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Devils in the Box - A Manchester United Podcast

Devils in the Box - A Manchester United Podcast

Spectral Productions 40 episodes Nov 11, 2026

Devils in the Box is a podcast dedicated to Manchester United Football Club, offering weekly coverage of news, controversies, and memorable moments. Hosted by Joe, an aspiring journalist and self-proclaimed Vimto enthusiast, the show is produced by Spectral Productions. Despite the abundance of Manchester United podcasts, this one aims to provide a unique perspective on the club.

Episodes

BREAKING NEWS: Carrick to be sacked & Pochettino new manager
BREAKING NEWS: Carrick to be sacked & Pochettino new manager Nov 11, 2026 21:02 The axe has finally fallen. After the chaotic 4-4 draw against Aston Villa left Manchester United marooned in the relegation zone, INEOS have sacked Michael Carrick and rapidly appointed Mauricio Pochettino. Joe hits the mic to react to a whirlwind 48 hours at Old Trafford.While Joe pledges his full support to the new boss, he offers a brutally honest, balanced take on the appointment, revealing w
Aston Villa (H) | Well... what the hell was that?
Aston Villa (H) | Well... what the hell was that? Nov 8, 2026 43:21 This week, the adrenaline of the Roma comeback has completely worn off, leaving us with the exact same stale reality we’ve been choking on all season. Manchester United ground out a tense, ugly draw against Aston Villa, and while the point temporarily stops the bleeding, it’s ultimately just more of the same. We now limp into a long, miserable international break sitting squarely in the relegation
Roma (H) | Cunha brace topples Rome & Villa Preview
Roma (H) | Cunha brace topples Rome & Villa Preview Nov 4, 2026 24:42 Just days after hitting rock bottom at Stamford Bridge, Manchester United pulled off a completely logic-defying, unbelievable Champions League comeback against Roma. Joe jumps on the mic for a slightly more positive coverage of a proper European night, dissecting another bipolar performance from half to half, and the tactical shifts that sparked a miracle when we thought the game was dead.But what
Chelsea (A) | Frankenstein performance at The Bridge
Chelsea (A) | Frankenstein performance at The Bridge Nov 1, 2026 42:03 This week, we are trying to make sense of the most bipolar Manchester United performance in recent memory. Joe breaks down a bizarre 2-0 defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge that was a complete tale of two halves. We start with the positives of a surprisingly dominant first 45 minutes, where United controlled the xG, Matheus Cunha had a goal ruled out, and Bruno Fernandes wasted a golden opportuni
Bournemouth (H) | Cherries dominate & Carrick's last game?
Bournemouth (H) | Cherries dominate & Carrick's last game? Oct 25, 2026 24:09 This week, we are staring into the abyss. Following the European humiliation in Como, Manchester United needed a massive response—but instead, they delivered a lifeless, disgraceful surrender away at Bournemouth. Joe gets straight on the mic to dissect an abysmal 90 minutes where United were outclassed, out-fought, and completely devoid of any tactical game plan. We break down the squad's shoc
Como (A) | Humiliated, defeated & back to square one!
Como (A) | Humiliated, defeated & back to square one! Oct 22, 2026 46:27 This week, we are dropping a raw, angry reaction episode after Manchester United's utterly disgraceful 4-1 humiliation at Como. Joe picks apart a catastrophic 90 minutes that marks a brand new low, before digesting the fallout from Bruno Fernandes's telling post-match comments. We also dive into the explosive rumours of a heated touchline and tunnel argument between Michael Carrick and Mat
Leeds (A) | Elland Road Despair & Carrick Clock Ticking
Leeds (A) | Elland Road Despair & Carrick Clock Ticking Oct 18, 2026 33:55 This week, we are picking up the pieces from another deeply frustrating, stale 1-1 draw away against Leeds United at Elland Road. Joe gets straight into a gruelling post-match autopsy, dissecting a lifeless performance where Manchester United were once again out of ideas and completely devoid of creativity against our bitter rivals. We analyse why the attacking transition has gone entirely flat an
A. Madrid (A) | Poor again & Licha calls out Wilcox!
A. Madrid (A) | Poor again & Licha calls out Wilcox! Oct 13, 2026 38:30 This week, we are reacting to another painful night on the continent as Manchester United fall to a dismal defeat against Atletico Madrid. Joe breaks down a toothless performance, analysing the sloppy goals conceded and the complete lack of fight across the pitch. We also rage at the outrageously harsh red card handed to Leny Yoro that completely buried any chance of a late turnaround.However, the
Spurs (A) | 2 Points lost to 10 men again!
Spurs (A) | 2 Points lost to 10 men again! Oct 11, 2026 22:38 This week, we are dropping an emotional, heavy reaction episode after dropping two vital points at Old Trafford against a 10-man Tottenham side. Joe voices his reluctant doubts over Michael Carrick's future, breaking down a deeply alarming performance defined by poor ball control, shocking decision-making, and a total lack of fight when out of possession. We examine the recurring theme of drea
The 40-Page Disgrace & Preview of Spurs
The 40-Page Disgrace & Preview of Spurs Oct 6, 2026 27:28 This week, we are back from a long, explosive international break and ready to get back to business at Old Trafford. Joe previews our massive upcoming clash against Tottenham Hotspur, breaking down exactly how Michael Carrick’s men can exploit Spurs' energy and chaotic seasonal start to take all three points.But the real story of the week is off the pitch. The verdict we have all been waiting
REACTION: CITY ARE FOUND GUILTY!
REACTION: CITY ARE FOUND GUILTY! Sep 25, 2026 36:32 This week, we are dropping an emergency reaction episode to process the biggest, most disgraceful scandal in Premier League history. After years of waiting, the verdict is finally in: an independent panel has judged Manchester City guilty on 114 out of 115 charges for breaching financial regulations between 2009 and 2018. Joe jumps straight on the mic to rant about the sheer scale of the cheating—
SPECIAL: Reflecting on INEOS – Rebuilding or Ruining United?
SPECIAL: Reflecting on INEOS – Rebuilding or Ruining United? Sep 23, 2026 42:42 This week, we are dropping a special deep-dive episode putting INEOS's ownership and control completely under the microscope. Can they actually bring Manchester United back to the top, or is the club rotting from the inside out? Joe breaks down the absolute highs and the very dark lows of the Ratcliffe era so far. We start with the positives, praising a much-needed overhaul in recruitment wher

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