logo
episode-header-image
Sep 25
1 h

Mbeumo’s impact at Man United & Brentfor...

THE ATHLETIC
About this episode

Manchester United will face Brentford in West London on Saturday lunchtime looking to pick up back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time under Ruben Amorim. Mark Critchley joins Ian, Andy, and Carl in the studio to preview the game, but are we confident of three points?

The man most likely to provide cutting edge in attack is actually one of a host of key/leadership figures who left Brentford in the Summer. Bryan Mbeumo, however you pronounce his name, has started life well at United and as The Athletic's Jay Harris will attest he is a straight-forward, reliable performer.

We also catch up with some correspondence covering a broad range of questions including sliding doors moments, Evans-sized chickens, and exciting U21s prospects.


Come to our live shows in the Autumn:


Talk of the Devils will be on tour again this autumn and we’d love to see you there! 

                    

Belfast (The Limelight) – October 12 SOLD OUT

Dublin (Vicar Street) – October 13: Click here to buy tickets

Cork (Opera House) – October 14: Click here to buy tickets


Manchester (New Century Hall) – November 10 SOLD OUT 

London (Soho Theatre, Walthamstow) – November 11: Click here to buy tickets



Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Up next
Nov 20
Man United prepare for a month without Sesko
<p>The last 48 hours of international football has provided some incredible drama. Laurie Whitwell travelled halfway around the world to witness a 0-0 draw between Jamaica and Curacao (which was more exciting than it sounds, tbf) while Denmark, featuring Patrick Dorgu and Rasmus ... Show More
53m 31s
Nov 17
Can Man United push on after international break?
<p>It's been a slightly busier international break than usual and, with Bruno Fernandes and Casemiro both putting in leading performances, we consider the prospects for a continued effort into Christmas with Manchester United. There's also news of a disappointment for Bryan Mbeum ... Show More
51m 41s
Nov 12
Inside Ruben Amorim’s first year at Man United
Ruben Amorim was appointed by Manchester United, seemingly in a flash, twelve months ago to replace outgoing manager Erik Ten Hag. But why then, rather than the end of the season? And was anyone else seriously considered? A year later, and after an incredibly tempestuous spell so ... Show More
38m 1s
Recommended Episodes
Aug 2024
The Preview Show: Cirque du Manchester
<p>Roll up, roll up, the Man United Circus is coming to town! Grab your trapeze and juggling balls, Marcus, Luke and Andy are here to preview the weekend's football.</p><br><p>Speaking of circuses, Performing monkey Luke questions whether Chelsea's 2-0 first-leg lead is enough fo ... Show More
57m 39s
Dec 2024
Salah’s Contract & Roy's Ipswich Car Park Incident! | Stick to Football 61
<p>Welcome back to&nbsp;<em>Stick to Football</em>, brought to you by SkyBet.</p><br><p>This week, we're live from an incredible event with a packed audience: Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Roy Keane, Jill Scott, and Ian Wright are at the Great Mancunian Ball - raising funds for ... Show More
1h 8m
Aug 2024
Zlatan “Jason Tindall” Ibrahimović
<p>The Premier League season is fast approaching and Luke, Jim, Vish and Andy have worked out how Arsenal can finally get to Man City and win the league… Hire Zlatan Ibrahimović in the Jason Tindall role.</p><br><p>Today, we hear how Zlatan’s beef with Pep Guardiola is still ragi ... Show More
43m 41s
Aug 11
How Will the BIG 6 Fair this Season? - Season Preview (Part 2) & Martin's Mark Hughes Letter
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Martin and Neil continue looking forward to the start of the new 2025/26 Premier League Season, by discussing each team, and how they might fair (given their incomings and outgoings). We start Leeds United, Liverpool, Manches ... Show More
1h 27m
Oct 2024
Could Roy Steady United? & Rooney Returns! | Stick To Football EP 52
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.</p><p> </p><p>We are thrilled to welcome back Plymouth Argyle manager Wayne Rooney, who joins the show alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, and Jill Scott.</p><p> </p><p>The discussion kicks off with a look ... Show More
1h 6m
Aug 2024
The Reaction: Victory over United to sign off US tour
Liverpool's pre-season US tour ends with a comfortable 3-0 win over Manchester United. The Williams-Brice Stadium in the South Carolina University campus played host as Fabio Carvalho’s 10th-minute finish set the Reds on their way to a third successive victory in the States, with ... Show More
23m 6s
Nov 2024
Rashford's USA Trip, Pep’s New Deal & Kane Future | Stick To Football 58
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by Sky Bet.</p><br><p>This week, Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright, Jill Scott, and Paul Scholes dive into all the biggest talking points in football.</p><br><p>The team discusses Marcus Rashford and Casemiro’s trip to the US ... Show More
1h 3m
Oct 2024
Arsenal Must Win & Relegation Talk Begins… | Stick To Football EP 54
<p>Welcome back to Stick to Football, brought to you by SkyBet.</p><br><p>We are thrilled to welcome back Paul Scholes, who joins the show alongside Gary Neville, Roy Keane, Ian Wright and Jill Scott.&nbsp;</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>We kick things off with the team watching teasers for ... Show More
1h 2m
Jul 2024
Football Ramble’s Best of 23/24: Part 2
<p>Your Chief Keystone Cop Pete Donaldson is back with more of our favourite moments from the season that was. Today, we’ve got Manchester United’s Champions League adventures, lard mafias from Horsham, and a heartwarming poem about Emi Martinez. Come join us!</p><br><p>We're bac ... Show More
38m 9s
Apr 2025
Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons, TOO MANY Sackings & More
On this week’s episode of the Joy of Football Podcast, Neil and Martin discuss Manchester United & Tottenham's Seasons. Will it be a success if one of them wins the Europa League? Neil's VOICE OF PASSION is on the amount of changes/sackings in football, Martin's Letter from the G ... Show More
1h 25m