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Simply Red Podcast
by Dale O'Donnell
Three Stretford Enders discussing all things Manchester United. This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Simply Red Podcast and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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279: Crisis mode on and off the pitch
Brian, Dale and Fitzy react to another defeat as Manchester United lose 2-0 against Atletico Madrid. Lisandro Martinez's post-match rant dominated the headlines as the defender went in on the board, including Jason Wilcox. The lads share their thoughts and their predictions ahead of Sunday's trip...
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278: Cheats, Charlatans and Carrick
Brian, Dale and Fitzy have a sit down to dive into the ongoings in football after a lengthy international break which saw Manchester City found guilty of 114 breach’s out of the 115 they were accused of, United returned to action in a dismal affair against Spurs and Michael Carrick finds himself...
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277: Michael Carrick under pressure after poor start
It's been a while since our last recording, but we have a mixture of clips from Sabah and the Manchester derby in this one for you, as well as a chat with Shabby from The 1958 at the recent fan protests outside Old Trafford. Following a 1-1 draw against Fulham, Dale and Fitzy reflect on the...
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276: Red Redemption, United Respond in Style
Brian, Dale and John get the band back together to discuss Sunday's excellent 5-2 win over Ipswich Town in their first home game of the season after disappointingly losing the opening game to fellow newly promoted team Hull City. They also look at Bruno Fernandes' excellent individual performance...
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275: Manchester United season preview with Phil Brown
Phil Brown (@Malachians) from Beyond The Pitch joins Dale and Fitzy for a Manchester United season preview. United start the 2026/27 campaign against Hull City on Saturday, days after making significant progress in signing Carlos Baleba from Brighton. All of that and more on episode 275 of the...
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274: Man Utd beat Leeds at Croke Park - Noussair Mazraoui objectives + Dermot Mee's Irish heritage
Hear from Dale and Fitzy, who were at Croke Park to watch Manchester United beat Leeds on penalties. Interviews with Noussair Mazraoui and Dermot Mee in the mixed zone. Thanks for your continued support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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273: Exclusive - The truth behind the Fans Forum with Luca Black
Luca Black has been a fan representative at Manchester United on the Fans Forum since he turned 15. Five years later, amidst outrage in the fanbase around how the club has treated its fans, handing out bans left, right and centre and a feeling of no longer being able to achieve a positive impact...
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272: A look back and a look ahead
Fitzy, Brian and Dale reflect on the 2025/26 season and look forward to the 2026 World Cup. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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271: Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane’s perfect midfield partner?
Brian, Dale and Fitzy get together to assess the final game of the season as Manchester United beat Brighton 3-0 at the Amex Stadium. There's also plenty of chat on Bruno Fernandes, Roy Keane and our expectations with Michael Carrick announced as permanent head coach on a 2-year deal. Thanks for...
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270: United down the Scousers again
John and Brian join up to discuss Sunday's dramatic 3-2 over Liverpool that secured Manchester United’s return to the Champions League for the 26/27 season. They also discuss the future of Michael Carrick and take a look at this weekend's game away to Sunderland. Hosted on Acast. See...
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269: Man Utd get the job done against Brentford and Liverpool preview with Tony Evans
Fitzy is at Old Trafford for Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford, and Dale previews the upcoming game against Liverpool with Tony Evans, former editor of The Times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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268: Manchester United do the double over Chelsea and Alejandro Garnacho
Dale and Fitzy discuss Manchester United's latest run of results with the team sitting third in the Premier League. With five games left to play, the lads are confident of Champions League football. Fitzy remains unsure about Carrick, while Dale believes he deserves the job over the likes of...
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267: Statement win for the Reds as United put Villa to bed
Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 3-1 win over Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Bruno Fernandes dominated the headlines, but the Stretford End asked Casemiro to stay for another year. Thanks for your continued support of the podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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266: A blip in the road, Villa next!
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's first defeat under Michael Carrick, after a 2-1 defeat against Newcastle. Was it just a blip in the road? The lads also look forward to Aston Villa in hope the lads can get back to winning ways. Thank you for your continued support of the…
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265: Red Revival: United take down Crystal Palace
Join Dale and Fitzy as they give a look at United coming from behind to beat Crystal Palace in a hard-fought win at Old Trafford. Fitzy was at the match and managed to get some match-day talk before and after the game, and we also looked ahead to the big trip to Newcastle midweek. Hosted on…
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264: Reds take scrappy 1-0 win over Everton
Dale and Fitzy reflect on a 1-0 win over Everton and make some predictions before Manchester United take on Crystal Palace. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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263: 30 years later - 95/96 you can’t win anything with kids
Brian is joined by fellow Manchester United season ticket holder James Gorse to reflect on the 1995/96 season, 30 years on. Thank you for your continued support. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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262: Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start continues
Brian and John return to discuss an impressive home win against Spurs and the last-gasp draw away to West Ham, preserving Michael Carrick’s unbeaten start as head coach. They also take a look at controversial comments made by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and how Carrick took home Manager of the Month just...
