Ed and Dharnish reflect on United’s recent run, using the games against West Ham and Wolves as a lens to assess where Ruben Amorim’s side is making progress and where problems persist. They dig into tactical patterns, selection decisions, and how absences for AFCON are exposing the limits of the…
In this episode of the United Inc, NQAT's Finance Pod, Ed and Jamie discuss Manchester United's financial performance in Q1, covering July through September. They highlight the club's revenue, operating losses, and debt situation, noting that while total revenue was slightly down year-over-year, the club has made some progress in…
Manchester United's Victory Over Wolves: Tactical Analysis and Player Performances Ed and Dan break down United's 4-1 win at Molineux – a result shaped as much by Wolves' collapse as United's competence. They look at the tactical choices that set the tone, the patterns that still need work, and the…
Ed and Dharnish look forward to Manchester United's upcoming away game against Wolves - the worst team in the Premier League. Can United solve their creative problems against Wolves' defensive setup? They also discuss player fitness, life without Benjamin Sesko and whether Lisandro Martinez might get a start. The conversation…
Ed and Dharnish dissect Manchester United's 1-1 draw against West Ham. They discuss the game's key moments, defensive lapses, and tactical decisions, including defensive substitutions that stifled attacking momentum. The conversation touches on the struggles in maintaining consistent performance and the overall progression under Ruben Amorim. 00:00 Initial Reactions 03:12…
Ed and Adam look forward to United's upcoming match against West Ham at Old Trafford. Can Ruben Amorim's team take advantage of West Ham's weakened midfield without Paqueta? The hosts debate the fitness and roles of players like Luke Shaw, Casemiro, and the dilemma of which forwards to choose against…
Manchester United have hired Kyle Macauley as the new Head of Senior Recruitment, reporting into Christopher Vivell. It goes alongside hires in the data team under Michael Sansoni. Is the club now set up to recruit more successfully? Ed and Adam discuss! --- Twitter - https://x.com/nqatpod Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/nqatpod/ BlueSky…
There are plenty of gaps in the United squad, some talent players in the club's academy and Under-21s, so why has Ruben Amorim offered so few minutes to Carrington graduates this season? Check out this review of Palace 1-2 United 📺 https://youtu.be/6E4H6uGQDl4 Check out this discussion about United's recruitment strategy…
Ed, Daniel and Dharnish break down the 2-1 win over Crystal Palace with a focus on what actually drove the result. The first half offered little control or invention. The second half looked sharper but still exposed the same structural problems that keep holding United back. They examine the setup,…
Ed and Adam break down United’s 2-1 win away at Crystal Palace, a match that split neatly into two stories. The first half looked laboured. The second half looked like a team that finally woke up. They dig into what changed, who stepped up, and why the performance still raises…
Jamie and Ed break down the Premier League’s newly approved financial regulations - rules that will reshape how every club spends, invests, and strategises. They outline the new financial framework, focusing on the Squad Cost Ratio and how it caps total spending on wages, amortisation, and agents' fees relative to…
Ed and Dharnish pick through United’s grim defeat to Everton - a game so flat it barely needs a post-mortem, yet somehow delivered enough misery to fill one. They break down Rúben Amorim’s setup, from the malfunctioning wing-backs to a midfield that never got a grip, and a front line…
Ed and Isabel sift through the international break - an actual competitive one, for a change, instead of the usual collection of meaningless jog-arounds. There’s chat about who impressed - such as Scott McTominay’s Scotland heroics, Bruno stat-padding for fun, and a few others looked vaguely competent for their countries.…
Ed and Wayne Barton try to stay warm, awake, and vaguely optimistic. There’s chat about winter routines, sleepless nights, and how United fans could probably use a nap themselves after the latest couple of matches. Wayne talks about his new book Manchester United: After Munich - an emotional deep dive…
Ed and Dharnish dig into Manchester United’s approach at Spurs - why they're struggling to create away from home. They break down recent lineup choices, substitution patterns, and the contrast between United’s home control and away struggles. There’s plenty of focus on how Amorim’s setup and tactical caution is stifling…
Jamie and Ed unpack Manchester United’s latest financial and managerial storylines, starting with the team’s current form before diving into the numbers behind Rúben Amorim’s first year at Old Trafford. They break down the true cost of hiring Amorim and sacking Erik ten Hag - a figure approaching £30 million…
Ed and Dominic are back to pick through the debris — literal and metaphorical. From wild weather to the storm clouds still hovering over Manchester United, there’s plenty to talk about ahead of the trip to Spurs. The pair dig into United’s recent run under Rúben Amorim, what’s clicking, what’s…
Ed and Daniel unpack United’s 2–2 draw with Nottingham Forest - a result that both felt like two points ... and a measure of United's renewed character. They break down the key moments: defensive lapses, flashes of attacking quality, and Amad Diallo’s stunning goal that gained United a point. There’s…
Ed and Adam break down Manchester United’s upturn in form - and the growing sense that Rúben Amorim’s ideas are finally taking hold. From the cynicism of a month ago to whispers of Champions League qualification (steady on), the mood around Old Trafford has changed fast. We dig into United’s…
Ed, Dharnish, and Daniel unpack Manchester United’s three-match winning streak and the tactical shifts driving it. The conversation explores Ruben Amorim’s evolving setup - the changing press and out-of-possession shape, the role of the front three, Luke Shaw's tweaked role, Bruno's excellence in midfield. And how it all came together…
Ed and Dan break down United’s 4–2 win over Brighton - one of the most complete attacking performances of the season. There's standout showings from Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, and Benjamin Šeško, whose link-up play and pressing intensity set the tone for the victory. The discussion moves on to Amorim’s…
Ed and Tom unpack a busy few days on and off the pitch after United’s dramatic late win over Liverpool.I t’s been a rare stretch of joy in the Unitedverse. The discussion turns to Saturday’s trip to Brighton, a fixture that’s brought more pain than pleasure in recent years. The…
Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactical nuances of United's win at Anfield. Key highlights include United's direct approach and effective box defending that led to their first win at Anfield in nine years. The conversation also touches on the team's formation choices, the importance of summer signings, and the…
Ed and Dominic Booth unpack Manchester United’s dramatic late win at Anfield - a result that defied form, logic, and recent history. They reflect on the emotion of the moment, United’s defensive resilience, and standout performances from Harry Maguire, Bryan Mbeumo and Mattheus Cunha. The discussion moves through United’s tactical…