Best Andy Mitten Podcasts (2024)

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207: UWS editor Andy Mitten - Bring on United, tour observations, clickbait 1:14:24

21d ago1:14:24

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The Strettycast is joined by excellent Andy Mitten for a special episode. We talk about Andy's new book Bring on United, where he dedicates a chapter to eleven players who played for United in the naughties, just like he did with players from the 70s, 80s and 90s in previous book releases. Andy shares insight into how journalism is changing while m…

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210: Clean sheets, goals and a springboard moving forward 1:14:36

1h ago1:14:36

1:14:36

Strettycast episode 210 - 2-10 (two games, 10 goals). Dale, Brian and John get together to analyse Manchester United's last two matches: Southampton 3-0 and Barnsley 7-0. The Reds scored 10 goals and kept two clean sheets. Marcus Rashford is back amongst the scorers and Alejandro Garnacho is demanding a place in the starting line-up. Manuel Ugarte …

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Success at sunny Saints, plus United Legends interviews (S10 E8) 1:00:45

1h ago1:00:45

1:00:45

Three goals and three points on the road for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United alleviates fast-building pressure at the first possible opportunity after the international break. Was that a truly impressive performance or just a slight improvement on what came before, or was it even the same as previously seen, only again a lesser opposition? That’s …

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De Ligt, Rashford, and more: positives from "routine" Southampton win 56:20

1h ago56:20

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Nobody's underestimating the achievement of a win on the South Coast but, despite a hairy opening half-hour, Saturday's three points at Southampton were won in relatively routine fashion... we're taking it. Meanwhile, Manchester United's senior executives have assembled on the riviera in Barcelona where they have been discussing strategy and planni…

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Pressure on Southampton game with fan opinion divided 1:01:33

6d ago1:01:33

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The band are back together as the international break draws to a close and we're looking ahead to a Southampton game which feels like it has a lot riding on it; for Manchester United, of course, but also for Erik Ten Hag with fan opinion split down the middle on his future. The Athletic FC's recent survey of all their Manchester subscribers showed …

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209: PR, international Reds, is Ugarte ready for his debut? 1:13:22

2d ago1:13:22

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Picking up from the Casemiro fallout after losing to Liverpool, the podcast trio returns to look into the future after sitting through another dull international break. Marcus Rashford has been busy with private training sessions. Are these positive signs or just more PR? A round-up from the international break including Joshua Zirkzee's first star…

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208: Arrivederci Scott, Bald Pressure, That Lot 58:39

10d ago58:39

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An attempt to dissect the sh*tshow that we watched the weekend, don’t bother listening to it... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News

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Defeat to Liverpool, Europa League draw (S10 E7) 57:51

10d ago57:51

57:51

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, debating Erik ten Hag's future, and that of midfielder Casemiro. This game was previewed as the clashing of a new Dutch force in English football, Arne Slot of Liverpool, against a stalling one, one that’s hinted at getting going but never ridden smoothly. Erik…

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Casemiro fallout as Liverpool cut through Ten Hag's United again 1:04:07

11d ago1:04:07

1:04:07

Arne Slot's Liverpool came to Old Trafford and won in second gear in his third game in charge; a damning indictment of Manchester United in the Premier League under Erik Ten Hag. It all feels horribly familiar as we ask many of the same questions on the first "Monday inquest" of a new season. Is there a case for giving the manager and the squad any…

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Transfer window rated... Sterling?! Fond memories fuel Liverpool fever 56:56

16d ago56:56

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The summer transfer window is coming to a close and, albeit with several loose ends yet to be tied up, it looks like Manchester United have done what many fans have long hoped for and moved on several fringe players. One of those loose ends is the uncertain future of Jadon Sancho. With rumoured interest from Chelsea seemingly reliant on a player sw…

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Ugarte, McTominay, Brighton reaction, Liverpool preview (S10 E6) 1:01:19

17d ago1:01:19

1:01:19

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reviewing Brighton, previewing Liverpool, playing Guess the Player, giving you the Academy Briefing with three big wins to tell you about, answering questions from our Patrons and talking transfers: Manuel Ugarte, McTominay, Hannibal, Pellistri, Oyedele, Sekou Kone. Lots to get into! Learn more about your ad c…

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Staying positive after Brighton defeat; McTominay to Napoli? Fee agreed 52:58

23d ago52:58

52:58

Another defeat to Brighton (bogey status confirmed), another late goal conceded (inverse Fergie Time pending), another problem defending a set-piece. This game had a worryingly familiar feel. We're also worried about goalscoring in general, and specifically Marcus Rashford's form (even if he didn't justify all the criticism he got). However, there …

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Signings unlikely without sales, Brighton assessed 57:15

