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The Tender Doc and the AI Sheikh

Ep. 697

#697. No game this week so Ed & Tom take a look at the latest developments in the takeover, review United's Q1 financial results and take plenty of listener questions.


00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Glazers' Ownership

04:25 Discussion on Tender Offer Document

23:23 Review of Q1 Financials

32:47 Critique of Glazers' Management and Impact on the Club

41:41 Hope for Future Ownership and Financial Stability

43:18 Questions on Financials and Ownership

44:43 Discussion on Potential Player Sales

44:50 Potential Departures: Maguire and McTominay

53:57 Assessing Ten Hag's Performance

56:01 Exploring Potential Replacements for Ten Hag

01:05:01 Debating Old Trafford Renovation or New Stadium

01:13:15 Inability to Change Playing Style


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