Sobered by Saints: Reality Check?

08/23/21 • 45 min

Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show

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?

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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?

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Previous Episode

Beckham's Wonder Goal Remembered & Pogba Contract Still On Table

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 Athletic including the latest on Paul Pogba's contract stand-off.

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Next Episode

Better Call Sa-ool: Unexpected Loan Rumours

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 remember 2011's thrashing of Arsenal, one which all but finished off the Gunners as a Premier League rival, take a quick look at cup draws, and hope for more excitement than usual at Molyneux.

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