Manchester United
Explore the busy world of Manchester United, with pre and post-match interviews plus the Devil's Advocate podcast with lifelong fans Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath. Made in BBC Radio Manchester's studios overlooking Old Trafford.
Episodes
Devil's Advocate: World Cup Preview
Joe McGrath is joined by Jay Motty to preview the World Cup, plus hear from Man Utd academy director Stephen Torpey.
Devils' Advocate: Awards 25/26
Gaz, Joe and Man Utd YouTuber Tom Cooney dish out their end of season awards for 25/26 - best goal, best moment, best signing and (second) best player.
Devils' Advocate: Bruno v Keano
Gaz and Joe are joined by Jordan Smith discuss the 3-0 win at Brighton, the Bruno/Roy Keane fall-out and Michael Carrick's appointment on a two-year deal.
Devils' Advocate: One eye on next season?
Gaz, Joe and Michael discuss the goalless draw at Sunderland, United's squad depth and Rashford winning LaLiga.
Devils Advocate: 'Back amongst the big boys'
Gaz is joined by Nick McCabe from Real Reds Talk after Man Utd's victory over Liverpool, securing Champions League football and Kobbie Mainoo.
Devils' Advocate: 'The least risk is Carrick'
Gaz and Joe are joined by BBC Sport's Simon Stone to discuss Manchester United's win over Brentford and the bigger picture ahead of the summer.
Devils' Advocate: Heaven at the Bridge
Gaz, Michael and Jay Motty discuss the victory at Stamford Bridge, Bruno's pursuit of a Premier League record, Heaven's performance and Brentford next week.
'United were woeful!'
Gaz, Joe and Rich Fay discuss Manchester United's Premier League defeat to Leeds.
'Maguire is an amazing redemption story'
Gaz and Joe discuss Harry Maguire, Leeds United and a piece of Man United history.
Devils' Advocate: Bruno Fernandes Special
Is Bruno Fernandes a Man Utd legend? Gaz and Joe are joined by fan Jordan Smith for a special look at the Reds' inspirational captain.(Picture Credit: Getty Images)
Devils' Advocate: 'Carricked away'
Gaz and Joe are joined by Jay to chat United's draw at Bournemouth and the England squad.
Devils' Advocate: 'A delight to watch'
Gaz, Joe and Tom Cooney discuss the win over Aston Villa, the form of Bruno Fernandes and whether Michael Carrick should get the job full-time.
Devils' Advocate: 'We really miss Dorgu'
Gaz and Joe are joined by Man Utd fan and YouTuber Darren Webb to reflect on defeat at Newcastle and preview the clash with Aston Villa.
Devils' Advocate: 'We are third!'
Joe and Gaz are joined by BBC Sport's Man Utd reporter Simon Stone to discuss the Crystal Palace win and the job Michael Carrick has done so far.
Lammens: 'We knew there had to be a change'
Senne Lammens on Michael Carrick, clean sheets and winning 1-0 at Everton.Credit: Getty Images
'I feel safe in Lammens arms'
Gaz and Joe discuss the win at Everton, how Senne Lammens dealt with set pieces and where United might finish this season.
Carrick: 'We've got dangerous players'
Michael Carrick shares his thoughts following Man Utd's 1-0 win at Everton.Credit: Getty Images
Carrick: 'For me it's the ultimate role'
Michael Carrick on Sir Alex Ferguson, pundits and his future beyond the summer.Listen to the interview in full on the Football Daily feed - search football on BBC Sounds.
Carrick: 'I'm a big fan of watching him play'
Michael Carrick on Kobbie Mainoo, plus how he reflects on time at Middlesbrough.Listen to the interview in full on the Football Daily feed - search football on BBC Sounds.
Carrick: 'It's what this football club is built upon'
Michael Carrick on his coaching staff and the importance of the academy.Listen to the interview in full on the Football Daily feed - search football on BBC Sounds.
Carrick: 'It's a real special feeling for me'
Michael Carrick speaks to Mark Chapman about his return to the Man Utd dugout.Listen to the interview in full on the Football Daily feed - search football on BBC Sounds.
