#720 | No midweek game, so Ed & Wayne ponder changes in the media landscape and what it means for coverage of United and the beautiful game more widely. Then there's a look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup Semi-Final against Coventry City at Wembley. Up The Fucking Reds! 00:00 Introduction 06:00 Quiet Week in Unitedland 13:00 Controversy and Firing of…

#719 | United draw at Bournemouth and slip further away from a very unlikely Champions League place. And with Newcastle beating Spurs, United are now seventh and may have to play next season in the ... Europa Conference League. Ed & Dan commiserate. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Enjoying Liverpool's struggles 08:00 United's Lack of Cohesion Against Bour…

#718 | It's a midweek with no European football at United so a chance to take stock on the latest news, take some listener questions and look ahead to United's game with Bournemouth at the weekend. With Ed & Tom. 00:00 The State of United 05:00 Challenges Faced by Lower League Clubs 09:00 Politics and Football 15:00 The Departure of John Murtough 2…

#717 | United earn a draw against Liverpool to dent the Scousers' title hopes. United will take that from a game that could have got away from the team in the first half. Ed & Dan discuss the game and the two moments of brilliance that secured a point. For backers we look ahead to the Champions League quarter-finals. If you are interested in suppor…

#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 …

#715 | United left Brentford with a point, probably should have taken all three after scoring late, but deserved absolutely nothing after another abject performance. Almost two years on from United's drubbing at the same ground has the team and Ten Hag progressed at all? Ed & Dan discuss a game that brought everybody back down to earth and then loo…

#714 | It was international week, with some pointless friendlies, some important qualifies and lots of curious fixtures around the world. England's games were not the pick of the bunch, but Kobbie Mainoo stood out on his international debut. Ed & Tom look back on Mainoo's impressive start to his international career and then ahead to Brentford at t…

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#713 | Sir Jim joined the Gereint Thomas Cycling Club podcast to talk about his sporting philosophy and journey in sailing, cycling, F1 and football. Is offered yet more detail on his plans for Manchester United. Ed & Wayne analyse the interview, still basking in the glow of Sunday's victory over Liverpool. For backers we think about what a 'club s…

#712 This is football. United win it in extra time and book a place in the FA Cup Semi Final. Some heroic performances and a lot spirit take the reds through. Ed & Dan revel in a magical afternoon at Old Trafford. 00:00 Introduction and Game Recap 01:00 Tactics and Heart of the Players 06:00 Klopp's Interview and Personalities 08:00 McTominay's Per…

#711 United have a midweek off so the back pages are full of speculation about potential departures this summer, including stories on Antony, Jadon Sancho, and Mason Greenwood. Meanwhile, Mason Mount looks set to return to the squad after a lengthy absence. Ed & Tom digest all the latest news. Then there's controversy surround Jamie Carragher and M…

#710 United beat Everton at Old Trafford to (just about) stay in the hunt for a Champions League place following two penalties from Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford. This was far from a vintage performance from United, who once again let a poor quality opposition rack-up more than 20 shots. Ed & Dan look back on a much needed victory, talk about…

#709 No midweek match with something called the "Champions League" happening. Ed & Wayne have better things to discuss, including taking stock of where United are at a few days after the derby, looking at the upcoming operational changes at the club, and talking about Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's interview with Gary Neville, Roy Keane et al on The Overla…

#708 Expected defeat in the derby, but at least United made a fist of it for an hour. Then came City's goal, Ten Hag's weird substitutions and some questionable refereeing. Ed & Dan digest an 11th Premier League defeat of the season - one that leaves the club 11 points off certain qualification for the Champions League. For Patreon backers: Marcus …

#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. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check ou…

#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 t…

#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…

#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 curi…

#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 …

#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…

#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,…

#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 th…

#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 Liverpo…

#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. 00:0…

#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 th…