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Anchor channel featuring football discussion through the often rose-tinted glasses of Manchester United supporters.

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    • May 26, 2021 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 28m AVG DURATION
    • 74 EPISODES


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    Europa League Final Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later May 26, 2021 31:11


    Patrick and Mike discuss the Europa League final between United and Villarreal. Can Ole get his first trophy as United manager? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Glazer Protests Cancel Derby

    Play Episode Listen Later May 2, 2021 36:38


    Patrick and Mike discuss today's protests and pitch invasion which ultimately resulted in the postponement of United-Liverpool. Did it make any difference and what does it mean going forward? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    More Fallout from a Tumultuous Week!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2021 41:00


    Jeremy and Mike discuss the latest news, and rumours that have come out in recent days after the spectacular failure of the Super League. Plus, back on the pitch, a look at a trip to Elland Road tomorrow and whether or not Rashford should be risked with Roma looming on Thursday. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    European Super League: Beginning, Middle, and End.

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 22, 2021 47:38


    Patrick and Mike discuss the ill-fated European Super League and the antagonists involved from a bizarre three days. As quickly as it showed up, it catastrophically dissolved. With Woodward falling on his sword, we must not stop and get the Glazers too! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United Show Mettle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 15, 2021 46:35


    Patrick and Mike, after plenty of time to decompress, weigh in many talking points coming out of United's 3-1 win at Tottenham. Plus, a debate over Rashford's fitness ahead of Granada. Let us know your thoughts on @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    League Run-In!

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 1, 2021 16:02


    Patrick and Mike take a look ahead to the finish of the season. Ole's progress and an early preview of United's match with Brighton are on the agenda! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United Crash out of FA Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 22, 2021 45:58


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's FA Cup quarterfinal defeat to Leicester and Ole's lineup and approach to the game. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United beat Milan! Look ahead!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 20, 2021 29:03


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 1-0 win over Milan, Paul Pogba's impact and what it means going forward. Plus, a new kit sponsorship! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United Stay Second!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 15, 2021 34:49


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's 1-0 win over West Ham and look ahead to Thursday. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Football Director! Work to do in second leg!

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 13, 2021 29:51


    Patrick and Mike discuss the fallout of Milan's late goal against United in the Europa League. Plus, United's front office reshuffle! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Talking Points from United's Trip to Stamford Bridge! (Explicit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 28, 2021 51:10


    Jeremy and Mike are not happy. Jeremy is upset with Ole's lack of adventure in big matches and Mike is furious with everything else. Let us know know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Europa League Draw! Chelsea Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 27, 2021 31:40


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's Europa League advancement to the Round of 16 and the draw with Milan. Plus, a look ahead to Sunday's clash with Chelsea. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United Defensive Headaches

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2021 47:26


    Despite a 3-1 victory over Newcastle, United's defensive frailties were very much evident. Jeremy and Mike discuss this, another solid performance from Daniel James, and a look ahead to a second leg against Real Sociedad. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Through in FA Cup!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2021 35:16


    Patrick and Mike discuss United advancing in the FA Cup, the trip to The Hawthorns on Sunday, and Upamecano is going to Bavaria. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United throw 2 points away!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 7, 2021 50:02


    Jeremy and Mike discuss what went wrong in United's 3-3 draw with Everton and what needs to happen moving forward. Plus, City's statement at Anfield. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    9-0!? Diallo!? Everton Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 6, 2021 16:20


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 9-0 win over Southampton, Diallo's instant impact in the reserves, and look ahead to the Everton match Saturday evening. Meanwhile, Mike spares a thought for Mourinho. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Unsatisfying Week for United!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 31, 2021 45:32


    Jeremy and Mike look back at a disappointing week for United. Where did things go wrong and trying to stay upbeat for the week ahead! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Blades Humbling and Arsenal Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 30, 2021 32:43


