Episodes

731
May 30, 2024

"99" With Sam Collins

#731 | In this episode Ed talks with Sam Collins, director of "99" a new three-part documentary on Amazon Prime Video about how the series came about, some of the key storylines, and the personalities involved. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscrib...
730
May 28, 2024

Season Review

#730 | It's been a highly challenging season for United on and off the pitch, but one that saw the emergence of exciting young players and victory in the FA Cup. In this end of season review, an old host returns to review the players, goals and manager (??) of the season. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Men and Women's FA Cup Victories and Where the Club Goes from Here 20:00 Goalkeepers 25:00 Defenders 36:00 Midfielders 1:01:00 Forwards 1:19:00 Goal of the Season 1:24:00 Manager If...
729
May 26, 2024

A Famous Cup Victory

#729 | A famous victory over Manchester City at Wembley. Manager Erik ten Hag has been vociferously criticised this season. Any United manager whose team had finished eighth in the Premier League and been dumped out of Europe early would face deep scrutiny. But in the week a major media outlet claimed Ten Hag is toast at United, the Dutchman found a formula to beat Pep Guardiola's financially-doped blues. What a day. What a victory. After so much angst this season, United ended the campaign on a...
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May 22, 2024

It's Been 25 Years

Ed & Wayne do everything they can to not preview the FA Cup Final
727
May 19, 2024

Thank Fuck It's All Over

#727 | The Premier League season is over and Erik ten Hag's brave boys battled their way to 8th [EIGHTH] place in the table with victory over Brighton on the final day of the league campaign. Glory glory Man United. Elsewhere C*ty secured another gong. Joy. Ed & Dan talk about it some more. 00:00 Reflections on C*ty's Success 10:00 Assessing United's Performance 13:00 The Cup Final 26:00 Tuchel's vs Ten Hag vs ... 35:00 Changes to VAR 40:00 The Challenges of Establishing a Club Style 46:0...
726
May 17, 2024

La Fin

United Beat Newcastle; Two Players Leave
725
May 12, 2024

Arse End of Nowhere

Men lose to Arsenal, Women's team win the FA Cup
724
May 7, 2024

Annus Horribilis

#724 | United get hammered at the Palace as the season winds towards its inevitable, miserable, mid-table finish. United were even worse than expected in south London, and very little faith was held in Erik ten Hag's team prior to the game. The Dutchman has talked an aggressive game in recent weeks. One win in seven says more than the soon-to-be-departed manager ever can. Ed & Dan digest another miserable evening in Unitedland. Backers content is left open this week for everyone - we all need a...
723
April 29, 2024

Manchester Supersonics

#723 | Antony scores a fine goal and United chuck away a lead against lowly opposition. Same, not same at Old Trafford. On this evidence, United's season cannot come to an end soon enough. It is a season-long malaise that manager Erik ten Hag has been unable to turn around. Ed & Wayne discuss. 00:00 Introduction 15:00 Disappointing Performance and Lack of Control 28:00 Lack of Clarity and Consistency 38:00 The Impact of New Financial Rules in the Premier League 45:00 Upcoming Player Transfe...
722
April 25, 2024

Bruno, Obviously

#722 | Victory over Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Stick your Overlapping Centre-Backs where the sun doesn't shine. United are back, baby. Sixth place ain't gonna win itself, etc and so on. Ed & Dan digest another magnificent night at the Old Trafford thunderdome where captain Bruno Fernandes ensured it wasn't another game of embarrassment. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review...
721
April 21, 2024

Victory That Felt Like a Defeat

#721 | United beat Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final, but after surrendering a three-goal lead against a Championship team, it feels like a deeply hollow victory. United probably should have been dumped out of the cup and Ten Hag fired on the final whistle but for the most marginal of offside decisions. Ed & Dan discuss another fine day of Man-Yooing. For backers - can United actually beat City in the final? 00:00 Introduction and Manchester United's victory 17:00 Intense penalty shootout 23:...
720
April 17, 2024

Fourth Estate

Ed & Wayne ponder changes in the media landscape
719
April 14, 2024

Bruno on the Spot

United draw at Bournemouth and slip further away from a Champions League place
718
April 10, 2024

