Talk Of The Devils

Why Carrick survived at Man United & Sesko injury blow

57K views · 1d ago · 53:56

Despite what you might have read earlier in the week, Manchester United have not sacked head coach Michael Carrick. He will continue with his 'normal' duties for the game at Chelsea, and potentially beyond. Is it a show of support, though?

Topics: Why Michael Carrick is still the Man United manager · Bruno Fernandes set to return to United starting XI · Benjamin Sesko out until January... · Previewing Chelsea (A) · Black History Month

Carrick in limbo at Man United

114K views · 3d ago · 1:15:44

Ian Is joined by Laurie, Andy and Cerys Jones to reflect on another miserable afternoon at Old Trafford, as a terrible result and a mutinous atmosphere leave Michael Carrick on the brink of the sack. Carrick remains Manchester United manager, for today at least, but for how much longer? The team discuss who is to blame for the club’s latest crisis, the growing anger among supporters and whether anything will really change at Manchester United.

Man United embarrassed at Como - what next?

116K views · 1w ago · 47:24

Guest: Laurie Whitwell

Ian Irving is joined by Laurie Whitwell and Andy Mitten from Como after watching Manchester United fall apart in a 4-1 Champions League defeat. From Michael Carrick’s apologetic wave to the 700 United fans to Bruno Fernandes openly questioning the team’s tactics, the lads break down an all round miserable night as the pressure on Carrick builds further.

Ten Hag on Recruitment, Ronaldo, Ratcliffe & Glory at Man United

134K views · 1w ago · 54:37

Read Laurie's interview on The Athletic here In his first interview since leaving Manchester United, Erik ten Hag spoke exclusively to Laurie Whitwell for The Athletic about his time in charge at Old Trafford.

Topics: What it's like to interview Erik ten Hag · The pride of managing MUFC and winning the FA Cup in 2024 · Erik's Man United departure & mid-season sackings... · Managing Ronaldo and the culture at the club · Bringing through United's next generation · Struggles in recruitment

Where does Leeds draw leave Carrick?

53K views · 1w ago · 55:57

In an alternative universe where Michael Carrick's Manchester United have started the Premier League season on a hot streak, a 1-1 draw at Elland Road against a well organised, combative Leeds would be completely fine. As it is, and despite an astute tactical shift from the manager, the enthusiasm from any positive developments was once again dampened by the final score and a drab second half.

Topics: Were Man United 'better' against Leeds? · Martinez returns to starting XI + other tactical tweaks · Where does this leave Michael Carrick? · Previewing Como (A) · Injury updates / who will start?

What problems has Martinez exposed at Man United?

64K views · 2w ago · 51:35

It's almost 48 hours since Manchester United lost 2-0 at Atletico Madrid and the repercussions of Lisandro Martinez's post-match outburst have yet to be felt in earnest. We review our thoughts in light of his subsequent social media statement. What does his United future look like now?

Topics: Fallout from the Martinez interview · What was Martinez' motivations behind the interview? · Is Martinez' Man United future in doubt? · Are United suffering now from a lack of spending? · How do Man United move past these highlighted issues? · Previewing Leeds (A)

Martinez criticises Man United investment after Madrid defeat

79K views · 2w ago · 30:53

As Champions League matches between European giants go, this one was more ordinary than some. Manchester United weren't expected to win, and they didn't, despite a performance that showed some positive signs. We consider the comments and how they will be received by fans, his teammates, manager Michael Carrick, senior executives including Director of Football Jason Wilcox and, of course, club ownership.

Topics: Lisandro Martinez calls out Man United higher-ups · Any signs of life in that performance?

Why did Man United struggle against Spurs?

73K views · 2w ago · 54:06

After a lengthy break, and with a heightened atmosphere around Old Trafford, this wasn't the return that anyone would've wanted. Spurs dominated possession and territory in the opening half-hour and could have had a healthy lead.

Topics: United throw away lead to ten men, again · Carrick makes two changes to the starting XI · What went wrong for United in the first half? · Three changes and a big reception for Carlos Baleba · Mbeumo's opener, a red card and melee before a late equaliser · The mood around Michael Carrick's position

Can Man United kick-start season against Spurs?

60K views · 3w ago · 50:28

The Premier League returns after the extended international break and it's a chance for Michael Carrick to reset and get the campaign off on a better footing. If league form is anything to go by, Tottenham Hotspur SHOULD be a useful opposition in that regard, but before last season this fixture hadn't been kind.

Topics: Man United return after three week break · What difference can Carlos Baleba make? · De Ligt nears return after nearly a year out · Further injury updates · What does Carrick need to change? · Quickfire international break catch-up

Man United’s all-time Top 25 Players: Part Three, 5-1

41K views · 3w ago · 46:16

It's the final countdown... the top five greatest Manchester United players of all time (according to Andy Mitten). If our previous episode was contentious, the decisions here are more straightforward, albeit the choice between two great midfielders is the one that wracked Andy's conscience more than any...

Topics: 05: Roy Keane · 04: Bryan Robson · 03: George Best · 02: Ryan Giggs · 01: Sir Bobby Charlton

Man United’s all-time Top 25 Players: Part Two, 10-6

39K views · 3w ago · 48:52

After a brief aside (!) we return to our discussion of Manchester United's greatest ever players, as adjudicated by Andy Mitten. If you thought the countdown from 25-11 was tough enough, we're into the top ten and it is not getting any easier.

Topics: 10: Cristiano Ronaldo · 09: Eric Cantona · 08: Paul Scholes · 07: Wayne Rooney · 06: Denis Law

How might City verdict impact Man United?

95K views · 4w ago · 57:55

It's taken eight years to arrive, but the verdict of the Premier League's independent commission has sent shockwaves through football, finding Manchester City guilty on almost all charges of financial misstatements and failure to cooperate with their investigation.

Topics: Our reactions to City's guilty verdict · The impact on Manchester United · How should City be sanctioned? · Clubs mobilising legal action · What good can come from this outcome? · United's connections to Man City

Man United’s all-time Top 25 Players: Part One, 25-11

38K views · 1mo ago · 57:09

Who are the greatest players in the history of Manchester United Football Club? And where would you even start if someone asked you to try and figure it out!? Well, that's what happened to Andy Mitten when he decided not to go to the World Cup last summer. Luckily for us, he made a mighty fist of this titanic task with a series of articles for The Athletic.

Topics: Why Andy wrote these articles and why you'll disagree with him · Honourable mentions · 25: Bruno Fernandes · 24: Denis Irwin · 23-21: Foulkes, Meredith and Byrne · 18-17: Buchan and Crerand (and Nobby Stiles)

Are Man United’s finances holding them back?

59K views · 1mo ago · 44:41

Financial results... not exactly a subject that gets the heart racing, but with Manchester United they do quite often raise the blood pressure. The Athletic's football finance expert Chris Weatherspoon joins us to analyse the latest numbers, which are more than a little worrying.

Topics: A deeper look into Manchester United's finances · INEOS' impact on United's financial situation · Andy's top 25 incoming! · How do Man United move on from bad start to the season?

Can Man United's players be doing more?

68K views · 1mo ago · 52:25

Another weekend, another deflating performance in what has been a hugely disappointing start to the new season. Matheus Cunha's late equaliser may have rescued a point but does it do anything for the mood of fans who had been optimistic after the end of term surge last time around.

Topics: A deflating performance at Fulham · Is Carrick right to defend his players? · Substitutions, signings and injury updates · Tense mood around United at the moment · The INEOS honeymoon period is over · What lies ahead after international break