What next for Man United after statement derby win?
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?
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?
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?
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
EMERGENCY PODCAST INCOMING
Here we go again: it's an unscheduled, perhaps unexpected, extra episode of Talk of the Devils with reaction to the n...
Amorim comments overshadow Leeds draw
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
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
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 w...
Man United without Bruno: can they adapt?
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.
...
Is Bruno Fernandes irreplaceable at Man United?
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
Wowsers... what a thrill ride... what a rollercoaster! Do you like rollercoasters? Sure you do.
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United put in one of t...
What does Mainoo’s situation say about modern Man United?
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
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?
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
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?
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
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. Should w...
Questions over Amorim return after Everton defeat
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
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?
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
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
A result, and a performance, that felt very familiar. Leading, then trailing, and rounded off with a late equaliser, Amorim's Manchester United remind...
Man Utd ready to avenge Bilbao?
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
November has arrived and, while there haven't been any major fireworks yet, we're feeling much better about Manchester United under Ruben Amorim.
Man United draw at Forest: Point gained?
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?
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?
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
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...
Manchester United win at Anfield
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?
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?
October international break can only mean one thing, seemingly random news stories about Manchester United. This time it’s the ownership in focus. Com...
Ratcliffe on Amorim & Academy in focus
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
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 respon...
Sesko & Mount goals settle nerves at Old Trafford
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
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
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
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
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?
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
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...