Defensive stalwart Jimmy Nicholl is the latest UTD Podcast guest, as he tells some riveting stories from his time growing up at United and amassing almost 250 appearances for the Reds, between 1975 and 1981. Jimmy played for both United and Rangers who, coincidentally, take on the Reds in a pre-season friendly at Scottish Gas Murrayfield Stadium on Saturday 20th July. You can get your tickets here . Remarkably, after being born in Canada, his family escaped the Troubles in Northern Ireland thank...
Jul 17, 2024•58 min•Ep. 185
With United's upcoming tour to the USA on the horizon, this is another chance for you to listen to Manchester United States, a special podcast episode with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan who looked into Manchester United’s relationship and links with the USA. Join us to learn about United’s rich history in the USA, the current landscape of soccer and how much the sport has grown in popularity. Mark even gets the opportunity to chat to some of our fans and hear from former Reds who have played in the MLS, ...
Jul 08, 2024•51 min
We've hit the jackpot because this week's guest has Manchester United connections stretching back to the Busby Babes, to Marcus Rashford and everyone in between. Sam & Helen sit down with Paul McGuinness, former Academy coach and son of Busby Babe and United manager Wilf McGuinness. Paul shares a lifetime of United stories with us, from playing in Sir Matt Busby's office as a four-year-old child, to Christmases at home with 'Uncle Bobby', to coaching the likes of Marcus Rashford, Paul Pogba ...
Jun 25, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 184
In a first for the UTD podcast, this week we have a referee, and not just any referee, former head of referees, Keith Hackett. For this one Sam & Helen are joined by Wes Brown who is filling in for Maysie. In a career spanning from 1972 to 1994, Keith worked in the English Football League (and international football) as a linesman and referee. He refereed the 1990–91 league encounter between Manchester United and Arsenal at Old Trafford, a match notorious for the 21-man brawl breaking out ju...
Jun 18, 2024•59 min•Ep. 183
This week Sam, Helen & Maysie are joined by former player, captain, class of 92 graduate, treble winner, entrepreneur, tv pundit and football club owner Gary Neville! Gary Neville was a right-back and spent his entire career with Manchester United, serving as club captain for five years. He is one of the most decorated English and European footballers of all time, having won a total of 20 trophies, including 8 Premier League titles and 2 UEFA Champions Leagues. Gary is also part of the Old T...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 21 min•Ep. 182
Sam, Helen & Maysie have jumped on a call together to share their thoughts on an amazing day at Wembley on Saturday, where Manchester United lifted their 13th FA Cup trophy, beating Manchester City 2-1. Helen, who has interrupted her holiday for us, shares what it meant to the Evans household and fills us in on the post-match party! The best place to catch up on the back-catalogue of our interviews is over on the Manchester United App , where you can listen to - and watch - all of our episod...
May 29, 2024•14 min
25 years ago, Manchester United made English football history, when they won the treble of the Premier League, FA Cup and Champions League. With a nucleus of homegrown stars, Alex Ferguson and his team went on a remarkable 33 game unbeaten run to reach the promised land. Where there is a true moment in time, a ‘where were you?’ moment, there is a desire to relive it. And not just relive it. To feel what it was like before it happened. To remember that anticipation. To bask in the moment and soak...
May 22, 2024•45 min•Ep. 181
To celebrate our women's team winning the FA Cup for the first time, we're giving you another chance to listen to Ella Toone's episode. It's well worth a listen whether you managed to catch it the first time around or not! Click here to get your tickets for the women's final game of the season, at Old Trafford, where the FA Cup will be presented! The best place to catch up on the back-catalogue of our interviews is over on the Manchester United App , where you can listen to - and watch - all of ...
May 13, 2024•41 min•Ep. 180
This week Helen Evans and Wes Brown are joined by a group of young people from the Foundation’s ‘Youth Voice’ group. Manchester United Foundation uses football to engage and inspire young people to build a better life for themselves and unite the communities in which they live, and that's what this episode is all about! In this episode we give our young fans the chance to get on the mic and talk about issues that matter to them, and how football clubs can play their part in positive change. To h...
May 09, 2024•50 min•Ep. 179
This week Sam, Helen and Maysie have teamed up with Cadbury for a trip down memory lane. Cadbury and Manchester United are national treasures that have always been there in our living memories, and these cultural reference points are a powerful way to inspire memories of the past.” With this in mind, it’s Cadbury’s 200th anniversary this year and as part of the celebration, they have partnered with Alzheimer's Research UK to support those living with Alzheimer’s. For more information about the w...
