Talking Devils - A Manchester United Podcast

Wayne Barton and the late great Patrick Barclay look at United's history one season at a time. On a day when the club seem set to appoint a former defensive midfielder for the team as the new manager on a permanent basis, this podcast look back at the first time such a thing happened in the post-War era, when Wilf McGuinness took charge at Old Trafford.All the key stories and stats are told.Enjoy the pod? Please consider leaving us a review, and be sure to subscribe!

Michael Carrick took time out of negotiating his future to deliver a press conference before the Nottingham Forest match. It appears as though he could be announced tomorrow morning before the match, or even as early as tonight.

United suffer a disappointing night in the FA Youth Cup, while Michael Carrick - more or less certain of his future - settles on his midfield targets, who are starting to become clear and obvious. On this day in history, a couple of famous games.

We begin the season of clubs using United to inflate the prices of their players. While the club try to move one goalkeeper on, they're tying another one down.

Silly season is officially underway as United are linked to Valverde, while Andoni Iraola may already be realising the grass isn't always greener.

United are making plans for their new season, releasing a brand new kit before they've even appointed a manager, but the word on the grapevine is that it shouldn't take too long for that to be announced.

United drew at Sunderland to close in on third place. The midfield options are about to narrow by one more name.

United's game with Nottingham Forest stays on the Sunday, while Michael Carrick seemed to give the strongest indication that he's wanting the main job in yesterday's presser.

Manchester City evoke memories of the past arguing about the use of a stadium, while Marcus Rashford remains in limbo due to the club he wants to join not being as keen on him.