United were beaten by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday but it turns out a second defeat in a row isn't the big story of the weekend. On Sunday it was reported by The Athletic that Dan Ashworth has parted company with the club after just five months as…
We saw it coming. Arsenal have been exceptional at capitalising on set pieces this season, consistently creating chances to win free kicks and corners. United ultimately conceded 13 corners, with two leading to goals for Mikel 'Pulis' Arteta's side. While United’s structure largely held firm, limiting Arsenal's threat from open…
It was 88 games since United last won a Premier League game by four goals. 88 games. Is the return of 4-0 FC under new coach Ruben Amorim a co-incidence? Is Marcus Rashford's return to goalscoring form? Ed and Dan think not. Then, after reviewing United's victory over Everton, there's…
Victory over Bodø/Glimt in the Europa League and more evidence of the very clear way United will play under Head Coach Ruben Amorim. This was far from a perfect United performance, but it is already a team with more identity and clearer patterns of play than at any time under…
Ruben Amorim's Manchester United drew 1-1 at Ipswich with some very familiar problems coming to the fore. But with a new system unveiled and just two full training sessions completed with the full squad, some sense of discombobulation is to be expected. Ed and Wayne discuss Amorim's first game in…
Who would you pick in an all time Manchester United XI if using Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system. That and many other listener questions asked by Ed and Wayne in this international week mailbag pod. Many thanks for all your questions on Twitter and Bluesky.
Ruud van Nistelrooij’s last game as interim United manager before Ruben Amorim starts work on Monday - and it was the kind of comfortable win we have rarely seen in the past two years. Ed and Dan enjoy some terrific United goals, a decent performance and assess the 'to do'…
United were far from entertaining, but in the end it was comfortable victory over PAOK at Old Trafford. Two fine goals from Amad secured three points and a better position in the Europa League Group Phase table. Ed and Tom enjoy the third of Ruud van Nistelrooij’s four games in…
A one-all draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford given the context over the past week isn't so bad, although interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooij will rue some poor finishing. That has been one of the major stories of the season. Once again United created chances, taking 11 shots but missed…
Now that was some Ruud football. United thrash Leicester in the League Cup and Old Trafford loved it. For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, we enjoyed the football and could feel good about being United fans again. It's temporary and we can't read much into one…
Emergency Pod: Erik ten Hag has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Ruud van Nistelrooy place in interim charge. Ed and Dan react to the news and speculate about what might come next.
Defeat to West Ham leaves Erik ten Hag on the brink once again. Yet, it was also a chaotic game in which United created a fistful of chances, gave up all momentum and lost because of one of the most ridiculous VAR penalty decisions you could ever see. Ed and…
José Mourinho was sent off but it was the most chaotic moment of an otherwise low-quality game in the Europa League. United are up to *checks notes* 21st in the league. Top top top stuff Reds. It's one win in seven for Erik ten Hag's side. Ed and Tom talk…
United face Fenerbahçe at the Sukru Saracoglu stadium in Istanbul on Thursday night. After two draws against Twente and Porto, Erik ten Hag’s team really needs a win to kick start the Europa League campaign. Ed and Adam discuss the outlook for the game.
Victory over Brentford and, in the second half at least, a decent performance from United. But once again Erik ten Hag's tactics come under question. Did it really take a sense of injustice to inspire this team, or did the manager make an important half-time adjustment? Ed and Dan discuss…
Wayne has a new book out in the spring looking at that perpetual topic of debate: Manchester United’s identity. The book “Football Taught By Matt Busby” contains newly unearthed images of Sir Matt Busby as well as interviews with Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and other key figures in United’s history.…
United's new executive team met at the INEOS HQ in London. They talked about stuff. It may have included Erik ten Hag's future but they're not telling anybody just yet. Ed and Wayne discuss this and many other important topics. So there you have it. Wayne's latest book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Barton/dp/1916811248/
Erik ten Hag got what he planned for - a bore draw at Aston Villa. United cut down on the chaos and on the entertainment. Is this enough to keep Ten Hag in a job? Ed and Dan conclude that it shouldn't but just might. There's a club executive meeting…
United threw away a two-goal lead in Porto to leave Estádio do Dragão with only a point from the Europa League match. But the result is only part of the conversation after another chaotic, messy and incoherent performance from Erik ten Hag's team. Ed and Tom discuss just how long…
Another home game in the Premier League, another hammering. It's not looking good for Erik ten Hag. United were shambolic from the start against an energetic Spurs side. Bruno's red card didn't help, but the game felt lost long before the dismissal. Now United must pick up again. Ed and…
United started the Europa League campaign with a frustrating draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford. There were moments of quality but also some very familiar weaknesses. Ed and Wayne review the game and discuss just how damaging the result could be. Then, there is breaking news regarding Manchester City's…
Are we seeing something approaching the final form of Erik ten Hag's side? It looked like it for about 45 minutes against Crystal Palace on Saturday. And then the team lost its shape and came away from south London without three points. Ed and Dan look back on the good…
The WSL starts on Saturday with United Women at home to West Ham. It's been a challenging few months, with the team finishing fifth in the league (and winning the FA Cup) then losing some key players over the summer. But there are six new signings to enjoy. Ed and…
United thrash Barnsley 7-0 in the League Cup. It was Erik ten Hag's biggest win. The largest victory for United in the League Cup. And a repeat of victory over the same side, by the same scoreline in 1997. Ed and Wayne enjoy a night of many plusses. Then there's…