New Manchester United Show Announced
A new show dedicated to Manchester United, titled Stick to United with Wayne Rooney, is set to feature former captain Wayne Rooney as co-host alongside influencer Mark Goldbridge. This new programme is part of a broader distribution deal with Disney+, which will broadcast 50 episodes of Stick to United and 40 episodes of Stick to Football this season.
The new show will analyse Manchester United’s latest results and performances, aiming to provide fans with expert insight, honest opinions, and in-depth discussions on key topics surrounding the club. Rooney expressed his delight in co-hosting the show with Goldbridge, noting it as a natural progression from his previous work on Stick to Football and The Overlap’s Fan Debate show.
Gary Neville, who co-chairs The Overlap, acquired Goldbridge’s YouTube channels earlier this year. This acquisition brought Goldbridge’s channels, The United Stand and That’s Football, into Neville’s Overlap network. Neville founded The Overlap in 2021, and it has since expanded to cover other sports, including cricket and rugby.
Partnership Details and Content
The partnership with Disney+ involves an exclusive one-year agreement, making the streaming service the headline sponsor for both Stick to Football and the new Stick to United with Wayne Rooney. This deal covers the upcoming 2026/2027 football season. Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, highlighted the excitement of bringing popular sports shows to the platform, expanding its local original content offering and venturing into new sports formats.
Stick to United with Wayne Rooney will debut with 50 episodes available on Disney+, as well as on existing streaming platforms and The Overlap’s The United Stand YouTube channel. Extended episode content will be exclusive to Disney+. Similarly, 40 new episodes of Stick to Football will be available on Disney+, existing streaming platforms, and The Overlap’s YouTube channel, with 20 episodes exclusive to Disney+ for a limited period. Additionally, Disney+ has commissioned an extra 6 exclusive episodes of Stick to Football from the UK.
Goldbridge, whose real name is Brent di Cesare, has a significant online presence with over 3.8 million followers across his two YouTube channels. His videos are known for their viral clips featuring his reactions and football opinions. Neville commented that the partnership with Disney+ “expands our reach without compromising our identity,” allowing their community to continue enjoying content via YouTube while also reaching Disney+’s global streaming audience.
Streaming Schedule and Additional Roles
Stick to United with Wayne Rooney is scheduled to stream weekly from Tuesday 18 August. Stick to Football will stream weekly from Thursday 20 August on Disney+ in the UK and Ireland. The Stick to Football show is hosted by Gary Neville, Jamie Carragher, Jill Scott, Ian Wright, and Roy Keane, and features a range of special guests discussing various football topics.
Rooney will also continue his punditry role on Match of the Day, and The Wayne Rooney Show is set to return to BBC platforms this season. This new venture with The Overlap and Disney+ marks another step in Rooney’s media career.
The exclusive episodes of Stick to Football and the extended episodes of Stick to United with Wayne Rooney were commissioned by Sean Doyle, VP, Unscripted, Disney+ EMEA, and Angela Jain, Head of Content, Disney+ EMEA.
Source: bbc.co.uk