May 01, 2024•1 hr 1 min•Ep. 178
For the first time ever the UTD podcast has been filmed in front of a live audience! We're back in Malta but this time we've got the whole gang together plus our special guest Mike Phelan. Back in early February Sam, Helen & Maysie were invited by the supporters' club to celebrate their 65th anniversary and they had plenty of activities planned for us. Thank you to everyone at the Manchester United Supporters' Club Malta for your hospitality. Mike Phelan has been on the UTD podcast before ta...
Apr 17, 2024•59 min•Ep. 177
Marouane Fellaini, who was Manchester United’s first major signing of the post-Sir Alex Ferguson era, sat down with Helen Evans and Sam Homewood to discuss his journey with the Reds between 2013 and 2019. The Belgium international, who announced his retirement from football in February 2024, admits his first season at the club was ‘the worst of his career’, but highlights his hard work and dedication in recovering to become a vital contributor to trophy wins under Louis van Gaal and Jose Mourinh...
Apr 02, 2024•48 min•Ep. 176
Sam, Helen and Maysie are back at Carrington to speak to Emma Watson. The Scot joined United from Rangers in the summer of 2023 at the young age of 17 but unfortunately suffered an ACL injury while on international duty, shortly after signing. She opens up about how she is coping with this difficult stage in her career and what her future ambitions are, and believe us, she has big ambitions! Emma’s career is still in its infancy, but that hasn’t stopped her tasting success. She’s a Scotland inte...
Mar 26, 2024•39 min•Ep. 175
This week Sam, Helen and Maysie are moving into politics. They were invited to the Greater Manchester Combined Authority to speak to the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham! Andy is a huge football fan and an ambassador for the city of Manchester. Although he is an Everton fan, we talk about how his day job is heavily influenced by Manchester United and we explore his relationship with the club. Did you know that Andy's father attended the first game at Old Trafford after the Munich air di...
Mar 08, 2024•44 min•Ep. 174
It's happened, we've got him! Lady Evans is joined by Mr Evans MBE on the Manchester United podcast! This episode was recorded in two parts, the first at the Evans household, before we catch up at Carrington to discuss the fact that the defender is now back at the club, after re-signing in the summer. No ground is left uncovered with the Northern Irishman, from his early days as a supporter and memories of celebrating in the street when his heroes won the Treble. There is some chat around the co...
Feb 27, 2024•38 min•Ep. 173
It's happened, we've got him! Lady Evans is joined by Mr Evans MBE on the Manchester United podcast! This episode was recorded in two parts, the first at the Evans household, before we catch up at Carrington to discuss the fact that the defender is now back at the club, after re-signing in the summer. No ground is left uncovered with the Northern Irishman, from his early days as a supporter and memories of celebrating in the street when his heroes won the Treble. There is some chat around the co...
Feb 21, 2024•48 min•Ep. 172
As we commemorate the 66th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, we have delved into the archives to present a special episode of the Manchester United podcast. In 1998, 40 years after the tragedy, journalist and author Tom Tyrrell spent time with Jackie Blanchflower, Bill Foulkes and Albert Scanlon, Busby Babes and survivors from that fateful day. They spoke about the wonderful and ground-breaking team they played in, the events of February 6th, 1958, the aftermath and how it made them feel t...
Feb 05, 2024•47 min•Ep. 171
Welcome to another Manchester United podcast. This time we're in Malta with Dimitar Berbatov! In this episode we learn about this football loving country and why it has such strong links to English football and Manchester United. We visit the famous Manchester United Supporters' Club Malta (the oldest in the world) to watch a match and meet the people that make it so special. We also learn about domestic football in Malta with Hibernians and Malta national team player Bjorn Kristensen. Thank you...
Jan 23, 2024•30 min•Ep. 170
To kick off 2024 Sam, Helen & Maysie catch up with former Red and Northern Ireland international Pat McGibbon. Pat has an important story to tell, particularly at a time of year when a lot of people struggle with their mental health. Not long after joining United as a teenager, Pat learnt the tragic news of his brother Phillip taking his own life, which is something Pat hasn't spoken about until recently. He has begun to speak publicly about mental health issues, with the aim of increasing m...
Jan 16, 2024•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 169
With 2023 drawing to a close, Helen, Sam & Maysie look back on another top year of podcasting! They relive their favourite moments, laugh at some behind the scenes stories and are surprised by some Christmas messages from you, our listeners! You continue to prove that the Manchester United family is very special. Thank you! Merry Christmas / and a Happy New Year to everyone. We will see you in 2024! The best place to catch up on the back-catalogue of our interviews is over on the Manchester ...
