Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to look back on Ronaldo's last gasp winner for United in the Champions League. Was United's overall display a cause for concern or should we all just buckle up and enjoy the ride? We'll also look ahead to the game with Everton. Rafa Benitez is now their manager and that's a fact. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
This is The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, hosted by Ian Irving, with club writers Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten. Familiarity was the theme on this miserable Monday morning. Once again, a team wearing Claret and Blue came to Old Trafford, and once again they pulled off a smash-and-grab. This time it was Aston Villa heading back to Brum with three Premier League points. The next visitors will be Villareal, no strangers themselves. They specialise in draws, with five of their...
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to reflect on United's League Cup exit and what it means for fringe players like Anthony Martial. Is going out of the competition such a bad thing? Also after after a long battle from various fans groups safe standing should be back at Old Trafford this season - will this improve the atmosphere? We also look ahead to the Saturday lunchtime game against Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Manchester United reporters Carl Anka and Andy Mitten join Ian Irving to break down yet another away win in the Premier League. Perhaps it was destined to be Jesse Lingard's day. He added the winner after Cristiano Ronaldo's equaliser at the London Stadium, but Solskjaer's team also needed a late penalty save from 'David de Gea. Is it enough to be doing just enough? Carl Anka has written about exactly that this week, but it's a subject that splits the podcast panel. We also react ...
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Andy Mitten talk through a massive Champions League following the massive high at Old Trafford a few days earlier. Was the red card the only reason United lost to Young Boys or does some of the blame lie with the manager? We also discuss another unfortunate night for Donny van de Beek. There is a look ahead to Sunday's game at West Ham - will Bruno or Ronaldo be on penalty duties? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United in conversation with club correspondents Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell. The eyes of the footballing world fell on Manchester at 3pm on Saturday to see Cristiano Ronaldo return to where he developed into a world-class forward. With two goals, he didn't disappoint, and his return is already showing signs of positive influence throughout the club. Next up, a visit to Bern's Wankdorf Stadium to face the city's Young Boys, prompti...
Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka & Laurie Whitwell to detail how they think Cristiano Ronaldo will fit into the United team from a technical perspective and why they feel certain he will start at Old Trafford on Saturday. Carl tells us what he's learnt from speaking to contacts in France about Anthony Martial and we hear why United have to face a battle with FIFA to be allowed to have Fred involved in the next two games. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoi...
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's podcast dedicated to Manchester United, joined this week by club correspondents Laurie Whitwell and Carl Anka. Jesse Lingard was the star for England against Andorra, so what does that mean for his place in the pecking order? We take a look at some of the more peripheral players in Ole's squad. The women's team kicked off the new WSL season on Friday night with a two-nil win against Reading. Can they break into the top three this season with Chelsea, Manchester Ci...
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to assess United's business in the transfer window and answer a bunch of questions from listeners. And we could not ignore Cristiano Ronaldo's record-breaking exploits on international duty ahead of his return to Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Ian Irving is your host for The Athletic's dedicated Manchester United podcast, with the inside track on the Cristiano Ronaldo transfer and the rest of the week's news provided by club correspondent Laurie Whitwell and United We Stand Editor Andy Mitten. It was a whirlwind of a day on Friday as United stepped in to steal the signature of the world's deadly frontman from under the noses of their Manchester rivals. Our reporters lay out the timeline that revealed the deal and ruined their respecti...
Ian Irving hosts The Athletic's dedicated twice-weekly Manchester United podcast with expert guests Andy Mitten, Editor of United We Stand, and club correspondent Laurie Whitwell. We've been talking about midfield reinforcements quite a lot lately, but there's been little mention of Atletico Madrid's Saul Niguez. Nevertheless, he's emerged as a potential recruit, but are Chelsea in the driving seat? And why is such a high status player available on loan? We also take a trip back in time to remem...
Ian Irving hosts another Monday-debrief for The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, accompanied this time by Carl Anka and Andy Mitten. After the season started with a bang, United travelled to St Mary's in high spirits. Unfortunately, ninety minutes later they left with a solitary point and some thinking to do. Midfield reinforcements are the obvious answer, but is there anyone who fits the bill, and can a deal be done without selling any of the current squad? Learn more about your ad choices...
Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten to mark 25 years since David Beckham's goal from inside his own half, one of the most iconic moments in United’s history, a goal that kicked open the door to Beckham becoming a global superstar. We also discuss Beckham's impact at United, in the city of Manchester and in popular culture. Plus you'll hear about his relationship with Sir Alex Ferguson and the United fans. There is also a round up of United news on The Athlet...
Ian Irving hosts the first Monday edition of The Athletic's dedicated Manchester United podcast with our club journalists Carl Anka, Andy Mitten, and Laurie Whitwell. Leeds United were the visitors to Old Trafford for our season-opener, and it was a dominant performance from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's side. Paul Pogba assisted four of the five goals, and Bruno Fernandes bagged his first Premier League hat-trick with Mason Greenwood spearheading a rampant attack. We go over all our favourite moments ...
