United Unheard

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  Bryan Robson interview from the day he signed for Man Utd, 1981 01.10.2026 13мин

  The signing of Bryan Robson in October 1981 is one of the most famous in United history - it broke the British transfer record, and also set a standard for style. The club have tried to match it. They can't.Here is something from that day. Actually, it's from about ten minutes before that legendary picture of Robson signing on the pitch. Bryan Robson's first-ever interview as a United player, alongside Martin Edwards. Edwards joins Wayne Barton to look back at the day, October 3rd, 1981 - almost exactly 45 years ago.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The brotherhood of Les Sealey and Jim Leighton 29.09.2026 16мин

  In 1990, Jim Leighton was dropped from the Manchester United team for the FA Cup Final replay. In his place, Les Sealey was called up, and continued his own story on the way to becoming a United cult hero. You'll be familiar with the story being about Alex Ferguson's ruthless decision in pursuit of winning. This is the other side. Of Sealey, joking that he deserves a game because Jim never misses one - of Leighton himself, speaking of how difficult life was at the club - and then of Sealey again, speaking about the friendship that formed between the two. The episode is released to coincide with Sealey's birthday.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "He is a cheat!" The Manchester United / Arsenal game from September 2003 25.09.2026 20мин

  On September 21st, 2003, Manchester United faced Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was the latest in a series of tempestuous matches and the one where tensions finally spilled over. Some might say the rivalry was born the moment Sammy McIlroy equalised against them in the 1979 FA Cup Final. So he's the perfect person, then, to join Wayne Barton and look back at one of the most infamous games in Premier League history.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Miguel Angel Nadal almost joins Manchester United in 1996 22.09.2026 10мин

  Miguel Angel Nadal's name is never far from the top of the list when United fans indulge in some nostalgic, romantic transfer rumours. So how close was he to arriving at Old Trafford. Would you believe Alex Ferguson was confident at one point that the deal was done?United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "We hope these plans will take us into the next century" Martin Edwards and the 1991 AGM 18.09.2026 23мин

  In 1991, Manchester United were on the precipice of a new era. The club were turning the corner in terms of success, they had survived the controversy of the failed Michael Knighton takeover, they were being floated on the Stock Market, and the Premier League was on the horizon. In this episode, Martin Edwards joins Wayne Barton to react to his comments made after the 1991 AGM, where he made some rather prescient comments.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "The first thing I'll do is burn these ******* blue jerseys!" Fergie in 1990 15.09.2026 14мин

  Manchester United's 1990-92 away shirt is so iconic that when adidas won the contract to manufacture the club's kit again, they re-created it for sale to the modern audience. However, Alex Ferguson wasn't quite such a big fan of it. Thankfully we're releasing this podcast well after the release so nobody can be too upset about it, but you'll enjoy Ferguson's angry reaction to playing in it after United lost 4-0 at Anfield on September 16, 1990.Sammy McIlroy joins Wayne Barton to discuss, and also share why he also dislikes another beloved United away strip.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The Foreigner Rule! featuring Alex Ferguson, Steve Bruce, Martin Edwards and more 11.09.2026 20мин

  Ah, the foreigner rule. We all know it ruined Manchester United's chances of succeeding in Europe. Right? Did it? What exactly was it? Here we have a brief journey through the complexities of it in the early 1990s. Alex Ferguson, Brian McClair, Steve Bruce and Martin Edwards are all on record in this episode discussing it, from the impact it would have on the team and transfer planning, to the players refusing to use it as an excuse in the moment, to the implementation of the Bosman ruling.If you enjoy this, you'll love Fergie : The Lost Tapes, available for order https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/1399420399 , where Ferguson launches into a foul-mouthed argument with a journalist over the rule.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Steve Coppell's first interview as a Manchester United player from 1975 08.09.2026 12мин

  A real treat this episode as we go back more than fifty years to bring you Steve Coppell's first interview as a Manchester United player from April 1975.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ole Gunnar Solskjaer on following immortality in 1999 04.09.2026 10мин

  Think of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer and your mind inevitably begins with his goal at the Nou Camp in May 1999. He could have retired and been an instant legend; but he was a young man with so much career in front of him. So how do you follow immortality? That was his responsibility, and in August 1999, in his first proper interview of the new season, he revealed the drive and determination that made him the player he was.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "We can't wallow in the disappointment of his retirement. The bus goes on" Moving on from Eric Cantona, 1997 01.09.2026 24мин

