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The Frustrating Five

Ep. 40
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This week Nathan is joined by Mr Paul Cropper, who's a little under the weather but picking up his appearance bonus nonetheless.


On this episode...

 

-       What are the most realistic landing spots for the Frustrating Five?

-       Which players are expected to shine in pre-season

-       We build a United squad for Ruben Amorim

-       A player’s potential move to the club is described in pure poetry

-       And there’s an impassioned rant against the current owners that will lift United fans to their feet


All this and more, on Fergie's Gum.

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