Dale, Brian and Fitzy talk you through their review of Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Ruud van Nistelrooy is currently interim manager, but how long will he last at Manchester United after Ruben Amorim's appointment as head coach? INEOS have destroyed European away days. Can United restore faith in Europe this week? That and more on epi…

Dale and Brian discuss Erik ten Hag's sacking, the positive aspects of his reign, the negative aspects, and where it all went wrong. The imminent appointment of Ruben Amorim has the lads thinking about what this could mean for the future of Manchester United under INEOS. The latest setback for Luke Shaw may be the final nail in the coffin, with a n…

Brian and John sit down to discuss the long-awaited win against Brentford, the front three potential, the upcoming game against Jose Mourinho’s Fenerbache and the decision that INEOS have taken around the European away collection system, plus your questions! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…

Brian & John are joined by the brilliant Si Lloyd, Author of “United With Dad” as they discuss the journey Si and his Dad were on since his early years, right until the end. Sir Alex was relieved of his paid ambassadorial position; the group talk about INEOS’s performance to date and for the future. A familiar story on the field with a defensive cr…

We are joined by special guest Joseph Tedesco from MUSC Malta for episode 213 of the Strettycast as Brian takes the role of host. Hear about the oldest Manchester United supporters club that exists, how it was formed and about the connections Joseph has made down the years. In the second segment of the Strettycast, Dale and John pitch in to review …

We're afraid it's another negative result to reflect on. The grey cloud still hangs over Erik ten Hag’s head, and there is talk of him being sacked following the 3-0 defeat to Tottenham. With two big games on the horizon, is Ten Hag’s reign coming to an end? That and more on episode 212. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad…

Dale, Brian and John review two consecutive draws against Crystal Palace and FC Twente. Erik ten Hag decided to leave out Marcus Rashford of the starting line-up for Manchester United's scoreless draw at Selhurst Park. The decision led to confusion amongst fans, unsure of why Ten Hag would want to take Rashford out of the team at a time of scoring?…

Strettycast episode 210 - 2-10 (two games, 10 goals). Dale, Brian and John get together to analyse Manchester United's last two matches: Southampton 3-0 and Barnsley 7-0. The Reds scored 10 goals and kept two clean sheets. Marcus Rashford is back amongst the scorers and Alejandro Garnacho is demanding a place in the starting line-up. Manuel Ugarte …

Picking up from the Casemiro fallout after losing to Liverpool, the podcast trio returns to look into the future after sitting through another dull international break. Marcus Rashford has been busy with private training sessions. Are these positive signs or just more PR? A round-up from the international break including Joshua Zirkzee's first star…

An attempt to dissect the sh*tshow that we watched the weekend, don’t bother listening to it... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط Stretty News

The Strettycast is joined by excellent Andy Mitten for a special episode. We talk about Andy's new book Bring on United, where he dedicates a chapter to eleven players who played for United in the naughties, just like he did with players from the 70s, 80s and 90s in previous book releases. Andy shares insight into how journalism is changing while m…

The new Premier League season is underway and Joshua Zirkzee got his Manchester United career off to a flying start with a goal on his home debut. A goal that proved to be decisive as the Reds secured three points against Fulham. After the game, Brian and Fitzy reflect on the win and performance of Erik ten Hag’s team. The lads stood in the new atm…

Brian Murphy makes his Manchester United debut, featuring in a side consisting of Jaap Stam, Brian McClair, Paul Parker and other club legends. Your favourite Manchester United podcast co-host was given the honour of representing a Manchester United Legends XI. Hear from Noel Kelly, Tadgh and Derry Fleming and the star of the show Jaap Stam on a sp…

Dale and Brian dig deeper into the pre-season action. From Manchester United's 2-0 win over Rangers to Erik ten Hag's 29-man squad travelling to the United States, we've got it covered on the latest instalment of the Strettycast. Leny Yoro is a Red and Casemiro is likely to remain at the club, despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro Leagu…

Dale and Brian are joined by Shaun from Theatre of Red to discuss Manchester United's transfer approach this summer. Ineos plan to make more changes at the club and we will likely see a new approach to transfers and identifying targets. The lads feel strongly about buying players of the right profile and they are not necessarily ready-made stars. P…

Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins Dale and Brian for the first episode of the summer. Motty has been a friend of Stretty News from back when we started in 2010. It was great to catch up with him, hear how things are getting on at Stretford Paddock and get his thoughts on all things Manchester United. It was our first recording since the news b…

