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#917 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s victory over Chelsea - a win that raised as many questions as it answered. We dig into the tactical tweaks, the reliance on direct attacks, and the conversation about mentality on and off the pitch. We wrap with a Brentford preview, where defensive organisation and lineup choices could prove decisive. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Chelsea Result and Mental Pressure 05:00 - Tactical Trends and the Long Ball 12:30 - Social Media, Players, and Men...

#916 | Ed and Daniel pull apart United’s chaotic victory over Chelsea – a game defined by red cards, questionable substitutions, but a result that eases the pressure on Ruben Amorim. We get into the impact of Casemiro’s dismissal, the defensive approach that left United hanging on, and a set of substitutions that only made things worse. Up front, poor decision-making in the final third and muddled wing-back positioning are laid bare. There’s bigger-picture chat too: United's midfield issues, w...

#915 | Jamie and Ed dig into United’s full-year 2025 results - headline number: record revenue of £666 million. That’s the good news. The rest is a little murkier. They pick apart Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada’s financial playbook, the Europa League bump that inflated the top line, and the bullish outlook for 2026. There’s plenty of risk too - miss out on Europe again and the house of cards wobbles. The pod takes in transfer profits, debt and credit facilities, and whether the new regime c...

#914 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactics that led to United's disappointing performance in the derby on Sunday. This analysis covers the ongoing debate about Amorim’s formation, player roles, and the manager's stubborn adherence to his philosophy. The convo offers a critique of United's lack of pressing, poor midfield setup, and misuse of players like Bruno Fernandes. There’s an inevitable debate about the manager’s future, and what changes, if any, might improve the team's form. 00:0...

#913 | United went down 3-0 in the derby and Ed and Dominic pick through the wreckage. Same old problems - system creaking, individuals switching off, confidence evaporating. We dig into what’s going wrong, from Bruno’s role to the wider malaise running through the squad. Then it’s on to Amorim’s big picture - his vision for the future, whether United can wait for it, and if there’s even light at the end of this tunnel. Sobering stuff. 00:00 Intro 00:31 City 3 United 0 - gut reaction 01:43 Tact...

#912 | Ed and Andy from the Barmy Article Fanzine discuss Manchester United Women’s early season games, summer signings, and overall prospects this season. The conversation covers the effects of financial investment in women's football, including some big player transfers this summer. The convo switches to United’s European ambitions, and reflects on early wins this season and the impacts of new signings Jess Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, and Fridolina Rolfo. The conversation ends with expectations...

#911 | Ed and Isabel discuss the final moves in the transfer market with the Premier League on hold over the international break. Then there are listener questions covering everything from the goalkeeper situation, Kobbie Mainoo, future transfer strategy, Bruno's role and youth prospects. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Transfer Window Review 02:42 Goalkeeper Situation 03:30 Player Exits 06:17 Two Year Rule 07:13 Bruno's Future 09:56 Youth Prospects 11:47 Path to Title Contention 14:06 The Bomb Squad ...

#910 | Ed and Jamie dive into United's summer transfer activities, breaking down the numbers and strategies behind their £148 million net spend. They also analyze the financial and transfer strategies of other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle. The hosts discuss player sales, acquisitions, and the financial implications for each team, offering a comprehensive overview of the current Premier League transfer landscape. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Transfer Window O...

#909 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's narrow 3-2 victory over Burnley, the tactical implications of the match, and touch upon the Grimsby game. The conversation revolves around United's direct approach, the effectiveness of the approach, and the critical need to control games better. There’s plenty of chat about the midfield conundrum, pressing issues, and potential impact of new signings. They also ponder the upcoming tough fixtures, including facing Manchester City, and the challenge...

#908 | Ed and Dan discuss Manchester United's victory over Burnley and its impact on their season. Their's relief in the win but ongoing issues with United's tactical setup under manager Amoirim. They explore the performance of key players and the deficiencies exposed in the recent games. There's an update on the transfer market and the discussion also touches on the women's team and their progress in the Champions League. 00:00 Introduction 05:23 Match Analysis: United 3-2 Burnley 32:00 Player...

United beaten by Grimsby

#906 | United drifted through the visit to Fulham with the same structural flaws that sank last season. In this Tactics Show episode, Ed and Dharnish go forensic on shape, pressing, midfield and set pieces, then ask what the coaching staff can actually fix before a run of difficult matches. What we cover Why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps breaking Build-up patterns that stall and the knock-on for chance creation Midfield dynamics - who 's where, who carries, who screens Defence - wh...

#905 | United left Craven Cottage with a point and a bad taste in the mouth. Ed and Wayne pick through a draw defined by Bruno’s wasted spot-kick and a system still knitting itself together under Ruben Amorim. The conversation gets into the midfield balance, how Kobbie Mainoo’s omission has become a talking point, and why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps exposing the back three. There’s a frank look at the goalkeeper equation, set-piece execution, and what the data says about United's perf...

#904 | Transfer market chaos, some actual planning, and Fulham on deck. Nine days to go in the transfer window. United’s has been… relatively sane. It's not the same everywhere else. Ed and Tom pick through the ins and outs, what’s still to do, and why watching rivals flail is the best bit of deadline season. We talk United’s strategy and where the last pieces fit. Sancho’s limbo, Antony’s future, Garnacho’s exit, Højlund moving on, and the goalkeeper problem that refuses to go away. There’s a q...

#903 | On this week’s United Inc, Ed and Jamie cut through the noise on United’s finances. New sponsors in, what the late-window shuffle means for PSR, and how the club might actually pay for a new Old Trafford - equity, debt, and the thorny question of personal seat licences. We also look at the market for sales, the shape of the squad plan, and what to watch for in the next set of numbers. No fluff, just what matters. 00:00 Introduction 01:25 New sponsorships - who, why, and how much 02:43 Tr...

#902 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel pull apart United’s performance against Arsenal. The shape out of possession looked cleaner, United broke the first press often enough, but box occupation and decision making let them down. United's build-up worked far better, yet the final action and consistent presence in the area still lagged behind the approach play. Much better overall. What’s inside Pressing shape – where it worked, where it fell apart, and how the front line triggered the press. Breaking t...

A game settled by a single goalkeeping error

#900 | Ed and Daniel discuss the upcoming season and all of Manchester United's hopes and fears. The discussion covers the preseason, players' preparation, and the transfer market. There's a chat about squad quality, key players and the impact of the new acquisitions. We end with some predictions for the season and the role of the academy and club identity at the start of another campaign. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Pre-Season Review & Transfer Market 23:48 Team Identity & Quality Discussion 48:...

United's tactical approach, strengths and weaknesses

#898 | Ed and Jamie breakdown the finances of United's transfer market, including the recent signing of Benjamin Sesko. How can the club afford it when Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Untied were running out of money just months ago? The conversation touches on the impact of club's cost-saving measures, the strategic structuring of deals, and the dynamics of player sales. There's also plenty of chat about how United may sell some of the 'bomb squad' in the coming weeks. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Benjamin...

#897 | Ed and Adam discuss Manchester United's transfer strategy and preseason progress. Benjamin Sesko signs and there's a potential deal for Carlos Baleba in the works. It's a summer that's generating optimism among United fans after last season's disaster. Despite walking a fine line to improve the squad amid limited finances, United have been aggressive in the market. Then the conversation covers the return of David de Gea with his Fiorentina team this weekend. 00:00 Introduction 00:34 Tran...