Episodes

Aug. 8, 2013

Back in Black (and Blue and Red)

#155. Welcome back. After a long summer break your favourite United podcast returns with a full review of the summer - United's inactivity in the transfer market, Wayne Rooney's shenanigans and the pre-season tour to Asia. It has been one of the most dramatic summers in the club's long history, with Sir Alex Ferguson stepping down in April to be replaced by David Moyes. Yet the new manager has encountered significant frustration, with a series of seemingly failed bids for central midfielders. Bu...
May 24, 2013

End of Season Party

#154. On the final, bumper-length, podcast of the season Ed & Paul look back on the highs and lows of the season just gone. We review Sir Alex Ferguson's final game as manager - the 5-5 draw with West Brom at the Hawthornes - hand out our...
May 16, 2013

From Pyongyang, with Love

#153. On the penultimate show of the season Ed & Paul discuss an emotional day at Old Trafford, with Sir Alex Ferguson saying goodbye to the home crowd for the final time. In an orchestrated farewell of North Korean proportions, the Theatre of Dreams...
May 11, 2013

All Things Must Pass

#152. On this week's extended show Ed & Paul look back on 27 years of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford - the man, the manager, and his legacy. What kind of club will Ferguson leave behind, and how should fans assess a quarter century in charge? In a...
May 3, 2013

One Hungry *****

#151. On this week's pod Ed & Paul review United's laboured draw with Arsenal at the Emirates. Just how hungover was Sir Alex Ferguson's side and how bad Arsene Wenger's to not take advantage? The Reds gave up on a potential Premier League points...
April 25, 2013

The One with Title Winning Bite

#150. On this week's Premier League winning show Ed & Paul celebrate Mancester United's spectacular title triumph. It was the 20th time United have been crowned 'Champions of England' - the 13th title for Sir Alex Ferguson, and of course, Sir Ryan of...
April 20, 2013

Horse 0-1 Man

#149. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Stoke at the Britannia, and a hard-earned draw with West Ham in east London. The Reds take two more steps towards the title even if the team's performances have tailed off. We talk...
April 13, 2013

Fall and Rise of the Blues

#148. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on all the derby action, with City taking the spoils after yet another sub-par United performance. Can Sir Alex Ferguson drag his side out of the recent funk, or will United's double-header against Stoke...
April 5, 2013

Carlos Le Taxi

#147. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on another mixed week for United. Sir Alex Ferguson's side narrowly beat Sunderland to maintain a 15 point Premier League lead. But in the FA Cup, Fergie's side went crashing out after defeat to Chelsea at...
March 28, 2013

Record Breakers

#146. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on the international week in which many of Sir Alex Ferguson's players were present. Did United's stars return home fit and healthy in time for matches against Sunderland in the Premier League and Chelsea...
March 15, 2013

I Can be Your Hero, Bébé

#145. On this week's post-FA Cup Ed & Paul talk about United's draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford in which Sir Alex Ferguson's side ran out of legs. Did defeat to Real Madrid take more out of the Reds than expected? We tackle the biggest issues of the...
March 8, 2013

Ronald-oh

#144. After two weeks of conspicuous absence, Ed & Paul return with this week's show. On the show this week we look back on United's matches with QPR, Norwich and Real Madrid. In London a stunning goal by Rafael da Silva helped United to a comfortable...
Feb. 14, 2013

Fresh Prince of Longsight

#143. On this week's show Ed & Paul discuss a momentous week in United's season. Domestically, United moved 12 points clear of City in the Premier League after defeating Everton at Old Trafford. We look back on victory over the Toffees and City's...
Feb. 7, 2013

Que Viva Ronaldo

#142. On this week's show we look back on United's victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wayne Rooney's goal, coupled with Manchester City's failure to beat Liverpool leaves Sir Alex Ferguson's side nine points clear. We look ahead to United's fixture with Everton at the weekend - a game which tormentor-in-chief Marouane Fellaini may miss through injury. Also on this week's show: We take your questions, discuss nicknames, Paul Gascoigne, Fergie's FA charge, Ronaldinho, Matt Jansen, United's Asi...
Jan. 31, 2013

Defrosting the Chevy

#141. On this week's show we look back at United's comfortable FA Cup victory over Fulham at Old Trafford last weekend - a win so easy Sir Alex Ferguson's side barely needed to break sweat. It was a totally different story in midweek, with United beating Southampton, but struggling against Maricio Pochettino's relegation-threatened side. Also on this week's show - we talk money. United's share price has rocketed in recent weeks, while the Deloitte Football Money League places the club third in t...
Jan. 25, 2013

What's up Doc?

