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NewDevils' Advocate: 'Never a dull moment'November 9, 2026 · 24 min
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Explore the busy world of Manchester United, with pre and post-match interviews plus the Devil's Advocate podcast with lifelong fans Gaz Drinkwater and Joe McGrath.

Made in BBC Radio Manchester's studios overlooking Old Trafford.

If you're in the UK, you can hear more from Manchester United all in one place, only on BBC Sounds: https://www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/brand/p00500pg.

Episodes 287

  1. Devils' Advocate: 'Never a dull moment'

    24 min

    Joe is joined by Jay Motty to discuss Man Utd's 4-4 draw with Aston Villa and Michael Carrick's future.

  2. Mount: 'We're all in this together'

    4 min

    Mason Mound after a thrilling 4-4 draw with Aston Villa in the Premier League.Credit: GettyImages.

  3. Carrick: 'We never gave up'

    4 min

    Michael Carrick and Patrick Dorgu after a dramatic 4-4 draw with Aston Villa at Old Trafford.Credit: GettyImages.

  4. Carrick: 'It was an important night'

    10 min

    Michael Carrick reacts after Manchester United cameback from 2-0 down to beat Roma 3-2 in the Champions League.(Credit: GettyImages)

  5. Devils' Advocate: 'Self-destruct button'

    19 min

    Gaz is joined by the Stretford Paddock's Jay Motty to discuss Utd's winless run and performance at Chelsea. They also look ahead to upcoming games against Roma and Aston Villa.

  6. Carrick: 'It really isn't going in the right direction'

    2 min

    Michael Carrick after Manchester United's winless run extended to nine after a 2-0 loss at Chelsea. (Credit: GettyImages)

  7. Devils' Advocate: 'No manager fixes this'

    21 min

    Joe and Gaz are joined in the studio by Man Utd fan Jordan Smith to discuss the latest as Michael Carrick’s position is under major threat.

  8. Maguire: 'We've got to stick together'

    3 min

    Manchester United's Harry Maguire issues rallying cry after losing 3-0 to Bournemouth

  9. Olid: 'I think we deserved more.'

    6 min

    United Women's boss Eva Olid after her side grabbed a late equaliser in a 1-1 draw in the Manchester Derby. (Credit: Getty Images)

  10. Carrick: 'It's not about me, it's about this whole place.'

    5 min

    Michael Carrick reacts to his side's 3-0 loss to Bournemouth, which is his 8th game without a win. (Credit: Getty Images)

  11. What's next at Manchester United?

    16 min

    BBC Sport's Manchester United reporter Simon Stone, and former United striker Fraizer Campbell on whether they expect an imminent exit for Michael Carrick.

  12. Devils' Advocate: 'It's not too deflating'

    25 min

    Gaz is joined by Jay Motty to dissect the draw at Leeds and look ahead to Manchester United's upcoming games against Como and Bournemouth.

  13. Carrick: 'We're not accepting everything is great'

    8 min

    Michael Carrick believes his side can improve their form after Manchester United fell to a 1-1 draw at Leeds. (Credit: GettyImages)

  14. The Athletic's Cerys Jones on Lisandro Martínez' scathing comments

    12 min

    The Athletic's Cerys Jones and United fan Ross Wilders discuss Martinez' scathing comments about United's hierarchy. (Credit:Getty Images)

  15. Carrick: 'The boys are hurting'

    8 min

    Michael Carrick reacts to defeat at Atletico Madrid and responds to Lisandro Martinez's comments. (Credit: GettyImages)

  16. 'I didn't feel any emotions'

    20 min

    Gaz and Joe lament United's worst start to a league season in 40 years. Plus, look ahead to Atletico Madrid and Leeds.

  17. Devils' Advocate: 'El Sackico'

    22 min

    Joe and Gaz preview the month of October for Man Utd, starting with the game against Spurs at Old Trafford.

  18. Toone: 'It's been a really difficult week'

    4 min

    Ella Toone on not making the England squad, her role and adapting to life under Eva Olid after United's 1-0 win against Liverpool. Hear from Zigiotti too.(Credit: GettyImages)

  19. Olid: 'We need to keep working hard'

    5 min

    Manchester United Women head coach Eva Olid wants to keep improving during the international break after their 1-0 win over rivals Liverpool. (Credit: GettyImages)

  20. Man City found guilty on majority of charges

    19 min

    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.

  21. Olid: 'It's a process'

    4 min

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

  22. Devils' Advocate: 'Horrible performance'

    20 min

    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.

  23. 'It showed United's lack of character'

    19 min

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

  24. Carrick: 'I'm staggered'

    5 min

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

  25. Devils' Advocate: 'I hate the Manchester derby'

    23 min

    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.

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

    23 min

    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.

  27. Carrick: 'Delighted, a lot of positives'

    5 min

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

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

    24 min

    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.

  29. Carrick: 'No excuses'

    4 min

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

  30. Devils' Advocate: 'The clock is ticking'

    25 min

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

These are the latest 40 of 287 episodes. You’ll find older episodes in the podcast’s feed.

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