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"He is a cheat!" The Manchester United / Arsenal game from September 2003
20:27|On September 21st, 2003, Manchester United faced Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was the latest in a series of tempestuous matches and the one where tensions finally spilled over. Some might say the rivalry was born the moment Sammy McIlroy equalised against them in the 1979 FA Cup Final. So he's the perfect person, then, to join Wayne Barton and look back at one of the most infamous games in Premier League history.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
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Miguel Angel Nadal almost joins Manchester United in 1996
10:37|Miguel Angel Nadal's name is never far from the top of the list when United fans indulge in some nostalgic, romantic transfer rumours. So how close was he to arriving at Old Trafford. Would you believe Alex Ferguson was confident at one point that the deal was done?United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
"We hope these plans will take us into the next century" Martin Edwards and the 1991 AGM
23:24|In 1991, Manchester United were on the precipice of a new era. The club were turning the corner in terms of success, they had survived the controversy of the failed Michael Knighton takeover, they were being floated on the Stock Market, and the Premier League was on the horizon. In this episode, Martin Edwards joins Wayne Barton to react to his comments made after the 1991 AGM, where he made some rather prescient comments.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
"The first thing I'll do is burn these ******* blue jerseys!" Fergie in 1990
14:00|Manchester United's 1990-92 away shirt is so iconic that when adidas won the contract to manufacture the club's kit again, they re-created it for sale to the modern audience. However, Alex Ferguson wasn't quite such a big fan of it. Thankfully we're releasing this podcast well after the release so nobody can be too upset about it, but you'll enjoy Ferguson's angry reaction to playing in it after United lost 4-0 at Anfield on September 16, 1990.Sammy McIlroy joins Wayne Barton to discuss, and also share why he also dislikes another beloved United away strip.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
The Foreigner Rule! featuring Alex Ferguson, Steve Bruce, Martin Edwards and more
20:18|Ah, the foreigner rule. We all know it ruined Manchester United's chances of succeeding in Europe. Right? Did it? What exactly was it? Here we have a brief journey through the complexities of it in the early 1990s. Alex Ferguson, Brian McClair, Steve Bruce and Martin Edwards are all on record in this episode discussing it, from the impact it would have on the team and transfer planning, to the players refusing to use it as an excuse in the moment, to the implementation of the Bosman ruling.If you enjoy this, you'll love Fergie : The Lost Tapes, available for order https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399420399 , where Ferguson launches into a foul-mouthed argument with a journalist over the rule.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
Steve Coppell's first interview as a Manchester United player from 1975
12:13|A real treat this episode as we go back more than fifty years to bring you Steve Coppell's first interview as a Manchester United player from April 1975.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on following immortality in 1999
10:32|Think of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and your mind inevitably begins with his goal at the Nou Camp in May 1999. He could have retired and been an instant legend; but he was a young man with so much career in front of him. So how do you follow immortality? That was his responsibility, and in August 1999, in his first proper interview of the new season, he revealed the drive and determination that made him the player he was.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club.