'It's got to be Sesko'
Gaz joins Joe from Tenerife as they look ahead to Everton away.
'We get top four, Carrick gets the job'
Gaz on Joe reflect on the games against Spurs and West Ham.
Deluded, for at least another week
Gaz and Joe are joined by Jay Motty to discuss United’s late win over Fulham
It's Carrick, you know?
Gaz, Joe and Tom Cooney discuss Manchester United's Premier League win over Arsenal.
‘It should’ve been six!’
Joe and Gaz reflect on Manchester United’s derby day victory over Manchester City.
'It's just a shambles'
Joe and Gaz discuss the FA Cup defeat to Brighton, meaning United face a 40 game season
Waiting for Ole
Gaz and Joe talk the draw at Burnley and who the next Manchester United coach should be.
Ruben Amorim Sacked
Gaz and Joe with reaction to the sacking of head coach Ruben Amorim. Plus, United fans have their say.
'It felt like there was no urgency'
Gaz and Jay dissect United's 1-1 draw with Wolves and look ahead to Leeds away.
'2026 could be a good year'
Gaz, Joe and Manchester United fan Harry discuss the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.
'This is life as a sixth placed team'
Gaz, Joe and Reece Brown discuss Manchester United's 4-4 draw with AFC Bournemouth.
'Top six should remain the target'
Joe and Gaz are joined by Ryan Walker to discuss United’s 4-1 win at Wolves.
'I think we will be top four!'
Gaz and Joe are joined by Tom Cooney after Manchester United's win at Crystal Palace.
'We absolutely bottled it'
Joe, Gaz and United fan Harry chat about the defeat to Everton and look to the weekend.
'I love the Irish!'
Gaz, Joe and Joe Smith talk the international break, Benjamin Sesko and facing Everton.
'Positives and negatives'
Joe and Gaz reflect on the 2-2 draw at Spurs with golfer and United fan Sam Horsfield.
'Not a positive, but its an alright point'
Gaz & Joe are joined by Nick McCabe after Manchester United's draw with Nottingham Forest
'Mbeumo has got better and better'
Joe and Gaz are joined by United fan Sue to discuss the 4-2 win over Brighton.
‘Sir Harry Maguire’
Joe and Gaz are joined by fans to discuss Manchester United’s 2-1 win at Liverpool.
Paul Parker Special
Former Manchester United defender Paul Parker joins Gaz and Joe to discuss his new book.
Le Tissier: 'Dream to play in Champions League'
Maya Le Tissier previews Manchester United's Champions League debut against ValerengaCredit: Getty Images
'A solid goalkeeper and a striker who can score'
Joe, Gaz and Jay discuss Man United's win over Sunderland and look ahead to Liverpool.
'I have zero faith this is going to get better'
Gaz, Joe & Nick McCabe on Ruben Amorim's position after Saturday's loss at Brentford
'I've got less negatives than Amorim!'
Gaz, Joe and Tom Cooney react to Manchester United's win over Chelsea.
‘This is stubbornness beyond belief’
Gaz and Joe reflect on another derby defeat, plus pay tribute to Ricky Hatton.
'I hate derby week!'
Gaz and Joe preview the 197th Manchester Derby.
'A better window than expected'
Gaz and Jay are joined by Simon Stone to review Manchester United's transfer window.
Emergency Pod: A new low?
Where do United go from here?Reds fans Jay Motty, Kim Burdett and journalist Rich Fay have the fallout as the Reds are humiliated at fourth tier Grimsby in the League Cup.
'I trebled my wages!'
Do you know the story of Nick Culkin's United debut?The former Reds goalkeeper tells Gaz and Joe about his record breaking debut at Highbury.Plus Bruno's best position.
'I'm excited to see Man Utd play football again'
Gaz and Joe are joined by Amber Haque to discuss the positives from the defeat to Arsenal, plus hear from Ruben Amorim and Wayne Rooney.
'You'd be a Baleba'
Gaz and Joe are joined by Olympic boxer Pat Brown to discuss Benjamin Sesko's arrival and the start of the brand new Premier League season.