    Patrick and Mike look back at Man United's loss to Sheffield United and ahead to possible redemption at the Emirates. Plus, talking points on Jesse Lingard, ridiculous abuse on social media, and the Premier League's latest law. Don't miss it! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United 3-2 Liverpool

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 24, 2021 34:42


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's pulsating 3-2 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup 4th Round. Who was excellent? What about Ole's set-up? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFootball --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United, City, and Liverpool Talking Points!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 23, 2021 39:49


    Patrick and Mike discuss the incidents in City's win over Villa, the finish to Liverpool's home unbeaten run, and another Pogba away winner. Plus, a look ahead to this weekend's FA Cup action. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    0-0 at Anfield!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 18, 2021 19:35


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's performance from their 0-0 draw with Liverpool. Plus, a look ahead to the next game at Fulham. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Rooney! Burnley! Liverpool!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2021 26:38


    Patrick and Mike discuss Rooney's retirement and venture into management and give verdicts on the United performance at Burnley. Plus, a look ahead to United's trip to Anfield on Sunday. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    FA Cup Review! Burnley Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 11, 2021 13:15


    Mike gives his take on the weekend's FA Cup 3rd Round action. Cheers to McTominay for captaining his boyhood club for the first time and Van de Beek impressed in a deeper role. A look at United's trip to Turf Moor tomorrow with the opportunity to go top of the league. Will they get it done? Let us know on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Another Semi-Final Defeat!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2021 31:10


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 2-0 EFL Cup Semi-final loss to City and look ahead to the FA Cup at the weekend. Will Ighalo get a final start for his boyhood club? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Carabao Cup Semi-final Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 3, 2021 27:22


    Jeremy and Mike discuss City's impressive performance against Chelsea today and what to expect from United's matchup with them in the Carabao Cup semi. Can Ole get over the hump? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United Go Joint Top!

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 1, 2021 20:51


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 2-1 win over Villa and whether or not United's festive fixture results have shown they are contenders! Let us know what you think on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Boxing Day Wrap-Up!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 27, 2020 37:02


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's 2-2 draw with Leicester and look ahead to both upcoming games and the January transfer window. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    United on Track for a Trophy?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 24, 2020 39:23


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's quarterfinal victory over Everton and the looming Manchester Derby in the semi-final of the Carabao Cup! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app

    Leeds' Rude Welcome Back to Old Trafford!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2020 37:12


    Jeremy and Mike discuss United's 6-2 thumping of Leeds and the positives from the match. Also, a look ahead to the next fixtures during this busy festive season! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Can United Improve Home Form and Become Contenders?

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 19, 2020 24:41


    On the eve of Manchester United and Leeds United first league meeting in a decade and a half, Patrick and Mike discuss the Reds ability to mount a legitimate title challenge. Plus, the baffling expansion of the subs bench starting with this weekend's fixtures. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Manchester Derby Review! Can Spurs or Chelsea Challenge? (Explicit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 13, 2020 29:06


    Jeremy and Mike discuss a dull Manchester Derby. They also run the rule over the likes of City, Chelsea, and Spurs. Plus, Mike has had enough of Jurgen Klopp's complaints. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    United Out of Champions League!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 11, 2020 15:38


    Patrick and Mike discuss a night to forget for United in Leipzig while looking ahead to this weekend's Manchester Derby! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Bruno to the Rescue!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2020 27:43


    Jeremy and Mike discuss another come from behind win for United at West Ham on Saturday. Attempts to rest the likes of Bruno and Rashford proved difficult after a very poor first half. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Ole's Costly Dithering!

