Manchester United Weekly Podcast

It's April 29th and on this day in 2008, Old Trafford rocked, 75,000 inside the stadium injected with the rare but wonderful drug of a Champions League semi-final night for the ages. Paul Scholes' hammered half-volley lifted the famous old ground off its foundations and Manchester United secured their place in the 2008 UEFA Champions League final, an all-English final, to be played in Moscow, Russia. This is Much-Cited United on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with me Harry Robinson. Today I'm joined by Barney Chilton, editor of Red News, United's longest-running fanzine, and Guardian journalist and author, and United fan, Daniel Harris. Enjoy the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's April 28th and on this day in 2007, Manchester United came from behind to beat Everton 4-2 on Merseyside. Goodison Park was filled by celebrations that signalled something more than just a great, great match. This is Much-Cited United. We look back at some of the most significant games in the club’s history. By doing so, we find stories we weren’t expecting to, discuss players we thought we’d forgotten and, maybe, just maybe, put a smile on your face during these strange times. Today we're joined by Barney Chilton, editor of Red News, United's longest-running fanzine, and Daniel Harris, writer for the Guardian and of many books. Enjoy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's April 24th and on this day in 2007, Manchester United came from behind to overcome Kaka's AC Milan in the first leg of the UEFA Champions League semi-final. In 'Much-Cited United', we look back at some of the most significant games in the club’s history. By doing so, we find stories we weren’t expecting to, discuss players we thought we’d forgotten and, maybe, just maybe, put a smile on your face during these strange times. Our guest for this episode is Daniel Harris, writer for the Guardian and of many books. He was also the creative producer for BUSBY, a magnificent recent film on the great United boss. Daniel talks to host Harry Robinson about that night at Old Trafford, the quality of Scholes and Rooney, why this United side was much better to watch than the 2008-Champions League winning outfit and why it didn't quite manage to win the treble. This podcast was produced by Harry Robinson in partnership with United Through Time. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m

8D AUDIO: This is something pretty new where the audio swings around your ears. Some people love it, others don’t. It has no real effect if you’re listening on a speaker or out of your phone. Only give it a go if you’re listening on a good pair of headphones. If they’re noise-cancelling - even better. One year ago today, Robin van Persie scored a half-hour hat-trick at Old Trafford and secured a 20th Premier League title for Manchester United. In a short episode of Much-Cited United, we indulge in some serious nostalgia to relive that magical night. Audio copyright Commentary included is *not* the property of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. It belongs to Sky Sports and MUTV. Music included courtesy of Queen and Courteeners. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One year ago today, Robin van Persie scored a half-hour hat-trick at Old Trafford and secured a 20th Premier League title for Manchester United. In a short episode of Much-Cited United, we indulge in some serious nostalgia to relive that magical night. Audio copyright Commentary included is *not* the property of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. It belongs to Sky Sports and MUTV. Music included courtesy of Queen and The Courteeners. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Exactly one year ago today, Manchester United were humiliated by Everton at Goodison Park. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer apologised to fans but it wasn't enough. This was one of the worst defeats for the club in Premier League history, at least. With a year having passed and the pandemic-enforced break giving us a chance to reflect, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss how Manchester United have progressed since that miserable day in Liverpool (more miserable than the others at least...) We talk about the mentality of the squad, the transfers made and the players who have been sold. We also choose one goal each to recommend you, the listener, to go and watch on YouTube to fill the time or distract yourself in these strange times. That's near the back end of the episode. If you enjoy the show, please give us a review or share us with your mates. Cheers. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In the second episode of 'Much-Cited United', Harry Robinson looks at a European Cup semi-final between the 'worldly' Real Madrid of the 1950s and the Busby Babes. It's April 11th and on this day in 1957, Sir Matt Busby took his young Manchester United side to play the European champions, Real Madrid. Los Blancos were too good for the Reds and won 3-1. Through the lens of that game, Harry chats to the brilliant Roy Cavanagh MBE, an author of numerous football books, interviewer of United greats and United fan from birth. Roy remembers the 1956/57 season and takes us through United's first ever European campaign. We talk Tommy Taylor, Duncan Edwards, Bobby Charlton, Billy Whelan and more. If you enjoy this show, we’d recommend buying and reading John Ludden’s brilliant book on United and Real Madrid’s relationship ‘A Tale of Two Cities’. Also look out for our partner podcast United Through Time - the Manchester United history podcast. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mor

Welcome to the new mini-series from the Manchester United Weekly Podcast: ‘Much-Cited United’. We look back at some of the most significant games in the club’s history. By doing so, we find stories we weren’t expecting to, discuss players we thought we’d forgotten and, maybe, just maybe, put a smile on your face during these strange times. It’s April 10th and on this day in 2007, Sir Alex Ferguson’s young Manchester United side achieved a win of such great proportions that it was deemed “a feat that is without precedent and, quite possibly, beyond repetition.” You’ll hear from legendary commentator Clive Tyldesley who has delivered so many iconic lines in Manchester United’s history. He was at Old Trafford on that night. You’ll hear clips not only from his commentary, but also from his recent interview with the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. This podcast was produced by Harry Robinson in partnership with United Through Time. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more info

