{"podcast":{"title":"Manchester is RED - Manchester United podcast","slug":"manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268","podcast_index_feed_id":1029268,"rss_url":"https://feeds.megaphone.fm/RPSL7320170765","website_url":"https://www.manchestereveningnews.co.uk/all-about/manchester-united-fc","image_url":"https://megaphone.imgix.net/podcasts/4250d220-4e0b-11ed-81d5-075e959deeeb/image/5208e318f8c90fa3009a020703a52fd4.jpg?ixlib=rails-4.3.1&max-w=3000&max-h=3000&fit=crop&auto=format,compress","author":"Reach Podcasts","episode_count":780,"summary":"The Manchester United podcast from the Manchester Evening News featuring Tyrone Marshall and Steven Railston. Expect insights from on and off the pitch at Old Trafford from our reporters who follow the club in the Premier League, FA Cup, League Cup and Champions League.","last_synced_at":"2026-07-21T06:21:33.179780+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268"},"episode":{"title":"Michael Carrick CLOSE to Man United Job | FA Youth Cup FINAL Controversy","slug":"michael-carrick-close-to-man-united-job-fa-youth-cup-final-controversy","published_at":"2026-05-15T23:00:00+00:00","page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268/michael-carrick-close-to-man-united-job-fa-youth-cup-final-controversy","show_page_url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268","url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RPSL7868719757.mp3","audio_url":"https://pdst.fm/e/traffic.megaphone.fm/RPSL7868719757.mp3","summary":"Michael Carrick edges closer to becoming Manchester United’s next permanent manager after an incredible run of form — but is he the right man for the job long-term? Stephen Railston and Tyrone Marshall discuss: 🔴 Carrick’s tactical impact and coaching staff 🔴 Why United players are thriving again 🔴 Darren Fletcher’s frustration after the FA Youth Cup final 🔴 The controversy surrounding Manchester City’s hosting decision 🔴 Transfer links to Ederson and Matias Fernandez 🔴 Bruno Fernandes chasing the Premier League assist record 🔴 Nottingham Forest preview 🔴 Casemiro’s emotional Old Trafford farewell? PLUS: debate around the FA Youth Cup final atmosphere, empty seats, and what the FA should do moving forward. 👇 Drop your thoughts in the comments: Should Carrick get the job permanently? Were United right to be frustrated after the Youth Cup final? Who should United sign in midfield this summer? #MUFC #ManchesterUnited #MichaelCarrick #ManUnitedPodcast #BrunoFernandes #PremierLeague 🌍 Get Exclusive NordVPN deal here → https://nordvpn.com/manchester It’s risk-free with Nord’s 30-day money-back guarantee! Timestamps: 02:06 Carrick Closing in on United Job 03:03 Why Carrick Makes Sense 05:25 Coaching Staff Praise (Woodgate, Holland, Evans) 08:09 Carrick vs Amorim Comparison 09:03 Why Some Fans Still Doubt Carrick 11:25 Solskjaer Comparisons 14:13 Ratcliffe’s View on Carrick 17:02 Managing Expectations Next Season 17:58 Midfield Transfer Targets Discussed 20:48 United’s Midfield Rebuild 23:36 FA Youth Cup Final Reaction 24:31 Why the Venue Debate Matters 25:53 Darren Fletcher’s Frustration Explained 27:22 Did the Occasion Feel Flat? 29:47 The FA’s Responsibility 31:36 Should Future Finals Be Neutral? 32:30 Under-21 Fixture Scheduling Problems 33:53 United Academy Progress Defen…","meta_description":"Michael Carrick edges closer to becoming Manchester United’s next permanent manager after an incredible run of form — but is he the right man for the job…","key_points":[],"chapters":[],"topics":[],"duration_seconds":2548,"processing_state":"not_requested","actions":[{"name":"request_transcript","method":"POST","url":"https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268/episodes/michael-carrick-close-to-man-united-job-fa-youth-cup-final-controversy/transcription-requests","description":"Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode."},{"name":"read_markdown","method":"GET","url":"https://stenobird.com/podcast/manchester-is-red-manchester-united-podcast-1029268/michael-carrick-close-to-man-united-job-fa-youth-cup-final-controversy.md","description":"Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource."}]}}