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The Fergie Fledglings: A Manchester United Podcast

Colin Damms
Manchester United
Premier League
Ruben Amorim
Bruno Fernandes
Erik Ten Hag
Marcus Rashford
FA Cup
Manchester City
Arsenal
Liverpool
Aston Villa
Europa League
Michael Carrick
Casemiro
Fulham
Eric Ten Hag
Alejandro Garnacho
Casimiro
Harry Maguire
Tottenham Hotspur

The podcast formerly known as The Busby Babe podcast... Colin Damms, Nathan Heintschel, and Pauly Kwestel (and sometimes Matt Barnes) discuss all things Manchester United Football Club

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Latest Episodes

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly do their best to grapple with another chaos spiral at Manchester United.

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings

Manchester United pick up a third consecutive 1-1 draw in Premier League play, making it just one win in seven league matches, and Lisandro Martinez airs his grievances after a loss in the Champions League.

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Nathan and Pauly, and eventually Colin, discuss Manchester United's draw against Spurs, another missed opportunity for three points, before looking into the road trips on the horizon at Atletico and Leeds.

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Manchester City might actually face consequences for their actions! This and more from Colin, Nathan and Pauly!

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Recent Guests

Colin Damms
Guest (colin appears on the episode)
The Fergie Fledglings: A Manchester United Podcast
Episode: Yanited on the Board!
RJ Ochoa
Dallas Cowboys fan and blogger for Blogging with the Boys
Blogging with the Boys
Episode: Tottenham and Amorim's next steps w/RJ Ochoa
Zach Lowy
Covers Portuguese football for Breaking The Lines
Breaking The Lines
Episode: Ruben AmorIN and Ruud's Reds
Conner Roberts
From All for United
All for United
Episode: United Women in focus w/Conner Roberts
Carl Anka
Athletic journalist and returning guest
The Athletic
Episode: New season, same United? w/Carl Anka
Mark Critchley
Sports journalist for The Athletic covering Manchester clubs
The Athletic
Episode: Erik ten Hag and what comes next w/Mark Critchley
Mark Kastner
Writer for The Liverpool Offside and sports commentator on Twitter
The Liverpool Offside
Episode: Opposition View: Liverpool w/Mark Kastner

Hosts

Colin Damms
Host of The Fergie Fledglings: A Manchester United Podcast (and related editions) with frequent alignment on club strategy and fan culture.
Nathan Heintschel
Co-host providing tactical takes and analysis on Manchester United and related topics.
Pauly Kwestel
Co-host known for strong opinions on transfers, squad building, and club culture.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 69 ratings
  • Gone downhill

    They seem to only understand fan sentiment based on what they see on Twitter. And spend a lot of time being angry at the Twitter fans. Used to be very insightful, and although Pauline at times has interesting insights, and some meaningful tactical breakdowns, theyve become smug and snide and unpleasant to listen to. We’re all suffering through man utd’s mediocrity, we all want to understand the good and bad, but we don’t need the snark. Hopefully they return to the analysis and do less of the “V... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pgcc24
    United Statesa year ago
  • Gone downhill

    Used to be very insightful, and although still has interesting insights, and some meaningful tactical breakdowns, theyve become smug and snide and unpleasant to listen to. We’re all suffering through man utd’s mediocrity, we all want to understand the good and bad, but we don’t need the snark. Hopefully they return to the analysis. They also seem to believe that all United fans are represented by those that comment on their Twitter profiles. Very few are.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Pgcc24
    United States2 years ago
  • They might be yanks

    But they know their football, and aren’t after a locked in super league featuring Manchester Devils and Manchester Citizens playing Madrid Torros or Milano Sausages

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    thatjamesboy
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Push Fake News

    They put out stories about Bruno Fernandes and Paul Pogbas ‘injury’ before Bournemouth game even though I literally broke down for them that it was a parody story. No tweet back, nothing- just got to watch them show they will lie to get clicks. Poor reporting, not worthy of the title of ‘journalists’ or ‘analysts’ or ‘insiders’

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bgq69
    United States6 years ago
  • Poorly researched

    Listening to this podcast talk about the transfer market is totally disappointing as they seem to base what they say purely on conjecture rather than facts. In contrast with some well researched transfer market podcasts who get their information directly from football sources most of the things I heard in this podcast were completely incorrect.

    One example of what I’m talking about: said they did not believe for one second that there was an offer from Barcelona for Bruno Fernandes despite that ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    RickManUnited
    Canada7 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Listeners appreciate the dedicated club focus and candid banter, though some criticize the tone as snarky or opinionated.
Strong performance and tactical takes are highlighted as a draw for fans seeking insight beyond simple match reports.
The show's long-running host dynamic and fan-culture anecdotes make it feel authentic and engaging for devoted supporters.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

Apple Podcasts
#107
South Africa/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#205
India/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#246
Poland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Ratcliffe comments and Arsenal draw
Q: What were the overall impressions of the game against Arsenal?
The hosts felt that while a draw was better than a loss, it still showed the team's struggles to secure wins from open play.
Ratcliffe comments and Arsenal draw
Q: Can you provide context on Ratcliffe's comments regarding players?
He mentioned that some players are probably overpaid and not good enough, referring to major signings like Sancho and Casimiro.
Tottenham and Amorim's next steps w/RJ Ochoa
Q: When Ruben Amorim was first announced, what were your expectations?
I was all in on the hype and the aura, thinking practical challenges like challenging for a Champions League spot.
Ruben AmorIN and Ruud's Reds
Q: Do you think this is the right time for Amorim to make that step up to Manchester United?
Yes, it's a great opportunity for him, and he's ready for this challenge.
Ruben AmorIN and Ruud's Reds
Q: How much of Sporting's success do you think is directly attributable to Ruben Amorim?
A large percentage, I would say 60 percent, is attributable to him as the right manager brings stability.

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What is This Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A roundtable-focused football podcast centered on Manchester United, with frequent transfer chatter, tactical analysis, and World Cup context threaded through contemporary club discussions. Episodes mix squad-building debates, contract dynamics, and performance critiques with light banter and fan culture anecdotes, appealing to listeners who enjoy candid, opinionated takes and a strong sense of club identity. Notable is a guest-free, panel-driven format that often revisits long-running themes around leadership, “vibes,” and the evolving transfer market, making it useful for fans and sponsors seeking a loyal, club-committed audience.

Across recent episodes, the show leans into transfer strategy, managerial decisions, and benchmark moments f... more

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2. RJ Ochoa
3. Zach Lowy
4. Conner Roberts
5. Carl Anka
6. Mark Critchley
7. Mark Kastner

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