Talking Devils - A Manchester United Podcast
Talking Devils 735 episodes Nov 10, 2026
Talking Devils is an independent Manchester United podcast covering news, views, and discussion around the club. Hosted by author Wayne Barton, it features weekly shows with former United players, including regular appearances from Paul Parker, Lee Lawrence, and Phil Marsh. The podcast also includes exclusive audio archive episodes and is created by Wayne Barton, Dave Murphy, and TalkOfTheDevils.co.uk. The views expressed are those of the contributors and not necessarily those of talkSPORT or TalkOfTheDevils.co.uk.
Episodes
United Daily - Tuesday 10th Nov - Carrick sack news expected
Michael Carrick is set to be sacked as Manchester United head coach.Visit http://the1878.news for coverage. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United 4-4 Villa Review - Talking Devils with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss an eventful afternoon at Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 8th Nov 2026 - Nagida linked, U18s lose, Carrick presser
Michael Carrick insisted he was in positive spirits ahead of Sunday's crunch match with Aston Villa. Meanwhile, a Cameroonian left-back is linked to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat Nov 7 2026 - Wilcox cold on Howe? De Winter linked, Women's contracts extended
Michael Carrick faces the press with a lot of Fergie-related questions, and Real Madrid will apparently offer an easier path to the first team than United did for Gabriel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 6 Nov 2026 - Nnamdi Collins links, Ronaldo retires from Portugal, Fergie 40th anniversary
Didier Deschamps has ruled himself out of the running to succeed Michael Carrick, interestingly enough. Carrick will face the press today but it's a day of celebration and commemoration at Manchester United as the 40th anniversary of Sir Alex Ferguson taking the United job is noted. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thurs 5 Nov - Batrakov and Ramon linked
United are linked to a new name this morning. It's the anniversary of a couple of noteworthy games, too.Read more on http://the1878.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 4 Nov - United win Champions League thriller, Ait-Nouri linked again
A dramatic night at Old Trafford as United win 3-2 against Roma. On this day forty years ago, Big Ron is sacked. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tues 3 Nov - Carrick presser pre-Roma, loads of Dortmund players linked
Michael Carrick didn't sound completely convinced that he will be United manager for much longer in his pre-Roma press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Chelsea 2-0 United - Talking Devils with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker discusses the defeat at Chelsea with Wayne Barton.More on http://the1878.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 1st Nov 2026 - Defeat at Chelsea
United are defeated at Chelsea. Michael Carrick's reaction, as another journeyman English striker is linked to the club.The United Daily podcast on Talking Devils is brought to you with http://the1878.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 31st October 2026 - Bassey and Lopez linked
Speculation raging that United are in for a left-back and striker in January. If only there was some way to know these positions may have needed strengthening in the summer. Anyway, here are a few names, as Michael Carrick prepares for the latest instalment of this bizarro season today at Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 30th October 2026 - Carrick press conference, OTD fun!
October 30th is a significant day in United history. Why? Listen and find out! Michael Carrick, meanwhile, faced the press yesterday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 29th October 2026 - Everton linked with Rashford
A little Everton back and forth rumour this morning, and of course, Nico Paz linked to United. What took them so long?The United Daily podcast on Talking Devils is brought to you with http://the1878.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Wednesday 28th October 2026 - Carrick in stay of execution, Rooney scores four
Kai Rooney scored four times for the U18s but what everyone is interested in is just why Jason Wilcox and Omar Berrada are still making key decisions at the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United 0-3 Bournemouth - Carrick surely set to lose job - Talking Devils with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss yet another 3-0 defeat to Bournemouth. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 25th October 2026 - Yoro linked to Milan
Michael Carrick is quoted as having talked to Fergie, which inevitably prompts a back page splash, and meanwhile, Leny Yoro is linked with an Italian move. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 24th Oct 2026 - Carrick delivers extraordinary press conference
He may be on borrowed time, but Michael Carrick gave an impassioned press conference before what may be his last stand against Bournemouth. He's sure to get a great reaction from Old Trafford tomorrow, but it's the reaction of his team people will be most interested in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 23rd Oct 2026 - Manager speculation rages
All the names are thrown into the hat as Michael Carrick appears to be on the brink of losing his job. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Como 4-1 United - Carrick on brink - Talking Devils Podcast with Paul Parker
Wayne Barton and United legend Paul Parker discuss the disaster in Como which has left Michael Carrick facing the sack. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 21st October 2026 - Hall, Truffert and Sarr linked, Como presser for Carrick