Manchester United have done the league double over rivals City. Anthony Martial has scored in both games but it was Scott McTominay whose late winner sparked wild scenes at Old Trafford. Harry Robinson and Jack Tait go through that game, a 3-0 win against Derby County in the FA Cup and much more, including coronavirus, Bruno Fernandes, Aaron Wan-Bissaka, Odion Ighalo etc As always we have our youth, loan, and women’s round-up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A 1-1 draw with Everton followed a 5-0 thrashing of Club Brugge and both results leave plenty of questions to be asked by hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. Should David de Gea leave to make way for young Dean Henderson, out on loan at Sheffield United? Or should United stay loyal to De Gea, the player with the 32nd most appearances in the club’s history? Just how good has Bruno Fernandes been? Has any recent United signing come close to his instant impact? Odion Ighalo’s first goal for United is revelled in and Scott McTominay’s return from injury is a boost. As well as all of that, we preview upcoming matches in the FA Cup and Premier League, against Derby County (A) and Manchester City (H). And in addition to ALL of that, we’ve got our regular and extensive youth and women’s round-up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait praise Bruno Fernandes as the Portuguese nets his first goal for new club Manchester United. There's also praise for many others after a 3-0 win for the Reds against Watford at Old Trafford. As always there's our latest round-up of youth news and an update on United's women's team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A slightly different episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week. Made for the personal enjoyment but we thought you'd enjoy. Harry and Will Robinson headed to Belgium for United's UEFA Europa League clash at the Janbreydel Stadion. Beers, waffles, pizzas, €6 water, clambering through gardens and A LOT of rain. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait revel in a third consecutive win for Manchester United at Stamford Bridge. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has masterminded a Premier League double over Chelsea, something no United manager has done since 1988. There's also a preview of the upcoming Club Brugge match and our regular youth, loan and women's round-up. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait go through an away win at Manchester City (the second of the season), a draw at home to Wolves and the signings of Bruno Fernandes and Odion Ighalo. And there's come clips from Ole Gunnar and Pep Guardiola. As always, there's our extensive youth, loan and women's round-up as well. Enjoy the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson speaks to Manchester United fan Matt Ford, a writer for United We Stand and DW Sports and an expert in football fan culture in England and Germany. Matt speaks about how fan protests are organised in Germany, any similarities or differences with English football and what United fans can learn from their German counterparts. You can find him on Twitter at @matt_4d Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in nearly a decade, Manchester United score six goals in a single match, demolishing a poor Tranmere Rovers side and in doing so, bouncing back from a humiliating defeat to Burnley at home in midweek. We discuss both of those games and more on Series 5 Episode 24 of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. As always there is our youth, loan and women’s round-up in the middle of the show but we begin by talking about a 6-0 win in the FA Cup. It’s been nine years since we’ve scored that many in a game, going back to the 8-2 win against Arsenal in August 2011. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nothing is more humiliating or humbling than being somewhat pleased by a 2-0 loss to your biggest rivals, but that is where Manchester United are now. Who’s to blame? Well, we’ve heard it all before. This is a club that’s been dragged into this position by top level executives more interested in financial spreadsheets than silver trophies. We dissect that defeat at Anfield and more in Series 5 Episode 23 of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United recover from a terrible week to thrash Norwich City for four at Old Trafford. The Reds had been humiliated by a far superior City side, drawn in the Cup at Wolves to force an unwanted replay having already lost to Arsenal on New Year’s Day. Four goals at Norwich put a plaster over the wounds, but don’t quite stitch them up. We discuss the latest ongoings at the club in S5 E22. As always, there’s our extensive youth, loan and women’s round-ups in the middle of the show. There’s also the small matter of a trip to Anfield to preview… Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s 2020. Welcome to the New Year, the new decade and the fifth year of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Take things back to the start of the 2010s and the idea of a podcast run by us two would have been more confusing than unbelievable. But in this episode we’re looking back at the 2010s, a decade in which Manchester United have overwhelmingly disappointed and yet have won five major trophies and reached the finals of two European competitions. This is United we’re talking about. We go through the top goals, moments, games and signings of the decade as well as the worst five games and the signings we missed out on. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The nature of the festive period means it’s been three games since we last spoke. The first of those was a woeful 2-0 loss to Watford away from home but Solskjaer’s Reds followed it up with a 4-1 dismantling of Newcastle at home on Boxing Day and a reasonably comfortable 2-0 win against Burnley at Turf Moor. We talk through those games, Dortmund’s signing of Erling Haaland and United’s next game away at Arsenal on New Year’s Day. Enjoy.  Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices