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#800 | 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 noticeable absence of the Glazer family in the launch. The hosts analyse the financial implications and potential impact on the club's future, including the broader economic benefits and challenges. They highlight the importance of integrating United's rich history into the new development and the need for fan consultation in the process. As Ed and Adam speculate on the logistics and timeline, they emphasise the project's potential to transform United's stadium experience and financial health.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Initial Reactions to New Trafford
10:57 Government Regulations and Planning Timelines
19:36 Ownership and Future of the Club
22:13 Financing the Stadium
22:56 Fan Group Reactions
23:17 Debt Comparisons
24:28 Fan Engagement and Consultation Issues
34:34 Ownership Challenges
40:01 Concluding Thoughts
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Daily #84 | Ed and Dharnish discuss the recent media spree by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, including his interviews with Gary Neville, Dan Roan, and various print outlets. They delve into the key points Ratcliffe and the PR strategies behind his remarks. The discussion also covers the financial challenges the club faces, Sir Jim's plans for the future including the new stadium announcement, and the impact of staff cuts on the club's operational efficiency and fan experience. They critique the effectiveness of Ratcliffe's communication with fans and speculate on the implications of his actions for the club's long-term success.
00:00 Introduction
00:22 Overview of Sir Jim's Interviews
01:24 Media Coverage and Public Perception
02:33 Financial Insights and Ownership Dynamics
04:56 Challenges and Criticisms
06:26 Strategic Decisions
12:00 Relationship with the Glazers
16:26 Gaslighting Fans
17:18 Revenue, Debt and Spending
20:34 Gary Neville's Role
22:28 Cost-Cutting Measures, Player Contracts
30:55 Stadium Announcement
31:40 Final Thoughts
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#799 | United played out a hard-fought dead-rubber with perennial bridesmaids Arsenal at Old Trafford on Sunday. Before that thousands of United supporters protested against the ownership before the match. We've seen this picture for 20 years and yet with the club in a downward spiral, employees being fired, debt piling up and threats of ticket price rises on the horizon, there's more to be concerned about than ever. Ed and Dan discuss the game, the protests and then look forward to United's Europa League fixture against Real Sociedad on Thursday.
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Public Service Announcement
03:34 Manchester United Fan Protests
17:57 Match Analysis: Manchester United vs Arsenal
28:24 Victor Lindelof's and Ayden Heaven
31:33 Young Talents and Their Potential
40:22 Bruno Fernandes
44:26 United's Tactical Challenges
50:10 Europa League Hopes and Fears
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#798 | Dominic joins Ed to break down Manchester United's 1-1 draw with Real Sociedad in the Europa League. In many circumstances that's not a horrendous result. After all, United's record away to Spanish sides isn't exactly stellar. Yet, after controlling the style of game, Ruben Amorim's side very nearly collapsed after giving away a soft penalty. We've been here before. At least United didn't lose and should complete the job back at Old Trafford.
00:00 Introduction
01:39 Initial Reactions and Game Analysis
03:35 Player Performances
11:03 Injury Concerns and Squad Depth
23:52 Penalty Controversy and Mentality Issues
30:07 Inconsistencies in Football Refereeing
30:46 The Impact of VAR on Football
33:15 United's Current Injuries
34:27 Squad Limitations
47:25 Social Media's Influence on Players
51:40 Looking Ahead: Arsenal
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Daily #83 | Ed and Isabel delve into the performance and potential of Manchester United's strikers Rasmus Hojlund and Chido Obi. They discuss Obi's promising brief appearances and compare them 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. Ed and Isabel talk about the importance of nurturing young talents while addressing the immediate need for goal-scoring solutions. They also touch on the managerial decisions, youth development, and the significance of upcoming matches for United.
00:00 Introduction
00:30 Discussing Cheetah Obi's Performance
01:09 Comparing Obi and Hojlund
03:42 Hojlund's Struggles and Potential
08:25 Future Prospects and Transfer Market
13:34 Youth Players and Expectations
19:49 Final Thoughts
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Tactics #24 | United were beaten on penalties by Fulham to exit the FA Cup but amid the doom and gloom there were some interesting tactical tweaks. In this episode, Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's different shape, the Eriksen/Bruno connection, challenges with build up and the ongoing problems up front. Then we look ahead to Thursday's Europa League tie against Real Sociedad.
00:00 Introduction
00:13 Discussing United's Cup Exit
02:40 Tactical Analysis: Shape and Midfield Roles
04:42 Struggles in Attack
07:00 Issues with Pressing and Possession
09:59 Tactical Adjustments
18:39 Upcoming Europa League Match
26:05 Concluding Thoughts
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#797 | 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 cricking episode of United: The Wilderness Years.