Dale and Brian get together to reflect on an incredible performance in the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Man City. Where was that tactical masterclass all season? Could it be that the injury line is more than an excuse? Does the FA Cup triumph save Erik ten Hag? These are all questions Manchester United fans are asking themselves this week. Episode 201…

So, here it is, the FA Cup final preview with Dale and Brian. It's been a disappointing season as Manchester United finish eighth in the Premier League and fail in Europe. Somehow we've a chance to salvage something with an FA Cup final against Man City on Saturday. Dale and Brian discuss Manchester United documentaries following the release of '99…

On this week’s episode of the Strettycast we analyse the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, plus Barmy Article editor Andy Slator joins us to talk about the women’s team winning the FA Cup over the weekend. Title-chasing Arsenal edged past United at Old Trafford on Sunday as Erik ten Hag’s side fell to their 14th league defeat of the season. There is a growing…

Brian is joined by Stretty News royalty, Jonathan Shrager as they sit back with a few cans to take a deep breath and try to make sense of the latest at a United From the Burnley capitulation to a potential banana skin Selhurst Park poses, the on-pitch issues are plentiful as are the injuries. The off-field is even more intriguing with a squad being…

Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League. You would be mistaken if you thought these results would bring positivity to United because the media has been too busy tearing strips out of Erik ten Hag. The lads have their say on that and …

Dale and Brian dwell on Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, the added drama that came from social media after the game and dressing room bickering. United were lucky to escape with a point from the Vitality Stadium on Sunday and the result means our Champions League hopes are barely hanging by a thread. That result only puts more pressure …

Manchester United dented Liverpool’s title hopes as Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo scored two wonderful goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. After a devastating result at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, Dale was in Manchester to catch the action with some familiar Strettycast voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…

Dale and Brian are joined by fellow Stretty News writers Matt and Fabiola for a chat about all things Manchester United during the international break. That, of course, means a discussion around the timely Gareth Southgate links. Try not to shudder as we look at the prospect of Waistcoat landing the biggest job in football. The international break …

Amad Diallo sends Old Trafford into a 120th-minute frenzy as Manchester United dispatch Liverpool en route to an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Shaun Connolly, Dale O'Donnell and Brian Murphy run through the 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup that will go down as one of the best cup ties of all time. Several players stood up to the plate to warran…

Two penalties were enough to seal three points against Everton, as Manchester United made it three wins from five in the Premier League. We're digesting the performance, looking ahead to Liverpool in the FA Cup, a nonsensical fancam outburst and your questions on episode 192 the Strettycast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…

Shaun, Dale and Brian digest events at the Etihad, the frustrations of Marcus Rashford Rashford, an FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool and, of course, your questions. The sheer thrill of Marcus Rashford’s stunning opener after 8 minutes led us to believe we were on the cusp of a magnificent victory away at City, but the Reds couldn’t keep their ri…

Brian Murphy and Dale O'Donnell are joined by Jonny Escott after a weekend which saw Manchester United’s unbeaten run come crashing to an end, after a buoyant Fulham side put Erik Ten Hag’s men to the sword. The upbeat morale since the turn of the year has taken a drastic hit amongst reds, Ten Hag has returned to the in, out, shake it all about man…

Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, joins the Strettycast to discuss a range of topics surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of 27.7% of Manchester United. The deal will enable Ineos Sports group to take control of football operations at the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe becomes co-owner. Winter offers incredible insight throughout fro…

Shaun, Dale and Brian are together again in the hope that Manchester United can continue their unbeaten run in 2024 with more wins. This time, it’s time to reflect on a huge 2-1 win in the race for top four. Scott McTominay earned that win with another late goal, prompting magnificent scenes in the away end at Villa Park. We dive into how McTominay…

Shaun and Brian dissect the performances against Wolves and West Ham as Manchester United claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November. The lads celebrate the development of Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo as Old Trafford applauds the 'Baby Trinity'. Old Trafford - build or rebuild - a conversation c…

Duncan Drasdo and Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters’ Trust join us to discuss a range of topics concerning fans, the future United, share scheme, meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and much more. MUST CEO Duncan Drasdo has worked tirelessly to make the fan group what it is today and he is joined by MUST board member Chris Rumfitt, who hel…

