It’s our final Devils Play of a hit and miss campaign which has taken us on a rollercoaster ride of a few dizzy highs and a lot of stomach churning lows. We review the season from soggy Paris to sunny Wembley and reveal the winners of the highly anticipated Devils Play End Of Season Awards (which as we all know are the only awards that matter). Com…

Just six days on from Wembley heaven it’s back to WSL hell as imperious Chelsea dismantle a shambolic United at Old Trafford to clinch the title in our back yard and celebrate their manager leaving and ours staying. We relive a sickening 6-0 defeat, call time on this confusing season, take a few deep breaths at the prospect of more Skinner and roun…

We’re still in raptures 24 hours on from a history making dance in the sunshine under the Wembley arch. We talk Tooney waltzing, Rach leaping, Lucia pressing, flags flying, pints sunk, songs sung, arms aloft. Oh what a perfect day. Come on United!Av Devils Play

Was that our worst performance of the season? Today’s pod is mercifully short because we’ve said it all already and losing to L*******l is too painful to dwell on. We’re done with this miserable season and can barely even look forward to Wembley... but we try to keep it upbeat and critique a new rival podcast before giving up and going to the pub. …

Today’s Devils Play is sponsored by another Tooney wonder strike which lit up an otherwise drab match and proved once again we are in the presence of one Ella of a player. We talk Tooney magic, classy Hinata, magnificent Maya, ball progression and rotation. Plus we recount our away day in Leicester, bemoan the lack of female toilets at stadiums, ce…

Just a week after the elation of beating Chelsea we’re back to the familiar feeling of disappointment as predictable frailties and failures lead to a strange 2-2 draw in our final home game at Leigh Sports Village. We talk tactical changes, full backs, individual errors and the impact on the FA Cup Final. Plus we discuss the week that was in WOSO i…

Today’s Devils Play is high as a kite on the fumes of FA Cup magic as our girls finally vanquish old foes and rip the wheels off Emma Hayes’s open top bus parade. Yes, we’ve finally beaten Chelsea and the prize is another trip to Wembley which we might mention once or twice as we glory in two great goals, the Toone turn, Mary Earps and an incredibl…

It’s a confusing one today as we celebrate a 4-1 win that nevertheless felt fraught by the same old flaws in our dysfunctional system. We ponder the futility of continuing to play out from the back and sound like broken records on tactics, pressing, speed of play… but also cheer Tooney hitting 50, welcome back Hinata and look forward (ish) to an FA…

Surprise, surprise, we lose a big game 3-1. Who’d have predicted that?! In today’s episode we analyse another Groundhog Day of repeated failures, berate the soulless, moribund, embarrassing Emptyhad, wonder what the future holds and catch up on a busy couple of weeks in WOSO world. Come on United!Av James Grieve

That’s more like it! We’re full of the joys of a 4-0 win as United secure safe passage to the Semi-Finals of the FA Cup by battering Brighton. We talk Naalsund, Garcia, the return of Riviere and the unacceptable queue for half-time chips in Crawley. Plus we look forward to a semi-final and dream of wearing a scarlet ribbon in the merry month of May…

After a lovely two weeks off it’s back to WSL action with a bump as United’s depressingly repetitive failures once again cost us points, this time at second bottom West Ham who have only won three games all season. We grumble about another disjointed performance, lament the last minute open goal that so nearly changed the ending and look forward to…

Yes that’s it, we’ve had it. Out thought. Out fought. Out played. Outclassed. Embarrassed at The Emirates. No more benefit of the doubt. No more mitigating factors. We’re coming off the fence we have been sitting on... #SkinnerOut. Sorry Marc, enough is enough. In this episode we reluctantly discuss the same old deficiencies after another humbling …

United win again! It’s becoming a habit. We talk Queen Of Clutch Rachel Williams and a very enjoyable day trip to Eastleigh to watch United progress to the Quarter Finals of the FA Cup. Wembley here we come. We give thumbs up to Maya, Leah, Silverlake Stadium, some Eastleigh pubs and thumbs down to a disjointed attack and cold Bovril. Plus we take …

It's two wins from two for United with dynamic duo Geyse and Keets scything down Brighton. We get excited about our tricky Brazilian on the wing and a new found right-side combo that looks a proper threat whilst largely ignoring the rest of a pretty dull game. Plus we lament the latest referee fail, LOL at Arsenal losing, wonder why bookies hate wo…

It’s a much cheerier Devils Play as we breathe huge sighs of relief at securing three points by beating serial cheats Aston Villa at Leigh Sports Village. We discuss a much improved performance from United, praise our full-backs and top scorer Keets, pour scorn on Rachel Daly’s diving career and have a proper debate about the merits of our under fi…

We’ve still got the blues after another defeat at the ironically named Joie Stadium but we’re a bit more cheerful on today’s pod. We’re through to the last eight of the Conti Cup as one of the best placed losers so that’s a win right there! We discuss a slightly better performance, debate midfield options, ponder solutions to losing Jayde to the Go…

