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

The Athletic
Manchester United
Erik Ten Hag
Premier League
FA Cup
Sir Jim Ratcliffe
Ineos
Jim Ratcliffe
Bournemouth
Marcus Rashford
Champions League
Chelsea
Donny Van De Beek
Borussia Dortmund
Jadon Sancho
Bruno Fernandes
Wigan Athletic
Eric Ten Hag
Galatasaray
Scott Mctominay
Alejandro Garnacho

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.

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EMERGENCY PODCAST INCOMING

Here we go again: it's an unscheduled, perhaps unexpected, extra episode of Talk of the Devils with reaction to the news - first reported by The Athletic's David Ornstein  - that Manchester United have sacked Ruben Amorim.... more

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 point and run.

Yet, the game was almost a footnote today in the context of Ruben Amorim's comments duri... more

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 the worst Premier League teams in history fits a pattern of nearly-but-not-quite this season.

As w... more

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 pretty, and Ruben Amorim's substitutions did more than raise eyebrows, but frankly, who cares?!

Wi... more

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Ian Irving
Host of Talk of the Devils

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 5.4k ratings
  • Great listen

    Always a great listen , top of my listen to list and always look forward to the next addition , balanced opinions and right up to the minute info, keep up the good work guys

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Rebel_Irl
    Ireland3 days ago
  • One of the better United podcasts, but…

    Generally good, sometimes difficult to hear above the sound of names dropping (yes, you AM).

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Glyn.mtn
    United Kingdom22 days ago
  • A whole hour dedicated to Mainoo

    A whole hour dedicated to Mainoo is a bit excessive. He is a 20 year old, yes he is good, but common…aren’t other issues to discuss?

    I wonder if you would spend half of the time if he wasn’t British.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    S.Shiz
    United Statesa month ago
  • Excellent

    It was a slow burner for me this podcast. When i first started listening, i often thought there was far too much ‘banter’ for a United pod, ‘what they did last night, how they’re getting a haircut next week (Laurie), who they bumped into at a random train station in Barnsley.. (an andy mitten’esk story) but i now find those anecdotes really endearing now. They all seem like a really great bunch of lads who know their history, speak articulately and leave you feeling like you’ve had a really good... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    jeifjdidirnjsi
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • You can take the lad out Stockport but not his hand out of the bucket

    Great show as always

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Parkofam
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the blend of insightful analysis and humor, making it an engaging experience for fans.
The camaraderie between hosts enhances the conversational tone, providing a familiar and welcoming environment for fans.
Many highlight the podcast as a top source for Manchester United news and opinion, often labeling it a must-listen.
There's noticeable criticism regarding occasional superficial analyses and contributors not meeting audience expectations fully.

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Mailbag: Semenyo release clause and Rooney the artist
Q: What are the circumstances behind Matthias Cunha's head injury?
Cunha's head injury is not serious, and he is expected to return for the next game.
Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentford preview
Q: How has Bryan Mbeumo adjusted to playing for Manchester United?
He has shown adaptability and the potential for significant impact on the team's performance.
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Q: How successful do you think all of that has been?
Pete believes that recognizing fan culture and efforts by groups like TRA has made a significant impact on the Old Trafford atmosphere.
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Q: Why exactly do you feel so passionately about this particular topic?
Andy expresses the significance of atmosphere, noting that it's a virtue with many benefits for players and fans.
Sesko signs... more transfers to come?
Q: How did Manchester United manage to sign Benjamin Sheshko?
They ultimately got his buy-in and waited for the right moment to make a competitive bid.

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