Talking Devils - A Manchester United Podcast

Legendary journalist Paddy Barclay joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's recent games - the loss against Paris, and the win over West Ham. It's a complicated and complex scenario at Old Trafford - are things on the right track or close to disaster? Why do United verge from the sublime to the ridiculous? Paul Pogba and Mason Greenwood are up for discussion and the big games of the ne...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's game against Southampton. It was a dramatic game of two halves on the south coast as United came from behind to win in injury time - we've heard that before. There was also a familiar professional performance in the Champions League. But it still feels very much like a work in progress and Unit...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's game against West Brom. Despite the win, many were unconvinced both by the performance and the selection from Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Paul and Wayne discuss the game in isolation and what it means in the context of United's transition - is the below-par performance part of what should be expected...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker and legendary football writer Paddy Barclay join United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Everton and Istanbul. United provided an unexpected response and performance to difficult form but the negative mood around the club continues to exist following Paul Pogba's latest remarks on international duty. The trio discuss this, preview...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's games against Leipzig and Arsenal. After another disappointing defeat, Paul and Wayne discuss the wisdom of persisting with a diamond that seemed more rough than polished; they also discuss the passing of Nobby Stiles and preview the games in Istanbul and against Everton. Talking Devils is brou...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker, and Guardian football writer Jamie Jackson join United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's games against Paris and Chelsea. Was the win in the Champions League something to build on or a one-off? Who is to blame for the moribund game of football at the weekend - Ole Gunnar Solskjaer or Frank Lampard? And does the latter get a free ride when...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's win against Newcastle. Was the victory a turning point or merely representative of a weak opponent? What positives can we take moving forward and where should we remain cautious? Did the end of the transfer window undermine all of the messages about stability and forward planning the club have...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's heavy defeat against Spurs. It was another day to stake a claim for the worst post-Ferguson game. Paul and Wayne discuss the game and then go through the entire team to summarise where the club are currently at - and if Ole Gunnar Solskjaer is the man to take them forward. Talking Devils is bro...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's win against Brighton. It was an eventful game on the south coast and whilst it eventually resulted in three points, it was another worrying defensive display. Paul and Wayne preview the forthcoming game against Tottenham as Jose Mourinho looks to be having a controversial time of it already, an...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's defeat against Crystal Palace. The result brought a sobering realisation of where the club are currently at and Paul and Wayne talk about the various problems both from the game and in general. Transfer activity is on the table, and the games against Luton and Brighton are previewed. Talking De...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to discuss United's pre-season. Jadon Sancho, Mason Greenwood and Gareth Bale are all the subject of conversation, as is the pointlessness of Champions League qualification in United's transfer strategy, and what we might expect on the opening day. Talking Devils is brought to you in association with Classic Footb...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton and journalist Matt Galea to discuss United's loss against Sevilla. The trio also discuss the future of Paul Pogba, how Ole Gunnar Solskjaer himself can improve, and remember David Beckham's wonder goal against Wimbledon. Talking Devils is brought to you in association with Classic Football Shirts. Listen to the s...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker and joins United author Wayne Barton to review the game against LASK and preview the Europa League. Paul and Wayne also discuss Jimmy Murphy, Jadon Sancho, if Jesse Lingard has a future at the club and whether or not bringing Chris Smalling back could be a good idea. Talking Devils is brought to you in association with Classic Football Shirts. Li...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker and Guardian journalist Rob Smyth join United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Aston Villa and Southampton. United qualified for the Champions League with a crucial win at Leicester City, opening up the gates to a potentially bright future. So how do they make it as bright as can be? Paul, Rob and Wayne discuss the end of the seaso...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Crystal Palace and Chelsea. United were given a sobering reminder of where they are after a comprehensive defeat to a fairly average Chelsea side, and naturally, there were many aspects of the defeat to pick the bones from. Is David de Gea's career at the top done? Who out of Harry Magu...

Episode seven of the Talking Devils podcast is a special archive interview with the former Manchester United manager Ron Atkinson. With this being FA Cup weekend, what better time to release this 2019 interview with 'Big Ron', undertaken by Wayne Barton. “The only way you’re going to Old Trafford,” Ron Atkinson remembers telling Bryan Robson, “is if I go there too.” Atkinson didn’t expect Robson t...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker and legendary football writer Paddy Barclay join United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Aston Villa and Southampton. A big win was followed by an underwhelming draw which exposed some of United’s frailties. There was refereeing controversy in both games. And United, despite their greater consistency, still seem as uncertain about...

Episode five of the Talking Devils podcast is a special archive interview with the legendary Brian Greenhoff. After working with him on his autobiography, Wayne Barton had this short conversation taking some questions from Brian's Twitter followers.  It's not the longest podcast, but it's interesting to hear Brian's thoughts on which team in United history he'd have liked to play in, his thou...

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Brighton and Bournemouth. There were two handsome wins and some big moments for Mason Greenwood but some reminders of the need for caution. Are the club now in the best position they have been since Sir Alex Ferguson retired? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Manchester United Premier League winner Paul Parker joins United author Wayne Barton to review the games against Sheffield United and Norwich City. How can United’s players respond to Liverpool winning the league? Has it been too much too soon for Luke Shaw? Was Paul’s greatest goal a shinner? These posers, and plenty of listener questions, are all on the table. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/priv...

Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker and United author Wayne Barton run the rule over Friday's game at Spurs in the latest episode of Talking Devils . Paul was commentating at the game so shares his experiences of being there without a crowd; the pair discuss the match, preview the forthcoming game against Sheffield United, and Paul confesses to a 1994 automobile mishap! Hosted on Acast....

"You have a stopper and a sweeper.... it turned out we had two sweepers... but they complemented each other." Episode One of the brand new Talking Devils , the podcast from TalkOfTheDevils.co.uk, has a spectacular introduction : an interview with former Manchester United manager Tommy Docherty. Author Wayne Barton speaks to Tommy in detail about the composition of his great 1970s team at Old Traff...