It's a pretty downbeat and despondent Devils Play as we get home from Stamford Bridge to pick the carcass of a United performance in a must-win game that we comprehensively lost. We've got a lot more questions than answers about United's game plan, formation, midfield, defence, attack... and some reluctant but well deserved praise for Chelsea and o…

We are back with Episode 2 in which we rave about our very own Wonder Woman, celebrate putting FIVE past the Geordies, talk January Transfer window (will she or won’t she…), preview the rest of the season starting with the small matter of Chelsea next Sunday and rage at a terrible injustice in the press. Come on United!…

Hello! Hello! Welcome to Devils Play - a new podcast about everything Manchester United Women hosted by James & Stevie. In our debut episode we review the first half of a disappointing season, express our undying love for Ella Toone, try not to talk about She Who Shall Not Be Named, feel conflicted about Marc Skinner and Mary Earps, worry a bit abo…

This week Claire and Lisa return for a Christmas special filled with talk about cats, cold weather, eggnog and more -- as they join forces from opposite sides of the globe. They ask, is it ok to write Xmas or do you have to go the whole hog, do we need a guide to how to cut cheese (and why didn't Lisa know that was a euphemism?) and do you know how…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the demise of the "wife guy" -- men who heap praise on their wives in public while many of them seem to go off and have affairs. There's a chat about drunk purchases and what stupid things have been bought while inebriated (Little House On The Prairie Box-set anyone?) and why Nicole and Gwyneth are so thirsty as th…

This week Claire and Lisa dive into the world of butter boards and wonder, are they worth it? They talk about "active couch potatoes" -- those of us who exercise regularly but then sit on the couch for the rest of the day. There's a chat about XO pippies, the deliciousness of the Beckham family saga and how Mercury Retrograde is going for you. Ther…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the Queen's funeral and HOW SAD WERE THOSE CORGIS? They also talk about Aussie designer Camilla and how she's cool again -- and Lisa is behind her. There's a chat about air fryer apple pies, why Matt Smith is so hot, meno moments with Claire's hormones out of control and why the new Colin Fassnidge chips are his be…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the death of The Queen, Charles becoming king and what will it will mean to Meghan and Harry, and Lisa has a startling fact about just how many of us have been born since she took the throne. Claire also asks: Since when is a book about cheeseboards classified as a cookbook? There's a chat about Welcome to Wrexham,…

They're back! This week Claire and Lisa are back from an extended holiday to discuss ageing as Lisa has turned the big 5-0! There's sciatica on the menu, as well as lady operations and more. They talk about Meghan Markle and why we can't look away, Leonardo's dating life and why he can't stop dating 20-somethings, and there's a big question: how mu…

This week Claire and Lisa talk brain fog again, but this time they have a cure. There's a chat about heteropessimism -- those tired old memes about hetero married life and why they can be damaging -- and a discussion about how Robert Irwin is hot (and yes, we know that is creepy!). As well, they talk about ultrasounds and how there's nothing worse …

This week Claire and Lisa talk about the medical test that says if you can't balance on one leg for 10 seconds you may die (or something). They also discuss Amazon's Alexa using recordings of your dead loved ones' voices -- and whether it's something they'd feel weird about. There's a Culture Club about Elvis the movie and the Kardashians, there's …

This week, Claire and Lisa discuss the Logies and how nice it was to have it back on TV (and how Chrissie Swan is their new hero!). They talk about cleaning products and Claire takes the crown of most boring person on earth with her chat about Aldi washing up liquid. There's the BEC -- that person at work who can't do anything right, and what that …

This week Claire and Lisa talk about the "outing" of Rebel Wilson and share their thoughts. They also talk about how to ACTUALLY wear a puffa jacket and not look like the Michelin Man, Claire's outing to see Judith Lucy and Denise Scott that was a meno moment in itself, why wine is making them cry these days, the show Everything I know about Love, …

This week Claire and Lisa are talking about Swedengate -- the discovery that in Sweden in days gone by families wouldn't feed you if you were on a playdate at their house -- and ask the question, do you have to feed a guest in your home? There's some Culture Club, where they discuss Stranger Things Season 4, as well as thew book Currently Between H…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the upcoming Jubilee and how they feel about the Queen having a big old party. There's a chat about sleep inertia -- the idea that you can't wake up in the morning -- and Lisa confesses that she's getting more like an old person every day and waking up super early. There's some What Hurts Now about how Sydney's str…

This week Claire and Lisa talk about the election result - and Julie Bishop's Ch.9 glow up. There's a chat about getting angry in Meno Moments -- and why being on HRT is such a leveller (and getting taken off it can be hell!), plus Lisa had a facebook fight with a stranger! There's some new ALDI chocolate that they're loving and in Food for Thought…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the 15 questions one expert says you need to ask a partner when you're in a new relationship. They are both reading the same book -- Lessons in Chemistry -- and both love it, plus they also both enjoy the world's most stupid TV show, The Pentaverate. As well, they talk the TikTok trend for putting on your makeup wi…

