Episodes

  • Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)

    Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)
    Dec 22 2024
    The stats don't make for pretty reading after Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford, just as they did on their previous visit. In fact, United are setting all the wrong trends with Ruben Amorim's honeymoon period, if he ever had one, well and truly over. The Marcus Rashford situation might not be exactly what fans are making of it, but after he was left out of the squad for a third time, it looks like it may take a little while longer before that's resolved. And, with January on the horizon, Harry Maguire's contract will need addressing or he might leave on a free transfer in the summer. If he does stay on he will probably have to delay any holiday plans, with a tour to Asia mooted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup

    Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup
    Dec 20 2024
    Ruben Amorim rang the changes again as Manchester United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage against Tottenham. Spare a thought, especially, for the goalkeeping coaches. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has responded to his recent non-selection by telling journalist Henry Winter that he is now looking for a 'new challenge'. But, many questions remain unanswered. It's Bournemouth next; we're not scared of re-emphasising exactly how tricky that game could be against an eminently 'decent' side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 mins
  • Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again

    Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again
    Dec 15 2024
    Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium. Ruben Amorim took a sizeable gamble by leaving Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad and, with Mason Mount injured after fifteen minutes, it looked to have backfired. However, the young Ivorian won a penalty which his captain put away and then latched onto a Lisandro Martinez through-ball to finish from an acute angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 mins
  • Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'

    Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'
    Dec 13 2024
    The Czech town of Plzen created a special beer to celebrate the visit of Manchester United, but after Andre Onana sold Matthijs De Ligt short, the Reds needed a Rasmus Hojlund double to round off the night. After a turgid first half Hojlund, along with Ruben Amorim's other substitutes, injected pace and purpose bringing United level almost immediately and sealing the win late on. To win away in Europe for the first time since March 2023 puts another positive spin on Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium against an ailing City side... but we're not getting carried away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy

    Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy
    Dec 9 2024
    After a tumultuous, albeit entirely precedented, weekend at Manchester United football club we break down two huge exclusives involving the team. On Sunday The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, and Laurie Whitwell combined to reveal that Sporting Director Dan Ashworth would leave after just five months in the job. Meanwhile, Andy Mitten published a lengthy and wide-ranging conversation with club minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. We also take time, as everyone at Old Trafford did before the defeat to Nottingham Forest, to share tributes to the club's longest-serving staff member (perhaps ever), the much-loved Kath Phipps. We just about found time to talk about some football, much of which wasn't great; but was it all that bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 mins
  • United undone by Arsenal set-pieces

    United undone by Arsenal set-pieces
    Dec 5 2024
    Wednesday night's fixture at the Emirates stadium went roughly as expected, including the method of scoring, but was no less disappointing as a result. Ruben Amorim made six changes to his starting line-up, with more alterations in-game, but he loses his impressive personal unbeaten run in the league. Forest are no pushovers this season, we look at the threat they pose, and discuss a story from Adam Crafton about how and why the players abandoned a plan to wear jackets in support of the Premier League's Rainbow Laces campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 mins
  • Amad on song as United thrash Everton

    Amad on song as United thrash Everton
    Dec 2 2024
    Manchester United four, Everton nil. It's the type of result that shouldn't be as rare as it has become but we're happy with the scoreline and delighted with the performance of the team, despite a fairly unspectacular opening period. Amad Diallo was the man of the match, a 'professional pest' and provider of the fourth goal. That was scored by Joshua Zirkzee, who himself put in possible his best showing at the club so far. There was more unrest at ticket price hikes, including chants against Sir Jim Ratcliffe, and we reflect on your reaction to the news, plus a preview of Arsenal away (that's the league fixture, not the FA Cup third round!). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    48 mins
  • Amorim opens OT account with a win amid ticket price anger

    Amorim opens OT account with a win amid ticket price anger
    Nov 29 2024
    Ruben Amorim's first home match in charge of Manchester United started with a bang and ended with a win over Norwegian champions Bodo/Glimt. But, it wasn't all plain sailing; the visitors fought back to lead 2-1 after Garnacho's super-early strike (even quicker than Rashford v Ipswich) and the result wasn't assured until the final whistle blew. A major talking point among those attending the game was the club's decision to disallow any concessions on tickets remaining for sale this season. This was taken without fan consultation, contrary to an agreed protocol between the club and fan representative groups, and has provoked significant anger. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    51 mins