Andy Mitten
@andymitten.bsky.social
Started United We Stand in ‘89. Work: The Athletic, GQ, National, editor at large for FourFourTwo. Contribute to BBC, Sky et al. Written 13 books. NUJ member.
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Spoke to Zidane Iqbal, the Manchester lad on playing for Iraq in front of 62,000 and being one match away from the World Cup finals.
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Zidane Iqbal on Iraq beating UAE, the 'crazy' atmosphere in Basra and being one game away from World Cup | The National
Former Manchester United midfielder came off the bench to help team seal dramatic play-off win
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November 24, 2025 at 8:48 AM
Spoke to Zidane Iqbal, the Manchester lad on playing for Iraq in front of 62,000 and being one match away from the World Cup finals.
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The matchday sounds of Old Trafford. A guide.
For the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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For the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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A guide to the normal and not so normal noises of Old Trafford on matchday
Ruben Amorim said the sound at Manchester United's last home game was "not normal" — this is our guide to Old Trafford's sounds
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November 19, 2025 at 12:23 PM
The matchday sounds of Old Trafford. A guide.
For the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/681...
For the @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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First draft of the next United We Stand cover. It's out v Everton.
Deadline to subscribe for next 10 issues is Tuesday. A lot of subs expired on the last issue, so make sure you are up to date. Link to subscribe here uwsonline.com/subscribe.php
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November 16, 2025 at 3:03 PM
First draft of the next United We Stand cover. It's out v Everton.
Deadline to subscribe for next 10 issues is Tuesday. A lot of subs expired on the last issue, so make sure you are up to date. Link to subscribe here uwsonline.com/subscribe.php
Deadline to subscribe for next 10 issues is Tuesday. A lot of subs expired on the last issue, so make sure you are up to date. Link to subscribe here uwsonline.com/subscribe.php
Thanks to everyone who came to New Century Hall in Manchester and The Soho Theatre in London for Talk of the Devils live. Top venues, top crowds.
November 13, 2025 at 10:17 AM
Thanks to everyone who came to New Century Hall in Manchester and The Soho Theatre in London for Talk of the Devils live. Top venues, top crowds.
Mark Hughes, 62. At Roots Hall, Southend. His Carlisle Utd team won 2-1 and are top of the league. He’s got a long bus journey north now. He loves this game.
November 9, 2025 at 9:45 AM
Mark Hughes, 62. At Roots Hall, Southend. His Carlisle Utd team won 2-1 and are top of the league. He’s got a long bus journey north now. He loves this game.
EXCL: A year since MUFC announced Ruben Amorim. Here's a detailed article about secret meetings in Seville & Lisbon beforehand.
Also explains De Zerbi & Tuchel, plus Amorim not featuring in first search. And the other rated coach. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Also explains De Zerbi & Tuchel, plus Amorim not featuring in first search. And the other rated coach. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
The secret meetings behind Ruben Amorim's Manchester United appointment, one year on
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November 1, 2025 at 7:56 AM
EXCL: A year since MUFC announced Ruben Amorim. Here's a detailed article about secret meetings in Seville & Lisbon beforehand.
Also explains De Zerbi & Tuchel, plus Amorim not featuring in first search. And the other rated coach. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Also explains De Zerbi & Tuchel, plus Amorim not featuring in first search. And the other rated coach. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/676...
Matchday. And a new UWS. In the sun! This is the only home game we can sell the mag at. Not been in this situation before. Our sellers will be there early.
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks
October 25, 2025 at 11:27 AM
Matchday. And a new UWS. In the sun! This is the only home game we can sell the mag at. Not been in this situation before. Our sellers will be there early.
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks
All subscription copies posted yesterday. If yours has '362' on label then it's your final issue - so renew asap. Thanks
EXCL: Manchester United raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek fixtures.
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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Man Utd raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek games
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October 24, 2025 at 6:37 PM
EXCL: Manchester United raise concerns with Premier League over number of midweek fixtures.
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
Club respond to fan criticism about so many games being shifted. For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/674...
What Harry Maguire did next and what Harry does next.
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Harry Maguire's Manchester United redemption arc poses contract dilemma for club | The National
Centre-back, who scored winner at Liverpool on Sunday, in no hurry to quit Old Trafford despite tough times in recent seasons
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October 23, 2025 at 7:28 AM
What Harry Maguire did next and what Harry does next.
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Ratings from Liverpool 1 Manchester United 2 www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...
Liverpool v Manchester United player ratings: Gakpo 8, Isak 4; Mbeumo 9, Maguire 9 | The National
Red Devils earn first win at Anfield since 2016 while the Premier League champions have now lost four games in a row across all competitions
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October 20, 2025 at 6:45 AM
Ratings from Liverpool 1 Manchester United 2 www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...
A little Manchester United quiz to keep your brain ticking over during the international break. Any less than 13/20 and, well, you shouldn't be doing a Manchester United quiz.
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Manchester United 2025/26 quiz: Mason Mount, Bruno Fernandes and more | The National
Test your knowledge about all things Red Devils
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October 10, 2025 at 11:12 AM
A little Manchester United quiz to keep your brain ticking over during the international break. Any less than 13/20 and, well, you shouldn't be doing a Manchester United quiz.
