The Official Manchester United Podcast

Ex-Manchester United defender Mikael Silvestre dialled into the UTD Podcast from his home in Dubai for this week's episode. The former France International looked back on a glittering career at Old Trafford, and picked out some of his highlights from working with both Sir Alex Ferguson, and later Arsene Wenger at Arsenal. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcast then e...

Former Manchester United man Eric Djemba-Djemba dialled in from his home in France to join the UTD Podcast this week. The tough-tackling midfielder talked about his first days at Carrington - meeting Rio Ferdinand, Gary Neville and Roy Keane. He looked back on the moment where he and Cristiano Ronaldo came off the bench together at Old Trafford, and the words they exchanged before crossing the whi...

There's only one story in town this week - the arrival of Manchester United's new manager, Erik ten Hag. So instead of our usual UTD Podcast episode, we're bringing you the new boss' first interview, in full. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcast then e-mail utdpodcast@manutd.co.uk  And if you'd like to listen through our back-catalogue, the best place to do th...

Former Manchester United midfielder Darron Gibson joined the UTD Podcast from Old Trafford this week. Following a recent leg break, Darron announced his retirement on the podcast and felt it would be a good time to reflect on his Premier League career. The midfielder, known for his long-range goals revealed how Sir Bobby Charlton once told him to keep shooting from distance, as "nobody remembers t...

Manchester United's Head of Academy Nick Cox joined the UTD Podcast from Carrington this week. Nick talked us through a day in the life of his role; with the pressures and responsibilities involved in continuing the club's rich history in youth development. Sam and Maysie read out your e-mails at the end of the episode. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podcast then e-m...

Former Manchester United defender Henning Berg joined us at Old Trafford for this week's UTD Podcast. The Norwegian told us how a move to Man Utd nearly materialised years before his eventual arrival, but fell apart due to a work permit issue. We heard how his move to Blackburn happened instead, and Henning described what it was like working with Kenny Dalglish before being re-united with David Ma...

The UTD Podcast was on the road once more as we joined former Manchester United defender Graeme Hogg up in Scotland. Graeme now works as a HGV driver and explained how he didn't manage to find his way back in to football after hanging up his boots. Racking up over 100 appearances for Man Utd, the Scotsman looked back on his fondest moment in red; a historic second leg comeback win over Barcelona a...

This is the second part of our extended conversation with Steve Coppell, where the former Manchester United winger talked about his incredible record of 207 consecutive games for the club - and how he doesn't think that achievement will ever be beaten. Steve also talked about the horror tackle which led to his career-ending injury, and the transition into a successful career in management in the y...

Former Manchester United winger Steve Coppell joined the UTD Podcast at Old Trafford for this week's episode, to look back on both his playing and managerial career. Steve told us about the unique experience of being a Scouser and studying at Liverpool University while playing for Manchester United. He looked back on his dream debut, the FA Cup Finals he played in, and his conversations with Sir M...

The UTD Podcast was on the road again as we joined former Manchester United player Kieran Richardson at his podcast studio in London. Having retired in 2017, Kieran has entered the world of YouTube and podcasting, where he talks about his post-playing career and passion with watches. You can watch his videos on his YouTube channel Broadtalks . He looked back on his playing days, dispelling a rumou...

We joined former Manchester United goalkeeper Ben Foster at his podcast recording studio in Leamington Spa for this weeks UTD Podcast. The Watford 'keeper turned YouTuber and Podcaster talked about his unconventional rise through the footballing pyramid, where he didn't come through a formal academy set-up but was instead scouted by chance for Stoke City. He then talked about the shock move to Man...

Former Manchester United Academy and Reserve Team player, Davide Petrucci joined the UTD Podcast at Old Trafford while he was over visiting old friends from his time at the club, including former digs house-mate Paul Pogba. The Italian midfielder talked about his time adjusting to life in Manchester at an early age, and recalled a moment where Rio Ferdinand approached him at Carrington to ask "are...

This is the second part of our extended conversation with Jaap Stam, where the Dutchman talks us through his controversial exit from Manchester United, and reveals that there was an opportunity for him to return to Old Trafford in the seasons that followed. Helen, Sam and Maysie also read out your emails at the end of the episode. If you'd like to write to the only official Manchester United Podca...

