Andy Mitten: Manchester United understood Elliot Anderson wanted to join | LKIO Ep. 79

Ahead of the Manchester derby, Steve caught up with Andy Mitten — editor of United We Stand, writer for The Athletic and regular on the Talk of the Devils podcast. Outside Old Trafford for an exclusive conversation on the state of Manchester United. Andy discusses United’s summer recruitment, including the club’s understanding that Elliot Anderson and Lewis Hall wanted to join, while Steve and Andy debate whether United should have pushed their finances further to land their top targets.They also discuss the latest rebuild, the continuing impact of the Glazers, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, rising ticket prices and the pressure surrounding Michael Carrick. Recorded before United’s derby defeat at Old Trafford, several parts of the conversation feel even more significant after what unfolded on the pitch, so Steve returns after the interview with his post-match thoughts on United’s midfield, left-back situation and why he still believes the club should have pushed harder for Elliot Anderson.Read and subscribe to United We Stand:https://www.uwsonline.com/TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction01:51 Andy Mitten interview11:17 ReflectionsBROUGHT TO YOU BY GO PLAY SPORTS ⚽️Let’s Kick It Off is brought to you by Go Play Sports — the digital platform connecting grassroots sport.Create and manage your games, organise your players and take payments all in one place.Download Go Play Sports on iOS & Android:www.goplaysports.co.ukFOLLOW LET’S KICK IT OFFInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/letskickitoffukTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@letskickitoffukX: https://www.x.com/letskickitoffukSubstack: https://letskickitoffuk.substack.com