00:00 Introduction
00:48 Penalty Shootout Drama
01:15 Goalkeeper Analysis
04:29 Match Strategy and Formation
06:10 Player Performance: Hojlund and Obi
17:03 Bruno Fernandes
19:56 Defensive Analysis
23:33 Youth Players and Squad Depth
29:24 Europa League Hopes and Challenges
34:29 Real Sociedad Analysis
36:02 Future Outlook
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#796 | 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 strategy turn the club's finances around? And can the club successfully pull off a new transfer strategy that focuses on younger players? Ed and Adam discuss.
00:00 Introduction
01:02 Job Cuts and Strategy at United
02:39 Financial Turnaround
03:58 PSR and Wage Budget Analysis
06:56 Challenges with Young Talent Strategy
11:17 Communication and Fan Engagement
24:12 Commercial Strategy
32:35 Full Sale Debate
34:11 Global Streaming Deals
37:22 The Future of Sports Broadcasting
39:43 Sports Franchise Valuations
48:17 INEOS and Manchester United's Strategy
55:57 Concluding Thoughts
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#795 | 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 and then look forward to United's FA Cup game against Fulham this weekend.
00:00 Introduction
05:14 Match Analysis
06:07 Player Performances and Tactical Observations
14:55 Set Pieces and Goals Breakdown
20:46 Red Card Incident
25:45 Analyzing Harry's Performance
26:21 Defensive Struggles and Positives
29:32 Importance of Upcoming Matches
35:19 Squad Depth and Injuries
39:38 Managerial Adaptations
45:54 Garnacho's Professionalism
49:43 Closing Remarks
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Tactics #23 | Our weekly tactics show, now open for everyone. United escaped Goodison Park with a draw but for an hour it was another totally inept performance by the Reds. Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's tactical approach. The good (left-sided overlapping runs from Patrick Dorgu), the bad (the non-existent press and lack of intensity), and the ugly (what is going on with Andre Onana?).
00:00 Introduction
02:05 United's Pressing Issues
04:07 Tactical Analysis
09:13 Dorgu's Performance and Impact
16:53 Bruno Fernandes' Role and Challenges
18:17 Defensive Concerns and Onana's Performance
27:47 Upcoming Game Against Ipswich
31:14 Closing Remarks
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#794 | United fought back to earn a draw at Everton. It was a spirited end to the game after more than an hour of some of the worst football played by a United team in living memory. There's quite a long list in that department. Ed and Dan wonder why Ruben Amorim waited until the 70th minute to make any substitutions? And why United couldn't muster a shot on target until a couple of minutes later? And whether it'll ever get any better?
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Bruno Fernandes: The Lifeline
02:25 Defensive Woes and Maguire's Struggles
07:05 Goalkeeping Concerns
10:42 Offensive Issues and Team Dynamics
17:23 Managerial Decisions
29:37 Europa League Hopes
31:34 Controversial Penalty Decision
33:30 Transfers and Player Performance
34:29 Relegation Battle
38:27 Youth Players and Team Dynamics
45:57 Financial Challenges and Player Sales
56:11 Closing
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Daily #82 | United have drawn Real Sociedad in the Europa League - a tough draw against a strong Spanish side, albeit one that's not having the best season. The prize on offer for United: a back door into next season's Champions League. It's there and you can almost touch it. But only if Ruben Amorim's team doesn't blow it first. Ed and Dominic discuss.
00:00 Introduction and Europa League Draw Overview
00:53 Analyzing the Draw: Real Sociedad
03:17 Challenges and Opportunities in the Europa League
07:59 Financial Stakes
11:20 Injury Concerns and Squad Depth
20:53 Everton at the weekend
23:02 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Daily #81 | INEOS closed their acquisition of around 25% of Manchester United a year ago (now up to more than 28%) and the change has been stark and sometimes brutal. Layoffs, cost-cutting, poor management decision making. It's an attempt to turn the club around but with brutal consequences. How should we think about it. Ed and Tom try and digest a year of change.
00:00 Introduction
00:29 Reflecting on United's Past Year
01:20 Financial Struggles and Cost Cutting
02:11 The Telegraph Article and INEOS Critique
04:42 Transfer Mismanagement
07:21 Leadership Failures and Communication Issues
12:14 Future Prospects and Final Thoughts
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#793 | Defeat to Spurs for the third time this season. This one hit a little different, with an injury crisis prompting United to start the game with eight teenagers on the bench. Not that Ruben Amorim was tempted to use the kids for long - Chido Obi enjoying about three minutes at the end of another disappointing game. This was a poor quality game, a ninth defeat for Amorim, leaving United in 15th place. FIFTEENTH PLACE.
00:00 Introduction
00:51 Injuries and Squad Challenges
01:54 Performance Analysis
02:36 Midfield Struggles
03:45 Fan Reactions
05:52 Player Development and Future Prospects
10:09 Striker Issues and Goal Scoring Woes
14:04 Commentary on Pundits and Rivals
21:33 Ex-United Players as Pundits
22:21 Paul Scholes' Perspective
24:46 Rio Ferdinand's Interview
26:26 Onana's Performance
26:44 James Maddison
31:03 Everton's Revival Under Moyes
37:23 United's Defensive Woes
38:15 Concluding Thoughts and Farewell
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Daily #81 | United have a problem - Josh Zirkzee and Rasmus Hojlund aren't scoring goals and yet they cost so much money it's going to be a problem for United to move either of them on in the summer. How did we get in this mess and how do we get out. With Ed and Dominic.
