Synopsis
BBC Radio Manchesters weekly Manchester United fanzine. You can air your views via phone (0161 228 2255), text 81333 (start your message MANC), or email at manchestersports@bbc.co.uk
Episodes
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It’s Like a Movie but We No Longer Watch a Sad Ending
13/02/2023 Duration: 21minGaz and Joe are joined by Michala Hulme to disect the 2-0 win over Leeds and preview the trip to Barca! Marley & Me comes up somehow and 'Fergie Time' sees a debate already about would you sign Sabitzer? We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC."
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A Comeback at Old Trafford
09/02/2023 Duration: 23minThis podcast is a simple one, we review the Leeds United game THEN we preview the Leeds United game. We also mention potential new United owners and a 2nd coming for the European Super League.
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Standing on the Shoulders of Giants
06/02/2023 Duration: 23minGaz Drinkwater, Joe McGrath and Michala Hulme remember the Busby Babes on the 65th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster, reflect on the battling win over Crystal Palace, debate Martial v Weghorst AND Gaz has a present for the pod!
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The Final Awaits
02/02/2023 Duration: 21minWe're The Famous Man Utd And We're Going To Wembley! Join us to chat about the Reds getting to the League Cup Final, the return of Sancho and breaking Mason Greenwood news.
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I Love Casemiro
30/01/2023 Duration: 22minGaz and Joe have found even more reasons to love Casemiro after his brace against Reading. They're joined by Michala Hulme looking ahead to what they're calling a"nothing game" in the Carabao Cup with Nottingham Forest. We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC."
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One Foot on Wembley Way
26/01/2023 Duration: 26minIt is a cup sandwich today on the Devils' Advocate, we reflect on the brilliant semi final win against Forest and we preview our 4th round FA Cup clash. Harry Kane is also brought up by Gaz who has some strong words on the striker.
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We Lost but We’ve Come a Long Way
23/01/2023 Duration: 24minLiam and Joe are remaining upbeat despite the 3-2 defeat at Arsenal. They're joined by Natalie Burrell and preview the EFL Cup Semi Final with Nottingham Forest.We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC."
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We Are Beating Arsenal
20/01/2023 Duration: 24minGaz and Joe are confident ahead of United's trip to Arsenal, despite the 1-1 draw at Crystal Palace. They're joined by Michala Hulme and discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe entering the race to buy the club and how much they'll miss Casemiro. We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC."
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Forget Blue Monday, Manchester Is Red
16/01/2023 Duration: 25minManchester is red! And Gaz and Joe are absolutely buzzing after the 2-1 win over Manchester City. Twenty five minutes of pure United excitement as United fan Michala Hulme joins the guys to talk Premier League title challenges! We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC."
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Rashford’s Gonna Score in the Derby
11/01/2023 Duration: 26minThis week it's your ultimate preview to Manchester United vs Manchester City!Gaz and Joe are joined by United fan Michala Hulme, two of them are being optimistic, but one of them is predicting a 3-1 defeat. Plenty of Striker chat too, with Wout Weghorst's name mentioned a few times! We want your thoughts on the podcast too, drop us a voicenote on Whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start your message with “MANC"
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Shaw’s the Best Full-Back in the World
04/01/2023 Duration: 22minSix wins in a row have Gaz and Joe getting excited about 2023 on this week’s podcast. United fan Kim Burdett joins Joe and Gaz to chat about wins over Bournemouth and Wolves, plus a look ahead to two huge cup ties! And Gaz thinks Luke Shaw is now the best full back in world football. Drop us a Whatsapp voicenote giving us your thoughts to 08000 321 333 start the message with MANC.
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Martínez Over Otamendi Any Day
19/12/2022 Duration: 24minGaz and Joe are joined by Natalie Burrell, with the three of them still catching their breath after THAT World Cup Final! Picking the team to face Burnley in the Carabao Cup is proving difficult – who’s still standing? And they settle who is the greatest of all time?Get yourself on the podcast – drop us a voicenote on Whatsapp to 08000 321 333 start it with “MANC.”
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I’d Take Mourinho if Southgate Goes
12/12/2022 Duration: 23minGaz and Joe recap on England’s exit from the World Cup and why Marcus Rashford deserved more game time. How Robbie Williams’ performance softened the blow for a England and United fan who’s out in Qatar. They also ask “does it matter?” that United lost both their friendlies in Spain. Get yourself on the podcast – drop us a whatsapp voicenote to 08000 321 333 start it with “MANC.”
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I Went To School With Rabiot
05/12/2022 Duration: 21minGaz and Joe are joined by United and England fan Jamie Blood in Qatar ahead of the quarter final clash with France and preview United's warm weather training trip to Spain.
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Time For a Game of Takeover Tennis
29/11/2022 Duration: 19minThe news of Manchester United’s potential sale is settling in for Gaz and Joe and the Devils’ Advocate is all over it. United fan Kim Burdett joins Joe and Gaz to chat about some of the potential names. But it’s fair to say Gaz doesn’t want to follow in the footsteps of Newcastle. Drop us a Whatsapp voicenote giving us your thoughts to 08000 321 333 start the message with MANC.
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Emergency Podcast - Ronaldo and the Glazers
23/11/2022 Duration: 17minGaz and Joe look back on a whirlwind 36 hours which has seen Cristiano Ronaldo leave Manchester United and the club's owners put out a statement on their future.
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I’d Give Him My Kidney
21/11/2022 Duration: 20minThe World Cup is under way so how are United’s players are getting on in Qatar? Is it coming home?With Gaz struck down by a mystery illness on the day England’s campaign begins, Joe holds the fort alongside regular guest Michala Hulme.
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That Ronaldo Interview
14/11/2022 Duration: 27minAfter Cristiano Ronaldo tells Piers Morgan he doesn't respect Erik ten Hag, the Devils' Advocate discuss what it means for Manchester United and if it is the end for the player at Old Trafford. Gaz and Joe are also joined by Michala Hulme to celebrate that last minute winner at Fulham by Alejandro Garnacho.
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The Gaz Curse
07/11/2022 Duration: 28minIt all kicks off when Joe calls out Gaz for allegedly cursing United with his podcast predictions. Diehard fan Kim Burdett returns to give the view from the stands and help the lads dissect what went wrong at Villa.
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Title Winning Form?
31/10/2022 Duration: 27minWith another win under their belts, United are pushing for a spot in the top four. Gaz thinks its title winning form but Joe and fan Michala aren’t having it…for now.