More from our epic back catalogue this week - we've dug out another early episode with former Manchester United midfielder and the club's current Technical Director, Darren Fletcher. Helen and Sam spoke to Darren in a Manchester restaurant back in November 2019, where he told us all about his journey through the ranks at Old Trafford, the decision to leave the club, and his aims for the future. If you'd like to listen through more of our back-catalogue, the best place to do that is over on the O...
Jun 14, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 86
We're continuing to bring you some of our best early episodes from the UTD Podcast back catalogue, while we take a short break from recording over the summer. Our second ever episode was recorded with Dimitar Berbatov in a swanky hotel in London and it got us off to a great start. Berba talked us through his fascinating childhood and how he reflects on his career at Old Trafford. If you'd like to listen through more of our back-catalogue, the best place to do that is over on the Official Manches...
Jun 07, 2021•56 min•Ep. 85
While we take a short break, we're bringing you some of our most epic episodes from the UTD Podcast back catalogue. This week we've combined our very first two episodes which we recorded with Manchester United legend Bryan Robson at the club's former training ground, the Cliff. If you'd like to listen through our back-catalogue, the best place to do that is over on the Official Manchester United app, where you can listen to and watch all of our episodes in full for free! We'd also love it if you...
May 31, 2021•1 hr 19 min•Ep. 84
Jonathan Greening joined the UTD Podcast this week, looking back on his playing days and ahead to his future in the game as a coach. Jono's stories from his first year at Old Trafford were incredible, particularly his paintballing session with the likes of David Beckham, Peter Schmeichel and Gary Neville - on his first week at the club! He also told us the story from Barcelona where - on the day of the 1999 Champions League Final - Sir Alex Ferguson challenged him to a game of pool to win a plac...
May 24, 2021•1 hr 41 min•Ep. 83
Current Manchester United Scout and former club goalkeeper Tony Coton joins the UTD Podcast this week. TC shared some great stories from his spells at Birmingham City and Watford - including a pre-season tour with Elton John! We breezed through his time at Manchester City to get to his stories of working with Sir Alex Ferguson as his goalkeeper and, later, as the club's first full-time goalkeeping coach. Tony worked with Peter Schmeichel before being tasked with finding his replacement. That eve...
May 17, 2021•1 hr 26 min•Ep. 82
Double-World Cup winning Christen Press joined the UTD Podcast this week, looking back on her incredible honours list and her first season at Manchester United. The USWNT star told us what it's like to achieve such success in major tournaments and how she has brought that mentality to Casey Stoney's squad this year. Christen also told us how it felt to walk out at Old Trafford and score, but that she was disappointed to not be able to play in front of Man Utd's famous fans. Helen and Sam also re...
May 10, 2021•34 min•Ep. 81
Former Manchester United man Andy Ritchie joins the UTD Podcast this week, to look back on a career that included two hat-tricks at Old Trafford. Andy tells us how he personally wrote to all 92 clubs when he was looking to sign for a new side - plus we find out where the nickname 'Stitch' comes from... although that's still up for debate. Helen, Sam and Maysie also read out your emails at the end of the episode. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcast then e-mail ut...
May 03, 2021•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 80
It's the long awaited arrival of Ruud van Nistelrooy to the UTD Podcast. The Dutch goal machine joined the Pod to look back on his career - and his goal-laden years at Old Trafford in particular. Ruud went into great detail about his failed move to Manchester United the first time around, revealing the emotions and conversations that went on in 2000. He also spoke about Man Utd's fierce rivalry with Arsenal, how he felt in direct competition with Thierry Henry, and that missed penalty incident w...
Apr 26, 2021•1 hr 20 min•Ep. 79
This week we hear from Paul McShane about his experiences coming through the Manchester United Academy system and onwards. The Ireland international recalled his time at United and the demands that were placed on young players very early; after winning the FA Youth Cup, the team still got an earful from Sir Alex Ferguson. He also told us how his compatriot Roy Keane would be another one to give him "tough love" on the training pitch. Paul never played a competitive game for the club, as he saw t...
Apr 19, 2021•1 hr 24 min•Ep. 78
Sparky joined the UTD Podcast this week to reflect on his playing and managerial career, while looking out across the Old Trafford turf. The former Manchester United striker talked us through his journey to the club, and how he never wanted to leave when Barcelona took him away from the club, before loaning him out to Bayern Munich. We also heard how he enjoyed his second spell at Man Utd, winning trophies under Sir Alex Ferguson, developing his game alongside Eric Cantona, and his special relat...
