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An independent Manchester United fan channel hosted by Gaz Drinkwater, bringing United supporters the latest news, honest opinions and proper debate on everything happening at Old Trafford.

Expect regular Manchester United transfer updates, match previews, instant reactions, weekly podcasts, player analysis, interviews and discussion around the biggest stories affecting the club.

Gaz is joined by guests, contributors and supporters to break down performances, transfers and the decisions shaping Manchester United — without the noise, agendas or recycled talking points.

Whether you are watching from Manchester or supporting United from anywhere in the world, subscribe and become part of The United Foundry.

Manchester United. Forged through discussion.

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September 14 · 50 min
TEN-MAN CITY EXPOSED MAN UTD! Carrick, INEOS & That VAR Shocker
Manchester United had the opportunity to take control of the Manchester derby against ten-man City — and somehow came away with even more questions. Gaz and Callum react to a hugely frustrating derby, including the controversial City goal and VAR decision, United's inability to break down ten men, Michael Carrick's substitutions, Marcus Rashford's performance and the mentality problems that continue to plague this team. But the problems go much deeper than one result. Was Carrick properly backed in the summer? Have INEOS left another Manchester United manager short? Is Project 2028 already looking unrealistic? And after another furious protest at Old Trafford, how much longer can supporters accept the way the club is being run? Plus, we look ahead to Brighton in the League Cup and ask just how much pressure United could be under if another poor result follows. Let us know below: who deserves the most blame for the derby — the players, Carrick, the officials or the people running Manchester United? Subscribe for Manchester United news, transfer updates, weekly podcasts, match previews, instant reactions, analysis, interviews and honest fan debate. 00:00 Manchester derby reaction 01:14 Where did it all go wrong? 05:35 Corruption or referee incompetence? 09:26 Why couldn't United break down ten men? 12:35 Carrick's substitutions questioned 17:46 United's defensive recruitment problem 22:35 Can these players handle the pressure? 25:54 Is Project 2028 already in trouble? 28:22 INEOS, Ratcliffe and the fan protests 34:14 Brighton becomes a must-win game 36:06 Have United got the Carrick appointment wrong? 38:41 Is Rashford United's best player right now? 40:24 Why Carrick got the United job 43:21 Are grown men allowed to wear football shirts? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 7 · 54 min
Manchester United Have Given Us A LOT To Talk About...
Manchester United have given us plenty to talk about... In this episode of the United Foundry Podcast, we look back at Manchester United's frustrating draw with Everton and discuss some of the issues that continue to follow this team. From game management and defensive concerns to mentality, individual performances and whether United are getting the best out of certain players, there's plenty to get into. We also talk Marcus Rashford, the upcoming Manchester derby, United's transfer business and the wider concerns around the club heading into the rest of the season. Plus, as always, there's plenty of nonsense along the way... 00:00 Intro 00:30 Everton 2-2 Manchester United 02:20 United's Game Management Problem 03:50 The Goalkeeper Debate 08:40 Was It Actually A Good Performance? 09:30 Did The Substitutions Cost United? 11:00 United's Defensive Problems 14:00 The Main Issues 18:00 Marcus Rashford Discussion 23:00 Are United Getting The Best From Their Players? 29:00 Transfer Business & Team Selection 35:50 Looking Ahead To The Manchester Derby 36:30 Goulburn Sports Update 42:00 The Manchester Derby Discussion 47:00 Manchester United's Financial Concerns 50:30 Final Thoughts & Random Podcast Chat 51:40 What's Coming Up On United Foundry Subscribe for Manchester United news, transfer updates, weekly podcasts, match previews, instant reactions, analysis, interviews and honest fan debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
September 4 · 21 min
Everton Away Is NEVER Easy | Can United Get the Win?
