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  • 16th in The League, But Finalist in Europe? | The Samuel Luckhurst Show

    16th in The League, But Finalist in Europe? | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
    May 12 2025
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    50 mins
  • 7-1! But Are United Actually Good? Europa League Final Talk & Ahmad’s Impact

    7-1! But Are United Actually Good? Europa League Final Talk & Ahmad’s Impact
    May 9 2025
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    51 mins
  • Inside Carrington: United’s Final Prep for Bilbao Showdown | The Samuel Luckhurst Show

    Inside Carrington: United’s Final Prep for Bilbao Showdown | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
    May 8 2025
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    21 mins
  • Why Are United So Much Better in Europe Than the Premier League? | The Midweek Debate Podcast

    Why Are United So Much Better in Europe Than the Premier League? | The Midweek Debate Podcast
    May 6 2025
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    46 mins
  • United 3-0 Bilbao Reaction, Maguire Shines Again & Brentford Preview 🔴 | The Samuel Luckhurst Show

    United 3-0 Bilbao Reaction, Maguire Shines Again & Brentford Preview 🔴 | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
    May 2 2025
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    53 mins
  • Bilbao Pressure Builds – United’s Season Rests on This Game | The Midweek Debate

    Bilbao Pressure Builds – United’s Season Rests on This Game | The Midweek Debate
    Apr 30 2025
    Manchester is RED is sponsored by NordVPN. To get the best discount off your NordVPN plan - go to https://nordvpn.com/manchester our link will also give you 4 extra months on the 2-year plan. There's no risk with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee!🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod The Premier League's been forgettable — but Europe still offers hope. In this week’s Midweek Debate, Steven Railston and Tyrone Marshall preview Manchester United’s Europa League semi-final in Bilbao, and ask the real question: Are United even ready for this test? 🔁 Did the weekend’s heavy rotation make sense? 🇪🇸 Why Bilbao away could be the toughest night of the season 🧠 What we've actually learned about Amorim’s system so far 🔄 The midfield puzzle, defensive worries, and what United need to get right 👇 Comment below: What do you want to see from United in Bilbao? 🎧 Listen to the latest Man Utd Manchester is RED podcast: bit.ly/MUFCPod - Welcome to the Manchester is RED Podcast, the Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News. The twice-weekly show features Chief Manchester United writer Samuel Luckhurst, Senior Manchester United writer Rich Fay, Senior Football writer Tyrone Marshall and is typically hosted by Manchester United reporter Steven Railston. 📲 | Download our app and subscribe for exclusive and ad-free content: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-pro-app-free-27232944 ✍️ | Sign up to Samuel Luckhurst's newsletter: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/manchester-united-samuel-luckhurst-newsletter-28456364 👩‍💻 | Manchester United news: https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc 🕊️ | X/Twitter: https://twitter.com/manutdmen 📖 | Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ManUtdMEN ⏰ | TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@manutdmen 📸 | Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manutdmen 🎧 | Spotify: https://www.bit.ly/MUFCPod #MUFC #ManchesterUnited #ManUtd #EuropaLeague Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    46 mins
  • United Cling to Hope: Bilbao Test Could Make or Break the Season | The Samuel Luckhurst Show

    United Cling to Hope: Bilbao Test Could Make or Break the Season | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
    Apr 28 2025
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    48 mins
  • Cunha In. Højlund Out? United’s Summer Rebuild Is Already Taking Shape | The Samuel Luckhurst Show

    Cunha In. Højlund Out? United’s Summer Rebuild Is Already Taking Shape | The Samuel Luckhurst Show
    Apr 25 2025
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    40 mins