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No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast
Could it be, New Owners FC?
Ep. 567
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#567. Ed & Wayne catch up on what's been another dramatic week at Manchester United. First, all the fallout from defeat to Brentford, with leaks coming out of the dressing room and talk of crisis at the club. Then there's the potential for a takeover, with Jim Ratcliffe declaring his interest. Will the Glazers sell and could the introduction of private equity be a double edged sword. And then on to Liverpool on Monday night.
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21:06|Daily #27 | In this episode Ed and Isabel dive deep into the current state of the club, including dressing room chatter about Ruben Amorim's tactics. Is there player discontent to go along with and the broader issues facing the club, including tight finances, job cuts and far too many defeats on the pitch. Despite the negativity, they explore the potential path forward for the club under Amorim's leadership and the need for patience and strategic decision-making.00:00 Introduction and Guest Host Introduction00:37 Discussing Ruben Amorim and Player Discontent01:10 Analyzing Player Responsibility and Tactics03:59 Fan Support and Dressing Room Dynamics10:05 Young Players and Future Strategy18:30 Challenges and Path Forward20:40 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.792. Revenge of the Mailbag
57:08||Ep. 792#792 | Mailbag episode! Ed and Adam discuss United's current state and future prospects. They breakdown potential managerial changes, hypothetical squad adjustments, and the importance of financial prudence under current ownership. Listener questions lead to analyses of Ruben Amorim's tactical flexibility, the need for versatile player profiles, and comparisons to historical precedents. Financial constraints and future investments are also covered, along with nostalgic reflections on past managers and players. The episode closes with a Q&A touching on, among other nonsense, the classic 'wheels vs. doors' debate.00:00 Introduction and Patreon Support00:42 Monday Mailbag Kickoff00:59 Weekend Football Recap01:51 Team and Manager Tactics03:41 Transfer Talk 04:23 Season Predictions 06:59 Managerial Flexibility 20:03 Midfield Issues and Player Roles25:33 Financial Pathways30:37 Financial Literacy and Glazers' Sale31:58 United's PSR Challenges33:41 Impact of Player Sales and Financial Management38:24 Commercial Revenue 39:20 Nostalgic Questions and Ex-United Players40:43 Post-Fergie Managers and Their Impact48:53 Disliked United Players 52:23 Wheels vs. Doors 56:10 FarewellIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.791. Slabhead vs the Horseshoe
54:34||Ep. 791#791 | FA Cup victory over Leicester through a last-minute Harry Maguire goal. It should be one of those very special nights at Old Trafford. So why does it feel so flat? We should be moving forward and yet the team, the system and even the fans feel more confused than ever. Ed and Tom enjoy the win but can't help but feel concerned.---If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.<strong>Show Notes</strong>Analysing United's Lucky Escape and Amorim's Tactical DilemmaIn this episode of 'No Question About That', hosts Ed and Tom discuss Manchester United's recent match, analysing a last-minute win thanks to Harry Maguire’s goal and the absence of VAR. They critique the team's tactical setup, focusing on the controversial use of inverted wing-backs and the underwhelming performance despite a favourable result. They also delve into Ruben Amorim's managerial approach, questioning the dogmatic adherence to his tactics and the impact on player confidence and development. Amid their concerns, they express hope for future improvements and better performances from the team.00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions00:58 Controversial Offside and Match Analysis01:47 United's Performance and Player Critiques03:29 Managerial Decisions and Tactics07:39 Fan Reactions14:47 Financial Constraints and Squad Management31:53 Young Players and High Expectations32:31 Managerial Strategies and Challenges34:27 VAR Controversy35:53 Struggles with Consistency37:54 Hopes for Future Improvements44:29 Upcoming Matches52:14 Reflections on the SeasonTrailer - The Lost Tapes: Episode Three - Knighton 1989
01:24|Manchester United: The Lost Tapes episode three is out now on all podcast platforms. We think you'll love it. More below.---Manchester United has been subject to numerous takeover attempts in its rich and controversial history. In the early 1980s, Robert Maxwell chanced his arm, so too did Rupert Murdoch with BSkyB in 1998. We all know about the Glazer family's seizing of control in 2005 and Sir Jim Ratcliffe's recent acquisition of a minor but controlling share.Still, perhaps the most infamous of all remains Michael Knighton's fascinating attempt to buy Manchester United in the summer of 1989. You'll remember many of the details, surely. The sight of the former schoolteacher doing Trafford pitch before the opening day of the season has gone down in legend.United spent big, as Knighton promised the world. Yet, before Christmas, his takeover bid had collapsed, and he was proclaimed as a Walter Mitty character by the press. What went wrong has often been disputed. Now, for the first time, you'll hear the reasons for the breakdown, as it happened, told by those who were involved at the time.This is Manchester United, The Lost Tapes. Stories from United's rich history, told in a way you've never heard before.Window S̶l̶a̶m̶s̶ ̶S̶h̶u̶t̶ Closes Meekly
30:16|Daily #26 | The winter transfer window has closed not so much with a bang but a whimper as far as Manchester United are concerned. There are three in and three out... and yet the details matter. United have bought one senior player and two youth players this January, and then loaned three senior players out - including Marcus Rashford. Ed and Dominic analyse the window, what it means for United's transfer strategy, and where the club might go from here.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.790. (Old Trafford) Where Eagles Soar
52:25||Ep. 790#790 | Beaten by Crystal Palace at Old Trafford for the fourth time in five years. Not so much a fortress as as comfortable nest for the Eagles. United, without a striker on the pitch, were toothless (in the Premier League) once again. There were chances but only in halves and United are far from an efficient finishing team anyway. It's a seventh defeat at Old Trafford this season and, frankly, one United deserved. After a decent performance in midweek, where do United go from here? Ed and Dan discuss the game, look at the transfer market, and preview Leicester's trip to Old Trafford in the FA Cup.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.How to Evolve the Squad
43:39|Daily #25 | United face a tricky process evolving Ruben Amorim's squad to fit the new manager's needs. The club needs to restructure the wage budget and target players who are willing to come to a non Champions League club (without the Champions League wages)... while trying to get decent fees for players who are wanted. Ed and Adam discuss.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.Trailer - The Lost Tapes Episode Two - Bitter Rivals
01:53|Manchester United: The Lost Tapes is written by Wayne Barton, narrated by Patrick Barclay and produced by me, Ed Barker. It's available anywhere you get your podcasts. Please subscribe or follow the show so I don't have to keep harassing you here. (I'm gonna plug it here anyway, lols)---English football has always had its rivalries. Where there is champion, there is a challenger. With over a century of history, it had rarely been the case that two of the most successful teams were competing at the same time. That was the case towards the end of the 20th century.Manchester United and Arsenal competed against each other for a generation, but it was under Alex Ferguson and Arsene Wenger when competition became an interchangable word for tribal warfare.Years of mounting tension finally erupted just after the turn of century when a series of matches at Old Trafford became progressively more hostile. It all culminated in a showdown at Highbury in February 2005.The conclusion was epic. But so was the journey. This is the unheard story of the greatest rivalry in Premier League history.789. Romanian Rhapsody
51:27||Ep. 789#789 | Victory in Romania and it really should have been a rout. This was perhaps the closest iteration of a Ruben Amorim side yet. United were dominant in possession, creative in attack and but from some profligate finishing and desperate defending, the visitors would have run up a cricket score. Ed and Dan digest United's progress towards the last 16, debate the latest moves in the transfer market and look ahead to Crystal Palace at the weekend.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. 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.