Manchester United face Everton in a huge Premier League clash! In this Everton vs Manchester United preview, we discuss everything ahead of the game, including United's defensive concerns, the impact of Marcus Rashford, possible team selection, our midfield options and who should start up front. We also give our score predictions and discuss why this Everton game is so important with a massive week ahead, including Champions League action and the Manchester derby. Can United build momentum? Can Rashford continue his strong return? And can Manchester United get the result they need against Everton? Let us know YOUR score prediction and starting XI in the comments! 👇 00:00 – Everton Preview with Lola 01:52 – What we learned from the Ipswich game 04:23 – Did United do enough in the transfer window? 06:51 – What should United achieve this season? 07:59 – How dangerous are Everton? 10:30 – Who should start against Everton? 16:01 – A huge week for Manchester United 17:06 – Everton vs Man United predictions Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 31 · 53 min
It’s Time to Admit Bruno Fernandes Is a Man Utd LEGEND
Is it finally time to put Bruno Fernandes among Manchester United's modern legends? After Bruno's hat-trick and another outstanding performance, Gaz Drinkwater and Callum Stone discuss where the United captain now ranks among the club's greats — and why some of the criticism he still receives makes absolutely no sense. There's also huge praise for Kobbie Mainoo after his performance against Ipswich, with Gaz arguing that Mainoo isn't simply a player with world-class potential: he's already world class. Plus: 🔴 Have Manchester United done enough in the transfer window? 🔴 Does Luke Shaw need replacing? 🔴 United's Champions League draw 🔴 Why Atlético Madrid could be a nightmare 🔴 A Jamie Carragher and Liverpool rant 🔴 Everton predictions Subscribe to The United Foundry for Manchester United news, reaction, debate and plenty more throughout the season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 28 · 19 min
Carrick Has a BIG Selection Decision vs Ipswich
Manchester United need a response against Ipswich. After a disappointing performance against Hull, Gaz is joined by Bradley Tooth from The Busby Way to look ahead to United’s return to Old Trafford and discuss why this already feels like a must-win game. They discuss Michael Carrick’s start to the season, whether United’s senior players need to step up, the attacking combinations Carrick could turn to, and whether the likes of Marcus Rashford, Shea Lacey and Amad should be pushing for a place in the starting XI. Plus, has Carrick been properly backed in the transfer window? What would represent genuine progress for United this season? And if United get a decisive late penalty… should Bruno Fernandes still be the man taking it? Let us know your predicted score and starting XI in the comments. Subscribe for Manchester United news, transfer updates, weekly podcasts, match previews, instant reactions, analysis, interviews and honest fan debate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 24 · 49 min
Man United HUMILIATED By Hull! Is Carrick Already Under Pressure?
Manchester United's new Premier League season gets off to a nightmare start with a 2-0 defeat to Hull City. Gaz Drinkwater and Callum Stone react to a performance that immediately killed some of the optimism around the new campaign. Was the biggest problem tactics, personnel or simply a lack of effort? They discuss Michael Carrick, whether pressure could already start building if United fail to beat Ipswich, the performances of Harry Maguire and Patrick Dorgu, United's continuing problems at left-back, and what still needs to happen before the transfer window closes. Plus, the lads look ahead to Ipswich at Old Trafford, assess some of the other early Premier League results and pick out the teams they'd like Manchester United to face in the Champions League draw. And, naturally, there's time for the first Golborne Sports update and a completely unnecessary argument about holidays, culture and Callum's stag do. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 19 · 31 min
Where Will Man United Finish This Season? | Premier League Predictions
Manchester United to finish SECOND? Liverpool outside the top four? Arsenal to win the Premier League again? Gaz is joined by Lewis Connell to predict the entire 2026/27 Premier League table from 20th all the way to the champions. There are some big calls along the way, including Hull City finishing bottom, Coventry surviving, Newcastle struggling, Liverpool dropping to fifth and Manchester United returning to the top three. Gaz goes even further and backs Michael Carrick's Manchester United to finish second, assuming United strengthen in midfield and at left-back before the transfer window closes. Lewis has United third, with both predicting Arsenal to retain the Premier League title. Who have we got completely wrong? Get your 1–20 Premier League prediction in the comments and tell us where you think Manchester United will finish this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 17 · 51 min
