Who Has Been The Best United Boss Since Fergie?

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Who Has Been The Best United Boss Since Fergie?

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Feb 12, 2020

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Feb 12, 2020

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Host Ian Irving is joined by The Athletic's Laurie Whitwell, Carl Anka and Andy Mitten on the world's biggest Manchester United podcast. Subscribe for expert insight from inside the club, breaking news and two episodes every week.

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Ruthless Solskjaer, United's Missing Rivals & Transfer Update: The Athletic's Carl Anka, Andy Mitten & Laurie Whitwell bring you the latest from inside and club. If matches are played behind closed doors, Andy shares the views of match going United fans against armchair fans. The lads roll back the clock 21 years to United getting a vital point at Elland Road - where does the rivalry with Leeds rank? Andy looks back on getting clocked outside the ground on a previous visit. Laurie shares details of his piece on why Michael Carrick's crucial role as part of Solskjaer’s United coaching staff. by Talk of the Devils - A show about Manchester United
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Who Has Been The Best United Boss Since Fergie?

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