Ian Irving is your host for the latest episode of The Athletic's Manchester United podcast, joined by our in-house club specialists Carl Anka and Laurie Whitwell alongside regular contributor and editor of United We Stand, Andy Mitten. It was a quiet week on the news-front, with the media circus surrounding Leo Messi's Barcelona exit dominating the football headlines. But we had plenty to talk about after Carl and Laurie gave Ole's managerial progress the full Athletic treatment. Andy shared a c...
This is the one you've been waiting for; The Athletic's Manchester United podcast returns for the 2021/22 season with all your favourites returning. Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell, and Andy Mitten pick up their great work where we left off after the Europa League Final, and we've a fabulous new host, a man who is no stranger to the Old Trafford press box, Ian Irving. So, can Solskjaer manufacture a strong title challenge with two great recruits in Sancho and Varane bolstering the squad, and who else...
This summer The Athletic is bringing you the ultimate guide to the past eight European Championships. So as the continent gears up for Euro 2020, you can head back in time to the tournaments of yesteryear to hear memories, stories and music from some of your favourite football journalists. Go to the Beyond The Headline feed wherever you get your podcasts, or listen ad-free via The Athletic app. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell discuss what went wrong for United as they are beaten by Villarreal in the Europa League Final and look back on a season that has ended in disappointment. Did Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's get the major decisions right on the night? Should he have left some options on the bench? Andy & Laurie share their experience of being in the stadium on the night and look at the areas that United still need to work on at the end of a fourth season without a t...
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten give their thoughts on United's goalkeeper situation ahead of the Europa League Final. Also, if Harry Kane does want to leave is he the right fit for United if Jadon Sancho is on the table. Carl talks about seeing that Cavani goal in the flesh and what are the reasons behind Unite'd terrible home form this season? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a hectic week on and off the pitch for United. The lads look back on the defeat suffered by a second string United side at Old Trafford. Discuss the injury suffered by Harry Maguire. And detail Edison Cavani’s new contract, and how it may affect United’s transfer plans this summer... There is also a look at what might happen around Old Trafford ahead of Thursday's game with Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaph...
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten reflect on the unprecedented scenes at Old Trafford on Sunday. They tell us what they saw at the stadium, debate the impact of the protests and ask whether there is more to come. There's also a look back at the comprehensive 1st leg victory over Roma, and discussion over Cavani's future at Manchester United Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten look back on the return to Elland Road - Carl reveals the reason why Paul Pogba was on the bench. Also the lads discuss the protests against the Glazer family that have accelerated in the wake of the Super League proposal. And we look ahead to a big week on the pitch with the first leg on the Europa League semi against Roma and United welcome Liverpool to Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten gather to bring you expert insight into a chaotic few days at Manchester United, following the collapse of the European Super League. They discuss the resignation of Ed Woodward, and debate what this means for Manchester United. And what about the future of the owners? What will the Glazers do now the ESL is dead. This podcast was originally broadcast live on Twitter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss the huge story of 12 clubs - including United - agreeing to form a breakaway league . The lads detail what it means to them , what they think will happen and tell you what they know reaction from inside the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten look back on a hugely satisfying week for United topped off by that impressive win at Spurs. Andy reveals details of conversations with backroom staff after the win in Granada about Mason Greenwood and the lads discuss the future of another United striker Edison Cavani - can he be convinced to stay? Also, what to do with Jesse Lingard? On fire for West Ham but is it time to let him go to fund other transfers such as Declan Rice? Laurie sh...
The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten look back on the win against Brighton and look ahead to this week’s Europa League tie with Granada - will David De Gea start? The lads also discuss the future of Anthony Martial following an injury that could put him out for the season and look at whether the form of Jesse Lingard on loan at West Ham warrants a return to Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten discuss a big interview on The Athletic with super agents Mino Raiola & Jonathan Barnett speaking together for the first time - Raiola gives his thoughts on both Paul Pogba & Sir Alex Ferguson and a certain young Norwegian football player. Plus we’ll talk about cult heroes, discuss Nicky Butt’s departure from the club and answer your questions.. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten pick apart United's disappointing display that saw them knocked out of the FA Cup. Was Ole Gunnar Solskjaer right to rotate and leave Bruno Fernandes out of the starting line-up with United not having a game for two months or was he let down by his reinforcements? We also answer questions from listeners on the futures of both Eric Bailly & Edinson Cavani. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell & Andy Mitten take you behind the scenes at Old Trafford to explain how United's new hierarchy will work following the appointments of John Murtough & Darren Fletcher. Find out who does what in keys areas such as recruitment. Laurie also takes us through United's financials following the announcement that Avram Glazer will be selling a share at United. And we hear from Nick Cox Manchester United's Head of Academy after the conveyor belt of young talent m...
The Athletic's Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten wallow in the afterglow of an impressive derby win at City. In a near faultless performance the lads pick out their standout performances and where United won the game - is this Henderson's moment to confirm his spot as number one & has Martial proven a point? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