You may need to put an email in to register but it's free.
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EXCL: Manchester United head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko to leave club.
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
t.co/gDACozEamP
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
t.co/gDACozEamP
October 6, 2025 at 3:17 PM
EXCL: Manchester United head of academy recruitment Luke Fedorenko to leave club.
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
t.co/gDACozEamP
MUFC wanted to keep him as
he’s very good, but he’s accepted a new offer. More detail here for @theathleticfc.bsky.social
t.co/gDACozEamP
MUFC ratings v Sunderland.
Words
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Video
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAD9...
Words
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Video
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Man United 2-0 Sunderland Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand
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October 5, 2025 at 9:10 AM
MUFC ratings v Sunderland.
Words
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Video
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Words
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Video
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New United We Stand podcast.
With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
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With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
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United We Stand podcast 701. From Old Trafford and Leigh Sports Village
Andy Mitten speaks to fans, players and journalists.
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September 21, 2025 at 7:22 PM
New United We Stand podcast.
With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
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With me at Old Trafford and then Leigh Sports Village.
audioboom.com/posts/878041...
Ratings from a rainy Old Trafford www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWr...
Man United 2-1 Chelsea Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand
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September 21, 2025 at 7:36 AM
Ratings from a rainy Old Trafford www.youtube.com/watch?v=kmWr...
New Talk of the Devils podcast from @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.
With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black
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Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.
With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black
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Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained
Episodio de podcast · Talk of the Devils: The Athletic FC's Manchester United show · 17/09/2025 · 54 min
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September 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
New Talk of the Devils podcast from @theathleticfc.bsky.social
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.
With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black
podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/i...
Inside Old Trafford: The Atmosphere Explained.
With @ianirving_ and myself, plus guests Pete Boyle and Luca Black
podcasts.apple.com/es/podcast/i...
Ratings from the Mir derby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...
Man City 3-0 Man United Player Ratings
YouTube video by United We Stand
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September 15, 2025 at 6:31 AM
Ratings from the Mir derby
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZN4e...
Not the biggest issues in the world, but it'd be sad if there were no local boys in the Manchester derby.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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No local players in the Manchester derby would be a sad reflection of the modern game
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September 13, 2025 at 7:08 AM
Not the biggest issues in the world, but it'd be sad if there were no local boys in the Manchester derby.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/662...
Exclusive interview with Noussair Mazraoui - one of the few positives last season for MUFC.
He's back. On his managers, his faith, last season, this season.
You may need to put an email in to read.
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He's back. On his managers, his faith, last season, this season.
You may need to put an email in to read.
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Noussair Mazraoui: Manchester United's 'best signing in years' on Ruben Amorim, Erik ten Hag, and his faith | The National
Moroccan defender, who was a bright spark in a terrible 2024/25 season at Old Trafford, speaks to The National ahead of this Sunday's derby against Man City
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September 11, 2025 at 12:01 PM
Exclusive interview with Noussair Mazraoui - one of the few positives last season for MUFC.
He's back. On his managers, his faith, last season, this season.
You may need to put an email in to read.
www.thenationalnews.com/sport/footba...
He's back. On his managers, his faith, last season, this season.
You may need to put an email in to read.
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Little video Q&A with Rio Ferdinand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1a...
Rio Ferdinand Answers Quick-fire Questions
YouTube video by United We Stand
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September 8, 2025 at 6:23 AM
Little video Q&A with Rio Ferdinand. www.youtube.com/watch?v=oj1a...
How Manchester United fans are trying to improve the Old Trafford atmosphere.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
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How Manchester United are trying to improve the Old Trafford atmosphere
United’s fan culture and song book is one of the best in football - but Old Trafford on matchdays is not what it used to be
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August 20, 2025 at 8:39 AM
How Manchester United fans are trying to improve the Old Trafford atmosphere.
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
For @theathleticfc.bsky.social
www.nytimes.com/athletic/656...
We've had to update the front cover of the first United We Stand of the season. Hope you understand.
It's out v Arsenal.
You can order all 10 issues for the full season here and we'll post one to you each month. We've held the price. Deadline is Tues.
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It's out v Arsenal.
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August 9, 2025 at 3:03 PM
We've had to update the front cover of the first United We Stand of the season. Hope you understand.
It's out v Arsenal.
You can order all 10 issues for the full season here and we'll post one to you each month. We've held the price. Deadline is Tues.
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It's out v Arsenal.
You can order all 10 issues for the full season here and we'll post one to you each month. We've held the price. Deadline is Tues.
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Bit of context on Manchester United and Benjamin Šeško.
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Man United confident €75m target Benjamin Sesko favours Old Trafford move ahead of Newcastle switch | The National
Both Premier League sides have big offers on table for RB Leipzig striker
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August 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM
Bit of context on Manchester United and Benjamin Šeško.
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Big Ruben Amorim interview from the USA.
There’s loads in this, give it a read.
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Ruben Amorim on getting tough to change Man United culture, European football target and using up his credit | The National
Portuguese coach talks to The National at club's pre-season camp in Chicago and says new disciplinary code and leadership group can help spark a revival in 2025/26
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August 3, 2025 at 2:46 PM
Big Ruben Amorim interview from the USA.
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