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…
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…
Ed and Daniel talk about United's defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was largely settled by a single goalkeeping error. The performance was markedly better: heavy possession, more than twice Arsenal’s shots and real influence from new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who were standouts. We break down…
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…
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…
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,…
Ed and Dharnish discuss United's preseason progress, including the squad's fitness, tactical improvements and performance in recent games. There's a look at how the team's shape and movement have evolved and how new signings are being integrated. The episode also acknowledges potential challenges for the upcoming season, focusing on the…
Ed and Jamie dive into the economics of United's transfer market strategy. There's the potential acquisition of Benjamin Sesko and how the deal might be funded without player sales. Other topics include the economics of freezing out players, details on Rashford's transfer to Barcelona, and debates over player valuations and…
Ed and Daniel discuss the latest movements in the transfer market, focusing on United's potential striker acquisition. What are the merits of signing Ollie Watkins versus Benjamin Sesko - style, future potential, and financial implications? They also touch on the strategic need for a midfielder, review potential player sales, and…
#893 | Ed and Daniel take an in-depth look at Marcus Rashford’s journey—from local hero at Manchester United to his fresh start on loan at Barcelona. They unpack the highs and lows of his time at Old Trafford, exploring how tactical shifts, managerial instability, and media scrutiny shaped his form…
Ed and Tom discuss United's pre-season match against Leeds in Stockholm. In a low-intensity game there were a few notable performances, including the first sight of Matteus Cunha and Diego Leon in a United shirt. Then there’s a deep dive on the transfer market, including United finally agreeing a deal…
Ed welcomes Sam Peoples from the United People's YouTube channel to talk about his journey and United more generally. Sam shares insights into his 10-year journey of building a successful channel and discusses his content evolution. The conversation pivots to United's challenges this summer. Sam and Ed explore the club's…
Ed and Dominic discuss Manchester United's slow movement in the transfer market, including ongoing negotiations for Bryan Mbeumo. There is a lot of frustration with the club's strategy, including the challenge of offloading players like Rashford, Sancho, and Garnacho, and its impact on United's preseason preparations. The conversation also ponders…
Ed and Daniel discuss United's frustratingly slow approach to the transfer market this summer. On incomings: a deal for Bryan Mbeumo may be close or may not be. On outgoings: there are no deals completed for the five players marked for departure this summer. What is going on??!! 00:00 Introduction…
Ed talks to Jonathan Allsopp, author of 'This Thing of Ours,' to discuss his new book which explores the unique challenges and successes of running FC United. Celebrating the club's 20th anniversary, Jonathan shares insights into the motivations behind writing the book, FC United's founding manifesto, the pressures of fan…
Ed and Wayne discuss Manchester United's return to training and preview the upcoming pre-season activities. They explore the ongoing transfer activity at the club, which is moving very slowly in part due to financial constraints and the need for player outgoings. With United facing Fiorentina in pre-season the hosts also…
Ed and Jamie tackle the latest football finance news, addressing Barcelona's significant debt refinancing tied to their stadium renovation and its implications for Manchester United’s stadium development and bond refinancing. They also look at Aston Villa's financial struggles with Premier League and UEFA financial regulations, examining potential solutions like selling…
Ed and Danish explore United’s tactical setup next season, how player performances have shaped the club’s transfer policy and where the team may still be short. They discuss the obsession with transfers, and how fans get carried away during the summer. The main focus is United's setup, including potential lineup…
In this crossover episode of 'No Question About That' and 'The Promised Land' Ed chats to Scott about the state of Manchester United. They address the unbearable summer heat, the impact of losing a close friend and podcast partner, and the challenges of recording content during the noisy summer months.…
Ed talks to John McNicholl about his new book Wem-ber-lee, which looks back on the pivotal 1989-90 season. They cover the sacking of Ron Atkinson, Ferguson's early managerial struggles, and his job-saving FA Cup run featuring key figures like Lee Martin, Jim Leighton, and Mark Robins. McNichol shares insights into…
On this episode of the United Inc. football finance show, hosted by Ed and Jamie: Manchester United's current financial situation, post Q3 analysis, cash position, and potential transfers. The conversation includes insights on United's financial decisions, comparison with other clubs, analyses of player sales and transfers, and the overall market…
Ed and Adam discuss the controversial shift to tiered ticket pricing at United. Is it the first step towards American-style dynamic pricing in the Premier League? Full video: https://youtu.be/irHEIA623ro We explore the poor communication between the club and fans and lack of genuine consultation. It's a troubling sign for the…
In this episode, Ed and Adam analyse the newly released premier league fixture list for the upcoming season. United face a challenging start, including matches against Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and City in the first eight games. Full video: https://youtu.be/irHEIA623ro We discuss the implications of these tough early games, the potential…
Ed and Adam discuss United's approach to buying a striker in transfer window, ticket prices, fixtures and more changes in the academy set up. United face a significant challenge adding to the squad this summer with complex negotiations happening for Brentford's Bryan Mbeumo, while the club reportedly looks at alternatives…