26d ago57:15

57:15

It's that rarest of beasts, a relatively quiet week in the existence of Manchester United. Despite that, there's a host of interesting questions as Erik Ten Hag prepares his squad for a trip to Brighton. Listeners were eager to know more about potential recruits at left-back and in midfield, but with barely a week left in the summer transfer window…

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Opening day victory, Zirkzee & Mazraoui shine + Scholes on Mainoo (S10 E5) 56:55

25d ago56:55

56:55

After Manchester United opened the Premier League season with a late victory over Fulham thanks to new signing and substitute Joshua Zirkzee’s tidy finish, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the last seven days at Old Trafford. Sign up to become a Patron, support the show and get ad-free bonus content The two Reds — one watching from the Str…

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206: Joshua Zirkzee's memorable debut kickstarts Premier League season 1:05:00

26d ago1:05:00

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The new Premier League season is underway and Joshua Zirkzee got his Manchester United career off to a flying start with a goal on his home debut. A goal that proved to be decisive as the Reds secured three points against Fulham. After the game, Brian and Fitzy reflect on the win and performance of Erik ten Hag’s team. The lads stood in the new atm…

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Zirkzee delivers win with debut goal but Sancho misses out 42:40

28d ago42:40

42:40

Joshua Zirkzee might not be the most high profile signing of the summer but he got his club career off to the perfect start with a goal on his home debut. A goal that, finally, broke the deadlock and proved to be decisive. Immediately after the final whistle at Old Trafford, Ian, Andy, and Laurie reflect on an encouraging win over a decent Fulham o…

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Bruno contract reaction, Shaw injury, Fulham preview 55:41

30d ago55:41

55:41

It's the eve of the new Premier League and Manchester United, bolstered by the confirmed signings of De Ligt and Mazraoui, had more good news in the shape of a new contract for club captain Bruno Fernandes. Yet another muscle injury for Luke Shaw did take the shine off things a bit, and according to The Athletic's fan survey, fans are nowhere near …

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Premier League Preview: De Ligt & Mazraoui add to positivity 55:10

1M ago55:10

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The full podcast squad assemble at Hotel Football, overlooking Old Trafford, to look ahead to the new Premier League season which starts with the visit of Fulham on Friday night. Defeat, via penalties, to City in the Community Shield had us feeling low at the weekend. But, with time to reflect and reinforcements arriving from Munich, there's growin…

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Wembley defeat, De Ligt and Mazraoui to sign (S10 E4) 52:25

1M ago52:25

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Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reviewing Saturday’s Community Shield defeat at Wembley before discussing the deals for the Bayern brothers Matthias de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. They play Guess the Player, with an exciting new format for this season, provide a short Academy Briefing and Patrons get a bonus Q&A before we preview the opening game …

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Scholes interview, Community Shield preview, season predictions (S10 E3) 48:43

1M ago48:43

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Two and a half months since euphoria at Wembley, we head back under the arch. The same opponents again. A Manchester derby. Not quite a heavyweight rematch. The Community Shield rather than the FA Cup. But a game with meaning, a chance to lay down a marker, to use that old football cliché: to notch a statement victory. In this episode of the Manche…

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US Tour review, squad strength examined before Community Shield 1:05:13

1M ago1:05:13

1:05:13

Third time's the charm; it's our summer comeback number three as Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, Laurie Whitwell, and Carl Anka review Manchester United's US tour and look ahead to the Community Shield and the Premier League season. The warm-ups are done and, with the small matter of a Wembley showdown against Manchester City before the Premier League get…

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205: Brian’s United Debut: Hear from Jaap Stam & more 37:31

1M ago37:31

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Brian Murphy makes his Manchester United debut, featuring in a side consisting of Jaap Stam, Brian McClair, Paul Parker and other club legends. Your favourite Manchester United podcast co-host was given the honour of representing a Manchester United Legends XI. Hear from Noel Kelly, Tadgh and Derry Fleming and the star of the show Jaap Stam on a sp…

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Transfers, Academy news & friendly defeat to Liverpool (S10 E2) 39:07

1M ago39:07

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Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait come together to watch Manchester United’s final friendly of pre-season, against Liverpool. While watching the game, they go through the key talking points of a busy summer, including in part one: Erik ten Hag’s contract extension A new coaching set-up, including the much-loved Ruud van Nistelrooy The signings of …

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Pre-season ponderings - Part One (S10 E1) 45:13

1M ago45:13

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Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait come together to watch Manchester United’s final friendly of pre-season, against Liverpool. While watching the game, they go through the key talking points of a busy summer, including: Erik ten Hag’s contract extension A new coaching set-up, including the much-loved Ruud van Nistelrooy The signings of Joshua Zirkz…

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Back soon + The Men Who Made Manchester United (book extract) 24:29