Profit and Unsustainability

#718 | It's a midweek with no European football at United so a chance to take stock on the latest news, take some listener questions and look ahead to United's game with Bournemouth at the weekend. With Ed & Tom. 00:00 The State of United 05:00 Challenges Faced by Lower League Clubs 09:00 Politics and Football 15:00 The Departure of John Murtough 24:00 Potential Benefits of Finishing Outside the European Spots 30:00 Proof of Funds Issue in the Failed Qatari Takeover 39:00 Succession Plann...
717
April 7, 2024

The Kid

#717 | United earn a draw against Liverpool to dent the Scousers' title hopes. United will take that from a game that could have got away from the team in the first half. Ed & Dan discuss the game and the two moments of brilliance that secured a point. For backers we look ahead to the Champions League quarter-finals. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No...
716
April 4, 2024

The Agents of Chaos

#716 | Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge. Just when we thought we'd seen he most braindead performance of the season, Erik ten Hag's men come up with a new low. What a miserable way to lose a game, even if a spot in next season's Champions League had probably already escaped the club. Ed & Wayne review an error-strewn performance in London, try and set the game in a wider context and look forward - if that's the right word - to United vs. Liverpool on Sunday. 00:00...
715
April 1, 2024

Mounting Problems

#715 | United left Brentford with a point, probably should have taken all three after scoring late, but deserved absolutely nothing after another abject performance. Almost two years on from United's drubbing at the same ground has the team and Ten Hag progressed at all? Ed & Dan discuss a game that brought everybody back down to earth and then look ahead to Chelsea on Thursday night. 00:00 Introduction and Dinner Conversation 01:00 Daniel's Car Troubles 09:00 Passion and Desire 13:00 Conced...
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March 28, 2024

Mainoo Mania

#714 | It was international week, with some pointless friendlies, some important qualifies and lots of curious fixtures around the world. England's games were not the pick of the bunch, but Kobbie Mainoo stood out on his international debut. Ed & Tom look back on Mainoo's impressive start to his international career and then ahead to Brentford at the weekend. 00:00 International Football and Qualifiers 03:00 Kobbie Mainoo's England Performance 07:00 Potential Weaknesses and Hype 14:00 Compet...
March 25, 2024

Bonus: Patreon Backers' Tactical Podcast

Inaugural edition of the NQAT Tactics Podcast
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March 22, 2024

Jim'll Fix It

#713 | Sir Jim joined the Gereint Thomas Cycling Club podcast to talk about his sporting philosophy and journey in sailing, cycling, F1 and football. Is offered yet more detail on his plans for Manchester United. Ed & Wayne analyse the interview, still basking in the glow of Sunday's victory over Liverpool. For backers we think about what a 'club style' might mean for United. 00:00 Celebrating the Historic Victory Over Liverpool 06:00 The Comfort and Clarity of Jim Ratcliffe 16:00 The Challen...
712
March 17, 2024

What Amad Game

#712 This is football. United win it in extra time and book a place in the FA Cup Semi Final. Some heroic performances and a lot spirit take the reds through. Ed & Dan revel in a magical afternoon at Old Trafford. 00:00 Introduction and Game Recap 01:00 Tactics and Heart of the Players 06:00 Klopp's Interview and Personalities 08:00 McTominay's Performance 11:00 Wan Bissaka and Kobi Mainoo's Contributions 13:00 Champions League Qualification 23:00 Anthony's Performance 26:00 The Chaos an...
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March 13, 2024

Blowhards and Grifters

#711 United have a midweek off so the back pages are full of speculation about potential departures this summer, including stories on Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Mason Greenwood. Meanwhile, Mason Mount looks set to return to the squad after a lengthy absence. Ed & Tom digest all the latest news. Then there's controversy surround Jamie Carragher and Mark Goldbridge, two divisive media characters. Finally, a look ahead to Liverpool in the FA Cup. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 United's Finances and Debt...
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March 11, 2024

On the Spot

#710 United beat Everton at Old Trafford to (just about) stay in the hunt for a Champions League place following two penalties from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. This was far from a vintage performance from United, who once again let a poor quality opposition rack-up more than 20 shots. Ed & Dan look back on a much needed victory, talk about the Old Trafford regeneration taskforce, and look ahead to Liverpool in the Cup. For backers, we look at the title race. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 D...
709
March 6, 2024

Ole Ole Ole

No midweek match, Ed & Wayne have better things to discuss