Episodes

Luke Shaw is injured, Leny Yoro made his competitive debut

#777 | We saw it coming. Arsenal have been exceptional at capitalising on set pieces this season, consistently creating chances to win free kicks and corners. United ultimately conceded 13 corners, with two leading to goals for Mikel 'Pulis' Arteta's side. While United’s structure largely held firm, limiting Arsenal's threat from open play, their own attack lacked any real menace. Ed and Wayne break down a frustrating result and examine yet another reminder of the daunting task ahead for new Hea...

#776 | United face Arsenal at the Emirates in Ruben Amorim's first game against one of the Premier League's better teams. With away fixtures against Liverpool, City and Spurs to come before December is out, we're going to find out a lot about United's progress before the new year. Ed and Adam preview the game and try and guess what the team and strategy might entail. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on A...

#775 | It has been 88 games since United scored four in a Premier League game. 88 games. Is the return of 4-0 FC under new coach Ruben Amorim a co-incidence? Is Marcus Rashford's return to goalscoring form? Ed and Dan think not. After reviewing United's victory over Everton, there's a preview of the trip to Arsenal on Wednesday. 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 bo...

#774 | Victory over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League and more evidence of the very clear way United will play under Head Coach Ruben Amorim. This was far from a perfect United performance, but it is already a team with more identity and clearer patterns of play than at any time under Erik ten Hag. Ed and Tom discuss United's victory on Thursday and then look forward to Everton's visit this weekend. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our...

Pep Guardiola is under pressure for the first time in his career

#772 | Eric Cantona joined United 32 years ago today and what a ride it became. Joining from Leeds United for £1 million, Cantona went on to become one of the most influential players in the club's history. Ed and Wayne talk about their memories of the time and do a quick tour around some of Eric's best moments. Then there's a micro preview of a project that will contain much more Cantona in the future. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check o...

#771 | Ruben Amorim's Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich with some very familiar problems coming to the fore. But with a new system unveiled and just two full training sessions completed with the full squad, some sense of discombobulation is to be expected. Ed and Wayne discuss Amorim's first game in charge and then look ahead to United's game against Bodo/Glimt on Thursday. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or sub...

The international week mailbag pod

#769 Ruud van Nistelrooij’s last game as interim United manager before Ruben Amorim starts work on Monday - and it was the kind of comfortable win we have rarely seen in the past two years. Ed and Dan enjoy some terrific United goals, a decent performance and assess the 'to do' list for the new manager. 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 re...

A comfortable victory over PAOK at Old Trafford

#767 A one-all draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford, given the context over the past week isn't so bad, although interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooij will rue some poor finishing. That has been one of the major stories of the season. Once again United created chances, taking 11 shots but missed four 'big chances' as defined by Opta. It's a challenge that incoming Head Coach Ruben Amorim has to fix.Ed and Dan discuss and then look ahead to Thursday night's game against PAOK. If you are intereste...

#766 Now that was some Ruud football. United thrash Leicester in the League Cup and Old Trafford loved it. For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, we enjoyed the football and could feel good about being United fans again. It's temporary and we can't read much into one game but Ed and Tom are feeling joyous about it anyway. 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 ...

#765 Emergency Pod: Erik ten Hag has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Ruud van Nistelrooy place in interim charge. Ed and Dan react to the news and speculate about what might come next. 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 backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon an...

#764 Defeat to West Ham leaves Erik ten Hag on the brink once again. Yet, it was also a chaotic game in which United created a fistful of chances, gave up all momentum and lost because of one of the most ridiculous VAR penalty decisions you could ever see. Ed and Wayne try and largely fail to make any sense of it all. 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 an...

José Mourinho was sent off in a low-quality Europa League game

#762 Victory over Brentford and, in the second half at least, a decent performance from United. But once again Erik ten Hag's tactics come under question. Did it really take a sense of injustice to inspire this team, or did the manager make an important half-time adjustment? Ed and Dan discuss and then look ahead to United's trip to Turkey in the Europa League. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple P...

Wayne has a new book out in the spring looking at that perpetual topic of debate: Manchester United’s identity. The new book “Football Taught By Matt Busby” contains newly unearthed images of Sir Matt Busby as well as interviews with Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and other key figures in Manchester United’s history. How did United become the global behemoth it is? And how and why did Busby take the club to the summit of the game – and build an empire that lasted for decades? Ed and Wayne talked abou...

#761 United's new executive team met at the INEOS HQ in London. They talked about stuff. It may have included Erik ten Hag's future but they're not telling anybody just yet. Ed and Wayne discuss this and many other important topics. So there you have it. You can find Wayne's latest book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Barton/dp/1916811248/ If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on A...

#760 Erik ten Hag got what he planned for - a bore draw at Aston Villa. United cut down on the chaos and on the entertainment. Is this enough to keep Ten Hag in a job? Ed and Dan conclude that it shouldn't but just might. There's a club executive meeting scheduled for Tuesday so watch this space. 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 e...

#759 United threw away a two-goal lead in Porto to leave Estádio do Dragão with only a point from the Europa League match. But the result is only part of the conversation after another chaotic, messy and incoherent performance from Erik ten Hag's team. Ed and Tom discuss just how long the Dutchman has left in the job and then look forward to a difficult game against Aston Villa this weekend. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patre...

#758 Another home game in the Premier League, another hammering. It's not looking good for Erik ten Hag. United were shambolic from the start against an energetic Spurs side. Bruno's red card didn't help, but the game felt lost long before the dismissal. Now United must pick up again. Ed and Dan ask how it came to this and look ahead to the Europa League fixtures against Porto on Thursday. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon...

#757 United started the Europa League campaign with a frustrating draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford. There were moments of quality but also some very familiar weaknesses. Ed and Wayne review the game and discuss just how damaging the result could be. Then, there is breaking news regarding Manchester City's case against the Premier League's 'Associated Party Transactions' rules and a game against Spurs to preview. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn mo...

United draw with Crystal Palace