Fergie’s Gum

On this week's Fergie's Gum, Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper discuss Manchester United's early summer transfer window, which, at the time of recording, has failed to start. There's a look at the reasons why, the targets they've missed out on and the new ones being propelled to Tier 1 that probably wouldn't even have been on Tier 20 12 months ago. There are your usual regulars as another player g...

Nathan Irvine is joined by Mr Paul Cropper as the pair discuss all the latest coming out of Old Trafford and Carrington. There's a tinfoil hat theory about Kobbie Mainoo and his current lack of minutes at the World Cup. We look at the three positions that should be a priority for the club to fix this summer (hint: it's in the centre of the pitch), and we head down memory lane to reminisce about th...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper return for your weekly dose of Manchester United goodness. This week there's a brief chat about New Trafford as the club move forward with the proposed 100,000-capacity stadium. Cropper's Transfer Corner has updates on a few United targets to bolster the squad, and we discuss Marcus Rashford's likely destination. Then all eyes (ears?) turn to our big feature as we...

Nathan Irvine and Paul Cropper return after a small break to cover the ins and outs, ups and downs of Manchester United. It might be World Cup season, but that hasn't stopped United from making the headlines recently. If they're not toying with the idea of bringing Marcus Rashford back into the fold after being snubbed by Barca, they're launching new shows with Amazon Prime. There's another helpin...

On this week's episode, Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper look back at the season that was for Manchester United and hand out the appropriate awards to those who deserve them. Alongside the obvious Player of the Season (spoiler: it's Bruno Fernandes) and Goal of the Season, there are a few leftfield awards that you're unlikely to find on your more traditional Manchester United podcasts. We've even...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper run the rule over Michael Carrick's first win as full-time Head Coach. The pair salute the record-breaking Bruno Fernandes as he notches up assist number 21 against Brighton. One person who won't be happy about it is Roy Keane, who seems to have lost the run of himself in old age. All this and much more on the Fergie's Gum Podcast. Fergie's Gum drops every week. M...

The best independent Manchester United podcast you'll listen to today returns with a new episode after the win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford. Join Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper as they wave a teary goodbye to Casemiro, get VERY excited about Elliot Anderson's audition and wonder who's the best option for next season, Danny Welbeck or Robert Lewandowski? There's also another round of O...

On this week's episode of Fergie's Gum, Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper gloss over the drab 0-0 draw with Sunderland, but zero in on the squad players who need to move on. There's another round of Underrated/Overrated with a certain French wonderkid, we laugh at the p*ss-boiling scenes of Bruno Fernandes winning the FWA Footballer of the Year award, and we take a peek at the hottest transfer rum...

Is Michael Carrick the best Premier League manager right now? The stats back it up, and this is what Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper discuss on this episode of Fergie's Gum. Liverpool are eventually taken out at Old Trafford as Kobbie "F*ckin'" Mainoo tops off a great week. There's also a look at the three potential midfielders United want this summer in the £80m, £40m and £20m price brackets. A...

Nathan Irvine and Paul Cropper are joined by the returning Ethan Chiketaidaishe to make it a front three for this episode. There's a look back at Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford as Carrick's men are virtually assured of Champions League Football next season. Aurlien Tchouameni is discussed at length as to whether he's the right man for the Reds' midfield, before a hand grenade is tossed...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper are back for another episode of Manchester United chatter. They look back at the win at Chelsea as Manchester United's makeshift back four blunts Rosenior's boys. There are a couple of big questions to answer, including whether or not Julian Nagelsmann is the right guy to push the Reds to the next level. And with rumours of United still being skint, there's a hast...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper are back to cover an absolutely diabolical opening 45 minutes that saw Manchester United steamrolled by Leeds. There are question marks over Michael Carrick's tactical nous, having lost five in five to Daniel Farke (at Boro, too), and Manuel Ugarte's terrible record speaks for itself. Cropper's Transfer Corner has some new names, including a midfielder who recentl...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper are back with a fresh new episode after a two-week, self-imposed international break. On this week's episode, we look at the pros and cons of Michael Carrick as the long-term gaffer. We resurrect the fan favourite Underrated/Overrated feature with a true Marmite player from the past. Cropper's Transfer Corner is heavily influenced by left-backs, and there are more...