Man United Are NOT Ready for the New Season
Manchester United's new season is almost here — but have INEOS actually given Michael Carrick enough? After a worrying pre-season performance against AC Milan, the lads assess the state of United's squad, a summer transfer window that has left plenty of questions unanswered and whether the club can really afford to go into the season without further reinforcements. Is a left-back now essential? Have United spent enough? And would another quiet end to the window give more ammunition to those accusing INEOS of becoming “Glazers 2.0”? There's also a debate over United's reported plans to make more money from the academy, whether youngsters should be sold earlier when they're unlikely to establish themselves in the first team, and why United haven't generated the same fees as some of their Premier League rivals. Plus: 🔴 Can United finally finish above Manchester City? 🔴 Who do United fans REALLY hate most — City or Liverpool? 🔴 Have Paul Scholes, Gary Neville and other former United players become too negative? 🔴 Where does criticism end and abuse from fan channels begin? 🔴 Could Marcus Rashford start the opening game? 🔴 Our predicted team and score for Hull City. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 14 · 17 min
Amorim’s RETURN! Manchester United vs AC Milan Preview
Ruben Amorim faces Manchester United as the Reds take on AC Milan in their final pre-season game! Gaz is joined by Danny to preview United vs Milan and look back at the win over Leeds, including the players who have impressed most during pre-season and what we've learned ahead of the new campaign. With Amorim now in charge of AC Milan, the lads look back at his turbulent spell at Old Trafford, his treatment of Kobbie Mainoo and whether United fans will be desperate to get one over their former manager. There's also discussion on Harry Amass' future, Joshua Zirkzee and Marcus Rashford's roles this season, plus the positions United STILL need to strengthen before the transfer window closes. And to finish — can Danny name all SEVEN players to have represented both Manchester United and AC Milan? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 41 min
Ranking EVERY Man United Signing Under INEOS
Who has been Manchester United's BEST signing of the INEOS era? Gaz is joined by Harry Merrell to rank every INEOS signing at Man United from WORST to BEST — taking into account performances, potential, price tags and the impact they've made at Old Trafford. From the signings that simply haven't worked to bargain young players who could become huge parts of United's future, there are plenty of disagreements along the way. Where should Lenny Yoro rank? Has Patrick Dorgu found his real position? Was Ayden Heaven one of United's smartest pieces of business? And who deserves to sit above Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Šeško? Plus, Gaz and Harry look at the latest summer arrivals and predict where they could eventually fit into the ranking. What's YOUR ranking? Drop your top 12 in the comments. 00:00 – Ranking EVERY INEOS signing 01:40 – 12th & 11th: The worst signings? 05:13 – 10th: Joshua Zirkzee 19:57 – The top 6 22:22 – Benjamin Šeško 28:05 – United's BEST INEOS signing 31:57 – Where will the new signings rank? 37:00 – Could this midfield three work? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 13 · 26 min
Does Rashford Deserve Another Chance?
Marcus Rashford is back in the Manchester United setup — but does he deserve another chance at Old Trafford? Gaz is joined by James to debate one of the biggest questions facing United ahead of the new season. From Rashford's relationship with the club and whether he genuinely wants to be at Manchester United, to questions over his work rate, consistency and mentality, they look at whether the former number 10 can rebuild his United career. They also discuss the pressure Rashford will face from supporters and the media, competition for places, whether we've forgotten just how good a confident Marcus Rashford can be, and the role Michael Carrick could play in getting the best out of him. Can Rashford rediscover his best form? Is there still a place for him at United? Or has too much happened for the relationship to be repaired? Let us know what you think in the comments. And stay until the end as James takes on a Manchester United number 14 quiz following Rashford's new squad number. Subscribe to The United Foundry for Manchester United debate, reaction, previews and more throughout the season. #ManchesterUnited #MUFC #MarcusRashford #ManUtd #TheUnitedFoundry The central debate moves from Rashford's return into whether he wants to remain at United, criticism of his effort and off-field behaviour, his confidence and ability, and finally whether Carrick can revive his career. 00:00 – Does Marcus Rashford deserve another chance? 00:49 – James reacts to Rashford's Man United return 02:07 – Does Rashford actually WANT to be at United? 