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Ep. 716
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#716 | Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge. Just when we thought we'd seen he most braindead performance of the season, Erik ten Hag's men come up with a new low. What a miserable way to lose a game, even if a spot in next season's Champions League had probably already escaped the club. Ed & Wayne review an error-strewn performance in London, try and set the game in a wider context and look forward - if that's the right word - to United vs. Liverpool on Sunday.
00:00 Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Presence
05:00 Effort vs. Quality
09:00 Pattern of Conceding Goals
15:00 Desperate Decisions by Ten Hag
21:00 Rashford's Ineffectiveness
24:00 Comparisons to Past Managers
27:00 INEOS's Wider Influence
31:00 Conceding Late Goals and a Lack of Progress
35:00 Frustration with Decisions
39:00 Lack of Communal Pride
44:00 Manager Under Pressure
53:00 Doubts about United's Chances Against Liverpool
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741. Lille Yoro, Big Transfer
40:49#741 | United have pulled off the first major transfers of the Ineos era, with the much-lauded Leny Yoro joining the club from Lille. Most pundits had assumed the 18-year-old would join Real Madrid this summer. It comes days after United confirmed the transfer of Joshua Zirkzee from Bologna. And the toxic Mason Greenwood is finally shown the door. Are there more to come? Ed & Dan discuss transfers and the pre-season programme.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
740. Checking in On United Women
49:55#740 | Last season was challenging for United's Women's team and with plenty of uncertainty and controversy off it, it is a worrying time for fans. But with two new players signed up, is there hope for the coming season? Ed talks to Andy Slater from the Barmy Article fanzine about all the issues.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
739. A Ruud Awakening
42:30#739 | Unbelievably, pre-season starts at United today when the old season is yet to finish, but there's already so much change. While there are not yet any shiny new players at training, there were several coaches (and new executives) at Carrington - including Ruud van Nistelrooy who has joined Erik ten Hag's coaching team. Ed & Dan discuss the start to the new season and take in the latest transfer gossip.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
738. Ash-Worth The Wait?
01:11:53#738 | Dan Ashworth has finally joined Manchester United after months of bickering with small-time Newcastle. In the same week Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake join Erik ten Hag's coaching team. The pieces are coming together for Jim Ratcliffe's new structure. While that's good news, United Women seem to have become an afterthought. Ed & Wayne discuss.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
737. Little Women
45:50#737| Ed & Dan reflect further on Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Bloomberg, including the apparent lack of focus on the United Women's team. There's a discussion about England's Euros struggles and some speculation about the transfer market.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
736. Multi-Club Shenanigans
53:13#736 | Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to Bloomberg, Erik ten Hag speaks to Dutch TV. There was a lot to read into what they said. Then there's an update on the transfer market and some musing about the early-season fixture list. With Ed & Tom.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
735. FC United's 20th Season
35:08735 | It's FC United of Manchester's 20th season coming up in September so Ed checks in with George Baker, FC fan and former Board member, to talk about how the club is doing and plans for the future. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
734. Ten Hag Stays!
41:46#734 | Ed and Wayne react to the news that Erik ten Hag will be staying as United manager next season. After a mostly disastrous 2023/24 campaign ended with an FA Cup final win, the club's lengthy review has concluded the Dutchman is the best man for the job. It has been a messy few weeks, but for better or worse United can now move forward.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.
733. The Men Who Made Manchester United
45:47#733 | Ed talks to Harry Robinson, author of the book "The Men Who Made Manchester United" - a deep dive into eight key characters in the development of pre-war United that would define the club for generations to come. You can find Harry on the "Weekly Manchester United podcast", as a contributor to MUTV, and at a match all over the place.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. 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.