#768 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…
#767 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…
#766 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…
#765 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. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check…
#764 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…
#761 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. You can find Wayne's…
#760 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…
#759 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…
#757 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…
#842 | United are approaching the end-game of a disastrous season but a run of good results in the Premier League would have fans anticipating something better next year. Victory in the Europa League would almost save one of the worst season's in living memory. Ed and Adam discuss. 00:00…
#859 | Ed and Dominic dive into United's future, answering questions from listeners. They discuss transfer priorities, highlighting the need for a new striker, a number 10, and midfield reinforcements. The conversation navigates through potential signings, positional needs, and the complexities surrounding squad building. The hosts also consider manager Ruben…
#891 | 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…
#795 | Liverpool v Manchester United. The biggest game in English football. Hated rivals. 19 v 20 league titles. The benchmark for success. Except that this time United head into the game as huge underdogs. Injuries, poor form, a system that doesn’t suit the squad, Liverpool winning every game. And…
#756 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…
#755 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…
#754 United beat Southampton on the South Coast and it was pretty easy. What witchcraft is this? Ed and Dan discuss United's 3-0 win, pick out the best performances and ask whether the team has turned the page. Then there's Barnsley in the League Cup on Tuesday night. If you…
#751 Smashed at home by Liverpool with sloppy passing, erratic defending, an inconsistent press and a wide-open midfield. Where have we seen this before? Then a performance for the ages from Casemiro, a magnificent player now well past his sell-by date. Ed and Dan dissect yet another humbling performance under…
#750 United's new management team enters the final few days of the transfer window closing deals for Manuel Ugarte, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho, and Hannibal Mejbri ... and there's ongoing speculation about Raheem Sterling and Ivan Toney. Ed and Tom discuss. Then there's the game against Liverpool on Sunday. Can…
#749 Defeat on the south coast yet again. It was a familiar result against a team that has beaten Erik ten Hag's team repeatedly in recent years. There were also a series of familiar failings - in the tactical approach, individual errors and bizarre subs. Ed and Dan discuss the…
#748 United face Brighton at the Amex Stadium this weekend, a ground where the Reds have come unstuck in pretty embarrassing fashion. Can Ten Hag's new look team succeed where it has failed in the recent past? Ed & Wayne preview the game, look at ongoing transfer market activity and…
#747 United beat Fulham at Old Trafford through a late Joshua Zirkzee goal. This was no vintage United performance, but victory was merited. Ed & Dan break down the performance and enjoy a debut goal from the club's new Dutch striker. If you are interested in supporting the show and…
#746 United open up the Premier League season against Fulham at Old Trafford. There are some new faces available, but injuries and absentees to contend with. Ed & Dan discuss. Then there's a new contract for Bruno Fernandes, reward for giving his best years to United. If you are interested…
#745 United lost a penalty shoot out against City at Wembley but there were plenty of positives to take away form a second strong performance in a row against 115 FC. Ed & Wayne digest all the action from the Community Shield and wonder whether Erik ten Hag's plan against…
#743 | United beat Betis in a pre-season friendly but there's a heavy price to pay with yet more injuries to an already depleted squad. New season, same old problems. Ed & Tom analyse the match and wonder where the injury crisis that United faced all last season will actually…