1M ago24:29

24:29

Harry Robinson has good news... the Manchester United Weekly Podcast is returning for a tenth series, coming very soon. Listen to find out what to expect from the first two episodes. While we wait for the start of Series 10, Harry reads an extract from his book The Men Who Made Manchester United, released last autumn. You can hear the introduction,…

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Inside US tour & plans for 100k Old Trafford 1:02:54

2M ago1:02:54

1:02:54

Ian and Carl in normal surroundings, Andy and Laurie living it up on the West Coast. Talk of the Devils returns (again) for a dip into the US pre-season tour and a round-up of the latest news back in Manchester. A 2-1 defeat to Arsenal didn't concern us much, with the result an afterthought and positive performances from established first team play…

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204: Yoro is a Red, Casemiro hangs on, full-backs needed 56:31

2M ago56:31

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Dale and Brian dig deeper into the pre-season action. From Manchester United's 2-0 win over Rangers to Erik ten Hag's 29-man squad travelling to the United States, we've got it covered on the latest instalment of the Strettycast. Leny Yoro is a Red and Casemiro is likely to remain at the club, despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro Leagu…

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Zirkzee arrives, Yoro targeted, as new INEOS structure gets started 1:04:28

2M ago1:04:28

1:04:28

An episode of your favourite Manchester United podcast... in July! We're really spoiling you with a midsummer catch-up amid a hive of activity at Carrington and throughout the club, including significant staff cuts as anticipated earlier in the year. Maybe that should read Midsommar... with Ten Hag's early pre-season squad (and Andy Mitten) in Tron…

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203: New structure, transfer approach, naming rights 1:28:18

2M ago1:28:18

1:28:18

Dale and Brian are joined by Shaun from Theatre of Red to discuss Manchester United's transfer approach this summer. Ineos plan to make more changes at the club and we will likely see a new approach to transfers and identifying targets. The lads feel strongly about buying players of the right profile and they are not necessarily ready-made stars. P…

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202: Don’t you dare compare Bellingham to McTominay | with Jay Motty 1:12:55

3M ago1:12:55

1:12:55

Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins Dale and Brian for the first episode of the summer. Motty has been a friend of Stretty News from back when we started in 2010. It was great to catch up with him, hear how things are getting on at Stretford Paddock and get his thoughts on all things Manchester United. It was our first recording since the news b…

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Ten Hag survives, but can he thrive at United? 50:18

3M ago50:18

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It's the least surprising emergency podcast in history: Erik Ten Hag will continue as the manager of Manchester United into the 2024/25 season. Nevertheless, the podcasters have assembled at short notice; breaking away from holidays, tours, Euro preparations, and a haircut, to get into some of the questions... and there are many. How was the decisi…

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201: FA Cup winners, end-of-season review, Ten Hag future 48:20

4M ago48:20

48:20

Dale and Brian get together to reflect on an incredible performance in the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Man City. Where was that tactical masterclass all season? Could it be that the injury line is more than an excuse? Does the FA Cup triumph save Erik ten Hag? These are all questions Manchester United fans are asking themselves this week. Episode 201…

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S9 E47: FA CUP WINNERS 1:21:57

4M ago1:21:57

1:21:57

Soak it in. Enjoy. Up the Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Harry Robinson & Jack Tait

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United win FA Cup! 54:39

4M ago54:39

54:39

Ian, Andy, Carl & Laurie gather to reflect and an incredible performance from United to win the FA Cup at Wembley! How did Erik ten Hag mastermind victory and is that his final game in charge? There is discussion and analysis from the game and behind the scenes from a memorable day to end a very forgettable season. The lads also detail the latest o…

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200: FA Cup final preview - Reds face Cheats at Wembley, Bruno Fernandes' last game? 1:07:58

4M ago1:07:58

1:07:58

So, here it is, the FA Cup final preview with Dale and Brian. It's been a disappointing season as Manchester United finish eighth in the Premier League and fail in Europe. Somehow we've a chance to salvage something with an FA Cup final against Man City on Saturday. Dale and Brian discuss Manchester United documentaries following the release of '99…

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S9 E46: Wembley awaits (Brighton, 2-0 + FA Cup final) 52:53

4M ago52:53

52:53

Manchester United approach FA Cup final week off the back of two wins in five days. It’s enough to stop the slide, but not to prevent the Reds from a worst-ever Premier League finish. The time for full dissection will have to wait with Wembley on the horizon. On the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Ja…

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Measure of Ten Hag’s 2nd season comes down to FA Cup Final 56:49

4M ago56:49

56:49

So, here it is, the season finale. Unfortunately, the Premier League has not ended as we would have liked, and Erik Ten Hag's men will need to win the FA Cup final if they want to play in Europe next season. Under normal circumstances, that would be a good distance short of what is expected from a Manchester United manager and he would be seeking e…

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Bruno returns to revive European hopes 49:59

