Episodes

#824 | United fought back to earn a draw at Everton. It was a spirited end to the game after more than an hour of some of the worst football played by a United team in living memory. There's quite a long list in that department. Ed and Dan wonder why Ruben Amorim waited until the 70th minute to make any substitutions? And why United couldn't muster a shot on target until a couple of minutes later? And whether it'll ever get any better? CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Bruno Fernandes: The Lif...

#823 | United have drawn Real Sociedad in the Europa League - a tough draw against a strong Spanish side, albeit one that's not having the best season. The prize on offer for United: a back door into next season's Champions League. It's there and you can almost touch it. But only if Ruben Amorim's team doesn't blow it first. Ed and Dominic discuss. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Europa League Draw Overview 00:53 Analyzing the Draw: Real Sociedad 03:17 Challenges and Opportunities in the Euro...

#822 | INEOS closed their acquisition of around 25% of Manchester United a year ago (now up to more than 28%) and the change has been stark and sometimes brutal. Layoffs, cost-cutting, poor management decision making. It's an attempt to turn the club around but with brutal consequences. How should we think about it. Ed and Tom try and digest a year of change. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:29 Reflecting on United's Past Year 01:20 Financial Struggles and Cost Cutting 02:11 The Telegraph Arti...

#821 | Defeat to Spurs for the third time this season. This one hit a little different, with an injury crisis prompting United to start the game with eight teenagers on the bench. Not that Ruben Amorim was tempted to use the kids for long - Chido Obi enjoying about three minutes at the end of another disappointing game. This was a poor quality game, a ninth defeat for Amorim, leaving United in 15th place. FIFTEENTH PLACE. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:51 Injuries and Squad Challenges 01:54 P...

#820 | United have a problem - Josh Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund aren't scoring goals and yet they cost so much money it's going to be a problem for United to move either of them on in the summer. How did we get in this mess and how do we get out. With Ed and Dominic. CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:16 United's Striker Dilemma 02:20 Failed Striker Signings 03:17 Modern Striker Trends 07:55 Financial Constraints and Future Prospects 18:34 Potential Transfers and Targets 30:30 Conclusion and F...

Dive deep into the current state of Manchester United

Mailbag episode with Ed and Adam

#817 | FA Cup victory over Leicester through a last-minute Harry Maguire goal. It should be one of those very special nights at Old Trafford. So why does it feel so flat? We should be moving forward and yet the team, the system and even the fans feel more confused than ever. Ed and Tom enjoy the win but can't help but feel concerned. <strong>CHAPTERS</strong> Analysing United's Lucky Escape and Amorim's Tactical Dilemma 00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions 00:58 Controversial Offside and...

Daily #816 | The winter transfer window has closed not so much with a bang but a whimper as far as Manchester United are concerned. There are three in and three out... and yet the details matter. United have bought one senior player and two youth players this January, and then loaned three senior players out - including Marcus Rashford. Ed and Dominic analyse the window, what it means for United's transfer strategy, and where the club might go from here. If you are interested in supporting the ...

#815 | Beaten by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the fourth time in five years. Not so much a fortress as as comfortable nest for the Eagles. United, without a striker on the pitch, were toothless (in the Premier League) once again. There were chances but only in halves and United are far from an efficient finishing team anyway. It's a seventh defeat at Old Trafford this season and, frankly, one United deserved. After a decent performance in midweek, where do United go from here? Ed and Dan d...

United face a tricky process evolving Amorim's squad

#813 | Victory in Romania and it really should have been a rout. This was perhaps the closest iteration of a Ruben Amorim side yet. United were dominant in possession, creative in attack and but from some profligate finishing and desperate defending, the visitors would have run up a cricket score. Ed and Dan digest United's progress towards the last 16, debate the latest moves in the transfer market and look ahead to Crystal Palace at the weekend. If you are interested in supporting the show an...

Patrick Dorgu, the Danish international left-back joins

30 years since Eric Cantona kung-fu kicked a Palace fan

#810 | Victory at Craven Cottage but with just one shot on target, there's plenty of questions about the path forward. This is still not a side that creates or scores freely despite the strong defensive performance in London. Then there's news about the future of Old Trafford, with government support apparently forthcoming, and that damn fine footballer Antony joins Betis on loan. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or ...

#809 | Look, we don't want to be rude, but there won't be many tears shed for Antony when he departs on loan for Real Betis this week. Costing the club £85m when he joined two and a half years ago, the Brazilian has rarely delivered on the pitch and been, well, a bit more of a hit off it. But where does Antony rank in the worst post-Fergie transfers? Ed and Adam discuss. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe ...

#808 | United beat Rangers in the Europa League with a last minute goal from Captain Bruno Fernandes. How many clutch moments can one man produce. There's action in the transfer market, with both Antony (loan) and Alejandro Garnacho (£??) potentially leaving the club. Ed and Tom bemoan the state of the club and - sort of - enjoy United's performance against Rangers. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Ap...

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New season launches on 24.1.25

Andre Onana has been making errors

#806 | Ruben Amorim ... Ruben Angerim more like. The Manchester United Head Coach reportedly smashed a TV in the Old Trafford dressing room after United's defeat to Brighton on Sunday. His anger stems from players refusing to follow his instructions. Hosts Ed and Isabel like it. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backe...

#805 | That's 10 defeats in the Premier League this season. "Losing so many games at home is not acceptable," said Ruben Amorim after the game. And yet it has been the story now for two seasons. Amorim came in with one idea and one that he can only sell to the players if they win games. Right now, this is a United team that's a mess, in a club that's haemorrhaging money and credibility. Ed and Dan survey another disaster at Old Trafford. “We are being the worst team maybe in the history of Man U...

#804 | For 80 minutes, United were absolutely dreadful. Following two spirited performances away at Liverpool and Arsenal, confidence was high and the question that Ruben Amorim posed: could United sustain this performance level in a game when they're expected to win? He got a definitive answer. Then there was Amad. Amadadona. Maradiallo. El Amad de Oro. This is Amadchester United. Ed and Wayne marvel at the little man's big performance and worry about United's future. If you are interested in ...

#803 | Manchester United sold Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest around 18 months ago. In the time since, the Swedish international has made steady progress, including assisting Forest's goal against Liverpool earlier this week. Did United get the right deal for Elanga, and what does recent speculation about Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo say about the club's approach to youth development? If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our ...