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Explore the busy world of Manchester United with a podcast dedicated to everything Red, with lifelong fans Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath.

BBC Radio Manchester


    • Sep 29, 2026 LATEST EPISODE
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    • 21m AVG DURATION
    • 268 EPISODES


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    Man City found guilty on majority of charges

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 29, 2026 18:53


    Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath react to reports Manchester City have been found guilty of breaking the majority of the 115 financial rules they were accused of breaching.

    Olid: 'It's a process'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2026 4:11


    Eva Olid after winning her first WSL game as Man Utd boss.Credit: GettyImages.

    Devils' Advocate: 'Horrible performance'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2026 20:22


    Joe and Gaz reflect on Manchester United's draw at Fulham and their League Cup exit in midweek. They also discuss Michael Carrick's position as head coach.

    'It showed United's lack of character'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 14, 2026 19:08


    Gaz and Joe reflect on Manchester United's derby day defeat to Manchester City.

    Carrick: 'I'm staggered'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 13, 2026 4:37


    Michael Carrick reacts to Haaland's goal and losing 1-0 in the Manchester Derby. Credit: GettyImages.

    Devils' Advocate: 'I hate the Manchester derby'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 7, 2026 23:21


    Joe and Gaz reflect on Sunday's 2-2 draw at Everton. They also look ahead to facing Sabah in the Champions League and preview the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.

    Devils' Advocate: 'Could come back to bite us...'

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 2, 2026 22:56


    Gaz is joined by the Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty to discuss deadline day, Utd's win over Ipswich and look ahead to facing Everton.

    Carrick: 'Delighted, a lot of positives'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 30, 2026 5:27


    Michael Carrick and Bruno Fernandes react after Man Utd's dominant 5-2 win over Ipswich at Old Trafford.(Picture Credit: Getty Images)

    Devils' Advocate: 'I'm lost for words'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 24, 2026 24:06


    Joe and Gaz are joined by Man Utd fan and YouTuber Tom Cooney. They discuss Saturday's defeat at Hull City, the transfer window and look ahead to facing Ipswich at Old Trafford.

    Carrick: 'No excuses'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2026 4:13


    Michael Carrick reacts to Manchester United's 2-0 opening day defeat to newly-promoted side Hull City.(Credit: GettyImages)

    Devils' Advocate: 'The clock is ticking'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 17, 2026 24:59


    Joe and Gaz cast their 2026-27 predictions and discuss United's pre-season.

    Devils' Advocate: 'Jose was the man I wanted'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 10, 2026 21:44


    Gaz is joined by the Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty to discuss the summer window and Jose Mourinho's recent comments.

    Devils' Advocate: 'If you offered me fourth and a cup…'

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 3, 2026 24:08


    Joe and Gaz are joined by the Stretford Paddock's Joe Smith to chat about pre-season so far and transfers. They also discuss Marc Skinner's departure from Manchester United Women.

    Devils' Advocate: 'They're going about it in the worst possible way'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 27, 2026 21:50


    Joe and Gaz discuss United's pre-season win over Rosenborg and season ticket restrictions. They also hear from football finance expert Kieran Maguire.

    Devils' Advocate: Reds World Cup Round Up

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 20, 2026 25:34


    Gaz and Joe rate the United's stars at the World Cup, discuss transfers and pre-season loss to Wrexham.

    Devils' Advocate: 'The sort of midfielder we need'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 13, 2026 22:26


    Joe and Gaz discuss the latest transfer rumours, the club's new stadium plans and the World Cup.

    Devils' Advocate: 'I now believe'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 6, 2026 24:06


    Gaz and Joe hear from Amber Haque in Mexico City after England's epic win in the Azteca, plus - is this the year a Man Utd player wins the World Cup?

    Devils' Advocate: 'It's time to move on'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 29, 2026 21:48


    Gaz and Jay discuss new stadium plans, midfield injuries and why Mainoo should be starting for England.

    Devils' Advocate: 'I'd love to have him back'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 22, 2026 19:47


    Gaz and Joe discuss Marcus Rashford's future and Man Utd's Premier League fixtures.

    Devil's Advocate: World Cup Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 8, 2026 21:32


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 1, 2026 25:59


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2026 24:22


    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?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2026 21:37


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later May 4, 2026 21:31


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 28, 2026 19:34


    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

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 20, 2026 21:58


    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!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 14, 2026 22:20


    Gaz, Joe and Rich Fay discuss Manchester United's Premier League defeat to Leeds.

    'Maguire is an amazing redemption story'

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 7, 2026 23:12


    Gaz and Joe discuss Harry Maguire, Leeds United and a piece of Man United history.

    Devils' Advocate: Bruno Fernandes Special

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 30, 2026 22:24


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2026 21:52


    Gaz and Joe are joined by Jay to chat United's draw at Bournemouth and the England squad.

    Devils' Advocate: 'A delight to watch'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2026 25:07


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 9, 2026 24:11


    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!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2026 25:56


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 25, 2026 2:15


    Senne Lammens on Michael Carrick, clean sheets and winning 1-0 at Everton.Credit: Getty Images

    'I feel safe in Lammens arms'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 20:53


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 24, 2026 2:40


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 4:09


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 5:59


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:15


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 20, 2026 6:13


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2026 18:01


    Gaz joins Joe from Tenerife as they look ahead to Everton away.

    'We get top four, Carrick gets the job'

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 11, 2026 20:29


    Gaz on Joe reflect on the games against Spurs and West Ham.

    Deluded, for at least another week

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 2, 2026 25:39


    Gaz and Joe are joined by Jay Motty to discuss United's late win over Fulham

    It's Carrick, you know?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2026 21:02


    Gaz, Joe and Tom Cooney discuss Manchester United's Premier League win over Arsenal.

    ‘It should've been six!'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 19, 2026 22:57


    Joe and Gaz reflect on Manchester United's derby day victory over Manchester City.

    'It's just a shambles'

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 12, 2026 21:48


    Joe and Gaz discuss the FA Cup defeat to Brighton, meaning United face a 40 game season

    Waiting for Ole

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 8, 2026 20:24


    Gaz and Joe talk the draw at Burnley and who the next Manchester United coach should be.

    Ruben Amorim Sacked

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 5, 2026 23:34


    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'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 31, 2025 24:31


    Gaz and Jay dissect United's 1-1 draw with Wolves and look ahead to Leeds away.

    '2026 could be a good year'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 22, 2025 23:14


    Gaz, Joe and Manchester United fan Harry discuss the 2-1 defeat to Aston Villa.

    'This is life as a sixth placed team'

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 16, 2025 23:13


    Gaz, Joe and Reece Brown discuss Manchester United's 4-4 draw with AFC Bournemouth.

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