Apr 12, 2021•1 hr 57 min•Ep. 77
Former Manchester United goalkeeper Raimond van der Gouw joins the Pod this week to look back at his time between the sticks at Old Trafford. Raimond opened up about his relationship with Peter Schmeichel; how he joined United to learn from the Great Dane but also that there would be friction between them at times. The now PSV Eindhoven coach also told us about his transfer to Man Utd, and how it was all kept a secret from him, up until the moment he met Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester Airport. ...
Apr 05, 2021•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 76
Daniel James joins the UTD Podcast this week, where the Manchester United winger revealed what advice compatriot Ryan Giggs gave him ahead of his move to Old Trafford, where he went on to have the dream goal-scoring debut against his boyhood team Chelsea. The Wales winger also talked about how close he was to signing for Man Utd's arch rivals Leeds, but how the move collapsed in the final moments of Deadline Day. We also hear about the numerous times Dan went viral on social media! Helen, Sam an...
Mar 29, 2021•59 min•Ep. 75
This week we finally sat down with former Manchester United midfielder and long-serving First Team coach Mick Phelan. He revealed some of the inner workings at the training ground, why it's important for this club to bring through youth from the Academy, and how he still watches the Under 18s & Under 23s train so he can occasionally impart some wisdom. In particular, Mick reflected on Marcus Rashford's rise through the ranks and said the Man Utd striker is a prime example of how players shou...
Mar 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 74
This week we were joined by former Manchester United player Bojan Djordjic. Bo opened up to us about his incredibly tough childhood, growing up in the Yugoslav Wars, which led to he and his family escaping to Sweden. He told us how football was an escape for him both mentally and literally. We heard how Sir Alex Ferguson convinced him to sign for Man Utd by flying out to visit his club and offering him his first deal. And how the boss made John O'Shea shave Bojan's hair off! Helen, Sam and Maysi...
Mar 15, 2021•1 hr 48 min•Ep. 73
Former Manchester United and England goalkeeper Gary Bailey dialled in to the UTD Podcast this week - all the way from Miami Beach! We aren't jealous at all... Gary recalled the incredible story of how he ended up at Old Trafford, having read about the goalkeeping vacancy in a football magazine. He told us how he struggled to settle in to the dressing room at times and how it sometimes ended up in a fight. He also empathised with current Man Utd 'keeper David de Gea on the media scrutiny that su...
Mar 08, 2021•1 hr 23 min•Ep. 72
USWNT star Tobin Heath joins the UTD Podcast this week, looking back on her glittering career so far. The Manchester United Women's Team winger talks about her incredible international honours, picking up two World Cup wins and two Olympic Gold medals. Tobin also reveals her unique pre-match ritual to help calm her nerves before important games and we hear what Manager Casey Stoney said to convince her to make the move to Man Utd. Helen and Maysie also read out your emails at the end of the epis...
Mar 01, 2021•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 71
Former Manchester United player Clayton Blackmore joined the UTD Podcast this week as he looks over a career that saw him play in almost every position at Old Trafford. Clayton recalls the mood in the camp when the team first heard that Sir Alex Ferguson would be taking over as manager and how Fergie ended up massaging players' legs when the backroom team were short-staffed. He also looks back on some of his most memorable moments in a Man Utd shirt, with his only regret being that he left the c...
Feb 22, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 70
Former Manchester United full-back Danny Simpson is on the UTD Podcast this week, looking back on the years he spent at Old Trafford and beyond. Danny takes us back to his first meeting with Sir Alex Ferguson and laughs at the incredible photo taken on the day. He also talks about training alongside the likes of Cristiano Ronaldo, Ryan Giggs, Patrice Evra and Rio Ferdinand, and says if you couldn't handle Roy Keane's rants on the training ground, then you wouldn't be able to handle the pressure ...
Feb 15, 2021•1 hr 59 min•Ep. 69
Former Manchester United player Russell Beardsmore joins Helen Evans and David May on the Podcast this week to reflect on his time at Old Trafford. Russell recalls playing in the United Academy and getting the hairdryer from both Eric Harrison and Sir Alex Ferguson. He also touches on what it was like to witness the Class of '92 come through the ranks and establish themselves as the household names we know today. We also hear about Russell's pranks which (bravely) were usually at the expense of ...
Feb 08, 2021•1 hr 18 min•Ep. 68
Former Manchester United striker Danny Webber joins the UTD Podcast this week to look back on his time at Old Trafford and beyond. He talks about his experience coming through the Man Utd Academy and the demands that Eric Harrison and Sir Alex Ferguson put on him at a young age, plus we hear a story about the time Danny negotiated his contract with the boss and had to ask about the small matter of a missing bonus payment! Danny also recalled the tragic events that led to the untimely death of hi...
