We've got a full complement again as we dip briefly back into the Omar Berrada hire with The Athletic publishing fresh details on how the club got their man. Anthony Martial has undergone groin surgery, which means he will be out for ten weeks. With his contract expiring at the end of the season, he may have played his last game in a spell that leaves us asking what could have been. Manchester United have a game of football this weekend and everyone at Newport County is excited to be hosting...

Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy discuss the huge story broken exclusively by The Athletic’s David Ornstein that Omar Berrada will move from Manchester City to become Manchester United’s new CEO.. Plus there is time to answer a selection of questions from listeners across a range of topics including the summer transfer window and the United player you'd love to have seen play. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A bit of finances special by taking a dive in to United’s latest financial results and making sense of what it means for the club on and off the pitch We’ll bring you the latest transfer news - not much coming in but a bit going out, and there’s news from Sir Jim Ratcliffe's meetings with fans and locals this week as well plus yet more detail on how his investment was negotiated and completed. The whole crew are here - Ian , Carl, Andy & Laurie - as well as our mate Mark Critchley to...

Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy breakdown United's two-two draw against Spurs at Old Trafford - was the performance a worry or should it be seen as a good point? Are we seeing signs of Marcus Rashford returning to full fitness? And Laurie & Ian share their first impressions of sharing a room with Sir Jim Ratcliffe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Coming up today Ian, Laurie & Andy take a deep dive into one of the most significant characters at INEOS - Sir Dave Brailsford. The Athletic's Matt Slater joins the pod to give his unique insight into Brailsford's background and what he can bring to United. We’ll also of course look ahead to United back in action in the Premier League at home to Spurs -a match where Sir Dave is expected to be joined by his boss Sir Jim.. no doubt sat next to Sir Alex. *** • Grow your business–no matter...

Erik Ten Hag picked the strongest Manchester United team available at Wigan in the FA Cup 3rd round and the result was never in doubt, but it still left Ian, Andy, and Laurie a bit cold. We consider how Dave Brailsford and the INEOS contingent will have viewed the performance, and how they decided who would sit next to who, plus what's really going on with the Martial/Varane contract talks. And there are a few of our usual asides, including Eastleigh's stadium spec, how Andy's uncle...

Ian, Carl, Andy & Laurie are back to look back on another eventful few weeks at United. Coming up, what if any business United might do during this transfer window following the confirmation of investment from INEOS… On that we’ll look at the likely departure of Jadon Sancho on loan and what that could mean for United’s plans this month And a upbeat look back at that dreadful result at Forest and look ahead to United’s third round FA Cup tie at Wigan on Monday which Andre Onana will be...

Ian, Carl, Laurie & Andy give their reaction to the news that Manchester United finally confirming that billionaire Sir Jim Ratcliffe has agreed to purchase a minority stake in the club. Find out what how the deal panned out and hear about the work that still needs to be done as revealed in Laurie special report on the current state of the football operation Sir Jim is inheriting. And of course we kick things off with reflection on a thrilling second half comeback for United at Old...

Ian Irving is on great form, unlike last time, and the whole team are feeling pretty upbeat about Manchester United's prospects going into the new year. Join us as we look back at twelve months that started so brightly, with Erik Ten Hag and his squad winning the Carabao Cup at Wembley, before subsiding badly going into the new season. But, as we said, we are an optimistic lot, and we're expecting at least six points over Christmas, plenty of improvement from the men in 2024, and for newly...

Ian Irving and Andy Mitten are feeling a little tender this Monday morning. Fortunately, it's not because of another chastening defeat at Anfield! Laurie Whitwell completes the trio as we dissect a resolute defensive performance from Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United, albeit one with very little attacking threat. Given recent results, especially those at Liverpool, this can be viewed as a step in the right direction, but the next few steps are even more important for the future of this team...

Andy, Ian, Laurie and Carl get together inside Old Trafford to reflect on another defeat, this time going out of the Champions League with a flat performance in defeat to Bayern Munich. There is also a look ahead to a huge game at Anfield against Liverpool on Sunday in the Premier League without a raft of big players.. *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in • reclaim your health and arm your immune...

Just when you think United have turned a corner, you realise they have been down this dark road before.. Ian, Andy, Laurie & Carl pick the bones out of a dreadful 3-0 defeat at Old Trafford against Bournemouth and try to find reasons to be positive ahead of Bayern Munich's visit on Tuesday. *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils to grow your business–no matter what stage you’re in. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Laurie, Carl & Andy reflect on a positive night at Old Trafford where Erik ten Hag once again made a big call & got a big performance as United put away Chelsea. There is also a look ahead to Bournemouth the first game of another huge week. *** • Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit athleticgreens.com/DEVILS Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

It's a full house on the podcast as we dissect another awful performance away from home at a top-half Premier League side. A 1-0 defeat in Newcastle didn't tell the story with Ten Hag's men clearly second best throughout. St James's Park has not been a happy hunting ground in recent years and the hosts were "good value" for their third consecutive win over Manchester United since the Carabao Cup final last February. Erik Ten Hag's in-game management is also looking shaky, especially when...

