Podcast Episodes

Southampton Stalemate: A Draw, Not a Disaster

Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka review a disappointing weekend for both the men's team, who saw Casemiro sent off in a goalless draw with Southampton, and the women who lost to WSL title rival…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Betis? Better! Weghorst & Fernandes Score in 4-1 Win

Ian Irving, Carl Anka, and Andy Mitten react to a hugely improved mood as Erik Ten Hag's Manchester United recover from Anfield embarrassment with a convincing Europa League first leg win over Real B…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

'Historically Bad': Anfield Defeat Dissected

Here we go again... Ian Irving hosts the Monday podcast he thought we'd put behind us, debriefing a catastrophic defeat at Anfield with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell (who added calamity to disaster…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Another Cup Win, Another Home Draw, Another Massive Game at Liverpool

Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka are still coming down from the high of winning at Wembley, but we've already got another cup win to celebrate.

Alejandro Garnacho starred as Manchester United ov…

Published on 2 years, 9 months ago

Glory! Glory! Man Utd! Wembley reaction

Ian Irving, Laurie Whitwell, Andy Mitten and Carl Anka are all on hand to react to the first trophy of the Erik Ten Hag era at Manchester United.

All assembled on Wembley Way, following the 2-0 win ov…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Barcelona Beaten: Bring on Wembley!

Ian Irving has the whole crew assembled at Old Trafford for instant reaction to Manchester United's comeback win over Barcelona in the Europa League play-off.

The Manchester Madridistas were delighted…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Fans Divided: Ten Hag Calls for United Spirit

Ian Irving returns after a short break and he's joined by Carl Anka, Laurie Whitwell, AND Andy Mitten for a fully stocked edition of The Athletic's Manchester United podcast.

Erik Ten Hag made the rig…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Mes Que Un Pod: Honours Even in Camp Nou

Carl Anka takes the helm with Andy Mitten and Laurie Whitwell joining him from the third tier of Camp Nou to digest a terrific first leg of the Europa League play-off tie between Manchester United an…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Leeds Win Caps Great Weekend: Barcelona Next!

Laurie Whitwell (and his cat, Ron) makes a podcast comeback with Ian Irving and Andy Mitten (and his dog).

Manchester United beat Leeds at the second time of asking with another goal from Marcus Rashf…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago

Sancho Goal Drowns Out Disappointment of Leeds Draw

Ian Irving, Andy Mitten, and Carl Anka assemble under the eaves at Old Trafford with The Athletic's new boy Mark Critchley.

It was a disappointing result, certainly, as visitors Leeds United caught Te…

Published on 2 years, 10 months ago