Legendary Manchester United centre-back, Jaap Stam joined the UTD Podcast this week for an extended look through his playing and managerial career. The Pod team travelled to Jaap's home town of Zwolle in The Netherlands to record this episode, where the Dutchman talked us through his move to Old Trafford, and how he initially turned down Sir Alex Ferguson; choosing instead to stay another year pla...

Former Manchester United full-back Paul Parker joined the podcast this week, recorded overlooking the Old Trafford pitch. Paul talked us through his childhood where he revealed he suffered racial abuse at school and while learning his trade as a footballer. He told us how that made him more resilient and shaped him as a person. He also looked back on the top honours he earned while at Manchester U...

Febian Brandy joined the UTD Podcast from Old Trafford this week. Joining the club as a boy, he spent 12 years at United working his way through the Academy and eventually to the fringes of the First Team. As a bright spark in Man Utd's youth set-up, Febian attracted interest from other clubs. He told us how he turned down an offer from Barcelona when they called his parents about a potential move...

The scorer of one of the most iconic Premier League goals in Manchester United history, Federico Macheda joined the UTD Podcast from Greece where he is currently playing for Panathinaikos. Kiko talks us through the doubts he had moving to Old Trafford at such a young age but how the staff and players at United made him feel welcome. He revealed the moment where Sir Alex Ferguson approached him in...

Former Manchester United forward Terry Gibson joined the UTD Podcast this week. He looked back on his rise to fame, coming through the ranks at Tottenham Hotspur and scoring goals for fun at Coventry City to earn his move to Old Trafford. Terry looks back on his time at United with a degree of regret, as he never really forced his way into Ron Atkinson's starting eleven. He talks about his struggl...

Deutscher Fußballmeister, Bastian Schweinsteiger joined the UTD Podcast this week to look back on a legendary career that saw him retire with Champions League, World Cup and Bundesliga honours, to name just a few! Bastian took us through his journey up the Bayern Munich ranks and drew parallels with the Academy in Germany and Manchester United's youth set-up. He also spoke glowingly of United's in...

Manchester United fan favourites, Fabio and Rafael da Silva join the UTD Podcast this week, in a particularly international episode. Fabio joined from his home in France, while Rafael dialled in from the training pitch in Brazil. The twins looked back on their eventful years together at Old Trafford; Cristiano Ronaldo calling them up before they signed for the club, Rafael scoring a screamer at An...

Ex-Manchester United striker turned television presenter, Dion Dublin is the first UTD Podcast guest of 2022. Dion told us the story of how Sir Alex 'wowed' him in transfer negotiations, with what turned out to be the same tactic the boss used on our very own Maysie! He also recalled how the likes of Bryan Robson would test him in training to make sure he was up to the Manchester United standard,...

This week the UTD Podcast celebrates its 100th episode! To mark the occasion and close out 2021, your hosts look back on the last 50 episodes to pick out some of their favourite moments. Our first 50 episodes set the bar for gripping stories, epic moments and superstar guests - and we continued to deliver from 51 onwards! Ruud van Nistelrooy told us what he thinks of Martin Keown, Wayne Rooney rev...

Former Manchester United forward Jimmy Greenhoff joined the Pod this week, looking back on prolific career in English football. Jimmy would eventually team up with his brother Brian at Old Trafford, but he first had successful goal-scoring years at Leeds United, Birmingham City and Stoke City - with the latter club forced to sell Jimmy to pay for stadium repairs. He told us how he was adamant he d...

This week we're joined by former Manchester United striker Joe Jordan. Known for his no-nonsense approach to goalscoring, Joe was a cult hero at Old Trafford in the late 70s and early 80s. He told us the toe-curling story of how he lost his teeth during his first game for Leeds United, which subsequently earned him the nickname 'Jaws'. Joe also recalled the moment Bayern Munich tried to sign him,...

Former Manchester United winger Luke Chadwick is the guest on this week's UTD Podcast. Chaddy looked back on his time at United, being brought in by Sir Alex Ferguson for his blistering pace and being well looked after by Phil Bardsley's grandad in digs. He told us the hilarious reason for once missing a United training session and the attempt at covering it up, which landed him in a web of lies w...