Ian, Laurie & Carl are joined by Andy from Istanbul to review another Champions League performance from United that felt like a recurring nightmare.. United once again implode, throwing away a two goal lead twice to draw 3-3 in Istanbul against Galatasaray…. United’s hopes of reaching the knockout stage hanging in the balance… *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at shopify.com/reddevils Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie pour over a hugely satisfying win for Manchester United topped off by one of the greatest goals they have ever scored courtesy of Alejandro Garnacho.. There is also a first-hand assessment of Kobbie Mainoo's stand-out debut performance in a much needed win for despite a few wobbles in the first half. There is also a look ahead to Galatasaray in the Champions League in mid-week and Andy remembers a frightening experience following United 30 years ago. *** • Sign up...

United have not played since the last pod but Ian, Andy, Carl & LAURIE still have lots to talk about.. You'll get the latest on the takeover which is edging closer - has it really been a year since that crazy day of the announcement of the strategic review and Ronaldo leaving? We’ll also take a close look at the matter on the pitch with a tasty game at Everton coming up - which could see the welcome return of Luke Shaw. Plus we’ll also discuss Andre Onana’s international future and look...

Victor Lindelof succeeded where the attackers struggled and provided a winner against Luton. Relief was the most obvious response but, wait, what's that? Manchester United are the most in-form team in the Premier League?! As the men go into an international break, Ian Irving looks at the good and the bad of Erik Ten Hag's current squad with the help of Andy Mitten, Carl Anka, and a selection of your questions. The club's attention will now turn to Sir Bobby Charlton's funeral on Monday. Then,...

Ian Irving chairs the inquest with Carl Anka and Andy Mitten after Manchester United lost 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League, a defeat which sees them bottom of Group A and facing a European exit. Marcus Rashford's red card was the turning point on a bizarre evening, we'll get into the refereeing decisions, whether Ten Hag should come out firing, and the fear factor. Luton Town have never won at Old Trafford and they've never beaten Manchester United, not under that name at least....

Ian, Carl & Andy look back on United getting a much-needed with at Fulham despite another uninspiring performance... As well as Bruno stepping up they discuss Marcus Rashford who didn’t feature at the weekend and was criticised by Erik ten Hag for going to a nightclub last week.. And of course, we’ll look ahead to another key match in the Champions League *** • Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin D3K2 AND 5 free AG1 Travel Packs with your first purchase. Go to...

Ian, Carl & Andy have yet another home defeat to digest as United are knocked out of the EFL Cup by Newcastle. Bringing you reflection on the same old problems and even some new ones served up inside Old Trafford by Erik Ten Hag's team. What if anything should change in the short turnaround before United travel to Fulham in the Premier League on Saturday lunchtime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Ian, Andy & Carl reflect on a terrible day for United as they are comprehensively beaten by City. Why can't Erik ten Hag get his players to the way he wants and how do they move forward ahead a collection of must win games? There is also a look at the tactical decisions made by Ten Hag in both his starting line-up and the changes made at half time. And how much is the on going off pitch 'takeover' saga effecting events on the pitch? *** • Try AG1 and get a FREE 1-year supply of Vitamin...

Today's podcast will be in three parts, with increasing numbers of people. In order of appearance, Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, AND FINALLY, Carl Anka. Andre Onana's penalty save was the very last touch of the ball in a dramatic Old Trafford victory, one that reignites the team's hopes of Champions League qualification. Copenhagen's bilingual singing fans were a credit to their , showing great respect as the club said goodbye to Sir Bobby Charlton. Everyone is hoping for the same...

Ian Irving is joined by Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell as we share memories of the life of Sir Bobby Charlton, who died this week aged 86. A truly iconic figure, Charlton was a recognisable name the world over and he is one of only nine players in history to win a European Cup, a World Cup, and a Ballon d'Or. Yet as a member of the Busby Babes, a survivor of the Munich air disaster, captain of the 1968 European Cup winners, and a club director for almost 40 years, he meant even more to...

So a brave new era or another false dawn ? Ian, Laurie & Andy bring you what they know about the boardroom meeting and proposed deal from Sir Jim Ratcliffe to buy a minority stake in United.. They also round how United’s players have fared on international duty, share thoughts on the women's team Champions League exit & look ahead to the a Premier League return for the men with a trip to Sheffield United… *** • Sign up for a one-dollar-per-month trial period at...