Episodes

#226. Remember when United were good? No, not during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, but that period when Louis van Gaal's side won six games on the spin. Seems a long time ago now. Defeat at Stamford Bridge, hammered by Everton, and now a home loss to West Brom - and United didn't score in any of them. Second seemed achievable, now the Dutchman's players are looking nervously at Liverpool, with the Scousers just four points behind. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout from United's weekend defeat, take...

#225. Six victories in a row followed by defeat at Stamford Bridge last weekend and then again at Everton on Sunday has brought Louis van Gaal's team crashing back to earth. The Dutchman characterised his team's performance at Everton as "lacking in motivation." United's 3-0 loss could be catastrophic, with Liverpool not yet completely out of the chase for fourth place in the Premier League. And does this make United the new Arsenal - forever passing the ball sidewards and desperately chasing fo...

#224. José Mourinho's magic bus: whenever the Portuguese coach needs a result it is neatly parked and always comes up with the goods. Plus ça change. United enjoyed 71 per cent possession at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, the majority of shots on goal and control of the game, but still lost. Defeat leaves Louis van Gaal's side 11 points adrift of Chelsea in the Premier League and potentially looking, once again, at a scrap for second, third and fourth place come May. Ed & Paul discuss all ...

#223. As Neil Kinnock once said OH YES, OH YES, OH YES! Victory over City in the derby - and what a fine victory it was! Four defeats in a row to the Blues had become too painful, but with Louis van Gaal's side in outstanding form United smashed the visitors on Sunday. Ed & Paul discuss United's latest victory and what it means for the future. Has Manuel Pellegrini been sacked yet? There's discussion of the remarkable change in United's fortunes and performances this season, your questions answe...

#222. Another week, another fine United performance. Ed & Paul could get used to this kind of thing! This week's pod covers United's victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford - a performance in which Ander Herrera stood out. Two goals and a command of...

#221. Rare is the moment that schadenfreude is not to be fully enjoyed - and rarer still does that moment come in a United victory over Liverpool at Anfield. And yet the stars aligned on Sunday when United beat the old rivals and Steven Gerrard offered one of the finest comedy moments of the season. United fans laughed so hard that it probably still hurts. On this week's show, Ed & Paul look back on a fabulous United victory in L4, praising Juan Mata for a brace of outstanding goals, Louis van G...

#220. On this week's show Ed & Paul 'debate' the merits of a sound education in mathematics, bemoaning the state of government investment into a system that has left Paul unable to tell the difference between a percentage and an absolute number! In...

#219. On this week's show Ed & Paul celebrate the victory over Newcastle, commiserate over United's defeat to Arsenal, argue over whether Louis is really playing hoofball, take your questions, discuss sexism in football (there's a lot of it and it is...

#218. On this week's show - victory and a decent one at that. United's 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford wasn't always pretty, but in creating more than 30 chances with 75 per cent possession, the Reds dominated. After defeat to Swansea last week, Louis van Gaal's side is now back in prime position to qualify for the Champions League, with no little thanks to former Reds John O'Shea and Wes Brown! Ed & Paul discuss United's performance, Radamel Falcao's ongoing struggles, Adnan Januzaj's b...

#217. After the pod's longest ever non-summer break the boys discuss a veritable deluge of football over the past month, but has it been any good? Since the pod Louis van Gaal's side secured FA Cup victories over Cambridge United and Preston North End, a win in the Premier League over Burnley, and a last gasp draw at West Ham. It's a run that has taken the United's record to one defeat in the past 19 matches. Title winning form. Yet, there's something just a little amiss. Amid the great results ...

#216. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's draw with Cambridge in the FA Cup. How did one of the finest squads in the land end up struggling at the League Two minnows? The lads assess Louis van Gaal six months into the job during a...

#215. Back after a short break, the pod is (sort of) united in grief for the demise of Red Issue, Manchester United's longest running and most controversial fanzine. Sharp, incisive and never short of cutting, Red Issue has been a staple of the match-day experience for more than 25 years. Love them or loathe them, please join the pod in a minute's silence and #prayforredissue. Also this week's, Ed & Paul cover all the news that's not fit to print, including United's defeat at home to Southampton...

#214. Liverpool is in mourning, with captain Steven Gerrard announcing his move to another club for shed loads of money, eight years after nearly moving to Chelsea for bucketfuls of cash. Ed & Paul join the national wailing ... or not. Also on this week's show: a full review of United's disappointing performances against Stoke in the Premier League and Yeovil Town in the FA Cup. Is it time Louis van Gaal revisited his strategy away from home, where United have won just three times this season? T...

#213. It's the end of another year, but there's no let up in the football. Ed & Paul review United's matches against Newcastle and Tottenham: one a solid victory, another an unfortunate draw as the Reds take four points, but should have earned six....

#212. Ed & Paul get together to discuss all the festive football fun, or at least the slightly underwhelming draw against Villa. But hey, it's nearly Christmas and Falcao scored, so it's not all doom and gloom. There's a look forward to games against...

#211. This week, Ed & Paul talk prison - and just how long Ander Herrera might be dodging the showers after being caught up in a Spanish match fixing investigation. There's a discussion about United's victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. It...

#210. This week, Paul & Ed try and keep a straight face whilst discussing United's convincing win over Southampton, and look back on a slightly better United performance against Stoke. They discuss Marouane Fellaini in terms that will be more familiar...

#209. This week, Ed & Paul look back on United's stroll against Hull City. United dominated the game, which saw fine performances from, well, pretty much everyone. We debate Van Gaal's "Philosophy," pragmatism, and the fundamental nature of faith,...

#208. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. The hosts bossed possession, created more chances and probably should have won; United took home the points in a match every bit as joyous as the Reds 8-2...

#207. On this week's show Ed & Paul look forward to United's fixture against Arsenal this weekend. The Reds' record against Arsene Wenger's side is outstanding in recent years, but with so many players injured - including three more on international...

#206. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on the Manchester derby. United lost but Louis van Gaal's side came close to pulling off an unlikely result after Chris Smalling's first-half dismissal. Another defeat and 13 points behind the Premier...

#205. After Robin van Persie's dramatic 94th minute equaliser against Chelsea, Ed & Paul discuss all the fall out from Sunday's game. The goal secured United a point, but was the Reds' performance indicative of a new upward trajectory this...

#204. After an extended break this week's show looks back on United's draw with West Brom at the Hawthornes. United escaped with a point after Daley Blind's 87th minute equaliser, but it was far from a classic performance. Louis van Gaal's side created 22 chances in the Midlands, but an inexperienced back four was frequently under pressure. Where does the Dutchman's side go from here? Meanwhile, two titans of the modern game went head-to-head with book launches. Roy Keane's the Second Half was r...

#203. Ed & Paul join Sam, Thomo, Mark and Chudi for a podcast mash-up special! Speaking shortly after the final whistle, the lads focus on United's victory over Everton at Old Trafford, including Wayne Rooney, Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind, the singing...