‘I hope he's here for 20 years'
Gaz and Joe discuss the US tour, Benjamin Sesko and the great United moments that you've missed. Plus hear from Ruben Amorim on why he wants to do 20 years in charge at Old Trafford.
'Amorim is same old moody'
Gaz and Joe discuss United in the States and celebrate the Lionesses Euros win with The Athletic's Cerys Jones.
'It's a matter of time'
Gaz, Joe and Mark Ogden from ESPN discuss Marcus Rashford's impending move to Barcelona. Plus hear from former Brentford defender Ben Mee on Bryan Mbuemo's move to Old Trafford.
'I'm worried now'
It's groundhog day for Gaz, Joe and Joe Smith, plus hear from Tim Vickery on new signing Diego Leon.
'I'm so stressed'
Gaz and United fan and presenter Amber Haque discuss a lack of player sales and Cunha taking the number ten shirt.
'Everything’s just a waiting game'
Gaz, Joe and Jay Motty ask if United need to convince players to stay this summer, plus hear exclusively from David May.
'He’s not even David Bellion'
Gaz and Joe discuss Garnacho’s Villa shirt and your favourite Old Trafford goals, plus Gaz takes on the Full 90.
‘I headbutted my Nan’
Gaz and Joe talk transfers and the greatest goal they have ever seen at Old Trafford.
'The guy's ridiculous, you've got to get him'
Gaz and Joe ask why the Mbeumo deal isn't done, whether Gyökeres is the answer and which league do Manchester United top?
‘I’d take £130 million’
Gaz and Joe discuss the arrival of Matheus Cunha and the future for Bruno Fernandes.
'Cunha's a better footballer than Garnacho'
Gaz and Joe reflect on the win over Aston Villa and discuss Alejandro Garnacho's future.
Emergency Pod: Defeat in Bilbao
Gaz and Joe react to Manchester United's Europa League final defeat.
The Europa League Final Preview
Joe joins Gaz live from Bilbao, to preview Spurs v United - the game that will define the season.
'They give with one hand and take with the other'
Gaz and Joe discuss the highs of Athletic Club to the lows of West Ham.
Does the Premier League matter?
Gaz and Joe look ahead to the Athletic Club second leg after defeat at Brentford.
'United can beat anyone and get beat by anyone'
Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath look back at the Bournemouth draw, a big week in Europe and Liverpool's 20th Premier League title.
We Can Win The Europa League
Gaz and Joe review the euphoric Lyon comeback and Wolves defeat.Plus - does league position matter anymore this season?You can send a voicenote to the podcast on Whatsapp - 08000 321 333 just start your message with 'Manc.'
'Why would you make yourself the centre of attention?'
Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath look back at the games against Lyon and Newcastle and discuss the goalkeeper situation at Manchester United.
'Great responsibility to win' - Amorim
Ruben Amorim speaks ahead of their game against Newcastle.
'I've made more mistakes than Onana' - Amorim
Ruben Amorim's press conference after the draw at Lyon.
'Matic didn't read full quote' - Amorim
United boss Ruben Amorim and Diogo Dalot ahead of Lyon.
Dire Derby
Gaz and Joe are joined by boxer Pat Brown after the derby draw.
Ruben Amorim post Nottingham Forest
The United boss reacts to the 1-0 defeat to Nottingham Forest.
Forest then City
Gaz and Joe are look ahead to the Forest and City games. Plus they disagree on United's all time Premier League eleven. You can send a voicenote to the podcast on Whatsapp - 08000 321 333 just start your message with 'Manc.'
Season Review So Far
Gaz is joined by his Total Sport co-presenter Emily and fans Karthik, Cerys, and Harry.
'You can tell it's the international break'
Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath look at who's performing well for their countries and Joe sets Gaz some homework.
Hojlund's in heaven as Heaven suffers injury hell
Gaz Drinkwater and Jay Motty take the positives from the win over Leicester City as Rasmus Hojlumnd and Alejandro Garnacho finally score, but Ayden Heaven's injury is a worry.
Sir Jim Ratcliffe with Dan Roan
Manchester United co-owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks exclusively to Dan Roan.
