Pre-season begins & promise from Santos

Pre-season begins & promise from Santos

Club football is finally back! In this episode, we react to Manchester United's opening pre-season game, focusing on a promising debut from our new £50m man, Andrey Santos. We break down the Brazilian's stats (93% passing, 10 carries, 2 chances created) and discuss why he looks perfectly built for the Premier League. We also dive into the post-match comments from goalkeeper Radek Vitek, who dropped a statement publicly declaring he is ready to leave the club to become a number one elsewhere. Plus, we debate the manager's biggest tactical headache: Who starts in the deep midfield pivot next to Kobbie Mainoo? Finally, Joe goes on a classic debate about the completely broken transfer market. Manchester United admired Morgan Rogers, but after Chelsea just paid an eye-watering £117 million to sign him, is the league's spending getting out of hand? What we’re unpacking: * Vitek Wants Out: Reacting to Radek Vitek's ambitious post-match quotes and brilliant performance. * Santos Shines: A deep dive into the stats behind Andrey Santos' incredibly rounded pre-season debut. * The Midfield Pivot: Santos vs. Tielemans. Who partners Kobbie Mainoo on opening day? * The £117m Madness: Why United walking away from some deals might prove fruitful. Get Involved:Who are your starting two midfielders for the opening day of the Premier League? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

BREAKING NEWS: Youri Tielemans moves to Old Trafford!

Out of absolutely nowhere, Yanited have pulled off a shock transfer! In this reaction episode, we break down Manchester United's surprise signing of Aston Villa's Youri Tielemans. We analyse why this silent, under-the-radar business is a massive positive, and how the Belgian's elite passing range fits into our new midfield dynamic. Plus, we react to the first official words from our new £50m Brazilian powerhouse, Andrey Santos, as he sets his sights on dominating the Premier League. Finally, with David Ornstein dropping a massive hint that United's final midfield signing must be "someone with legs who covers ground," we put our prediction hat on. Is a mega-bid for Brighton's Carlos Baleba back on the cards now that the Éderson deal has stalled? What we’re unpacking: * The Tielemans Surprise: Reacting to the shock signing, his deep-lying playmaker profile, and how he emulates Christian Eriksen's skill set. * Santos Speaks: Breaking down the quotes and mentality of Andrey Santos as he is unveiled at Old Trafford. * The Final Piece: Using David Ornstein's hint to predict the last midfield target. Why Carlos Baleba is the ultimate "Pac-Man" alternative to Éderson. Get Involved:Is Youri Tielemans the smart, Premier League-proven business we need? And would you pay the Brighton tax for Carlos Baleba? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

BREAKING: The Old Trafford Masterplan Unveiled!

Never a dull day at Manchester United! In this episode, we unpack an absolute rollercoaster 24 hours in the transfer market and the boardroom. We celebrate the official arrival of £50m wonderlad Andrey Santos and discuss some extremely sensible United business as veteran Karl Darlow signs to become our new backup goalkeeper. But it’s not all good news—we break down the terrifying reports that our £35m deal for Atalanta’s Éderson is stalling at the medical stage. Finally, we do a massive deep dive into the newly revealed Old Trafford Masterplan. INEOS aren't just building a 90,000-seat stadium; they are invoking a sprawling "Stadium District" that will change the landscape of Manchester forever. What we’re unpacking: * Welcome Andrey Santos: The Brazilian is officially a Red! How he fits into the squad for the upcoming pre-season. * The Éderson Medical Scare: Why the Atalanta deal has hit a brick wall, and what INEOS pulling the plug would mean for our midfield rebuild. * Safe Hands: Karl Darlow signs! Why this veteran addition is brilliant, pragmatic squad building. * The Stadium District Masterplan: Breaking down the massive blueprint for the land around Old Trafford, including hotels, fan zones, and how it will become a commercial cash cow for the club. Get Involved:Are you worried about the Éderson medical stalling, and what do you think is essential to the new build! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!

BREAKING NEWS: Andrey Santos signs for the Reds!

Andrey Santos is officially a Manchester United player! In this rapid-fire, 5-minute reaction episode, Joe breaks down the massive breaking news as INEOS successfully raids Chelsea to secure the 22-year-old Brazilian powerhouse. We react to the official confirmation, the reported £50m fee, and what bringing the former Ligue 1 midfield engine to Old Trafford means for the rest of our summer rebuild. Get Involved:How are you feeling about this one, Reds? Is Andrey Santos the physical player our midfield has been begging for? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box:Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United as we finally start to believe again. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE!Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating to help push the pod!

EMERGENCY REACTION: United Target Andrey Santos!

Emergency reaction pod! After missing out on Matheus Fernandes, Manchester United have aggressively pivoted, and the new target is a Brazilian unknown. Will Unwin and The Guardian have dropped massive reports confirming United are targeting Chelsea’s 22-year-old midfielder, Andrey Santos, in a deal that could be valued below £50m. In this reaction episode, we break down exactly who Santos is and why United are looking at a rare opportunity from Chelsea's bloated squad. What we’re unpacking: * The Guardian Drop: Breaking down the reports, the £50m price tag, and why we will be fighting Newcastle for his signature. * Some Background: From the Vasco da Gama academy to dominating Ligue 1 on loan at Strasbourg. * The Stats: We look at his brilliant 2024/25 season where he scored 11 goals and became the highest-scoring central midfielder in France. * The Juninho Quote: Why Brazilian legend Juninho Pernambucano called Santos a physical "monster" and claimed the youngster is already better than he was. Get Involved: Would you pay £50 million to rescue Andrey Santos from Chelsea's midfield logjam? Let us know in the comments! 🔴 About Devils in the Box: Hosted by Joe—a former amateur journalist whose impact on the world of Man Utd reporting was roughly as significant as Antony's right foot. Expect honest, banter-heavy, and fiercely optimistic takes on all things Manchester United. 🔔 SUBSCRIBE, FOLLOW & RATE! Whether you're listening on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or any other platform, make sure to hit that follow/subscribe button and leave us a 5-star rating!