Michael Carrick delivers his pre-match presser from Como, and United are linked to some left-backs. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 20th Oct 2026 - Gabriel set to leave
The saga of JJ Gabriel is thankfully close to conclusion as United prepare to face Como. The Christmas schedule gets a glow up, too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 80/81 - The End of Another Era
The late Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton return for the final episode of this series. It is also the final episode of the Dave Sexton reign. We hope you have enjoyed this walk down memory lane. Apologies that the title has eventually become somewhat misleading, as it is now a complete history between 1945 and 1981, but with over a day's worth of content recorded over the last two years, I am ex
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 79/80 - A Dour Old Time
It's the penultimate episode of this series. Dave Sexton seeks to build on Cup Final heartbreak and United do kick on - is it enough to win the league? Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton talk you through all the stories and all the players. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 1978/79 - The five minute final
Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton recount another season in the history of Manchester United. This time, the club get to the FA Cup Final for the third time in four seasons, and as usual, there is drama. All the stats, all the players, all the main stories are covered in an eventful season at Old Trafford. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 6th October 2026 - Kounde linked, Yoro to PSG?
The annual link of Antonio Conte to the United job occurs, while Leny Yoro is attracting interest from PSG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 1977/78 - Onward Sexton's Soldiers
Tommy Docherty is sacked and Dave Sexton is hired. Can United build on their FA Cup win with a young team? All the players, stats and big stories with Wayne Barton and the late Paddy Barclay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 1st October 2026 - Schade linked, women win big
Brentford forward Kevin Schade is linked to United, and the women get a nice victory. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 30th Sep 2026 - PL finds City guilty, United linked to Mateta
The biggest story in football takes another twist as the Premier League finally publishes the verdict on Manchester City. United meanwhile are linked to a striker they could have had a month ago. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
How might City's potential charge impact United? Talking Devils with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss the big news of the week in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Monday 28th Sep - Balde linked again, women get first league win
Slow weekend for transfer gossip with all reporters glued to events from Premier League HQ, but Alejandre Balde is linked to Old Trafford again and another academy star leaves City for United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 26th September 2026 - City reportedly found guilty, potential ramifications through football
Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick at Crystal Palace may finally have been surpassed as the Premier League's greatest controversy as Manchester City are reportedly found guilty of the majority of the charges from the infamous Premier League 115 case. It could have ramifications for United and all of football. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 23rd Sep 2026 - Tyrick Mitchell linked
The left-back hunt is on and there's plenty of time for every left back in the league to be linked to the club. Some notable results on this day in history. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 22nd Sep 2026 - Quartet withdraw from internationals
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford pull out of the England squad, and Benjamin Sesko is also withdrawn from international duty due to his injury. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fulham 1-1 United Review with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker and Wayne Barton review the club's draw at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sun Sep 20th 2026 - Ratcliffe angers fans again, Under 18s enjoy a good win
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has invoked the ire of United fans again after airing divisive political views. Michael Carrick tries to get on with the turning of the world against Fulham, and the women's and academy teams get decent results. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 19th Sep 2026 - Gabriel on the move to Spain, Carrick gives strong presser
Michael Carrick stood up to the press after a difficult week, while Gabriel's family negotiate his move to Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 18th Sep 2026 - Quiet on the western front as Carrick faces press today
No news is not particularly good news when it comes to Gabriel at United, and Michael Carrick will face the press ahead of a big league game at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 17th Sep 2026 - Dreadful night for Carrick as United exit Carabao Cup
There are losses and there are ways to lose and United hit the jackpot with a bad one last night as they went from 2-0 up to 3-2 down against Brighton. Shea Lacey scored on his first start but it feels like a tough moment for Michael Carrick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 16th Sep 26 - Gabriel's dad demands son's transfer
