Simply Red Podcast

Brian is joined by Stretty News royalty, Jonathan Shrager as they sit back with a few cans to take a deep breath and try to make sense of the latest at a United From the Burnley capitulation to a potential banana skin Selhurst Park poses, the on-pitch issues are plentiful as are the injuries. The off-field is even more intriguing with a squad being put up for sale and Bruno not too quick to close...

Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League. You would be mistaken if you thought these results would bring positivity to United because the media has been too busy tearing strips out of Erik ten Hag. The lads have their say on that and more. We also dedicate some time discussing the la...

Dale and Brian dwell on Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, the added drama that came from social media after the game and dressing room bickering. United were lucky to escape with a point from the Vitality Stadium on Sunday and the result means our Champions League hopes are barely hanging by a thread. That result only puts more pressure on Erik ten Hag, so the lads question whether the...

Manchester United dented Liverpool’s title hopes as Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo scored two wonderful goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. After a devastating result at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, Dale was in Manchester to catch the action with some familiar Strettycast voices. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale and Brian are joined by fellow Stretty News writers Matt and Fabiola for a chat about all things Manchester United during the international break. That, of course, means a discussion around the timely Gareth Southgate links. Try not to shudder as we look at the prospect of Waistcoat landing the biggest job in football. The international break brought more (deserved) hype to Kobbie Mainoo, but...

Amad Diallo sends Old Trafford into a 120th-minute frenzy as Manchester United dispatch Liverpool en route to an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Shaun Connolly, Dale O'Donnell and Brian Murphy run through the 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup that will go down as one of the best cup ties of all time. Several players stood up to the plate to warrant a result that gets the lads talking about Erik t...

Two penalties were enough to seal three points against Everton, as Manchester United made it three wins from five in the Premier League. We're digesting the performance, looking ahead to Liverpool in the FA Cup, a nonsensical fancam outburst and your questions on episode 192 the Strettycast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shaun, Dale and Brian digest events at the Etihad, the frustrations of Marcus Rashford Rashford, an FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool and, of course, your questions. The sheer thrill of Marcus Rashford’s stunning opener after 8 minutes led us to believe we were on the cusp of a magnificent victory away at City, but the Reds couldn’t keep their rivals out in the second half and we ultimately prov...

Brian Murphy and Dale O'Donnell are joined by Jonny Escott after a weekend which saw Manchester United’s unbeaten run come crashing to an end, after a buoyant Fulham side put Erik Ten Hag’s men to the sword. The upbeat morale since the turn of the year has taken a drastic hit amongst reds, Ten Hag has returned to the in, out, shake it all about managerial merry go round once more and question mark...

Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, joins the Strettycast to discuss a range of topics surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of 27.7% of Manchester United. The deal will enable Ineos Sports group to take control of football operations at the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe becomes co-owner. Winter offers incredible insight throughout from his dealings with Dan Ashworth to Erik ten Hag....

Shaun, Dale and Brian are together again in the hope that Manchester United can continue their unbeaten run in 2024 with more wins. This time, it’s time to reflect on a huge 2-1 win in the race for top four. Scott McTominay earned that win with another late goal, prompting magnificent scenes in the away end at Villa Park. We dive into how McTominay has put the work in to find a unique role in a si...

Shaun and Brian dissect the performances against Wolves and West Ham as Manchester United claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November. The lads celebrate the development of Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo as Old Trafford applauds the 'Baby Trinity'. Old Trafford - build or rebuild - a conversation close to every red around the globe. That and more...

Duncan Drasdo and Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters’ Trust join us to discuss a range of topics concerning fans, the future United, share scheme, meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and much more.   MUST CEO Duncan Drasdo has worked tirelessly to make the fan group what it is today and he is joined by MUST board member Chris Rumfitt, who helps grow their media voice and political influenc...

Shaun Connolly, Dale O’Donnell and Brian Murphy are joined by football journalist, broadcaster, commentator and events host Ben Jacobs as we cover the latest developments on INEOS, Manchester United and the January transfer window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale, Shaun and Brian breakdown Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Old Trafford – was the performance a worry or should we continue making excuses for shoddy displays week after week? Marcus Rashford looked like a player that is getting back to his best, but his goal celebration irked a few, including some of our panel. The lads share their first impressions of Sir Jim Ratcliffe aft...

The Strettycast trio are together for the first episode of 2024. Dale, Shaun and Brian discuss the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe/Ineos, our feelings towards Erik ten Hag and some of your questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brian Murphy was out and about for the Bayern Munich game which saw Manchester United crash out of the Champions League. The unpredictable Reds lost 1-0 against Bayern Munich and there will be no more European football this season as a result. Keith from the Brisbane supporters' branch joins us at the Old Nags Head prior to the game. That's where we enjoyed a good chat about the state of things at...

Brian is on his travels following the Reds. This time in Istanbul to watch another Champions League performance from Manchester United that was a bitter pill to swallow. After a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, United's hopes of reaching the knockout stage are hanging in the balance. Dale also has his say on Andre Onana's nightmare, some of the positives and this weekend's trip to St James' Park. Hos...

Dale and Shaun are back with another episode of the Strettycast. We take a look at the promise of Ineos as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United and what it will mean to have the likes of Sir Dave Brailsford spearheading the club into the future. There has been more reports of dressing room unrest. This time complaints over the workload in pre-season training, with pla...

Catch up with Brian, Dale and Shaun on the latest episode of the Strettycast after Manchester United lose 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League. The defeat sees us bottom of Group A and facing a European exit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale and Brian look back at Manchester United's 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was another uninspiring performance from the Reds and Brian was at the game to tell us a bit more about the atmosphere, scenes at full-time and how he was lucky not to miss kick-off. Bruno Fernandes stepped up like all good leaders do with a stoppage-time winner. A quality strike in a game that lacked real qu...

Dale and Brian digest another two home defeats as Manchester United suffer humiliation in the Manchester derby and crash out of the Carabao Cup a few days later. *Includes a matchday bonus from the derby as Dale catches up with Jason and Matt in Manchester. Then Brian helps reflect on what were two terrible results for Ten Hag, with reports now suggesting that United are considering other managers...

Dale and Brian review Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen. Old Trafford paid tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton on Tuesday night. A man that epitomised Manchester United. On the pitch, Harry Maguire saved the bacon with a match-winning header before Andre Onana's stoppage-time penalty save. We also chat about Sunday's Manchester derby. That and more in episode 176. Hosted on Acast....

Brian makes the trip to Bramall Lane where Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Dale and Brian are joined by Stretty News columnist Matt Henderson to reflect on Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford. Scott McTominay scored a brace in stoppage time after coming off the bench to force a comeback. Old Trafford erupted and the boos that were heard at half-time were countered by full-time cheers. The lads then discuss Andre Onana's form. The goalkeeper made another blunder ag...