The Official Manchester United Podcast

To mark the occasion of Manchester Pride in August, the UTD Podcast team have been looking into the links between United, the city of Manchester and the LQBTQ+ community. Join Sam Homewood and Zarah Connolly on a tour around the city with Josh from Free Manchester Walking Tours to learn why Manchester is such a welcoming and inclusive city. You may be surprised at what you learn! Sam and Zarah are...

Kevin Moran, a famous figure from United’s past, joined Helen Evans and David May to discuss his career on our latest UTD Podcast. The Irish centre-back was with May at Blackburn Rovers late in his career but only after starting two FA Cup finals with United in the 1980s, as we lifted the cup by beating Brighton & Hove Albion and Everton. Unfortunately, Kevin was the first man ever to be sent...

Manchester United States is a special podcast episode with MUTV’s Mark Sullivan who is looking into Manchester United’s relationship with the USA ahead of our pre-season tour in The States.   Join us to learn about United’s rich history in the USA, the current landscape of soccer and how much the sport has grown in popularity. Mark even gets the opportunity to chat to some of our fans and hea...

Another unmissable UTD Podcast has been released as Sam Homewood, Helen Evans and David May travelled to Munich for a catch-up with former Red Daley Blind.   The Dutchman was an open and honest guest, talking about a wide range of subjects, including his stint at Old Trafford, which included winning four trophies with the club.   After growing up in football, with his father Danny an Aja...

This week, Sam Homewood is joined by first-time co-hosts, MUTV's Ben Ibson and ex-Manchester United Women goalkeeper Siobhan Chamberlain. The trio were at Carrington to sit down with the Women's first-team manager Marc Skinner to reflect on a truly historic season.    The team finished second in the WSL, narrowly missing out on the title, reached the FA Cup final and have a shot at Champ...

A familiar face joins hosts Helen Evans, Sam Homewood and David May on the latest UTD Podcast as Eric Steele lifts the lid on his time at the club.   The Reds’ former goalkeeping coach has some fascinating tales to tell about working under Sir Alex Ferguson and helping the team lift the Premier League title in 2012/13.   After starting out at the Wallsend Boys’ Club, like our previous gu...

Sam Homewood, Helen Evans and David May visit a golf club this week for a chat with United legend Steve Bruce. Steve has had a wonderful career in football, as a player and manager, and offers a fascinating reflection on it all during the latest UTD Podcast. The former Manchester United captain begins with his upbringing in the north-east and his early days at the famed Wallsend Boys Club. Startin...

Joining Helen Evans and Sam Homewood today for the latest episode of the UTD Podcast is midfield dynamo Fred, fresh from recently passing the landmark of 200 appearances at the heart of the Manchester United engine room. This is the most appearances from a Brazilian for the Reds and the second most from a South American, behind Antonio Valencia. Football is a high-pressure business, but the e...

Christian Eriksen has been missed in the Manchester United midfield but the Dane is on his way back and joined us for the latest episode of the UTD Podcast.   The classy playmaker discusses his career to date and the rumours of a move to Old Trafford, which long circulated before he did end up joining the Reds last summer. He recalls playing in Denmark, the Netherlands and Italy, plus adjusti...

The full #ILOVEUNITED experience will land in Singapore for the very first time on Sunday 30 April.  Iconic strike duo Andrew Cole and Dwight Yorke will be reunited on stage as the club hosts a special live screening of our Premier League match against Aston Villa, bringing together thousands of fans to reward their passionate support. Thanks to TeamViewer’s remote technology, MUTV’s Zarah Co...

Welcome to a special podcast with Helen Evans, celebrating women in football.  In this podcast you’ll hear some amazing stories from fans, both local and worldwide, who have been following United for decades. You’ll also hear from individuals working in sport who tell us what Manchester United means to them, as well as how the industry can continue to improve for everyone. United's women's te...

A superstar and huge role model joins us in this latest UTD Podcast episode, as Ella Toone talks us through her meteoric rise, in tandem with that of the women’s game in general.   As a devoted fan growing up, her dream of playing for the Reds appeared impossible but the inception of the women’s side in 2018 changed all that. Idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, she was only going to...