#140. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's hard-fought draw with Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Sir Alex Ferguson's side conceded a last-minute equaliser amid controversy over a penalty not given and criticism of David de Gea. But would...
Jan. 18, 2013

The Official Podcast Sponsor of Manchester United is …

#139. On this week's packed show we review United's victories over Liverpool in the Premier League and West Ham in the FA Cup. On both occasions Sir Alex Ferguson's side started brightly only for the momentum to tail off in the second half of the game. We talk finance - in the week that United signed two more sponsors has the game taken rampant commercialism too far? Meanwhile, the transfer window has brought a fresh round of speculation - Ronaldo's contract, Nani's future and Wilfred Zaha are a...
Jan. 10, 2013

ORVP Magic

#138. On the pod this week we look back on Robin van Persie's piece of magic against West Ham in the FA Cup third round - a goal made in Cardiff and finished in Rotterdam, long to be held in the memory. van Persie's strike saved United's hopes and dreams in the Cup. Also on this week's show: we talk January transfers, with Sir Alex Ferguson angry about one young player's move to Tottenham, while another pair move on the Peterborough United on loan. Nothing like a bit of nepotism for the soul. Me...
Jan. 3, 2013

That's Entertainment

#137. On this week's pack show regular presenters Ed and Paul look back on 2012 with friends Awate, Doron, Musa and Liz, and to a positive future in 2013. We discuss the highs and lows of the past 12 months and look forward to some attacking football in the coming year. Also on the show: we look back on United's victories over West Brom and Wigan in the Premier League - where did all those clean sheets come from? We discuss the transfer window, with United having already shipped out Angelo Henri...
Dec. 27, 2012

It's the Defence, Stupid

#136. On the final show of the year, Ed & Paul look back on two eventful matches in the past week. First, Ferguson's team drew at Swansea, but the performance was over-shadowed by controversial incidents on the pitch. Was Fergie right to question...
Dec. 20, 2012

Ronnie's Return

#135. On the last show before Christmas, a look ahead to United's Champions League fixture with Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo will return 'home' and Sir Alex Ferguson will once again cross swords with friend and sometimes nemesis, Jose Mourinho. Also in the show: we look ahead to fixtures against Swansea City and a Boxing Day match against Newcastle at Old Trafford. Can United start the packed festive programme with six points this week? No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, G...
Dec. 16, 2012

Very Blue Moon

#134. On the pod, a stunning Manchester derby in which United snatched a last-minute winner through Robin van Persie's free kick. There's plenty of confidence ahead a fissure in Roberto Mancini's squad. We also review the Reds' victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. This wasn't the cricket score many predicted, but a six point lead was comfortably restored. Also on this week's show, we take your questions and look ahead to the transfer window. No Question About That is available on Apple Podc...
Dec. 7, 2012

Seeking a Defence

#133. On the show Ed & Paul look back on United's dysfunctional victory over Reading at Madjeski in a game that offered one of the worst defensive performances of Sir Alex Ferguson's 26 year reign. Still, with United top of the League, whose...
Nov. 29, 2012

Statues

#132. On this week's show, United's victories over QPR and West Ham at Old Trafford - occasions on which the Reds did very little to impress but gained valuable points. It was also a week for legends and nostalgia. United supporters celebrated 20 years of Eric Cantona's signature, while Sir Alex's statute was finally unveiled underneath his eponymous stand at Old Trafford. We also talk about Anders Lindegaard's call for a "gay hero" in professional football - what are the chances of a more progr...