The Theatre of Red official podcast is a Manchester United platform that provides exclusive content from Carrington and beyond. Shaun Connolly has spent many years working as an NUJ-accredited journalist, cultivating relationships with players, coaches, journalists and supporters, welcoming all to share their time and stories every week. The Theatre of Red team recognises that Manchester United is a global family with supporters across every continent. We deliver a message to the hundreds of thousands of like-minded Reds because we know it's not always a 3 PM kickoff in every household. Podcasts are a dime a dozen, but this is worth your t...
Latest episodes
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51 min
109: Where do Man United go from here?
United face a crucial October after a frustrating draw at Fulham, with uncertainty growing around Michael Carrick and his team’s direction. Shaun and Dominic Booth assess the curre…
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49 min
108: Can Man United recover under Michael Carrick?
An early Carabao Cup exit followed defeat in the Manchester derby, and Michael Carrick is already under intense pressure at Old Trafford. Shaun speaks with BBC broadcaster Rob Law…
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55 min
107: Questions for Carrick's Man United after Everton draw
Michael Carrick's Manchester United twice surrendered a lead to draw at Everton ahead of a Champions League meeting with Sabah and the Manchester Derby. Shaun and Sam Pilger dissec…
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54 min
106: A vintage Old Trafford show
United collected a welcome three points with an attacking display of old, and although concerns remain about the backline, there is room for some optimism. Tara Anson-Walsh joins S…
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57 min
105: Man United must deliver a significant response
It didn’t take long for the grey clouds to begin gathering over Old Trafford. But with Ipswich to visit at the weekend, and Carlos Baleba joining Michael Carrick’s squad, there is…
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56 min
104: Man United close in on Carlos Baleba
We are but a handful of days out from the return of Premier League football, and United are close to agreeing on a fee for Carlos Baleba. Shaun and Sam Pilger cover all of that, as…
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58 min
103: A crucial juncture for Man United
With less than two weeks remaining until United’s Premier League opener against Hull, questions about an unbalanced squad remain. Shaun and Danyal Khan discuss incomings and outgoi…
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60 min
102: Tchouameni and Rashford, Squad Harmony and Finances
United are welcoming further senior names into Michael Carrick’s pre-season squad, with Marcus Rashford on the cusp of a sensational return. We’re discussing the potential implicat…
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1 h 02
101: United make their summer move
Manchester United have responded to early summer adversity by welcoming three new faces in a couple of days, with the promise of more to come. Shaun and Phil dissect every inch of…
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32 min
100: Commercial dreams and summer expectations
The World Cup may be taking centre stage. Nonetheless, plenty is going on at Old Trafford, and we are going to look at as much of it as we can, including documentaries, potential s…
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57 min
99: Transfers, departures and World Cup desires
As some of the very best in the game prepare for international duty, United officials continue to work on a busy summer period. Chris Winterburn joins Shaun to discuss player depar…
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57 min
98: A crucial summer is underway in Manchester
The football may have stopped, but the wheel continues to turn at Old Trafford. Shaun and Phil touch on everything from Senne Lammens to Tyler Fletcher, transfers, your questions,…
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1 h 05
97: The curtain comes down
United put the finishing touches on another dramatic campaign with a very fine showing at Brighton, and Michael Carrick celebrated his permanent stay with a season-ending statement…
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36 min
96: Old Trafford embraces Carrick's Man United
United have guaranteed third place under Michael Carrick, signing off at Old Trafford with three points against Forest. Shaun dissects everything from Bruno Fernandes' accomplishme…
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56 min
95: Michael Carrick is here to stay
Ineos are closing in on a permanent replacement for Ruben Amorim, and Michael Carrick is in pole position for the role. Shaun and Phil chat about the managerial vacancy at Manchest…
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52 min
94: Manchester United secure Champions League football
Michael Carrick’s Manchester United have secured their Champions League return with a hard-fought victory against Arne Slot’s Liverpool. Additionally, the Reds earned a long-overdu…
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44 min
93: Carrick and Casemiro combine again
Manchester United collected a crucial Premier League win against Brentford on Monday evening, all but sealing Champions League qualification. Michael Carrick had Casemiro to thank…
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57 min
92: Manchester United close in on the Champions League
Michael Carrick's Manchester United collected three points at Stamford Bridge and edged closer to a return to Champions League football. Shaun Connolly and Phil Brown discuss every…
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53 min
91: The Premier League returns
Phil Brown joins Shaun to chat about the return of Premier League football and what we can expect from Monday's Old Trafford meeting with Leeds. The boys also discuss the academy,…
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1 h 01
90: The great midfield conundrum at Manchester United
International football once more took centre stage, with a potential Manchester United midfield pairing emerging, as well as various displays from a host of possible signings. Sam…