  In 1997, Eric Cantona retired from football. It broke the heart of every Manchester United supporter. Here is the reaction, as it happened, from David Beckham in the days after the announcement, to Alex Ferguson and Gary Neville discussing it on the eve of the next season, Teddy Sheringham revealing he could have moved to United earlier to play alongside the Frenchman, and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer giving his thoughts a few months later.It's an incredible dip into the archive and to help Wayne Barton paint some historical perspective is Sammy McIlroy, who knows a thing or two about playing in a Manchester United team trying to come to terms with losing a legend.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  The lost Matt Busby interview from 1979 28.08.2026 22мин

  This is a very special edition of United Unheard, as we commemorate 80 years since the first ever league game managed by Sir Matt Busby by releasing a never-before-heard interview with Sir Matt and Tom Tyrrell from 1979.In it, Sir Matt describes his arrival at the club in fascinating detail.After the interview plays, there is another bonus never-heard Busby interview, this time from 1988, as Tom and Sir Matt discuss the 30th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "Alex didn't realise the commercial consequences of his kit blast!" Martin Edwards on Manchester United's 1996 shirt deal 25.08.2026 16мин

  In 1996, Manchester United negotiated a new record kit deal with Umbro. However, it could have taken a different path, and may even have led to the club manufacturing their own strip. Here, former chairman Martin Edwards reveals all, and how Alex Ferguson's infamous critique of the grey strip shortly after the agreement led to big consequences.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "It was not all going to be smooth sailing" The story of Celio Silva's failed 1997 Man Utd move 21.08.2026 10мин

  The 1990s had many infamous transfer episodes involving Manchester United, and one of the most bizarre was that involving Brazilian defender Celio Silva.In the summer of 1997, out of nowhere, it appeared as though the international centre-half would move to Old Trafford, before work permit issues caused a snag. Here, we reveal what happened, through the voices of the time.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "At Old Trafford you have to take the game by the scruff of the neck" Alex Ferguson on 3 at the back in 1990 18.08.2026 18мин

  Could three at the back ever work at Old Trafford? In 1990, Alex Ferguson trialled the formation, and gave a compelling explanation as to why he felt it might not. Manchester United legend Sammy McIlroy joins Wayne Barton for a timely conversation in the wake of the failed Ruben Amorim era. Is it a tactical coincidence, or is there something that runs much deeper? United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Mark Hughes returns to Manchester United in 1988 14.08.2026 19мин

  "I think I'd have shot myself if it had fallen through" - Alex Ferguson addresses the press as Mark Hughes is unveiled on his return to Old Trafford in 1988.Hughes' return was protracted, and all parties tried to keep their cards close to their chest, but did a pretty poor job at it. Ferguson vowed to bring Hughes back to United, and it was a popular move. Here's how it played out. United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "Shearer had to say that once he went to Newcastle" Martin Edwards on pursuing Alan Shearer in 1996 11.08.2026 18мин

  Did Alan Shearer actually turn Manchester United down in 1996? It's one of the most infamous 'what if's in United's history of failed transfers.Former Manchester United chairman Martin Edwards reveals the truth of the matter, joining Wayne Barton to look back at the reaction to Shearer joining Newcastle in 1996, and reflecting on it thirty years later.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  “We’ve got a championship to win” Roy Keane in 2000 07.08.2026 12мин

  Roy Keane has become renowned for his explosive outbursts regarding the standards at Manchester United. In this episode of United Unheard, we look at the European campaign of 1999/2000, where, as reigning holders, United faced off against Fiorentina and Real Madrid. The club were in dominating form in the league but, after suspension ruled him out of the 1999 Champions League final, Keane had an extra incentive to win the biggest prize in European football. His comments around these matches make fascinating listening of a Manchester United captain at the very peak of his powers and influence.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  "Manchester United should belong to the people" Sir Bobby Charlton in 1989 04.08.2026 12мин

  What if Sir Bobby Charlton had been appointed chairman of Manchester United in 1989?In the first episode of United Unheard, we examine the aftermath of the Michael Knighton takeover saga, where a new group emerged pledging to appoint one of the club's most beloved figures in the club's history as the man at the top. Only, that was news to him, and Charlton was keen to put the record straight.United Unheard delves into the archive of Tom Tyrrell, presented by Wayne Barton, to reveal more.If you enjoy Manchester United history beyond the headlines, subscribe to United Unheard for conversations that uncover the untold stories and forgotten moments that shaped the club. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  United Unheard - Trailer 05.06.2026 2мин

  Manchester United. Told through the voices of the people who lived it. Interviews and stories you’ve never heard. And a new understanding of the ones you have. Hosted by Wayne Barton, author and writer of over 20 books on Manchester United, this is United Unheard. Rare archive recordings, forgotten interviews, and untold stories from the club’s history.Trailer mixed by Daniel Harris. Episodes starting this summer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.