Devils in the Box - A Manchester United Podcast

Never a dull day at Manchester United! In this episode, we unpack an absolute rollercoaster 24 hours in the transfer market and the boardroom. We celebrate the official arrival of £50m wonderlad Andrey Santos and discuss some extremely sensible United business as veteran Karl Darlow signs to become our new backup goalkeeper. But it’s not all good news—we break down the terrifying reports that our...

Andrey Santos is officially a Manchester United player! In this rapid-fire, 5-minute reaction episode, Joe breaks down the massive breaking news as INEOS successfully raids Chelsea to secure the 22-year-old Brazilian powerhouse. We react to the official confirmation, the reported £50m fee, and what bringing the former Ligue 1 midfield engine to Old Trafford means for the rest of our summer rebuild...

Emergency reaction pod! After missing out on Matheus Fernandes, Manchester United have aggressively pivoted, and the new target is a Brazilian unknown. Will Unwin and The Guardian have dropped massive reports confirming United are targeting Chelsea’s 22-year-old midfielder, Andrey Santos, in a deal that could be valued below £50m. In this reaction episode, we break down exactly who Santos is and w...

Heartbreak in the transfer market! The dreaded "Here We Go" has dropped, and Matheus Fernandes has officially gone to Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester United. In this episode, we unpack exactly why the deal collapsed and why INEOS's refusal to enter a bidding war might actually be a signal of new discipline at the club. But with our primary midfield target gone, who is Plan B? What...

The transfer window is absolute chaos, and the midfield merry-go-round is spinning faster than ever. In this episode, we break down the incredibly confusing tug-of-war for Matheus Fernandes, as Matteo Moretto confirms United are pushing back hard against Tottenham's advances after a few days of spurs centric reports. But could United's slight hesitation be linked to Madrid? The Athletic re...

Stop refreshing your feeds for transfer news, because the biggest signing Manchester United will make this decade is officially complete: INEOS just bought the land for the new stadium! In this emergency reaction episode, we break down the monumental breaking news that United have secured the crucial Trafford Wharfside footprint required to build the 100,000-seat "Wembley of the North."...

The 2026 World Cup is in full swing, but the transfer market is never stopping. In this episode, we break down Fabrizio Romano's massive double update on United's pursuit of Matheus Fernandes and Crysencio Summerville, as INEOS looks to aggressively out-maneuver Spurs and Real Madrid. Speaking of Madrid, Jose Mourinho's arrival at the Bernabeu could trigger the craziest midfield domino...

Forget the transfer rumours for just a second, because the news coming out of the boardroom today will shape the future of Manchester United for the next decade. In this special episode, we step away from the transfer window to break down three massive off-pitch developments that have rocked the club. First, the cameras are coming to Old Trafford. United have signed a record-breaking deal with Ama...

The World Cup has officially kicked off across the pond, but over here in Manchester, the transfer market absolutely never sleeps ! In this episode, we break down the explosive updates shaking up United’s summer business as United looks to reshape the squad. From serious midfield reinforcements to defensive depth and the battle for the backup keeper spot, the wheels are firmly in motion. What we’r...

What an absolute mental 24 hours to be a Red. In this episode, we break down the midnight bombshell from Bloomberg stating that members of the Glazer family are internally debating a full sale of their stake in Manchester United after 20 years . But before we celebrate, we unpack the "drag-along" clause that means Sir Jim Ratcliffe and INEOS could legally be forced out of the club right...

What a week to be a Red. In this episode, we break down Manchester United's massive financial turnaround following the release of the Q3 results. From cost-cutting wins to securing a 3rd-place finish, INEOS is finally balancing the books—even after a hefty £16.7m bill for parting ways with Ruben Amorim. Plus, the summer transfer window is heating up fast. We dive into the latest on a potential €45...

Episode 25: HISTORY MADE! 🔴 Bruno Breaks the Record, Slaying Brighton & Final Day Drama History has officially been written! Bruno Fernandes stands alone at the absolute summit of creative Premier League football. In this final-day reaction episode of Devils in the Box , Joe reacts to a magnificent 3-0 routing of Brighton at the Amex that summarises a 3rd-place finish for Michael Carrick's me...