United prepare to face Brighton and were set to create a new club record. That probably won't be happening now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Manchester United 0-1 Manchester City Review
Wayne Barton gives his thought's on yesterday's Manchester derby and brings the news from elsewhere around the club.Read Wayne's column on the match on http://the1878.news Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 76/77 - Docherty Delivers Cup Jubilation
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton.After pledging to take United back to Wembley, this is one time faith can be invested in the promise of Tommy Docherty. However, elsewhere, he commits one deception too much, and everything changes.All the player statistics, the key games, the big stories and the tactics are covered by Paddy and Way
United Daily - Sat 12th Sep 2026 - Truffert linked, Carrick pre-derby presser
Bournemouth's latest left-back sensation is linked to United, Michael Carrick faces the press pre-City, and Fridolina Rolfo has some wonderful news. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 11th September 2026 - United get Champions League campaign off to a good start
United stroll past FK Sabah on their opening Champions League night. The kids do alright too.A new United news outlet opens today. The 1878, at http://the1878.news - I am delighted to be the chief Manchester United correspondent. Visit for more information! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 10th September 2026 - Hall still may leave Newcastle, Champions League presser
Newcastle are briefing that they still may sell Lewis Hall despite offering him a new contract, and Michael Carrick and Bryan Mbeumo face the press ahead of tonight's return to the Champions League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 9th Sep 2026 - Hall to sign new Newcastle deal, McAllister goes out on loan
United's left-back search will hit a reset button soon, and they send a young midfielder out on loan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 8th September 2026 - Konde set to sign, women's games get moved
United are set to snaffle a Liverpool player, and are linked with Daniel Svensson of Dortmund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Everton 2-2 Man Utd Review with Paul Parker
United drop points again, and club legend Paul Parker is here to discuss with Wayne Barton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 5th September 2026 - Mane linked, United's women lose, Carrick presser pt 1
Michael Carrick gives team news to club media ahead of the game, United's women start the season disappointingly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 4th September 2026 - PL squad list confirmed
United submit their squad list for the Premier League season, as Michael Carrick prepares to face the press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 3rd Sep 2026 - Obi set to have loan move, United women sign Bernal
A couple of transfer titbits to bring you, as well as more of the fallout from the window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 2nd Sep 2026 - Deadline day wraps up
United were involved in late talks for loan moves over Ait-Nouri at City and to send Joshua Zirkzee to Everton. Nothing worked out. No left-back came in, no right-back came in - it's going to be a tough old season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 1st September 2026 - Deadline day tumbleweeds
All quiet on the western front as journalists are wary of United's quick-moving nature in the window. Will the cat have one more pounce in it before the deadline? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Man Utd 5-2 Ipswich Review with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker and Wayne Barton review the impressive win over Ipswich Town, look at the end of the transfer and preview the upcoming game at Everton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday August 30th - Carrick gives lively presser, Maatsen linked
It's a Michael Carrick sort of day with plenty of content as he has fun with Jamie Jackson in the second part of Friday's presser. United's women finish pre-season on a disappointing note. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Saturday 29th August 2026 - Carrick presser, David, Sorloth, Mendy linked, Bah signs for women's team
Busy busy old day as United prepare to face Ipswich tomorrow, and lots of extra special transfer nonsense as United look to find a left-back and striker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 28th August 2026 - Champions League opponents known, Tosin, Matanovic, Ndiaye all linked
Manchester United discover who they'll be playing in this season's Champions League. It's going to be a tough ride. With the window due to close, and Zirkzee possibly leaving, those nefarious reporters can feast on unrealistic striker targets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Camavinga links persist fro some reason, Obi could make move
United continue to be linked to names they've been linked to even though the midfield rebuild is, for now, hopefully complete. Many youngsters are gearing up for that late shuffle of the window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Wednesday 26th August 2026 - Baleba joins, Jeltsch linked
Carlos Baleba finally, officially, joined Manchester United yesterday. Bruno Fernandes wins the PFA Player of the year award. United's attentions now turn to a left-back, so Aston Villa are making the moves they can before Carrick considers a back-up striker. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 25th August 2026 - Baleba to be announced, left-back search, OTD audio!