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 3, 2020 16:41


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 3-1 defeat to PSG. What was more inexplicable? Fred not seeing Red in the first half or Ole not withdrawing him at half-time or, really, any of the following 50 minutes? Let us know on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Solskjaer's Dilemma!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 26, 2020 23:48


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 4-1 Champions League win over Istanbul Basaksehir. Plenty of talking points coming out of this match, least of which United's new boys showing their quality. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Much Needed Home Three Points!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 22, 2020 26:06


    Jeremy and Mike tackle yet another sub-par United display at Old Trafford, albeit with three points. Also, Leeds-Arsenal are discussed along with Jota's continued form for Liverpool. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    United-West Brom Preview!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 21, 2020 21:04


    Patrick and Mike tackle whether or not there is an impending injury problem for United ahead of a home fixture with West Brom. Plus, Mike is weary of West Brom's recent Old Trafford form and United's, well, lack thereof! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Where Can Donny Fit?

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 16, 2020 27:41


    Jeremy and Mike discuss further on the current state of United and the consistent inconsistencies. The pair tackle where Donny can fit in and whether or not Ole even wanted him in the first place. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    United's Perpetual Cycle!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2020 31:16


    Jeremy and Mike discuss yet another good United performance when Ole is thought to be on the brink. Is it finally time for Ole to get tough? What must Ole change to get the team performing consistently and, thus, protect his job? Let us know on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Arsenal Punish Another Poor United Performance!

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2020 26:26


    Jeremy and Mike have their take after another poor United performance that sees them fall to Arsenal. Takes on Pogba and Ole's set-up. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Ole to Rest Bruno?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 28, 2020 14:31


    Mike gives his view of United's match with Chelsea before previewing United's Champions League clash with RB Leipzig. Is this a good opportunity to rest Bruno and give Van de Beek a start? Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    United Rule Paris Again!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2020 10:17


    Mike gives his instant analysis on what was a far better performance than the scene of United's famous Parisian crime a year and a half ago! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol #MUFC #PSGMUN #ChampionsLeague

    Crazy Weekend of Premier League Football!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 18, 2020 28:09


    Mike and Jeremy discuss a decent United performance in Newcastle, a wild weekend in the Premier League, and a look ahead to Tuesday's Champions League clash between PSG and United!

    Premier League Surprise Packages!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 14, 2020 30:06


    Patrick and Mike discuss several surprise teams early on in the Premier League. Plus, analysis of Sergio Romero's treatment and a look ahead to United's trip to Newcastle at the weekend. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Fresh Pogba Speculation! (Explicit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2020 43:02


    Jeremy and Mike discuss recent comments by Paul Pogba regarding his future. Plus, the duo look ahead to a difficult run of fixtures coming up for United. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    United's Transfer Window Review!

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 7, 2020 32:04


    Patrick and Mike discuss a very frustrating couple months for United supporters. Phil Jones masterclass incoming! Cavani, Pellistri, Van de Beek, Telles, Diallo (kinda) in. Lack of departures. Patrick tells everyone why he is excited to see Cavani and Mike explains why he expects to see a 3-5-2 formation for a while. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Defensive Calamity! Spurs thrash United (explicit)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2020 35:01


    Jeremy and Patrick join Mike to consider the fallout following United's disasterclass. Is lack of recruitment to blame? Let us know on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Ole-Jose Feud!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 30, 2020 16:02


    Patrick and Mike discuss the feud between Ole and Jose and what to expect going forward this week for United on the pitch. Hit us up on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Handball Rule to Change?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2020 25:53


    Jeremy and Mike discuss another poor United performance, this time away at Brighton. Plus, something must be done in regards to IFAB handball rule and VAR inconsistencies. Let us know your thoughts on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Bailly in at Brighton?

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 23, 2020 25:23


    Patrick and Mike discuss United's 3-0 win over Championship side Luton in the Carabao Cup. Have impressive performers Eric Bailly and Fred played themselves into Ole's XI on the south coast? Let us know on Twitter @TheatreOfFutbol

    Palace Punish Poor United!

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 21, 2020 16:15


    Mike gives his take on a poor United performance and what was said by Ole and Luke Shaw after the match. Also, more VAR inconsistency this weekend is discussed, as well! Let us know your thoughts on Twitter@TheatreOfFutbol

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