Dec 20, 2023•58 min•Ep. 168
Diogo is back on the United podcast! Sam, Helen & Maysie caught up with him at Carrington to talk about his impressive rise to the first team. Last time Diogo was on the podcast, it was early 2020 and he was breaking into the first team, now he's a regular! We had a lot to chat about. Diogo tells us how he never gave up on becoming a regular first team player and now wants to help other players coming through. The timing of this interview was perfect as it was just after his amazing match-wi...
Nov 21, 2023•36 min•Ep. 167
This week on the Manchester United podcast, Sam Homewood and David May are at Carrington with GK Altay Bayindir. Yet to make an appearance for the first team, this is the perfect opportunity to get to know our new goalkeeper, and what a funny conversation it was! Altay arrived at Old Trafford with 166 career appearances and 53 clean sheets to his name, becoming Manchester United's first-ever Turkish player. He signed for United in the summer 2023 transfer window, completing his move from Fenerba...
Nov 01, 2023•35 min•Ep. 166
Welcome to a special episode of the Manchester United podcast. Today we commemorate one of our most beloved sons, Sir Bobby Charlton, who passed away last weekend at the age of 86. There are no superlatives worthy of describing just how much Sir Bobby’s contribution to the club is valued and similarly, there are no words to articulate just how profound and sad this loss is to everyone associated with Manchester United. In this episode Sam, Helen & Maysie present a selection of their favourit...
Oct 27, 2023•26 min•Ep. 165
Jesper Olsen, an exotic signing from Ajax in 1984 for the Reds, joins Helen Evans, Wes Brown and Lou Macari for a trip down Memory Lane on the UTD Podcast. The Dane was at Old Trafford with kids from his Future Football coaching school and, as he is based in Australia now, this was a rare opportunity to speak to the former winger at a ground he graced, parading his skills down the left flank. Jesper reveals how he always followed United’s results growing up in Denmark and worked in a bank before...
Oct 10, 2023•50 min•Ep. 164
Join Sam, Helen and Maysie as they discuss their favourite ever episodes and look back on some classic moments of the UTD podcast. They also get the opportunity to read out some of your emails. This episode is a celebration of the special community that this podcast has created. Thank you for listening and for being part of the Manchester United family! The best place to catch up on the back-catalogue of our interviews is over on the Manchester United App , where you can listen to - and watch - ...
Sep 19, 2023•45 min•Ep. 163
To mark the occasion of Manchester Pride in August, the UTD Podcast team have been looking into the links between United, the city of Manchester and the LQBTQ+ community. Join Sam Homewood and Zarah Connolly on a tour around the city with Josh from Free Manchester Walking Tours to learn why Manchester is such a welcoming and inclusive city. You may be surprised at what you learn! Sam and Zarah are also joined by James & Sam from the Rainbow Devils , who share their story, their relationship ...
Sep 09, 2023•42 min•Ep. 162
Kevin Moran, a famous figure from United’s past, joined Helen Evans and David May to discuss his career on our latest UTD Podcast. The Irish centre-back was with May at Blackburn Rovers late in his career but only after starting two FA Cup finals with United in the 1980s, as we lifted the cup by beating Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton. Unfortunately, Kevin was the first man ever to be sent off in the showpiece event, for a foul on Everton’s Peter Reid in 1985. Ron Atkinson’s 10 men still ...
Aug 08, 2023•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 161
Manchester United States is a special podcast episode with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan who is looking into Manchester United’s relationship with the USA ahead of our pre-season tour in The States. Join us to learn about United’s rich history in the USA, the current landscape of soccer and how much the sport has grown in popularity. Mark even gets the opportunity to chat to some of our fans and hear from former Reds who have played in the MLS, such as Wayne Rooney and Tim Howard. Starting on July 22nd 2...
Jul 18, 2023•57 min•Ep. 160
Another unmissable UTD Podcast has been released as Sam Homewood, Helen Evans and David May travelled to Munich for a catch-up with former Red Daley Blind. The Dutchman was an open and honest guest, talking about a wide range of subjects, including his stint at Old Trafford, which included winning four trophies with the club. After growing up in football, with his father Danny an Ajax legend, he rose through the ranks at the Amsterdam giants and discusses how tough it was to make his own mark in...
Jun 20, 2023•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 159
This week, Sam Homewood is joined by first-time co-hosts, MUTV's Ben Ibson and ex-Manchester United Women goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain. The trio were at Carrington to sit down with the Women's first-team manager Marc Skinner to reflect on a truly historic season. The team finished second in the WSL, narrowly missing out on the title, reached the FA Cup final and have a shot at Champions League football next season for the first time ever! Skinner’s side also had the most clean sheets in the le...
Jun 08, 2023•57 min•Ep. 158