Shaun Connolly, Dale O’Donnell and Brian Murphy are joined by football journalist, broadcaster, commentator and events host Ben Jacobs as we cover the latest developments on INEOS, Manchester United and the January transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط Stretty News

Dale, Shaun and Brian breakdown Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Old Trafford – was the performance a worry or should we continue making excuses for shoddy displays week after week? Marcus Rashford looked like a player that is getting back to his best, but his goal celebration irked a few, including some of our panel. The lads shar…

The Strettycast trio are together for the first episode of 2024. Dale, Shaun and Brian discuss the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe/Ineos, our feelings towards Erik ten Hag and some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط Stretty News

Brian Murphy was out and about for the Bayern Munich game which saw Manchester United crash out of the Champions League. The unpredictable Reds lost 1-0 against Bayern Munich and there will be no more European football this season as a result. Keith from the Brisbane supporters' branch joins us at the Old Nags Head prior to the game. That's where w…

Brian is on his travels following the Reds. This time in Istanbul to watch another Champions League performance from Manchester United that was a bitter pill to swallow. After a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, United's hopes of reaching the knockout stage are hanging in the balance. Dale also has his say on Andre Onana's nightmare, some of the positi…

Dale and Shaun are back with another episode of the Strettycast. We take a look at the promise of Ineos as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United and what it will mean to have the likes of Sir Dave Brailsford spearheading the club into the future. There has been more reports of dressing room unrest. This time complaints …

Catch up with Brian, Dale and Shaun on the latest episode of the Strettycast after Manchester United lose 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League. The defeat sees us bottom of Group A and facing a European exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط Stretty News

Dale and Brian look back at Manchester United's 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was another uninspiring performance from the Reds and Brian was at the game to tell us a bit more about the atmosphere, scenes at full-time and how he was lucky not to miss kick-off. Bruno Fernandes stepped up like all good leaders do with a stoppage-time winn…

Dale and Brian digest another two home defeats as Manchester United suffer humiliation in the Manchester derby and crash out of the Carabao Cup a few days later. *Includes a matchday bonus from the derby as Dale catches up with Jason and Matt in Manchester. Then Brian helps reflect on what were two terrible results for Ten Hag, with reports now sug…

Dale and Brian review Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen. Old Trafford paid tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton on Tuesday night. A man that epitomised Manchester United. On the pitch, Harry Maguire saved the bacon with a match-winning header before Andre Onana's stoppage-time penalty save. We also chat about Sunday's Manchester derb…

Brian makes the trip to Bramall Lane where Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesتوسط Stretty News

Dale and Brian are joined by Stretty News columnist Matt Henderson to reflect on Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford. Scott McTominay scored a brace in stoppage time after coming off the bench to force a comeback. Old Trafford erupted and the boos that were heard at half-time were countered by full-time cheers. The lads then discuss Andre On…

Manchester United’s season goes from bad to worse with a record of six defeats in our opening 10 matches. Andre Onana is in a world of his own, the defence is makeshift at best and Casemiro picks up his first red card of the campaign. All while Rasmus Hojlund proves to be the only silver lining with his brace on against Galatasaray. Season ticket h…

Dale, Brian and Jonathan get together to share their thoughts after watching back-to-back games against Crystal Palace. Jonathan Shrager is considered royalty in these parts as a discerning Red who helped launch Stretty News TV back during the Moyesy era, so it was fascinating to catch up with up a good friend I've got to know really well through o…

No sooner have Manchester United recorded their first victory of September, and we’re facing into a Tuesday night Carabao Cup fixture against Crystal Palace. Shaun, Dale and Brian chat about Saturday’s 1-0 win in Burnley, look ahead to the visit of Palace in the cup and answer your questions on the latest instalment of the Strettycast. Hosted on Ac…

Dale and Brian set off on their travels across Europe to watch Manchester United take on Bayern Munich. Although there's a lot of negativity surrounding the club, there was excitement in the air as United returned to the Champions League. From Dublin to Frankfurt to Munich, picking up stories along the way that we'll never forget. The Manchesterpla…

The lads are back for yet another podcast after Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brighton. Dale and Brain are travelling to Munich and there's more to come on that in the next episode. Amongst the topics of conversation were underperforming players and a manager facing more pressure by the week. Meanwhile, the message from the Strettycast…

In what has been yet another forgettable week for Manchester United, the boys digest the situation between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. They also dive into the treatment of Harry Maguire, Antony’s extended leave and look ahead to Brighton. Get the kettle on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho…