Devils in the Box - A Manchester United Podcast

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Another Manchester United podcast to add to the millions, covering everything from weekly news, controversies and great moments from everyone's favourite Manchester based club. Brought to you by Joe an underwhelming journalist turned Vimto addict and Spectral Productions.

  1. 1d ago

    SPECIAL: United raids rivals for more wonderkids

    In this special episode, we do a massive deep dive into how Academy Manager Stephen Torpey and Christopher Vivell are building the a terrifying youth setup in England. Gone are the days of Chelsea and Man City hoarding the best teenagers— United are ruthlessly poaching the top talents from our biggest rivals. What we’re unpacking: The Domestic Raids: Breaking down the £8m coup of 18-year-old winger Tynan Thompson from Spurs, and how United convinced England U16 captain David Eze to leave Manchester City for Carrington. The South American Enforcer: After a nine-month wait, 18-year-old Colombian defensive midfielder Cristian Orozco has officially arrived from Fortaleza. We discuss his physical profile and high ceiling. The Existing Royalty: We check in on the untouchable attacking talents already in the building, including goal-machine Chido Obi and the incredibly hyped JJ Gabriel. Get Involved: Who is your pick to be the next academy breakout star for the first team? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating! MUST STATEMENT - TICKET ISSUES:https://x.com/MU_ST/status/2079631922179735669?s=20

    SPECIAL: United raids rivals for more wonderkids

  2. 5d ago

    Pre-season begins & promise from Santos

    Club football is finally back! In this episode, we react to Manchester United's opening pre-season game, focusing on a promising debut from our new £50m man, Andrey Santos. We break down the Brazilian's stats (93% passing, 10 carries, 2 chances created) and discuss why he looks perfectly built for the Premier League. We also dive into the post-match comments from goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who dropped a statement publicly declaring he is ready to leave the club to become a number one elsewhere. Plus, we debate the manager's biggest tactical headache: Who starts in the deep midfield pivot next to Kobbie Mainoo? Finally, Joe goes on a classic debate about the completely broken transfer market. Manchester United admired Morgan Rogers, but after Chelsea just paid an eye-watering £117 million to sign him, is the league's spending getting out of hand? What we’re unpacking: Vitek Wants Out: Reacting to Radek Vitek's ambitious post-match quotes and brilliant performance. Santos Shines: A deep dive into the stats behind Andrey Santos' incredibly rounded pre-season debut. The Midfield Pivot: Santos vs. Tielemans. Who partners Kobbie Mainoo on opening day? The £117m Madness: Why United walking away from some deals might prove fruitful. Get Involved:Who are your starting two midfielders for the opening day of the Premier League? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

    Pre-season begins & promise from Santos

  3. Jul 13

    BREAKING NEWS: Youri Tielemans moves to Old Trafford!

    Out of absolutely nowhere, Yanited have pulled off a shock transfer! In this reaction episode, we break down Manchester United's surprise signing of Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans. We analyse why this silent, under-the-radar business is a massive positive, and how the Belgian's elite passing range fits into our new midfield dynamic. Plus, we react to the first official words from our new £50m Brazilian powerhouse, Andrey Santos, as he sets his sights on dominating the Premier League. Finally, with David Ornstein dropping a massive hint that United's final midfield signing must be "someone with legs who covers ground," we put our prediction hat on. Is a mega-bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba back on the cards now that the Éderson deal has stalled? What we’re unpacking: The Tielemans Surprise: Reacting to the shock signing, his deep-lying playmaker profile, and how he emulates Christian Eriksen's skill set. Santos Speaks: Breaking down the quotes and mentality of Andrey Santos as he is unveiled at Old Trafford. The Final Piece: Using David Ornstein's hint to predict the last midfield target. Why Carlos Baleba is the ultimate "Pac-Man" alternative to Éderson. Get Involved:Is Youri Tielemans the smart, Premier League-proven business we need? And would you pay the Brighton tax for Carlos Baleba? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

    BREAKING NEWS: Youri Tielemans moves to Old Trafford!

  4. Jul 10

    BREAKING: The Old Trafford Masterplan Unveiled!

    Never a dull day at Manchester United! In this episode, we unpack an absolute rollercoaster 24 hours in the transfer market and the boardroom. We celebrate the official arrival of £50m wonderlad Andrey Santos and discuss some extremely sensible United business as veteran Karl Darlow signs to become our new backup goalkeeper. But it’s not all good news—we break down the terrifying reports that our £35m deal for Atalanta’s Éderson is stalling at the medical stage. Finally, we do a massive deep dive into the newly revealed Old Trafford Masterplan. INEOS aren't just building a 90,000-seat stadium; they are invoking a sprawling "Stadium District" that will change the landscape of Manchester forever. What we’re unpacking: Welcome Andrey Santos: The Brazilian is officially a Red! How he fits into the squad for the upcoming pre-season. The Éderson Medical Scare: Why the Atalanta deal has hit a brick wall, and what INEOS pulling the plug would mean for our midfield rebuild. Safe Hands: Karl Darlow signs! Why this veteran addition is brilliant, pragmatic squad building. The Stadium District Masterplan: Breaking down the massive blueprint for the land around Old Trafford, including hotels, fan zones, and how it will become a commercial cash cow for the club. Get Involved:Are you worried about the Éderson medical stalling, and what do you think is essential to the new build! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

    BREAKING: The Old Trafford Masterplan Unveiled!

  5. Jul 8

    BREAKING NEWS: Andrey Santos signs for the Reds!

    Andrey Santos is officially a Manchester United player! In this rapid-fire, 5-minute reaction episode, Joe breaks down the massive breaking news as INEOS successfully raids Chelsea to secure the 22-year-old Brazilian powerhouse. We react to the official confirmation, the reported £50m fee, and what bringing the former Ligue 1 midfield engine to Old Trafford means for the rest of our summer rebuild. Get Involved:How are you feeling about this one, Reds? Is Andrey Santos the physical player our midfield has been begging for? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod!

    BREAKING NEWS: Andrey Santos signs for the Reds!

  6. Jul 5

    EMERGENCY REACTION: United Target Andrey Santos!

    Emergency reaction pod! After missing out on Matheus Fernandes, Manchester United have aggressively pivoted, and the new target is a Brazilian unknown. Will Unwin and The Guardian have dropped massive reports confirming United are targeting Chelsea’s 22-year-old midfielder, Andrey Santos, in a deal that could be valued below £50m. In this reaction episode, we break down exactly who Santos is and why United are looking at a rare opportunity from Chelsea's bloated squad. What we’re unpacking: The Guardian Drop: Breaking down the reports, the £50m price tag, and why we will be fighting Newcastle for his signature. Some Background: From the Vasco da Gama academy to dominating Ligue 1 on loan at Strasbourg. The Stats: We look at his brilliant 2024/25 season where he scored 11 goals and became the highest-scoring central midfielder in France. The Juninho Quote: Why Brazilian legend Juninho Pernambucano called Santos a physical "monster" and claimed the youngster is already better than he was. Get Involved: Would you pay £50 million to rescue Andrey Santos from Chelsea's midfield logjam? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

    EMERGENCY REACTION: United Target Andrey Santos!

  7. Jul 3

    Fernandes goes to Spurs! What is United's Plan B?

    Heartbreak in the transfer market! The dreaded "Here We Go" has dropped, and Matheus Fernandes has officially gone to Tottenham Hotspur over Manchester United. In this episode, we unpack exactly why the deal collapsed and why INEOS's refusal to enter a bidding war might actually be a signal of new discipline at the club. But with our primary midfield target gone, who is Plan B? What we’re unpacking: The Post-Mortem: Why Fernandes chose Spurs (guaranteed minutes) and why United walked away from the negotiating table. The Tchouaméni Pivot: Does the saved £60-85m mean United are about to launch a mega-bid for Real Madrid's Aurélien Tchouaméni? Premier League Alternatives: We discuss other options such as Alex Scott or Sander Berge. The Internal Solution: Could a fully-fit Mason Mount or academy breakout star Tyler Fletcher save INEOS millions in the transfer market? Get Involved: Who do you want United to sign now that Fernandes is gone? Are you throwing the budget at Tchouaméni, or buying Premier League proven talent? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod!

    Fernandes goes to Spurs! What is United's Plan B?

  8. Jun 27

    Could the Mateus Fernandes Saga finally be closing?

    The transfer window is absolute chaos, and the midfield merry-go-round is spinning faster than ever. In this episode, we break down the incredibly confusing tug-of-war for Matheus Fernandes, as Matteo Moretto confirms United are pushing back hard against Tottenham's advances after a few days of spurs centric reports. But could United's slight hesitation be linked to Madrid? The Athletic reports that the doors are officially open for Aurélien Tchouaméni to leave the Bernabeu. We debate whether INEOS should drop everything to secure the French powerhouse. What we’re unpacking: The Fernandes Tug-of-War: Spurs looked to be in the lead, but Matteo Moretto says United are aggressively back in the chase for the West Ham star. The Tchouaméni Dream: The Athletic confirms he's no longer untouchable in Madrid. Do we throw a chunk of the budget at him? Vivell's Vision: South American wonderkid Cristian Orozco joins the U21s in Germany, proving Christopher Vivell’s global youth recruitment strategy is in full effect. The Left-Back Solution: Should United save £40m and trust academy standout Harry Amass to step up this season? Outgoing Business: Breaking down Onana's loan move to Trabzonspor and what the €1.5m fee means for our wage bill. Get Involved:Who is your priority signing for the midfield: Matheus Fernandes or Aurélien Tchouaméni? And is Harry Amass ready to be our backup left-back? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod!

    Could the Mateus Fernandes Saga finally be closing?
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Another Manchester United podcast to add to the millions, covering everything from weekly news, controversies and great moments from everyone's favourite Manchester based club. Brought to you by Joe an underwhelming journalist turned Vimto addict and Spectral Productions.

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