00:00 Introduction and Greetings
00:16 United's Striker Dilemma
02:20 Failed Striker Signings
03:17 Modern Striker Trends
07:55 Financial Constraints and Future Prospects
18:34 Potential Transfers and Targets
30:30 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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Daily #81 | Ed and Isabel dive deep into the current state of the club, including dressing room chatter about Ruben Amorim's tactics. Is there player discontent to go along with and the broader issues facing the club, including tight finances, job cuts and far too many defeats on the pitch. Despite the negativity, they explore the potential path forward for the club under Amorim's leadership and the need for patience and strategic decision-making.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Host Introduction
00:37 Discussing Ruben Amorim and Player Discontent
01:10 Analyzing Player Responsibility and Tactics
03:59 Fan Support and Dressing Room Dynamics
10:05 Young Players and Future Strategy
18:30 Challenges and Path Forward
20:40 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
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#792 | Mailbag episode! Ed and Adam discuss United's current state and future prospects. They breakdown potential managerial changes, hypothetical squad adjustments, and the importance of financial prudence under current ownership. Listener questions lead to analyses of Ruben Amorim's tactical flexibility, the need for versatile player profiles, and comparisons to historical precedents. Financial constraints and future investments are also covered, along with nostalgic reflections on past managers and players. The episode closes with a Q&A touching on, among other nonsense, the classic 'wheels vs. doors' debate.
00:00 Introduction and Patreon Support
00:42 Monday Mailbag Kickoff
00:59 Weekend Football Recap
01:51 Team and Manager Tactics
03:41 Transfer Talk
04:23 Season Predictions
06:59 Managerial Flexibility
20:03 Midfield Issues and Player Roles
25:33 Financial Pathways
30:37 Financial Literacy and Glazers' Sale
31:58 United's PSR Challenges
33:41 Impact of Player Sales and Financial Management
38:24 Commercial Revenue
39:20 Nostalgic Questions and Ex-United Players
40:43 Post-Fergie Managers and Their Impact
48:53 Disliked United Players
52:23 Wheels vs. Doors
56:10 Farewell
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#791 | FA Cup victory over Leicester through a last-minute Harry Maguire goal. It should be one of those very special nights at Old Trafford. So why does it feel so flat? We should be moving forward and yet the team, the system and even the fans feel more confused than ever. Ed and Tom enjoy the win but can't help but feel concerned.---If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review.Show NotesAnalysing United's Lucky Escape and Amorim's Tactical DilemmaIn this episode of 'No Question About That', hosts Ed and Tom discuss Manchester United's recent match, analysing a last-minute win thanks to Harry Maguire’s goal and the absence of VAR. They critique the team's tactical setup, focusing on the controversial use of inverted wing-backs and the underwhelming performance despite a favourable result. They also delve into Ruben Amorim's managerial approach, questioning the dogmatic adherence to his tactics and the impact on player confidence and development. Amid their concerns, they express hope for future improvements and better performances from the team.00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions00:58 Controversial Offside and Match Analysis01:47 United's Performance and Player Critiques03:29 Managerial Decisions and Tactics07:39 Fan Reactions14:47 Financial Constraints and Squad Management31:53 Young Players and High Expectations32:31 Managerial Strategies and Challenges34:27 VAR Controversy35:53 Struggles with Consistency37:54 Hopes for Future Improvements44:29 Upcoming Matches52:14 Reflections on the Season Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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Manchester United: The Lost Tapes episode three is out now on all podcast platforms. We think you'll love it. More below.
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Manchester United has been subject to numerous takeover attempts in its rich and controversial history. In the early 1980s, Robert Maxwell chanced his arm, so too did Rupert Murdoch with BSkyB in 1998. We all know about the Glazer family's seizing of control in 2005 and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent acquisition of a minor but controlling share.
Still, perhaps the most infamous of all remains Michael Knighton's fascinating attempt to buy Manchester United in the summer of 1989. You'll remember many of the details, surely. The sight of the former schoolteacher doing Trafford pitch before the opening day of the season has gone down in legend.
United spent big, as Knighton promised the world. Yet, before Christmas, his takeover bid had collapsed, and he was proclaimed as a Walter Mitty character by the press. What went wrong has often been disputed. Now, for the first time, you'll hear the reasons for the breakdown, as it happened, told by those who were involved at the time.
This is Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before.
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Daily #80 | The winter transfer window has closed not so much with a bang but a whimper as far as Manchester United are concerned. There are three in and three out... and yet the details matter. United have bought one senior player and two youth players this January, and then loaned three senior players out - including Marcus Rashford. Ed and Dominic analyse the window, what it means for United's transfer strategy, and where the club might go from here.
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