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261: Protest, 3 Points & Transfers
Brian, Dale and Fitzy discuss the January transfer window, fans protest and Manchester United's 3-2 win over Fulham on the latest episode of the Simply Red Podcast. Michael Carrick matched Ruben Amorim's longest winning run as United head coach - with three wins from three matches. It took Amorim...
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260: Arsenal away, United DNA
Brian, Dale and Fitzy get together again, with smiles on their faces, as Manchester United make it two wins on the bounce against Man City and Arsenal. Reflecting on a big 3-2 win over Arsenal, the lads go through the biggest talking points from the game, including two stunning second-half…
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259: Derby Day Delirium
Reactions from a brilliant Manchester derby as Manchester United beat Man City 2-0. It was Michael Carrick's first game back at the club as head coach, building on his unbeaten run in the dugout, which currently stands at three wins and one draw. Brian, Dale and Fitzy also share their thoughts on...
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258: FA Cup misery, Michael Carrick in & what Ineos need to do next
Dale and Fitzy reflect on Darren Fletcher's two games in charge after crashing out of the FA Cup against Brighton in the third round. Michael Carrick is on the verge of becoming interim head coach for the remainder of the season, with Fletcher set to become his assistant manager. The lads reflect...
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257: Leeds away, Ruben Amorim sacked!
Ruben Amorim has been sacked a Manchester United head coach. After a hard fought 1-1 draw against Leeds at Elland Road, on top of a bizarre post-match press conference, Amorim was sent his marching orders. Brian, Dale and Fitzy react to the news and give their verdicts on Ineos' record as…
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256: The Villans spoil Christmas
Dale, Brian and Fitzy share their thoughts after Manchester United's 2-1 defeat against Aston Villa. Matheus Cunha added to his tally, but two costly defensive mistakes led to Villa taking three points and strengthening their position in the top three. The lads also discuss Bruno Fernandes'…
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255: Four goals not enough against Bournemouth
Manchester United drew 4-4 with Bournemouth at Old Trafford on Monday night. Fitzy returns from Old Trafford to catch up with Dale after a dramatic night at Old Trafford. The lads discuss the drama surrounding Kobbie Mainoo and his brother, as well as the recent Bruno Fernandes bombshell…
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254: The Good, the bad, and the ugly
Brian and Fitzy return to discuss all that’s happening in the crazy world of Manchester United, from disappointing results at home to impressive wins on the road. Whilst also taking a look at another Monday night fixture upcoming at home to Bournemouth. They also take a look at fan treatment this...
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253 - Two more dropped or another one gained?
The lads take a look back on a frustrating Deja vu result after the previous game against Forrest, another last gasp rescue job after being in control, a dive into the midfield, the importance of Casemiro, the potential addition of Martinez back into the squad and welcome, for the first time…
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252: All square as United go 4 unbeaten
Brian and Fitzy welcome back Simply Red's Matt Henderson to the podcast to dig into the 2-2 dramatic draw at Nottingham Forest. There's a nice discussion on Paul Scholes' recent conversation about how he has prioritised parenting over punditry as he reveals he's moved away from the pundit scene…
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251: Ruben, Ruben, Ruben, 3 on the bounce
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 4-2 win over Brighton in the Premier League. The victory takes United's win streak to three matches - the longest under Ruben Amorim. Less questions are being asked of Ruben Amorim's system as United appear to have reached a turning point....
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250 Rubens Revolution - Anfield Victory
Brian and Fitzy dive into the first win for MUFC in almost a decade as Ruben's Reds put Arne Slot's men to the sword They also look ahead to what this result means for both sides and if Amorim's United can now go on a run Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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249: Results, Ruben & Ratcliffe
Brian, Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 2-0 win over Sunderland as Ruben Amorim becomes the first manager since Sir Alex Ferguson to win his 50th game in charge of the team. The lads also discuss the possibility of seat licences in the future and Ineos look at more ways to squeeze...
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248: A Ruben Amorim shaped crossroads
In what the boys had discussed as a must win game, coupled with Sunderland, building up to Liverpool, United fell at the back to back hurdle once again in a limp performance against Brentford. More questions are appearing than answers as the United faithful’s patience is being put to the test and...
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247: Alejandro is his name and he hasn’t got a brain
Ruben Amorim gets a vital win to kill off the pressure pot he’s currently in, but it needs backing up. We find out who exactly that tw*t from Argentina is and we look ahead to a crucial couple of games coming up It’s the usual, no holds barred, no nonsense and humorous look at life at MUFC Hosted...
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246: Manchester Derby, more questions than answers
Manchester United find themselves on 4 points after 4, amidst a poor start to the season which was compounded by defeat at the Etihad on Sunday Brian, Dale and John try to make sense of it all, where it’s going wrong and just how, or even if, Ruben Amorim can turn this around? Hosted on Acast.…
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245: A grim run of form and transfer window madness
The lads are back, Brian and Fitzy rear their heads at the end of the international break to take a look back at an embarrassing result in the Carabao Cup vs Grimsby, a last gasp and much needed win against Burnley, the many personnel changes at the club after the transfer window and a look ahead...