This week Claire and Lisa are back from their trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and they want to tell you all about it. They discuss the TikTok trend that is "the Ick" and what it actually is, talk about Ozark and 10 Percent on TV and address Pete Davidson's Kim Kardashian Glow up. There's a big Beauty Spot after a Priceline event meant they…

This week Claire and Lisa can hardly contain their excitement as it's time to see Robbie Williams in concert. But before that, they discuss Gwyneth Paltrow's menopause mentor, hating on the Beckham kids and why Aldi beef pies are so damn good. There's also a chat about dry conditioner, how to fall out of love easily and why people folding things is…

This week Claire and Lisa are overexcited about Harry Styles and Shania Twain duetting, they wax lyrical about Gumption and cleaning products, chat about getting your flaps out in bed (hey, we mean the flaps on the pillowcases!) and discuss why a $60 tool to lift the mattress may be what's missing in their lives. There's a Culture Club about the mo…

This week, Claire and Lisa talk about Brooklyn Beckham's wedding and how him being married just makes them feel really old. There's a chat about Lenny Kravitz and the beauty of men dressing cool at any ages, there's Snack Attack which this week has some not-so-tasty treats and a follow up about how to leave a job (and why you may want to). Also, ne…

This week Claire and Lisa talk about why " blue spaces" are the new green when it comes to calming us down, they also discuss the "supercold" that mimics the symptoms of COVID and the fact that having good skin comes down to SPF, genetics and money. There's Culture Club, where they talk the Oscar movies, a few Snack Attack Easter recommendations an…

This week Claire and Lisa talk about Lisa Wilkinson and why it seems everyone wanted to pile on -- with her solo dining experience and then her daughter's job getting her in strife. They also talk about Gaytime Bites and how delicious they are, have some air fryer tips for the week, are loving the return of Bridgerton and Lisa's into an old Scottis…

This week Claire and Lisa talk about washing, and how the experts are saying we don't need to spend up big on detergent. They also discuss star spotting, their excitement about a trip to Melbourne to see Robbie Williams and oh yes, why your wine may taste different these days. Fascinating... There's a big question about Lewis Hamilton and why he's …

This week Claire and Lisa chat about Shepard avocados and why everyone hates them but Claire... and there's a discussion about Jamie Lee Curtis and a post from her latest movie that will have everyone talking. There's a chat about Byron Baes and just how bad a show has to be before Lisa won't watch it (pretty bad, apparently). There's also a better…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the tragic and untimely death of Shane Warne and why it was the tipping point that had them crying and lamenting the state of the world right now. There are more meno moments, why white is the new black in fashion and Iris Apfel's range for H&M has them very excited indeed. There's a chat about Spencer and why Kris…

This week Claire and Lisa are back for a still-remote SEASON 4 Opener, and they're catching you up with all the Culture Club, Snack Attack and Beauty Spot you may have missed over the past while. They talk about Meno Moments, a new segment where they complain about the effects of menopause, there's Claire's love for her robot vac, Magic Mike plus L…

This week Claire and Lisa are getting ready for Christmas... they're discussing their non-negotiable Christmas food items, why Lisa's obsessed with Christmas cooking shows and how Jamie Oliver seems to be obsessed with clementines. Then they talk about the finale of Succession -- is there any more perfect a TV show out there? -- and there's a discu…

This week Claire and Lisa talk Christmas movies, and the one Lisa is calling "the best Christmas movie ever!", plus where do you stand on biopics? With news Robbie Williams is filming his in Melbourne next year, Claire's thinking of a career change. A big dose of Beauty Spot this week for all your skincare needs, some What's cooking, including Lisa…

This week Claire and Lisa talk about MAD men (that's mid life, attractive and dependable men like Paul Rudd) and why we're all suddenly mad (!) for them. They talk Aldi parsnips, whether Harris Farm is overpriced but still worth it, and ask the question, if someone gave you a personalised box of Arnott's shapes for Christmas, what would you do? The…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the difference between good sleepers and bad ones, and how you can become better at getting a good night's kip. They also talk about sexting and if you should be fired for doing it, Adele and the scandal around THAT interview, Benedict Cumberbatch and how he's suddenly hot, and the horror of online shopping when yo…

This week Claire and Lisa discuss the new hugs and what they actually are. They also talk George Clooney and his 60-year-old man brain that thinks it's ok to tell other older men to "just have kids". Then there's the Golden Hours -- when it's best to go to sleep and when it's best to start doing more work. There's Culture club (The Great British Ba…

This week Claire and Lisa are in the same room for the first time since June, so they're overexcited but sound great. They talk about neck messes -- where you wear loads of chains at once -- and neck humps and how to fix them. There's a discussion about COVID kilos and why we should refuse to be shamed for them, there's talk about getting naked in …

This week Claire and Lisa are back from their "comfort break" and beginning an 8 week Christmas Countdown... they discuss Succession, Big Brother VIP and more, Claire stayed in a caravan and the world didn't end and Lisa self-diagnoses herself with Misophonia. There's a look at Gwyneth Paltrow's worst habit, the joys of a "crying room" and a relaxi…