#872 | Ed and Dominic look forward to the Europa League final in Bilbao, where United and Spurs face off for an oversized trophy and a place in next season's Champions League. For the Reds this is a path to growth and redemption; an accelerant to Ruben Amorim's faltering time…
#865 | Ed and Jamie (aka Subprime Goals) dive into a wide range of football finance topics concerning Manchester United, including the Women's Team's qualification for the Champions League. The discussion then shifts to Jim Ratcliffe's potential sale of OGC Nice and what it means for United's financing. They also…
#864 | Defeat to Brentford. United's focus may be on progress in the Europa League but this was a reminder of the team's lack of physicality. Despite scoring first through Mason Mount, United went on to concede some basic goals as Brentford bullied Ruben Amorim at set pieces and from…
#863 | Ed and Dharnish conduct a tactical debrief of United's victory over Athletic Club. They discuss the significant victory and dissect the tactical nuances that led to United's success. The conversation explores the team's pressing issues, the first 30 minutes of the game, and key performances from players like…
#862 | Ed and Wayne celebrate Manchester United's 3-0 victory over Athletic Bilbao in the Europa League. We expected a tough night but instead, led by the irrepressible Bruno Fernandes, Harry Maguire's sublime dribbling skills and Casimiro's renaissance, United secured a memorable victory. What a night! The hosts also talk…
#860 | Ed and Dan dive into United's recent match against Bournemouth, where Rasmus Højlund scored a late goal to avoid yet another defeat. There's analysis of the latest transfer moves with a deal for Matteus Cunha seemingly sealed by the club. What does it mean for Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho…
#856 | Defeat to Wolves at home - a 15th Premier League loss of the season. Pre-season vibes. Six starting players 22 or under. There wasn't the intensity or passion of United's victory over Lyon in midweek, nor could we expect there to be. Ruben Amorim rested most of his…
#854 | Ed and Dharnish discuss United's defeat to Newcastle, their reaction to the fan meltdown, and contextualise it within the season's most critical fixtures. They extensively analyse the United's tactical and personnel issues, particularly focusing on the left-back position, midfield struggles, and goalkeeping performances. The podcast then shifts to…
#853 | United were thrashed at Newcastle and the second half performance was just about as bad as it gets. Low bar, but you know where we're coming from! Squeezed between two important fixtures, late in the season, there was an expectation of defeat against a team chasing a place…
#851 | Ed and Tom analyse United's match against Lyon in France. Emotions are high as they discuss the disappointing performance of Andre Onana, who has been at fault for numerous goals this season. The analysis covers the whole team's shortcomings, including issues in attack and defense, the pressures on…
#849 | Has a Manchester derby ever had this little intensity? United's prize is in the Europa League this season; City are playing for fifth. Perhaps hearts and minds were elsewhere but this was a low-quality, entertainment-light, casual affair that felt more like a pre-season friendly than a intra-city rivalry.…
#848 | Ed and Adam and Ed look forward to the derby, which is set amid a much wider context than just the game. For United, there's a decade of failure on the pitch and financial meltdown. For City, a relatively catastrophic season on the pitch and a looming verdict…
#845 | Defeat to Nottingham Forest after ex-United player Anthony Elanga ran 60 yards to score after five minutes of this game. United did a lot of things right at the City Ground, except score. You know, the most important bit. Ed and Dan review the game and then look…
#844 | Andy Slater from The Barmy Article fanzine joins Ed to discus the Manchester United Women's team. They review the team's recent performances, highlighting a solid win over Aston Villa, a surprising defeat to Liverpool, and the overall positive trend following the winter break. They delve into fan sentiments,…
#843 | In this episode the focus is on Wayne Barton's latest book, 'Football Taught by Matt Busby,' which explores the historical identity of Manchester United. The conversation delves into the origins of United's philosophy, beginning with the era of Matt Busby and the evolution under subsequent managers, particularly the…
#839 | In this episode, Ed is joined by Duncan Drasdo and Andy Green from the Manchester United Supporters Trust (MUST) to discuss the recent ticket price increases announced by Manchester United. Duncan and Andy discuss the 5% average price increase for tickets, policy changes affecting pensioners and under 16s,…
#874 | Ed and Paul discuss United's disappointing performance in defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final. The conversation touches on what this defeat means financially and strategically amid the club's worst season in decades. The conversation dives into the players' performances, the challenges faced by manager Ruben Amorim,…
#836 | United beat Leicester on the road to move up to 13th place in the Premier League. Rasmus Hojlund scored for the first time in 21 games, Alejandro Garnacho broke his own goal drought, and Bruno smashed in a third. Things are beginning to click for Ruben Amorim's side.…
#835 | Ed and Tom look back on Manchester United's impressive 4-1 victory over Real Sociedad in the Europa League. There was plenty of entertainment, some controversial refereeing decisions, and several standout performances including Bruno Fernandes's hat-trick, a superb performance by Joshua Zirkzee, and a promising full debut from newcomer…
#834 | Ed and Adam dive into the ambitious plans for a new Old Trafford, spearheaded by Sir Jim Ratcliffe. The discussion covers mixed reactions to the design, the project's historical context, and fan group responses. They also talk about the significant role of government regulations, planning timelines, and the…
#830 | Ed and Isabel chat about the performance and potential of United's strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Chido Obi. Obi's promising appearances compare well to Hojlund's struggle to find form. The conversation covers the challenges facing both players, their future prospects, and the club's broader transfer strategies amidst financial constraints.…
#828 | FA Cup defeat to Fulham after 120 minutes of football that was 'a great advertisement for the sport of watching paint dry'. Except drying paint actually changes state and this United team offers up dross every week. Ed and Dan try and muster some enthusiasm for yet another…
#827 | Sir Jim Ratcliffe is undertaking a revolution at Old Trafford. Much of it has attracted a negative reaction. It's as bad as it's been in 40 years on the pitch, there's unrest among the fans, and 100s of people have lost their jobs at United. Can Ratcliffe's austerity…
#826 | United beat Ipswich in terrible weather at Old Trafford - coming from behind, suffering Patrick Dorgu's dismissal, and showing plenty of spirit. It was a very low quality game and yet is there something to take out of victory in difficult circumstances? Ed and Wayne review the match…