Carlos Baleba should be confirmed as a Manchester United player today, and the club's search for a left-back should ramp up. JJ Gabriel continues to thrill. On this day 30 years ago, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer makes his debut, and we have some exclusive audio from that day for you. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hull 2-0 Manchester United Review - with Paul Parker
The Premier League is off to a disappointing start. United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss the opening day defeat to Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 23rd August 2026 - Defeat at Hull, player ratings, Balde linked
Michael Carrick tries not to get carried away as United slump to a pretty alarming defeat at Hull. Player ratings and all the latest rumours this way. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 22nd August 2026 - Baleba medical planned, United to face Hull
Carlos Baleba will have his medical after United and Brighton finally agreed a fee for the midfielder, while United look to get their Premier League campaign off to a winning start at Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 21st August 2026 - Baleba close, Carrick presser
Carlos Baleba is set to join Manchester United, as Michael Carrick remained a little coy in his pre-match press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Hull City v Man Utd Preview and summer review with Paul Parker
United legend Paul Parker is back with Wayne Barton to discuss the events of the summer at the club and preview the Premier League opener against Hull City.Please ensure you're subscribed to the podcast to keep up to date, as we are changing and will not be broadcasting live on Twitter and Facebook this season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 16th August 2026 - United lose final friendly
Rather embarrassingly, Ruben Amorim's system exposes all the known flaws in United's squad, just days before the real business begins. Just as well nobody is overreacting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sat 15th August 2026 - Osimhen and Kim Min Jae linked like it's 2022
The transfer window gets all retro with the rumours as United prepare to take on Milan and former manager Ruben Amorim in the last of this summer's friendlies. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 14th August 2026 - Rest in peace Jimmy Rimmer
Sad news as a notable figure from Manchester United history passes away. Jimmy Rimmer, 1964 FA Youth Cup winner and part of the 1968 European Cup-winning squad, has sadly died.Michael Carrick has given press interviews speaking about transfers, Marcus Rashford and Kobbie Mainoo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thursday 13th August 2026 - United win Boylesports Cup, give new contracts
Leeds were defeated in Ireland after a penalty shoot out, while Newcastle fix their eyes on a long-time United target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily -Weds 12th August 2026 - Hall remains top LB target
United prepare to face Leeds in Dublin tonight as the club brief out that Lewis Hall remains their top LB target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 11th August 2026 - Louis Page deal almost done
United are closing in on another youngster as speculation rages about the left-back options on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Monday 10th August 2026 - Seys linked, new number for Rashford?
The integration of Marcus Rashford continues in Dublin, while a new left-back joins the rumour mill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday August 9th 2026 - draws for men and women, Thiago, Robinson, Scalvini linked
United are linked to a host of new names as reporters get busy getting creative, while the teams get busy getting 1-1 draws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Saturday 8th August 2026 - Altay departs, Newcastle reject Hall advance
Another goalkeeper is out on loan, Newcastle say no to any hope of signing Lewis Hall, and United prepare to face PSG in a friendly today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Friday 7th August 2026 - Woltemade and Delap linked
Strikers being linked to United this morning as the club unveil plans for a fanzone before games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Thurs 6th Aug 26 - Gibbs-White linked, Olid appointed women's boss
In a waste of everyone's time, Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with the club in case Bruno Fernandes leaves, and that tells you all you need to know about that. Eva Olid, meanwhile, is appointed as expected. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Weds 5th Aug 2026 - Skinner leaves, club releases statement on ticketing fiasco
A heavy day of statements at the club as Marc Skinner departs and an announcement on a replacement is imminent, while United issue a statement on their ticketing fiasco which has left a dark cloud over the summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Tuesday 4th Aug 2026 - Rashford linked to Turkey
The first serious links emerge of Turkish interest emerge for Marcus Rashford. We can take them with a pinch of salt, probably, as we should do with recent resurfacing of links to Lewis-Skelly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Monday 3rd August 2026 - Lewis Hall spurns Chelsea interest, Fernandes explains United 'snub'
The Metro, as always, outdo themselves in pursuit of the nonsense of the day story, while Lewis Hall distances himself from a return to Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
United Daily - Sunday 2nd August 2026 - United win Snapdragon Cup, may target Lewis-Skelly, may sell Sesko?
United may be looking to make a move for a left-back; Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal has been linked, though it might be a ruse to bring Newcastle to the table to deal with Lewis Hall. Elsewhere, Bayern are linked with a move for Sesko. Really? All this as United celebrate winning the Snapdragon Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
A Complete History Of Manchester United - 75/76 - United Back In Division One
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. United are back in the top flight, and make an early season signing. Can this young side prove themselves worthy of the shirt?All the player statistics, the key games, the big stories and the tactics are covered by Paddy and Wayne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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