Welcome to a special podcast with Helen Evans, celebrating women in football. In this podcast you’ll hear some amazing stories from fans, both local and worldwide, who have been following United for decades. You’ll also hear from individuals working in sport who tell us what Manchester United means to them, as well as how the industry can continue to improve for everyone. Thank you to the following contributors of this episode… Fans: Maureen Pelham, Kim Burdett, Alina Akbar, Munha Lucky, Zeinab Fawaz, Carly Lyes, Janet Talbot, Joan Pearson, Eleanor Christine Long and Sue Moore. Manchester United players and staff: Katie Zelem, Marc Skinner, Polly Bancroft, Wes Brown, Erik Ten Hag, Alessia Russo, Ella Toone, Mary Earps, Jack Butland, Fred and Diogo Dalot. Sports Media: Pien Meulensteen and Siobhan Chamberlain.

A superstar and huge role model joins us in this latest UTD Podcast episode, as Ella Toone talks us through her meteoric rise, in tandem with that of the women’s game in general. As a devoted fan growing up, her dream of playing for the Reds appeared impossible but the inception of the women’s side in 2018 changed all that. Idolising Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney, she was only going to join one club, despite rival interest from elsewhere, as she “came home” to United. Marc Skinner’s team have gone from strength to strength and are making history and inspiring future generations with their progress, something the forward is obviously very proud of. And, of course, Ella also speaks extensively about winning the Euros with England, the wild celebrations that followed and why her local pub are doing a roaring trade in bucket hats in her honour! So don’t miss out another five-star pod, presented by Helen Evans, Sam Homewood and David May!