Talking Devils is a podcast dedicated to news and views about Manchester United. Hosted by author Wayne Barton, #TalkingDevils is the only independent podcast to bring weekly shows with former United players. Manchester United legend Paul Parker joins regularly on Mondays, and former youth players Lee Lawrence and Phil Marsh are also regular guests. This podcast also features exclusive audio archive episodes.This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Wayne Barton, Dave Murphy and TalkOfTheDevils.co.uk. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. All opinions expressed on this podcast are those of the...
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Sep 29, 2026 · 1:08:17
United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss the big news of the week in the Premier League. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2026 · 5:31
Slow weekend for transfer gossip with all reporters glued to events from Premier League HQ, but Alejandre Balde is linked to Old Trafford again and another academy star leaves…
Sep 26, 2026 · 12:33
Eric Cantona's kung-fu kick at Crystal Palace may finally have been surpassed as the Premier League's greatest controversy as Manchester City are reportedly found guilty of the…
Sep 23, 2026 · 3:13
The left-back hunt is on and there's plenty of time for every left back in the league to be linked to the club. Some notable results on this day in history. Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 22, 2026 · 4:00
Kobbie Mainoo and Marcus Rashford pull out of the England squad, and Benjamin Sesko is also withdrawn from international duty due to his injury. Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 21, 2026 · 1:07:30
United legend Paul Parker and Wayne Barton review the club's draw at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 20, 2026 · 11:46
Sir Jim Ratcliffe has invoked the ire of United fans again after airing divisive political views. Michael Carrick tries to get on with the turning of the world against Fulham,…
Sep 19, 2026 · 12:48
Michael Carrick stood up to the press after a difficult week, while Gabriel's family negotiate his move to Spain. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 18, 2026 · 3:24
No news is not particularly good news when it comes to Gabriel at United, and Michael Carrick will face the press ahead of a big league game at Fulham. Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 17, 2026 · 12:23
There are losses and there are ways to lose and United hit the jackpot with a bad one last night as they went from 2-0 up to 3-2 down against Brighton. Shea Lacey scored on his…
Sep 16, 2026 · 13:16
United prepare to face Brighton and were set to create a new club record. That probably won't be happening now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 14, 2026 · 14:01
Wayne Barton gives his thought's on yesterday's Manchester derby and brings the news from elsewhere around the club. Read Wayne's column on the match on http://the1878.news…
Sep 13, 2026 · 59:29
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. After pledging to take United back to Wembley, this is one time faith can be…
Sep 12, 2026 · 15:44
Bournemouth's latest left-back sensation is linked to United, Michael Carrick faces the press pre-City, and Fridolina Rolfo has some wonderful news. Hosted on Acast. See…
Sep 11, 2026 · 12:07
United stroll past FK Sabah on their opening Champions League night. The kids do alright too. A new United news outlet opens today. The 1878, at http://the1878.news - I am…
Sep 10, 2026 · 12:28
Newcastle are briefing that they still may sell Lewis Hall despite offering him a new contract, and Michael Carrick and Bryan Mbeumo face the press ahead of tonight's return to…
Sep 9, 2026 · 4:27
United's left-back search will hit a reset button soon, and they send a young midfielder out on loan. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 8, 2026 · 6:23
United are set to snaffle a Liverpool player, and are linked with Daniel Svensson of Dortmund. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 7, 2026 · 41:27
United drop points again, and club legend Paul Parker is here to discuss with Wayne Barton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 5, 2026 · 4:25
Michael Carrick gives team news to club media ahead of the game, United's women start the season disappointingly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 4, 2026 · 1:32
United submit their squad list for the Premier League season, as Michael Carrick prepares to face the press. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 3, 2026 · 10:46
A couple of transfer titbits to bring you, as well as more of the fallout from the window. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 2, 2026 · 10:22
United were involved in late talks for loan moves over Ait-Nouri at City and to send Joshua Zirkzee to Everton. Nothing worked out. No left-back came in, no right-back came in -…
Sep 1, 2026 · 10:30