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244: Another unwanted result in London - Fulham (a)
Brian takes you on his travels to Craven Cottage before Dale and Fitzy reflect on Manchester United's 1-1 draw against Fulham. Thanks for your continued support and to those who gave their views on the latest episode of the Simply Red Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more...
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243: Boring boring Arsenal
Brian and John dissect the game, after Manchester United started the season in defeat, but plenty of positives to take from the performance, hear from a few travelling reds before the game, as the season begins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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242: Premier League season preview + talkSPORT launch party
The 2025/26 Premier League season kicks off this weekend as Manchester United host Arsenal. Brian, Dale and Fitzy share their predictions ahead of the new season before Simply Red Podcast attends the talkSPORT Premier League launch party. You will also hear from Andy Goldstein, Alex Crook, Jason...
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241: Luca Black - MUFC Youth
Brian and Dale welcome Luca Black, Chair of Manchester United Youth Supproters Club and Fans Forum Rep for U21’s to the pod as for a hotly anticipated episode focusing on the youth culture around MUFC, what it’s like trying to build a future for the young reds, trying to sustain fan culture and...
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240: Red News - Barney Chilton
Barney started Red News, Manchester United’s oldest and one of only two remaining fanzines, in 1987 Growing up as a cockney Red, he experienced United through times of immense hooliganism, side by side with his amazing Mother, herself an activist in the United fanbase, and a love affair developed...
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239: Stewarding behind the scenes
Brian speaks to Tom, a two-decade long football steward, who works in Old Trafford. They discuss stewarding, the challenges, rewards and the preparation. Pretty much everything involved in security on a matchday Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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238: Trip to Bilbao as Manchester United flop in Europa League final
Dale and John travel to Bilbao for the Europa League final as Tottenham Hotspur beat Manchester United 1-0 at the San Mames Stadium. The two lads catch up with several Reds on their travels to get some pre-match thoughts before returning home via Bordeaux and Dublin to reflect on the game. Thanks...
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237: Reaching the Europa League final, 17 league defeats, driving from France to Bilbao
Dale is joined by Fitzy to discuss Manchester United reaching the Europa League final against Tottenham. Manchester United overcame a Europa League semi-final against Athletic Club to qualify for the Europa League, just a few days before losing their 17th league game of the season, 2-0 against…
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Episode 236 - Positives, Negatives, Bilbao and Bye Bye Bruno?
Episode 236 - Positives, Negatives, Bilbao and Bye Bye Bruno? Brian and John are joined by Richard Martin of Goal to discuss the phenomenal performance away to Athletic Club andthe lacklustre loss away to Brentford. Bilbao is the topic on everyone lips as a second leg awaits to earn a return to...
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235: The road to Bilbao
Brian, Dale and Fitzy are back as a trio to preview Manchester United's trip to Athletic Club in the Europa League semi-finals. Fresh off the back of drawing 1-1 against Bournemouth, United are looking to draw blood first in Bilbao on Thursday night. A lot is at stake. Hosted on Acast. See...
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234: All eyes on Europa League
Dale and Fitzy are back to review two games - 5-4 win over Lyon and the 1-0 defeat against Wolves. Manchester United's focus is on the Europa League and it's not different for the Simply Red Podcast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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233: Elanga back to haunt, stalemate in the derby, Garnacho stick or twist?
Brian, Dale and Fitzy review the last two games against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City. Anthony Elanga came back to haunt the Reds before a boring Manchester derby took place at Old Trafford. There's a lot of pressure on Alejandro Garnacho but is it time to sell the talented youngster?…
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232: 70th anniversary of Duncan Edwards' England debut - with Roy Cavanagh MBE
This week marks the 70th anniversary of Duncan Edwards making his England debut at the age of 18 years and 183 days. To celebrate, Manchester United author and historian Roy Cavanagh MBE joins Dale O'Donnell to chat about the powerhouse who made an impression on his debut against Scotland. Sit…
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231: FC United & The 1958 - United Against Glazers - Unity
Brian and Dale welcome The 1958 and FC United of Manchester to the Simply Red Podcast to preview a first-of-its-kind protest this weekend. George Baker shares insight into some of the incredible stories that connect Manchester United and FCUM. Chris Haymes reveals plans The 1958 have for United...
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230: Andy Green analyses MUFC’s finances, past, present and future
Brian sits down with Andy Green, Director of Finance at MUST, a respected football financial analyst over many years, to take an in-depth look at the current state of affairs financially at the club, in detail, how it got to this situation and what the future holds both on and off the pitch as a...
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Three Stretford Enders discussing all things Manchester United.
This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Simply Red Podcast and is a part of the talkSPORT Fan Network. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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