03:37 – Rashford's relationship with Manchester United 04:18 – The criticism of Rashford's attitude and behaviour 05:05 – Do fans only care when performances are bad? 06:30 – Has Rashford's effort been good enough? 07:37 – Does a great player need to constantly run? 09:11 – A confident Rashford is still a phenomenal player 10:07 – Can Rashford handle not being a guaranteed starter? 11:25 – What does Rashford need to succeed again? 12:26 – Rashford will face more pressure than ever 13:21 – Could Rashford actually be under LESS pressure now? 14:28 – Will the pressure make Rashford sink or swim? 15:37 – How confidence has affected Rashford before 17:02 – How good is Marcus Rashford at his best? 17:41 – Can Michael Carrick get the best out of Rashford? 20:08 – Will Carrick's tactics actually suit Rashford? 21:27 – Final verdict on Rashford's United future 21:54 – Man United number 14 quiz Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 48 min
Should Man United Fans Be Panicking Yet? | The United Foundry Podcast
Are Manchester United fans right to be worried about the transfer window — or is there still plenty of time for INEOS to get it right? In the first episode of The United Foundry Podcast, Gaz Drinkwater and Callum Stone discuss United’s transfer strategy, the club’s pursuit of young talent and whether the squad still desperately needs another midfielder before the Premier League season begins. They also get into Marcus Rashford’s return to Manchester United, the criticism surrounding his life off the pitch and whether fans should care what players do away from football if they perform when it matters. Then, attention turns to a much bigger issue: INEOS’ relationship with Manchester United supporters. From season-ticket controversy and rising prices to the diminishing influence of the Fans’ Forum, has Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s regime fundamentally misunderstood what makes Manchester United different? Plus: what would have happened if José Mourinho had replaced Sir Alex Ferguson in 2013? Would United have won another Premier League title — and would the post-Ferguson collapse simply have been delayed? 00:00 Welcome to The United Foundry Podcast 01:06 Man United transfer rumours & “silly season” 03:24 Are United moving too slowly in the market? 04:30 Louis Page & United’s youth recruitment strategy 06:38 Should United spend big on another midfielder? 08:22 Are INEOS getting recruitment right? 10:22 Why United fans shouldn’t panic yet 12:48 Why young players still want Manchester United 15:29 Man City, spending & football’s financial rules 17:22 Marcus Rashford is back at Manchester United 18:07 Should fans care what Rashford does off the pitch? 21:31 Rashford, professionalism & the Amorim fallout 23:40 INEOS and the treatment of Manchester United fans 25:21 What happened to the Fans’ Forum? 27:14 Ticket prices, touting & the matchgoing fan 30:25 Are INEOS destroying United’s fan culture? 31:12 What going to Old Trafford actually means 33:08 Have INEOS misunderstood Manchester United? 35:49 Woodward vs Ratcliffe: has it actually got worse? 37:24 The Glazers are still the real problem 38:55 What if Mourinho replaced Ferguson in 2013? 42:41 Are United ready for the new season? 43:02 Picking Man United’s best XI 45:33 When should fans start panicking about transfers? 45:54 Outro Subscribe to The United Foundry for weekly Manchester United discussion, reaction and opinion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 10 · 24 min
What Positions Need Improving? Squad Gaps With Daniel Killeen
What are Manchester United’s biggest squad gaps ahead of the new season? 🔴 Gaz Drinkwater is joined by Daniel to debate where Manchester United still need to strengthen, the latest transfer questions surrounding the squad, and whether United should prioritise a centre-back, left-back, central midfielder, striker or another attacking option. With questions over the pursuit of Lewis Hall, the future of Marcus Rashford and how Michael Carrick could shape this Manchester United squad, the pair assess where the biggest weaknesses remain — and whether United’s emerging young players could provide some of the answers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
August 4 · 39 sec
The United Foundry - Your New Manchester United Channel
Join Gaz Drinkwater every day for a brand new Manchester United channel, The United Foundry. Expect regular Manchester United transfer updates, match previews, instant reactions, weekly podcasts, player analysis, interviews and discussion around the biggest stories affecting the club. Gaz is joined by guests, contributors and supporters to break down performances, transfers and the decisions shaping Manchester United — without the noise, agendas or recycled talking points. Whether you are watching from Manchester or supporting United from anywhere in the world, subscribe and become part of The United Foundry. Manchester United. Forged through discussion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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