All quiet on the western front as journalists are wary of United's quick-moving nature in the window. Will the cat have one more pounce in it before the deadline? Hosted on…
Aug 31, 2026 · 55:13
United legend Paul Parker and Wayne Barton review the impressive win over Ipswich Town, look at the end of the transfer and preview the upcoming game at Everton. Hosted on Acast.…
Aug 30, 2026 · 12:10
It's a Michael Carrick sort of day with plenty of content as he has fun with Jamie Jackson in the second part of Friday's presser. United's women finish pre-season on a…
Aug 29, 2026 · 10:56
Busy busy old day as United prepare to face Ipswich tomorrow, and lots of extra special transfer nonsense as United look to find a left-back and striker. Hosted on Acast. See…
Aug 28, 2026 · 10:54
Manchester United discover who they'll be playing in this season's Champions League. It's going to be a tough ride. With the window due to close, and Zirkzee possibly leaving,…
Aug 27, 2026 · 7:56
United continue to be linked to names they've been linked to even though the midfield rebuild is, for now, hopefully complete. Many youngsters are gearing up for that late…
Aug 26, 2026 · 5:36
Carlos Baleba finally, officially, joined Manchester United yesterday. Bruno Fernandes wins the PFA Player of the year award. United's attentions now turn to a left-back, so…
Aug 25, 2026 · 12:38
Carlos Baleba should be confirmed as a Manchester United player today, and the club's search for a left-back should ramp up. JJ Gabriel continues to thrill. On this day 30 years…
Aug 24, 2026 · 59:24
The Premier League is off to a disappointing start. United legend Paul Parker joins Wayne Barton to discuss the opening day defeat to Hull City. Hosted on Acast. See…
Aug 23, 2026 · 16:31
Michael Carrick tries not to get carried away as United slump to a pretty alarming defeat at Hull. Player ratings and all the latest rumours this way. Hosted on Acast. See…
Aug 22, 2026 · 11:31
Carlos Baleba will have his medical after United and Brighton finally agreed a fee for the midfielder, while United look to get their Premier League campaign off to a winning…
Aug 21, 2026 · 10:43
Carlos Baleba is set to join Manchester United, as Michael Carrick remained a little coy in his pre-match press conference. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Aug 17, 2026 · 38:05
United legend Paul Parker is back with Wayne Barton to discuss the events of the summer at the club and preview the Premier League opener against Hull City. Please ensure you're…
Aug 16, 2026 · 8:11
Rather embarrassingly, Ruben Amorim's system exposes all the known flaws in United's squad, just days before the real business begins. Just as well nobody is overreacting. Hosted…
Aug 15, 2026 · 10:41
The transfer window gets all retro with the rumours as United prepare to take on Milan and former manager Ruben Amorim in the last of this summer's friendlies. Hosted on Acast.…
Aug 14, 2026 · 11:38
Sad news as a notable figure from Manchester United history passes away. Jimmy Rimmer, 1964 FA Youth Cup winner and part of the 1968 European Cup-winning squad, has sadly died.…
Aug 13, 2026 · 11:31
Leeds were defeated in Ireland after a penalty shoot out, while Newcastle fix their eyes on a long-time United target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 12, 2026 · 6:11
United prepare to face Leeds in Dublin tonight as the club brief out that Lewis Hall remains their top LB target. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 11, 2026 · 5:02
United are closing in on another youngster as speculation rages about the left-back options on the market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2026 · 5:36
The integration of Marcus Rashford continues in Dublin, while a new left-back joins the rumour mill. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 9, 2026 · 13:50
United are linked to a host of new names as reporters get busy getting creative, while the teams get busy getting 1-1 draws. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Aug 8, 2026 · 6:40
Another goalkeeper is out on loan, Newcastle say no to any hope of signing Lewis Hall, and United prepare to face PSG in a friendly today. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
Aug 7, 2026 · 4:20
Strikers being linked to United this morning as the club unveil plans for a fanzone before games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 6, 2026 · 4:48
In a waste of everyone's time, Morgan Gibbs-White has been linked with the club in case Bruno Fernandes leaves, and that tells you all you need to know about that. Eva Olid,…
Aug 5, 2026 · 14:24
A heavy day of statements at the club as Marc Skinner departs and an announcement on a replacement is imminent, while United issue a statement on their ticketing fiasco which has…
Aug 4, 2026 · 6:43
The first serious links emerge of Turkish interest emerge for Marcus Rashford. We can take them with a pinch of salt, probably, as we should do with recent resurfacing of links…
