Manchester United Weekly Podcast

Harry Robinson is joined by Matt Johnson, great-grandson of the man who saved Manchester United, Harry Stafford. The pair start off by talking about Thursday night's extraordinary win over Wolves and Kobbie Mainoo's memorable 97th-minute winner and then reflect on the man who made it possible, a Newton Heath captain from over a century ago. There's chat about the early history of United, about Newton Heath, about a community of descendants of legendary figures, about collectors’ items, a tale of loss and tragedy, and a very determined man, without whom Manchester United would not exist. Harry Stafford is one of The Men Who Made Manchester United, eight inspirational figures who form the basis for Harry Robinson's book, released in October 2023 and available to buy now. Podcast listeners can benefit from a special offer to get a signed copy directly from Harry for £18 including postage! DM him on Twitter at @HarryRobinson64 or email us at mufcweeklypod[at]gmail[dot]com to order. Cheers! Learn more about your a

With audio and reaction direct from a classic FA Cup tie at Newport County's Rodney Parade, including an interview with an Exiles fan and the unique sounds of tie like this, we review an unconvincing but nevertheless successful win on the road. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait debate what this says about Ten Hag's management as United fielded their strongest team of the season but floundered at times again. Plus, what more can Hojlund do? Can United have a mid-season resurgence as in a similar scenario back in 2020? What does Marcus Rashford's future look like now? As well as that, we play Guess the Player, look at United Women's first win in a month and give you an extensive Academy and loan briefing, with a four-goal haul for one Salford lad at Old Trafford. For our Patreons, we talk Bayindir vs Onana and Jurgen Klopp's upcoming Liverpool exit and the question: "What's the more desirable job - being United or Liverpool boss?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Questions answered in today's episode: What does the appointment of new CEO Omar Berrada mean for Manchester United? What does it show about the balance of power between Ratcliffe and the Glazers? What does FA Youth Cup defeat say about Manchester United's U18s? What's it like to go behind the scenes at the Academy? And who are the key talents coming through right now? What will the challenge at Newport County be like for the Reds? Who were the last side United played for the first-ever time in the FA Cup? Which player made his debut against United for the club United then signed him from? That's in the Guess the Player. And in the Patreon Q&A: Could Pep Guardiola ever manage United? Who should replace Ten Hag if he's sacked in summer? And what do the hosts make of United fan channels? Head here to become a Patreon and get ad-free, early access to episodes and the bonus Q&A. And head here to sign up to Harry's newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United are up and down and negatives and positives abound alike. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return for a first show of 2024 to discuss a busy Christmas and New Year period, reviewing the Reds' latest match, a 2-2 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur. We then discuss the nearly completed partial takeover of MUFC by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and list what our key priorities would be were we in his position (thanks Tony Ryan for the question!) As well as that, you'll get your regular, extensive Academy Briefing, Guess the Player and our hopes for 2024 in general. There's also talk of Ten Hag's tactics, United's key weaknesses in transition, transfers and loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, one at Old Trafford, the other in Chicago, review Manchester United's respectable 0-0 draw at Liverpool. Standards have dropped, without a doubt, but it's a good result given what was first feared. Some foundations to build on. Also reviewing the home defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, they also discuss what McTominay's continued selection means for Ten Hag's future as United manager, whether these players have a consistent issue with inconsistency, Rasmus Hojlund's form and contributions and much more. Of course, that much more includes chat about Kobbie Mainoo, the 18-year-old midfielder who's impressing greatly. Patrons get a 20-minute bonus Q&A with some great discussions including a debate on Marcus Rashford's future and conversation around Old Trafford renovation works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a humbling home defeat to a well-organised AFC Bournemouth side who deserved their victory and more. United have lost little ground in the race for the top four because of results elsewhere, but Saturday afternoon’s match was a really damning indictment on the team right now. Where do the Reds go from here? Who takes the majority of the blame? What lessons are there to be learned? Those questions and many more will be answered, or at least debated, on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. As well as reviewing that game, the Reds preview matches against Bayern Munich - who had their own shock defeat - and Liverpool - who required another late winner - and discuss plenty more. They play Guess the Player, give you an Academy briefing and Patrons get a 15-minute bonus Q&A in which we talk the January transfer window, amongst other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Robinson is joined by Nathan, Kieran and Francesca (briefly) at Manchester United's match against Chelsea, with sounds from Old Trafford and analysis pre-, mid- and post-match. It's a different type of episode. If you're here for pure match analysis, this one's not for you. But if you want an insight into matchday at MUFC and what it feels like to watch a game from the Stretford End, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

