Fergie’s Gum
Fergie’s Gum
IrvineMedia
Three United fans. Two old enough to know better. One young enough to still have hope.Fergie's Gum is a Manchester United podcast talked about like it's last orders and nothing's off the table. No jargon, no corporate spin — just honest analysis and the occasional rant from people who care too much to stay quiet.Hosted by Nathan Irvine, a sports radio producer and journalist of over 20 years, alongside fellow United fans Ahmad Dohair and Paul Cropper. If it's happening at Old Trafford or Carrington, we're talking about it.📥 Free Newsletter: https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Fergie's Gum Hall of Fame Special
It's a special episode of Legends this week, celebrating the Manchester United heroes of the past. The Gummers Hall of Fame (official name pending) has introduced four notable players so far, and we've stitched them together for your listening pleasure. No prizes for guessing who. But if you're 40 years old or younger, you'll probably know a few of them.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 25
1 hr 11 min
Shopping For United Midfielders
In this episode, Nathan and Paul look back on the 3-1 win over Aston Villa and consider whether Matheus Cunha is doing enough. We go shopping for a second midfielder (£40m and below) with some surprising options on the list. And wonder why Manchester United - or most clubs - don't have a pathway to management for current club legends.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 19
1 hr 2 min
Generational Talents
On this week's episode of Fergie's Gum, Nathan and Paul discuss whether Michael Carrick's honeymoon period is over and if it's time for Scholesy to be quiet. There's a look at the youth team squad, and a surprise choice for the best of the lot (clue: it isn't JJ Gabriel). Then the fellas take a trip down memory lane as they pick out their favourite football video games of all.All this and much more on Fergie's Gum.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 13
1 hr 4 min
Super Sesko!
Welcome to another packed episode of Fergie's Gum with your host, Nathan Irvine and his regular centre-back pairing of Mr Paul Cropper. There's a look back at United's comeback win over Crystal Palace. We wonder where Bruno Fernandes sits on the best transfers of all-time list. And look ahead to Newcastle United at St James Park.All this and much more on Fergie's Gum, a Manchester United podcast.***DISCLAIMER***Temu-level earbuds have compromised the audio in the first nine minutes, so please excuse that. It's all audio gravy from then on from Mr Paul Cropper.***DISCLAIMER ENDS***Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mar 5
45 min
Big Ben Strikes Again
Your host, Nathan Irvine, is joined by Mr Paul Cropper to run the rule over Manchester United's latest win at Everton, and ask if Michael Carrick is playing himself into the driving seat next season. There's a look at the big transfer rumours from Carlos Baleba to Harry Kane and more. The fellas attempt to build their perfect Manchester United player and decide who is the "worst" signing of the season.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 26
1 hr 15 min
Sit Down and Shut Up, Jim
Your host, Nathan Irvine, and Mr Paul Cropper are back with another Manchester United-flavoured episode. This week, the pair discuss Sir Jim Ratcliffe being an out-of-touch div AGAIN, induct a new legend into the Fergie's Gum Hall of Fame and try to predict the young lads that will make it at United next season.All this and much more.Don't forget to subscribe, and head to fergiesgumpodcast.com to follow us across the web.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 19
1 hr 13 min
Four Points Off The Southeners
Join your host, Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper as they delve back into the week's Manchester United news.On this week's episode, there's a look at Mystic Paul's correct prediction against Tottenham at Old Trafford. We ask if it's a point earned or two lost at the London Stadium, and should Big Ben Sesko be starting every week now?We also assess the squad - well in advance - of the summer transfer window and decide who needs to be sold/released in 2026. And we answer more of your questions in the Gummer's Mailbag.All this and more on Fergie's Gum.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 12
1 hr 11 min
Sesko's Stretford End Stunner
Nathan Irvine and Mr Paul Cropper reflect on a roller-coaster of a game as Manchester United - eventually - beat Fulham. The gents look at what it would take for Michael Carrick to get the job permanently, fix their eyes on the summer transfer targets and answer the question "Is Ruben Amorim a conman?"All this and much more on Fergie's Gum.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Feb 5
1 hr 10 min
Dorgie Best Silences The Emirates
Your host, Nathan Irvine, is joined by Ahmad Dohair to look back at a well-earned win over table-topping Arsenal.There is an appreciation of three stunning goals from Mbeumo, Dorgu (goal of the season?) and Cunha. A peep into Cropper's Transfer Corner and a look ahead to Fulham's arrival at Old Trafford on Sunday.We also put the Ruben Amorim business to bed, declaring an amnesty immediately after we review his tenure and comments.All this and much more, on Fergie's Gum - A Manchester United Podcast.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 29
1 hr
Manchester is RED!
A jubilant Nathan Irvine and Paul Cropper are back in your ears following Manchester United's much-deserved win over their noisy neighbours.There's a look at the weirdness coming from United legends, Paul Scholes and Nicky Butt. A slightly more positive preview of the Reds' trip to the Emirates Stadium this weekend. And we reveal the mystery midfielder linked to a surprise January move to Old Trafford... sort of.All this and more on Fergie's Gum.Fergie's Gum drops every week. More Manchester United, more hot takes, more fan-led club chatter.📥 Free newsletter (it's free, no excuses): https://fergiesgum.substack.com/ 📱 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/fergiesgumpodcast/ 🎵 TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@fergies_gum 🟦 Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/fergiesgumpod.bsky.social Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jan 22
1 hr 2 min
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