Aug 3, 2026 · 5:35
The Metro, as always, outdo themselves in pursuit of the nonsense of the day story, while Lewis Hall distances himself from a return to Chelsea. Hosted on Acast. See…
Aug 2, 2026 · 10:59
United may be looking to make a move for a left-back; Myles Lewis-Skelly of Arsenal has been linked, though it might be a ruse to bring Newcastle to the table to deal with Lewis…
Aug 1, 2026 · 50:47
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. United are back in the top flight, and make an early season signing. Can this…
Jul 31, 2026 · 4:35
Tyler Fredericson leaves for one of INEOS' clubs, United weigh up a move for Lewis Hall while Newcastle are in turmoil, and the women learn their fixtures for the new season.…
Jul 29, 2026 · 10:24
United are looking at a £427m ace according to the Daily Star, I won't spoil the surprise for you here. Elsewhere, they're giving away a talented kid for peanuts. I’m pleased to…
Jul 28, 2026 · 2:48
Carlos Baleba could come to United, Joshua Zirkzee might go to Italy?! It's like last year turned up and told us its stories again. United however assure us that isn't so with…
Jul 26, 2026 · 3:58
United's midfield loses a Kone when they're given a deadline to sign a Kone. On this day, United's first-ever manager was born. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Jul 25, 2026 · 10:13
United win at Rosenborg and a few English names are linked to the club despite there being an extremely low chance of that happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Jul 24, 2026 · 2:36
United's interest in the Real Madrid midfield may be revived, however, that may be pointless if this morning's speculation is true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Jul 22, 2026 · 7:20
Supporter groups come together to demand a reaction from the club with regards recent controversial suspensions for Season Ticket holders. The midfield speculation seems to be…
Jul 21, 2026 · 13:06
United confirmed a young arrival and a women's team departure, while some supporters face issues with their season tickets. Sad news in the football world as Kevin Keegan passes…
Jul 20, 2026 · 48:42
In this episode Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton discuss United's infamous season in Division Two. All the player statistics, the key games, the big stories and the tactics are…
Jul 19, 2026 · 11:51
Wrexham win in the pre-season opener, but not to panic, yet anyway. Ben Nelson and Tynan Thompson are linked to the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Jul 18, 2026 · 4:02
Slow day with reporters perhaps tired of guessing wrong, though Arsenal may revive their interest in Lewis Hall. Meanwhile, United's pre-season kicks off today. Hosted on Acast.…
Jul 17, 2026 · 5:31
Amad is attracting interest from Italy and the Premier League. A couple of new left-backs are linked, and Rashford has no intention of going to Turkey. Hosted on Acast. See…
Jul 16, 2026 · 6:42
United have conducted sensible and pragmatic business, so today's rumour mill sees them linked to a Liverpool and an Arsenal player. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
Jul 15, 2026 · 4:59
Youri Tielemans and Karl Darlow are both announced by the club; Orozco could follow as he comes of age. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 14, 2026 · 6:47
United complete the signing of one midfielder, move in on another new name, and brief they still want Lewis Hall. Busy day! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Jul 13, 2026 · 57:13
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. Manchester United are relegated in stunning fashion, George Best plays his…
Jul 11, 2026 · 5:40
It was a day of mystery as news broke that the Ederson deal has collapsed, only for the club to brief otherwise. A new name gets linked in the full-back speculation. Hosted on…
Jul 10, 2026 · 16:02
Karl Darlow and Andrey Santos are signing for United as the summer starts to feel like the last under Mourinho; no worries, we have a shiny stadium update to distract us from all…
Jul 8, 2026 · 5:28
Well hello, we may have a midfield development of substance after Alex Scott rejects an offer of a contract from Bournemouth. Meanwhile, the broadcasters get to work on ensuring…
Jul 6, 2026 · 3:17
It may not be too inspiring but it appears as though Andrey Santos will be United's next midfield target, for a fee of £50m. We shall see. Meanwhile, worry merchants suggest…
Jul 5, 2026 · 10:32
Football365 go for the clickbaitiest of all clickbait headlines as United assess their midfield targets, while Marcus Rashford may no longer be up for sale. Hosted on Acast. See…
Jul 4, 2026 · 12:04
It seems a very busy day for goalkeeper news as United apparently sense a need to stockpile academy graduates just in case. Meanwhile, on this day, 49 years ago, Tommy Docherty…
Jul 3, 2026 · 4:44