Our latest UTD Podcast guest is an Academy graduate who made 79 senior appearances for the Reds. Tom Cleverley talks us through his route from Carrington to the first team, including how he learned the game during three loan spells. Discover the one player he was jealous of and the one time he felt the full force of the Sir Alex Ferguson ‘hairdryer’ treatment. The legendary manager’s departure coi...

Manchester United’s legendary fan event #ILOVEUNITED is coming to Los Angeles for the first ever time on Sunday 5 March. We’ll be at Skylight ROW DTLA hosting a live screening of the Premier League match against Liverpool - and much, much more…  In this special episode of the UTD Podcast, assisted by TeamViewer, Zarah Connolly paints a picture of what we can expect from passionate fans in Los...

Treble-hero Teddy Sheringham tells all about his footballing journey that led to him emerging as a key figure at the climax of the unforgettable 1998/99 season. The striker discusses his time at Millwall, Nottingham Forest, Tottenham and United, and his decision to leave his beloved Spurs in order to win trophies. When his father informed him of United’s interest, he didn’t hesitate and he was tak...

Our latest UTD Podcast episode took place at the house of former United winger Gordon Strachan. The Scot welcomed regular hosts Helen Evans, Sam Homewood and David May to chat about his long and illustrious career, from the early days at Dundee to enjoying success at home and abroad, under Alex Ferguson at Aberdeen. Gordon reveals how the move to Old Trafford came about and why Ron Atkinson’s mana...

In this episode of the UTD Podcast, Helen Evans, Sam Homewood and David May are joined by Manchester United Academy graduate, Fraizer Campbell at Carrington Training Complex.  As a youngster, Fraizer was tipped as a rising star due to his goal-scoring prowess in the Reserves. The Yorkshire-born forward shares his journey through United’s youth system, before fulfilling the dream of making his...

UTD Podcast co-hosts Helen Evans and Sam Homewood travelled to Bilbao, Spain, to catch up with Ander Herrera, whose honesty and passion led to one of our best-ever episodes.   The former Reds midfielder speaks fondly about his childhood as the son of a professional footballer and sporting director, before recounting his first spell as an Athletic Club player – which included their famous Euro...

Listen to our latest UTD Podcast with the club’s much-loved no.1, David De Gea, who reflects on his playing career so far and our future under the management of Erik ten Hag. Speaking to co-hosts Helen Evans and Sam Homewood, the Spaniard opens up on his 2011 transfer from Atletico Madrid, a difficult adjustment period at Old Trafford and all that he has achieved to date – including the major trop...

In this unmissable episode, United Women striker Alessia Russo discusses the experience of playing for the Reds, previews the upcoming WSL match against Aston Villa at Old Trafford, and reveals exactly what it is like to win the Euros with England. Sam Homewood, David May and Helen Evans chat to Alessia about her football journey, the monumental shift in women's football over the last decade, and...

Manchester United’s legendary fan event #ILOVEUNITED will return to India for the first time in four years on Sunday 16 October - with Kolkata set to play host to a live screening of the Premier League match against Newcastle United - and much, much more…  In this special episode of the UTD Podcast, assisted by TeamViewer, Zarah Connolly is on a journey to find out more about the unique relat...

This week former Manchester United striker Henrik Larsson dialled in to the UTD Podcast from his home in Helsingborg, Sweden. The star striker charted his career which took him to Feyenoord, Celtic, Barcelona and - of course - eventually to Old Trafford. Henrik told us how he couldn't resist joining United, having turned down Sir Alex once before in the 1990s. If you'd like to write to the only of...

Former Manchester United midfielder Owen Hargreaves joined the Podcast from Old Trafford this week. The ex-England international looked back on his time working with Sir Alex Ferguson, what went through his head before taking a penalty in the Champions League Final shootout in 2008, and the details of his career-ending injury. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcast t...

John Aston Junior joined the Pod from Old Trafford to look back on his memories playing alongside George Best, Denis Law and Sir Bobby Charlton, going on to win the European Cup win 1968. The former United winger reflected on that iconic night at Wembley, where he picked up the Man of the Match Award alongside his winners' medal. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcas...

We spoke to former Manchester United Reserve Team goalkeeper Paul Woolston at Old Trafford this week, as he reflects on his recent premature retirement from the game, due to injuries. Paul was in good spirits as he looks ahead to his future in football, however he revealed his sadness at the time when the doctors told him he would need to retire from playing. If you'd like to write to the only off...