4M ago49:59

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Manchester United's men beat European rivals Newcastle in their last home game of the season to rekindle hope of European qualification via the Premier League (for a few days at least). After Chelsea won at Brighton, though, the only route to the Europa League is by winning the FA Cup. Manager Erik Ten Hag delivered a rousing speech to the crowd af…

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199: Gunners shoot down wounded Reds 1:35:45

4M ago1:35:45

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On this week’s episode of the Strettycast we analyse the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, plus Barmy Article editor Andy Slator joins us to talk about the women’s team winning the FA Cup over the weekend. Title-chasing Arsenal edged past United at Old Trafford on Sunday as Erik ten Hag’s side fell to their 14th league defeat of the season. There is a growing…

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S9 E45: Women's FA Cup winners, men lose at Theatre of Streams 28:59

4M ago28:59

28:59

Host Harry Robinson (now dried off!) reacts to Women's FA Cup victory and the men's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal. Plus, another U18s final, and Newcastle (h) preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Harry Robinson & Jack Tait

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Beckham on 99, Toone & Co storm Wembley, while storm descends on Old Trafford 52:15

4M ago52:15

52:15

A podcast very much in three parts for you on a stormy Sunday night in May with Andy and Ian braving the Manchester rain and Carl looking nervously out of his twentieth floor window... Arsenal did what was expected of them at Old Trafford, winning for just the second time in seventeen attempts, despite a slightly brighter performance from Ten Hag's…

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Huge Sunday in store for Ten Hag and Skinner 46:46

4M ago46:46

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Another full house but we're a bit more relaxed now, a few days after that chastening result at Selhurst Park. One member of the team has even been brave enough to watch the game back again! Now that everyone has calmed down, we have a more measured look at where Erik Ten Hag stands as Manchester United manager, whether there are any threatening ca…

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S9 E44: Selhurst humiliation (Crystal Palace, 0-4) 47:18

4M ago47:18

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A humiliating defeat that was coming. And it should have come some time ago. Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United. A low ebb in Erik ten Hag's rollercoaster of a United era. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a woeful performance at Selhurst Park, the incredible (contrasting) away fans' support and what it means for Ten Hag's future. They an…

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The end? Ten Hag's future in balance after Palace thrashing 49:24

4M ago49:24

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It's another unwanted inquest on Talk of the Devils with Laurie Whitwell back in the UK and Manchester United back in the mire. In fact, the whole podcast team are on hand as we dig into some heavy questions prompted by Crystal Palace's dismantling of a depleted United side. The biggest of those is whether the performance was bad enough for Erik Te…

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Squad Audit: transfer priorities for a 'difficult' summer 1:06:26

5M ago1:06:26

1:06:26

It looks like Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS team have really taken the rudder at Manchester United, and the latest in a series of changes at executive level demonstrate just that. But, with many football clubs close to the edge of their budgets, a quiet summer of transfer activity is expected and that means recruiting players will be challenging. We as…

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198: Burnley, Palace, an entire squad for sale? 1:33:36

5M ago1:33:36

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Brian is joined by Stretty News royalty, Jonathan Shrager as they sit back with a few cans to take a deep breath and try to make sense of the latest at a United From the Burnley capitulation to a potential banana skin Selhurst Park poses, the on-pitch issues are plentiful as are the injuries. The off-field is even more intriguing with a squad being…

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S9 E43: Same old story, with a proud Academy twist (Burnley 1-1; Sheffield United, 4-2) 40:17

5M ago40:17

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Two games at Old Trafford, many very familiar signs, and more goals aplenty. Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future remains uncertain at best. If this is his audition for the future, there are plenty unconvinced. A 4-2 win against Sheffield United with the proud highlight of a 250th Academy graduate in Ethan Wheatley but then followed a disappoint…

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Old Trafford disappointed again as Burnley earn battling draw 49:38

5M ago49:38

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Another Monday podcast, another day trying to defy the gloom after Erik Ten Hag's men made it one win in six games in the Premier League with a draw at home to relegation candidates Burnley. We're actually talking about the performance, especially the first half, in fairly positive terms. Does that tell a story of lowered expectation? Is the Premie…

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197: Scenes at Wembley, consecutive FA Cup finals & Bruno stuns Blades 1:20:59

5M ago1:20:59

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Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League. You would be mistaken if you thought these results would bring positivity to United because the media has been too busy tearing strips out of Erik ten Hag. The lads have their say on that and …

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United back up to sixth after Bruno blunts Blades 53:43

5M ago53:43

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Ian, Andy, and Carl are all feeling a bit better about Manchester United, football, and life in general after Bruno Fernandes inspired a 4-2 home victory against Sheffield United. There was a landmark moment during that game as Ethan Wheatley became the 250th academy graduate to feature for the first team; we get into the nitty gritty of the world'…

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