The summer transfer window is officially open soon, and the rumours are already hitting overdrive! In this week's transfer episode of Devils in the Box , Joe breaks down the latest high-profile names dominating the Manchester United news cycle. We start by analysing the surprise link to Borussia Dortmund’s high-flying full-back Julian Ryerson . With potential defensive reshuffling on the horizon u...

🔴 Exploiting City’s Exit, Liverpool Turmoil & Alonso’s Chelsea The landscape of English football is about to completely fracture, and Manchester United are potentially positioned to exploit the chaos. In this forward-looking episode of Devils in the Box , Joe takes a look at the massive identity crises hitting our biggest rivals over the next few seasons and asks if Michael Carrick’s Reds can...

The curtain falls on our home campaign at Old Trafford, and what an emotional afternoon of football against Nottingham Forest that saw us win 3-2 to guarantee 3rd place in the PL. In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe reacts to a entertaining final home victory of the season under Michael Carrick. While the three points cap off an incredible turnaround under the gaffer, the real headlines wer...

INEOS have officially made their move! The interim tag is gone (nearly), and Michael Carrick has been offered a permanent contract at Old Trafford (according to Fabrizio and Ornstein). In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe reacts to the breaking news out of Manchester. We break down the board's decision to reward Carrick before the season even concludes, analysing his incredible tactical...

After the high of slaying Liverpool at Old Trafford, Manchester United came crashing back to earth with a turgid 0-0 draw against Sunderland at the Stadium of Light. In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe breaks down why a rotated United side looked completely toothless on Wearside. While Champions League football is already secured, this performance was a massive reality check. We give flower...

Champions League football is secured , Old Trafford is bouncing again, and the mood around the club has completely shifted. But the biggest decision of the INEOS era is just days away: Is Michael Carrick the permanent answer? In this special deep-dive episode of Devils in the Box , Joe weighs up the pros and cons of handing the keys to the club legend. Since replacing Ruben Amorim in January 2026,...

Old Trafford was an absolute cauldron, and Manchester United are officially BACK in the Champions League! 🏆 In this euphoric episode of Devils in the Box , Joe reacts to a rollercoaster 3-2 victory over our fiercest rivals, Liverpool. We certainly didn't make it easy for ourselves—gifting the Scousers two goals with some sloppy play from the back—but Michael Carrick’s Reds showed a level of r...

The future is officially locked in. Today, Manchester United confirmed that Kobbie Mainoo has signed a massive contract extension, keeping our monumental talent at Old Trafford until 2031 . In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe celebrates the news that has every United fan smiling. We look back at Kobbie’s meteoric rise—from his senior debut against Charlton in 2023 to his historic winner in...

CONTROLLED CHAOS! 🔴 | Carrick’s Masterclass, Šeško’s Streak & The Rashford Loan Drama It wasn’t an escape; it was a statement. In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe reacts to Manchester United's dominant 2-1 win over Brentford under the Monday night lights. We break down Michael Carrick’s tactics, including a devastating first-half performance. We talk Casemiro’s masterclass, Benjami...

Champions League football is nearly secured, and the INEOS revolution is about to hit second gear. In this episode of Devils in the Box , Joe breaks down a summer roadmap that could transform Michael Carrick’s squad into genuine title contenders. First up, the "Galactico" link. Reports are intensifying around Real Madrid’s Aurélien Tchouaméni . With a 93% passing accuracy and elite defen...

They said we were in crisis. They said without Maguire and Martínez, Cole Palmer would have a field day. They were wrong... In this special 20-minute reaction episode of Devils in the Box , Joe breaks down a season-concluding 1-0 win over Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Against all odds—and with a defensive line held together by sheer will and academy grit—Michael Carrick’s Reds have taken a massive s...

The 24-day break ended in a nightmare, and now it feels like the officials have picked a side. In this weeks episode of Devils in the Box , host Joe sifts through the wreckage of a historic (and highly controversial) home defeat to Leeds United. We break down how Michael Carrick’s men lost their grip on Old Trafford and why the post-match headlines are dominated by whistles rather than goals. Then...

How do we survive a 24-day gap between Premier League fixtures? By packing our bags and heading to Ireland! In this weeks of Devils in the Box , host Joe breaks down Michael Carrick's decision to take a 25-man squad over to Dublin for an intensive four-day training camp. We look at who made the flight—including academy prospects Jim Thwaites and Ayden Heaven—and who was forced to stay behind i...