Feb 01, 2021•1 hr 45 min•Ep. 67
We're delighted to have Manchester United Captain Harry Maguire as our guest this week. Harry looked back on his career and ahead to what this squad can achieve in the future. The skipper recalls playing at Old Trafford for Sheffield United in the FA Youth Cup, coming up against a young Paul Pogba, Jesse Lingard and Ravel Morrison. He also talks about what it means to be a leader at Man Utd and how he doesn't feel he's had a good game unless the whole team has played well. We also got the inside...
Jan 25, 2021•59 min•Ep. 66
Former Manchester United full-back Lee Martin joins the Podcast this week to look back on a career that was defined by a goal at Wembley in 1990. He recalls that famous FA Cup Final moment and how it kick-started Sir Alex Ferguson's trophy-laden era of dominance at Old Trafford. Lee also reveals some more humbling moments in his career, including having to get the bus back home after playing in a Man Utd game, when his car wouldn't start. Helen, Sam and Maysie also read out your emails at the en...
Jan 18, 2021•1 hr 15 min•Ep. 65
Manchester United Women's Team winger Leah Galton joins the UTD Podcast this week to talk about her journey to Man Utd, which started at arch-rivals Leeds United. Leah talks about her experiences in the game at Sky Blue in the United States and Bayern Munich in Germany, before she took time out to consider her career. She reveals how Casey Stoney convinced her to forget her Leeds allegiances and join her project at Manchester United. Her success since joining The Reds has seen her manager descri...
Jan 11, 2021•1 hr 9 min•Ep. 64
We're delighted to have former Manchester United winger Mickey Thomas on the Podcast after returning to health following his battle with cancer. The Welshman went into great detail about parts of his career, sharing some incredible off-the-pitch moments including sleeping at Stamford Bridge, partying with George Michael and his time in prison. Mickey was also keen to get across his experience with mental health struggles and the pressures of playing at Man Utd. He revealed how it became too much...
Jan 04, 2021•1 hr 30 min•Ep. 63
Odion Ighalo joins the UTD Podcast for the final episode of 2020. The Manchester United striker shared his incredible journey from Nigeria to Old Trafford, and what every step meant to him as a passionate fan of the club. He told the Pod about how he would save up his dinner money to pay and watch Man Utd on TV at the weekends, his first experience with cold weather & snow in Norway, and then achieving a dream by playing at Old Trafford with Watford. Odion then talked us through the incredib...
Dec 28, 2020•1 hr 25 min•Ep. 62
Marcus Rashford sits down with the UTD Podcast at the end of an incredible year both on and off the pitch. The Manchester United forward talks about his upbringing and how it shaped the man he is today. He looked back on the times he and his mum saw homelessness in the city and vowed he would help however he could. We also heard how he felt in the few moments of notice he got before his debut at Old Trafford, what was going through his mind before his crucial penalty against Paris Saint-Germain,...
Dec 21, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Ep. 61
Manchester United Women's Team goalkeeper Mary Earps joins the UTD Podcast this week to trace back the steps that led her to the club. Mary reveals one of the big incentives for joining up with Casey Stoney's side is the United fans, and she talks about how tough it's been this year without them in the stadium. She also tells the story of the transfer to United and how she managed to keep it a secret until the deal was done. Helen, Sam and Maysie also read out your emails at the end of the episo...
Dec 14, 2020•1 hr 12 min•Ep. 60
Manchester United defender Timothy Fosu-Mensah joins us on the Pod this week to talk about his career so far. Tim is only in his early twenties, but with experience in both Ajax and Manchester United's Academies, plus two Premier League loan spells, he has a lot to reflect on already. The young Dutch international talks of his experience in the Man Utd Academy, the players who helped him settle after moving from Amsterdam, and how the club teaches the youngsters about the rich Manchester United ...
Dec 07, 2020•50 min•Ep. 59
Former Manchester United midfielder Sammy McIlroy joins the Podcast this week, looking back on an Old Trafford career that lasted over a decade. The ex-Northern Ireland international spoke about how he idolised George Best when growing up in Belfast and how he regards his compatriot as the best to ever play the game. Sammy also spoke about a car accident he was involved in during his playing days - an incident that not only threatened his playing career but also his life. Helen, Sam and Maysie a...
Nov 30, 2020•1 hr 47 min•Ep. 58
Manchester United Legend Wayne Rooney joins the Podcast this week to look back on his record-breaking years at Old Trafford. Wayne reveals who he thinks could have out-scored him at United and who he believes will out-score him for England. He talks about what he and his family went through when he left Everton to work with Sir Alex Ferguson. And he also told us who he was determined to impress in training once he joined the club. The club's all-time top goalscorer lifts the lid on his thoughts ...
Nov 23, 2020•1 hr 22 min•Ep. 57
