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The Robins Effect Feb 29, 2024

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#707 United beat Nottingham Forest in the FA Cup with a late headed goal. Could it be the strike that saves Erik ten Hag's job? Perhaps if United make it all the way to the Cup final. Ed & Wayne digest the game and then look forward to City at the weekend.

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The Bigger Picture Feb 25, 2024

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#706 United lose at home to Fulham and despite many lows this season, this was one of the most dispiriting defeats. Has Erik ten Hag learned nothing from 15 defeats in all competitions this season? And with Ten Hag asking people to look at the big picture, does the Dutchman realise United's future may not include him should the season end without trophies and Champions League football. Ed & Dan ask the questions and then look ahead to Forest in the Cup.

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Manchester United: A New Hope Feb 22, 2024

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#705 Sir Jim Ratcliffe's partial takeover of Manchester United is complete, with the INEOS founder having secured just over 27% of the club. Ed & Tom talk about the new dawn at United, Ratcliffe's rapid moves to improve football operations and plans for Old Trafford's development. Then there's the weekend game against Fulham to preview. For backers, we look at Marcus Rashford's future, with a move to PSG being touted in the press.

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Masters of Chaos Feb 19, 2024

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#704 Victory over Luton followed a now familiar pattern, with Erik ten Hag's side unable to produce a controlled performance despite scoring twice in the opening minutes. Rasmus Hojlund's double gave United the best possible start, but slowly Luton got back into the game and came close to pulling off an unlikely draw. Ed & Dan dig into another curious performance. Then there's further movement in the backroom, with reports that United are looking to hire both Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox into a revamped football operations department.

00:00 Luton 1, United 2

05:00 United's Performance and Style of Play

10:00 Ten Hag's End Goal

13:00 Bruno Fernandes

19:00 Raphael Varane's Performance

23:00 Luton's Performance

25:00 Kobbie Mainoo

27:00 Ross Barkley's Improvement

32:00 Harry Maguire's Performance

34:00 Referee Decisions and VAR

39:00 Hojlund's Brilliant Goals

42:00 United's Improved Goal Scoring

47:00 Negotiations and Speculations on Backroom Staff

49:00 The Complexity of Football Contracts

51:00 Secrets in Football

52:00 Dan Ashworth's Role

55:00 Anecdote about John Murtough's Mistake in Not Signing Harland

58:00 Tintin and Castifiore Get It On

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The Miracle of Scott McTominay Feb 11, 2024

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#703 United score late to beat Aston Villa at Villa Park. It was no vintage performance from Ten Hag's team, but once again Scott McTominay scored a crucial goal. With United now just six points off the Champions League places, are Ten Hag's team coming into some form at just the right time? Ed & Dan discuss victory in Birmingham and then look forward to next weekend's game against Luton. For backers, we go deep on Rasmus Hojlund, a player who is growing by the week.

00:00 United's recent form

06:18 Improved team spirit and mentality

13:54 McTominay's role and impact

15:27 Bruno Fernandes' creativity

16:35 Defensive issues and Lindelof's performance

20:00 The need for a new defensive midfielder

23:02 United's chances of finishing in the top four

25:13 Improvements in United's attacking play

27:16 Consistency and scoring goals

30:05 Dalot's progress and potential

38:25 The importance of developing young players

43:09 Luton Town and Promotion Teams

45:08 Luton's Progress and Relegation Battle

46:16 Luton vs. Manchester United Preview

47:13 Key Players in Luton's Squad

48:38 Ross Barkley's Role

48:51 Expectations for the Luton Match

49:13 Wrap-up

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The New Old Trafford Feb 08, 2024

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#702 No midweek game, but plenty to talk about as usual at Manchester United. Commemorations took place this week to mark the anniversary of the Munich crash, with partial new owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe in attendance for the first time. There's a report that the new INEOS team is looking at paths to redevelop or rebuild Old Trafford. And finally there's a game against Aston Villa at the weekend. With Ed & Wayne.

00:00 Introduction

03:02 Munich Commemorations

10:22 INEOS Ownership and Stadium Vision

13:45 Debt and Financing Options

19:04 Logic vs. Sentiment: Refurbish or Build New

28:37 Preserving History in a New Stadium

36:59 Government Involvement in Football Finance

41:08 Aston Villa Preview

45:04 Concerns about Martinez's Absence

46:16 Improved Form of Rasmus Hojlund

50:27 The Importance of Team Cohesion

51:24 The Need for Marcus Rashford's Scoring

52:23 Memorable Games at Villa Park

56:04 Anticipated Changes at Manchester United

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The New Trinity Feb 04, 2024

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#701. United secure a comfortable victory over David Moyes' West Ham at Old Trafford. Is this finally the turning point? Two goals from Alejandro Garnacho and another from Rasmus Hojlund set United up for a crucial three points. But will Lisandro Martinez injury cast a shadow over a decent performance? Ed & Dan discuss all the fallout. For backers, we talk about the players most likely to leave the club this summer.