As United prepare for their next midfield move, once Spurs and City are done inflating the market, all reliable information points to them returning to Brighton for Carlos…
Jul 2, 2026 · 1:07:06
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. Frank O'Farrell finds his job at risk as the club battle with relegation. In…
Jul 1, 2026 · 10:21
United's tactic of refusing to overpay results in Spurs being willing to do so, and so Mateus Fernandes will be staying in London for a fee of £85m. We await news of who United's…
Jun 29, 2026 · 4:52
Manuel Ugarte will stay at United following a ligament injury, which could impact transfer activity - maybe it already has, with some players who haven't even been linked to the…
Jun 28, 2026 · 54:12
Welcome back to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. Frank O'Farrell is named the new manager of Manchester United. It starts…
Jun 27, 2026 · 13:09
Omar Berrada was speaking in New York and gave a minor update on the Glazer family. Meanwhile there's a lot of juicy juicy gossip to get stuck into. Hosted on Acast. See…
Jun 25, 2026 · 3:51
United have been linked with a move for Angus Gunn, while Radek Vitek could move to Hull. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 23, 2026 · 5:00
Thg big news yesterday was the club's announcement of acquisition of the land for the proposed new stadium. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford may move to London. Hosted on Acast. See…
Jun 22, 2026 · 2:45
Couple of bizarre rumours this morning, and it takes something strange to usurp the idea that Barcelona might make a new offer for Marcus Rashford but you can find it in today's…
Jun 21, 2026 · 5:55
The leading news item this morning is the tragic death of Mark Hughes' son, Alex. There is some further news I discuss but seems churlish to mention it in the description. Hosted…
Jun 20, 2026 · 11:19
Croatia midfielder Baturina has apparently been subject to a United offer after scoring for his country against England in possibly the laziest transfer rumour of the summer.…
Jun 19, 2026 · 4:27
Everyone is waiting for 10am and the Premier League fixture drop. United are briefing that they won't loan Rashford out again. The wing options appears to become a narrower pool…
Jun 18, 2026 · 11:14
Marcus Rashford may well have a future at United and his goal against Croatia could be part of a rehabilitation story to reconnect him with his boyhood club. However, United may…
Jun 16, 2026 · 3:07
Rumours of Ederson's medical are exaggerated, Bouaddi's name gets linked to United immediately, while mid-June presents a couple of 'On This Days' in United's past. Hosted on…
Jun 15, 2026 · 3:33
United are on course to complete their medical of Ederson, a couple of United targets seem destined for other places, Bayern go cool on Rashford, and Amad makes a splash. Hosted…
Jun 14, 2026 · 4:52
Lou Macari is finally given some official recognition for his incredible work, and United remain calm on Fernandes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 13, 2026 · 14:39
David Beckham receives a STAR ON THE HOLLYWOOD WALK OF FAME!! Capitalised intentionally, because that is just a crazy event, and that's pretty much most of what I'm talking…
Jun 12, 2026 · 3:32
United are warmed by the news that Lewis Hall is keen on a move. Their promising young goalkeeper looks like he'll be moving on. Meanwhile, City see their second bid for Anderson…
Jun 11, 2026 · 3:35
The Bilbao winger sees his name linked to United, and it isn't the first time, though this time it's more associated with a possible move elsewhere. Meanwhile, United set their…
Jun 10, 2026 · 10:10
The Leeds United reserve goalkeeper is linked to United, which is hardly likely to thrill, while Brentford slap a £70m price tag on their star striker, which is hardly likely to…
Jun 9, 2026 · 3:47
The rumour mill today suggests United will add some unpredictability in to their stable building plan, while the Guardian insist United's primary target is Manchester City-bound…
Jun 8, 2026 · 10:16
The most important news of the weekend was an incident with Christian Eriksen as the former player collapsed during an international friendly. Thankfully the updates are…
Jun 6, 2026 · 5:31
We were all excited about the prospect of signing Tchouameni until it appears that Real Madrid are willing to part with him for £60m, which seems a little too reasonable. Andre…
Jun 5, 2026 · 53:40
Welcome to a complete history of Manchester United brought to you by the late great Paddy Barclay and Wayne Barton. Wilf McGuinness is dismissed in the middle of the season; Matt…
Jun 4, 2026 · 7:49
How these reports will unfold, it's not completely clear, but Bloomberg published a story last night that members of the Glazer family are considering selling part or all of…
Jun 3, 2026 · 4:27
As reported on this podcast, United had more or less concluded the Ederson deal for a lower fee than most originally thought. They appear to have the West Ham midfield next in…
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