Manchester United Weekly Podcast

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...

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...

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...

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 yout...

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? H...

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 infor...

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 m...

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.co...

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...

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 o...

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 wom...

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 Epi...

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...

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 trophi...

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 a...

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk for the first time in three games and review Manchester United wins against AZ Alkmaar and Colchester United and a home draw against Everton. The two Reds are delighted to see Mason Greenwood score again but concerned by the midfield. There's plenty to discuss. Enjoy the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more infor...

The paintbrush of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer has daubed red over Manchester with wins against Jose Mourinho’s Tottenham and Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City. It’s arguably the best week of Solskjaer’s time in charge as he nears his one-year anniversary as United boss. It’s evidence as to why he is the right man for United. We’re talking about both of those impressive wins, certain players including an un...

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait debate about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's future at Manchester United? Should Mauricio Pochettino replace the Norwegian or is he the right man? If he's not the right man, is he the problem? The Reds evaluate a 2-1 loss against Astana and a 2-2 draw with Aston Villa. Then there's a look ahead to Wednesday night's clash against Mourinho's Spurs and Saturday evening's mat...

Manchester United return to action from the international break to find themselves embroiled in a crazy game at Bramall Lane. Solskjaer’s Reds find themselves 2-0 behind, then suddenly 3-2 in front before conceding a late equaliser to Ollie McBurnie of Sheffield United. It’s a result that has divided opinion amongst the fanbase. Some are furious at Solskjaer’s reaction and tactics, others are acce...

We've got exclusive interviews with Michael Carrick and Mike Phelan at the start of S5 E15. That's before a normal episode as we talk about Dan James, Brandon Williams, Fred and many others by reviewing the 3-1 win against Brighton & Hove Albion as well as a 3-0 victory against FK Partizan. There's praise for a few people and criticism for a couple of others. If you're enjoying the show, please le...

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss a lacklustre and disappointing 1-0 loss away to AFC Bournemouth. Nothing happened, and that was the problem. The two Reds take a look at the big picture after United's run of three away wins is ended. As always, there's our regular and extensive youth, loan and women's round-up. Enjoy the show. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/p...

It's one of the finest free-kicks by a Manchester United player in many a year. Marcus Rashford delivers three goals in two games to bring Ole Gunnar Solskjaer success on the road. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are positive for once because it's three consecutive away wins. There are still issues there, yes, but it's a whole mood change at the club. United move up to the table and through in...

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss a 1-1 draw with Liverpool that leaves a gutting feeling in the stomach. Manchester United went ahead through Marcus Rashford but Adam Lallana equalised late on. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's Reds were improved on recent performances and the Manchester United Weekly Podcast discuss the future of United's formation and tactics. As always, we round up the latest ac...

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait celebrate half a million listens on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast by. previewing Sunday's game against Liverpool. The two Reds are unconvinced by reports in the press about change at the club and are keen to see a Rashford-Martial-James front three at Old Trafford. As always, there's our extensive youth and women's round-up. Get bonus content on Patreon Ho...

Manchester United are in free fall, sliding towards the relegation zone. A set of supporters that don’t really feel shock anymore, but it’s a 1-0 away loss to Newcastle United and yet again, one of the worst teams in the league get the better of the country’s biggest football club. Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is under pressure, Liverpool are up next. On Series 5 Episode 10 of the Manchester United Weekly...