00:00 Introduction and David Moyes' Record

01:02 Manchester United's Performance

02:11 Injuries and Fitness Concerns

06:27 Diogo Dalot's Performance

08:22 Mason Greenwood's Form and Potential Sale

09:15 Raphael Varane and Casemiro's Performances

11:23 The Importance of Experience in the Squad

12:44 Potential Transfers in the Summer

25:22 Balancing the Team and Potential Signings

28:09 Erik ten Hag's Transfer Influence

32:46 Building Team Spirit

35:21 The Role of Onana, Lisandro, and Mainoo in build-up

37:53 Upcoming Changes in Management

39:24 The Impact of INEOS Partial Takeover

41:14 Transfer Needs

42:04 Aston Villa's Performance

45:11 Villa Game's Importance

46:47 Competition with Villa and Tottenham

47:03 Ten Hag's Impact on United

47:33 Martinez's Importance to United

48:58 Kalvin Phillips, LOLs

52:11 Leeds' Curious Signings

53:09 Wrap-up

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Kobbie Mainoo Hype Train Feb 02, 2024

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#700. It's normally the worst game of the season, but somehow United v Wolves turned into a barnstormer, with Kobbie Mainoo enforcing his growing reputation as one of the finest young players in the country. Ed & Tom review a chaotic fixture, praise Mainoo, and ask whether Erik ten Hag's team has finally turned a corner. Then there's a review of the transfer window and a preview of United's weekend game against West Ham at Old Trafford.

00:00 United 4, Wolves 3: A Surprising Game

00:50 United's Best Performance of the Season

02:10 United's Chance for Champions League Qualification

03:09 Impressive Performances by Individual Players

04:40 Missed Opportunities and Defensive Vulnerabilities

07:27 Marcus Rashford's Inconsistency and Redemption

08:34 Rashford's Motivation for the Euros

09:06 Comparing Rashford's Actions to Other Players

11:28 The Importance of Luke Shaw's Presence

16:13 Frustrations with VAR

19:02 United's Missed Chances and Game Management

22:09 Scott McTominay's Goal-Scoring Ability

25:09 Kobbie Mainoo's Maturity and Impact

35:00 Winter Transfer Window Exits

38:16 Isak Hansen-Aaroen's Departure

42:07 Controversy Surrounding Mason Greenwood v Jude Bellingham

48:39 Upcoming Match against West Ham

49:02 West Ham's Performance and Expectations

55:25 Transfer Troubles at West Ham

57:09 Players Without Clubs

58:27 Desire for a Strong Performance from Manchester United

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Punching Down Jan 28, 2024

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#699. United beat Newport in the FA Cup, but there was little satisfaction to take away from the game after Ten Hag's side gave up a two goal lead. With almost his full-strength side out, why isn't it better than this? Ed & Dan discuss. Then there's a preview of Wolves on Thursday night. For backers, we look back on Jurgen Klopp's legacy at Liverpool.

00:00 Introduction

00:41 Discussion of United v Newport

03:04 Analysis of Manchester United's Performance

05:22 Concerns about Marcus Rashford's Behaviour

07:41 Evaluation of Manchester United's Progress

09:08 Possible Managerial Changes

12:09 Discussion of Players' Performances

14:21 Evaluation of Midfield Combinations

16:18 Upcoming Fixtures and Squad Rotation

20:13 Review of Newport Match and Substitutions

23:10 Discussion of Ten Hag's Behavior and Future

25:19 Evaluation of Potential Managerial Candidates

28:26 Discussion of Managerial Changes at Other Clubs

30:34 Preview of Wolves Match

35:05 Possible Absence of Marcus Rashford

37:08 Transfer Window and Potential Outgoings

38:49 Financial Fair Play and INEOS Investment

40:07 Backers Topic: Klopp

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Bald Takeover Jan 25, 2024

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#698. Manchester United have a new CEO and there's cautious optimism that the club is finally moving in the right direction. Ed & Wayne discuss Omar Berrada's impending arrival and what it means for the future. There's also a discussion about Manchester United women's challenging season and a preview of an FA Cup tie against Newport on Sunday.

00:00 Introduction and Manchester United's New CEO

03:14 Discussion on Manchester City's Guilt in FFP Infractions

08:12 Financial Challenges Faced by Manchester United

19:06 The Impact of Multi-Club Ownership in Football

24:24 Assessment of Manchester United Women's Team

32:41 The Need for Investment in the Women's Team

42:15 Preview of the FA Cup Match against Newport

46:59 Lack of Conviction in Manchester United

48:21 Lack of Younger Players

50:16 Anthony Martial's Injury and Future

51:56 Finding an Alternative to the Front Line

53:27 Limited Options for United