The pod is still on international duty, so we're looking back at three of our emergency podcasts from the past. Listen in and laugh at our bad predictions following the sackings of Erik ten Hag, Dan Ashworth and Ruben Amorim. Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter. 📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/...

It's a special episode of Legends this week, celebrating the Manchester United heroes of the past. The Gummers Hall of Fame (official name pending) has introduced four notable players so far, and we've stitched them together for your listening pleasure. No prizes for guessing who. But if you're 40 years old or younger, you'll probably know a few of them. Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manches...

In this episode, Nathan and Paul look back on the 3-1 win over Aston Villa and consider whether Matheus Cunha is doing enough. We go shopping for a second midfielder (£40m and below) with some surprising options on the list. And wonder why Manchester United - or most clubs - don't have a pathway to management for current club legends. Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot...

On this week's episode of Fergie's Gum, Nathan and Paul discuss whether Michael Carrick's honeymoon period is over and if it's time for Scholesy to be quiet. There's a look at the youth team squad, and a surprise choice for the best of the lot (clue: it isn't JJ Gabriel). Then the fellas take a trip down memory lane as they pick out their favourite football video games of all. All this and much mo...

Welcome to another packed episode of Fergie's Gum with your host, Nathan Irvine and his regular centre-back pairing of Mr Paul Cropper. There's a look back at United's comeback win over Crystal Palace. We wonder where Bruno Fernandes sits on the best transfers of all-time list. And look ahead to Newcastle United at St James Park. All this and much more on Fergie's Gum, a Manchester United podcast....

Your host, Nathan Irvine, is joined by Mr Paul Cropper to run the rule over Manchester United's latest win at Everton, and ask if Michael Carrick is playing himself into the driving seat next season. There's a look at the big transfer rumours from Carlos Baleba to Harry Kane and more. The fellas attempt to build their perfect Manchester United player and decide who is the "worst" signing of the se...

Your host, Nathan Irvine, and Mr Paul Cropper are back with another Manchester United-flavoured episode. This week, the pair discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe being an out-of-touch div AGAIN, induct a new legend into the Fergie's Gum Hall of Fame and try to predict the young lads that will make it at United next season. All this and much more. Don't forget to subscribe, and head to fergiesgumpodcast.com t...

Join your host, Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper as they delve back into the week's Manchester United news. On this week's episode, there's a look at Mystic Paul's correct prediction against Tottenham at Old Trafford. We ask if it's a point earned or two lost at the London Stadium, and should Big Ben Sesko be starting every week now? We also assess the squad - well in advance - of the summer tran...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper reflect on a roller-coaster of a game as Manchester United - eventually - beat Fulham. The gents look at what it would take for Michael Carrick to get the job permanently, fix their eyes on the summer transfer targets and answer the question "Is Ruben Amorim a conman?" All this and much more on Fergie's Gum. Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, m...

Your host, Nathan Irvine, is joined by Ahmad Dohair to look back at a well-earned win over table-topping Arsenal. There is an appreciation of three stunning goals from Mbeumo, Dorgu (goal of the season?) and Cunha. A peep into Cropper's Transfer Corner and a look ahead to Fulham's arrival at Old Trafford on Sunday. We also put the Ruben Amorim business to bed, declaring an amnesty immediately afte...

A jubilant Nathan Irvine and Paul Cropper are back in your ears following Manchester United's much-deserved win over their noisy neighbours. There's a look at the weirdness coming from United legends, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. A slightly more positive preview of the Reds' trip to the Emirates Stadium this weekend. And we reveal the mystery midfielder linked to a surprise January move to Old Tra...

Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper deliver a special show of sorts - a therapy session for depressed United fans, if you will. There's a look at Michael Carrick stepping into the interim manager role, a quick recap of the disaster against Brighton in the FA Cup and a detailed timeline of Manchester United's demise under the Glazers and Ineos ownership. Erm, enjoy? Fergie's Gum drops every week. Mor...