After last week's unintended break, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return to take a big-picture look at Manchester United by reviewing three away games at once: one win, one draw and one defeat. Avoiding the obvious narratives around the Newcastle defeat, they consider the problems and potential solutions for Erik ten Hag's spluttering Reds. Breaking up our big-picture discussion is Guess the Player, the Academy Briefing, some top MUFC trivia and a preview of Wednesday's game against Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Part Two of the Manchester United Quiz, hosted by Liam, contested by Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. The second half brings some tasty questions and the winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Long-time listener Liam joins the Manchester United Weekly Podcast in role as Quizmaster. An experienced quiz-setter and Newton Heath-born Red, Liam's questions are the perfect mix of hard but gettable. Regular hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait compete in Part One of the international break quiz. What score will you get? Let us know! Part Two to follow on Monday night for Patreons and later for normal subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Manchester United… the most in-form team in the Premier League... apparently! It doesn’t feel like it, but, somehow, that’s four league wins in five games for Erik ten Hag’s Reds. It was hardly convincing; United failing to convert some good chances again and going through another game without a forward scoring. Victor Lindelof was the unlikely match-winner in a one-goal home victory over Luton Town. Earlier in the week, we did see a forward score. And twice. Rasmus Hojlund continued to show his excellence on the European stage by putting United two ahead at his old club. A wonderful performance disrupted by a nonsensical refereeing decision, in the aftermath of which United crumbled a little. 2-2 and then back in front, a Fernandes penalty. But then behind again, 4-3. A gutting result after some really positive signs. So, lots to review from one win and one defeat on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. We discuss the positive signs in midfield o

A lifeline! Bruno Fernandes steps up for Manchester and the pressure eases after a truly demoralising week. Derby defeat preceded a dismantling at the hands of Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and Old Trafford hasn’t felt quite as glum as that for many moons. Cue a trip to Fulham, often a useful antidote. And cue another late winner at Craven Cottage. Thank you very much! Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to a rare win for Erik ten Hag's United. But will it kickstart the season? What does Ten Hag's team selection say about his attitude at the moment? Other issues discussed include a necessary talk about Harry Maguire's head injury, Diogo Dalot's performance against Newcastle, what team United should start at Copenhagen and more. Harry gives the Academy Briefing, including info on an U21s league victory and what it was like at last week's EFL Trophy match at Salford City. In the Patreon-exclusive Q&A, we talk what's behind Antony's poor form, what is the best and worst case scenario for MUFC this sea

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Harry Robinson with a short episode here including some brief reaction to Tuesday's game. But mainly, this is about inviting you to attend the book launch for The Men Who Made Manchester United on the evening of Monday 30 October at the Old Nags Head pub in Manchester. All are welcome and it'd be great to see some of you there. Non-Manchester-based listeners, sorry for the slightly irrelevant short episode here. We'll be back to normal next week! Thanks for all your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. Hosts Harry Robinson - recording at the Old Trafford forecourt where fans gathered on Sunday to pay their respects - and Jack Tait react to the sad news that Manchester United's greatest player died on Saturday at the age of 86. The Reds later discuss United's 2-1 win at Sheffield United, give you your Academy Briefing and preview Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League fixture against FC Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this Patreon mailbag episode, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk themes such as: The future of MUFC as the Qatari bid to buy the club withdraws Will the injury time win against Brentford kick start United's season? How would we sum up the last 10 years at Old Trafford? What is the club's greatest achievement and worst moment in the last decade? What one question would you ask our last six managers if you could sit in a room with them, with no NDAs and a truth serum? What we've made of Ange Postecoglu at Spurs? And much, much more, including Harry's upcoming book, The Men Who Made Manchester United, out on MONDAY! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last couple of years, buying this is the best way you can support the show. The Men Who Made Manchester United is the fascinating, oft-forgotten story of how youth, courage and success came to define England's biggest football club before Busby, Best, Charlton, Ferguson, Cantona, Beckham or Ronaldo. Read and you will discover: How Manchester Uni

With spine-tingling audio direct from Old Trafford at the moment of Scott McTominay's extraordinary winner, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the best of buzzes. Two goals in injury time, both from McTominay. An unprecedented feat in United's Premier League history. United 2, Brentford 1. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, we go through that game, United Women's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, give you your regular Academy Briefing and loads more. Plus, Guess the Player and reaction to the sad news of Lady Cathy Ferguson's death. In our Patreon-only bonus Q&A, available here, we talk about McTominay, Andre Onana and outfielders in goal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Harry Robinson reacts from Old Trafford after another defeat for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. Can the Dutchman stop the slide? He needs to. And soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

A pinch of a hope, two handfuls of doom. That’s no recipe for success. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, regular host Harry Robinson is joined, sitting in the shadow of Old Trafford at Hotel Football, by fellow Stretford Ender Nathan Thomas. In today's show, reaction to a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace from the pair, and to United Women's winning return to the WSL. Guess the Player, the Academy Briefing, a preview of Galatasaray and news on a new initiative from the Manchester United Foundation. (PS: We meant to record this after the game but we were too pissed off

This is the sounds of MUFC with Harry Robinson on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. It's Tuesday 26 September and United host Crystal Palace in the League Cup. With opinions and analysis interspersed throughout, this episode is more about the noise of matchday at Old Trafford, to take you into a place you've dreamed of going, or to remind of you of past visits. Something slightly different. I hope you enjoy it. (If you don't, feel free to skip it and we'll be back to our normal format very soon - opinion's a personal thing