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Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United

Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmenpodcast.sport-social.co.uk
A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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Episodes

#127: New Transfer Strategy and Expectations for United's Prospects

Aaron discusses the possibility that United's transfer strategy has changed entirely following links to Ollie Watkins, and the future of some of the youngest players in the squad - Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Harry Amass, and Leny Yoro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 07, 202555 min

#124: Gyokeres, Ekitike, and Striker Conundrums

This week, we discussed the unlikelihood of signing Viktor Gyokeres, the possibility of Hugo Ekitike as an alternative, and the tactical and strategic keys to the next few months of United's revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 16, 20251 hr 4 min

#122: Delap, Mbeumo, Fernandes – Transfer Talk Galore

Kees and Aaron discuss the potential departure of Bruno Fernandes as well as United target Liam Delap's move to Chelsea and United's links to Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 02, 20251 hr 14 min

#121: Europa League Despair, Squad Analysis, Garnacho Leaving, Cunha Joining

After a busy week for United, Aaron and Kees come together to discuss the bitter Europa League Final defeat to Tottenham, a surprisingly bright win over Aston Villa, the announcement of Alejandro Garnacho's likely departure, and the signing of Matheus Cunha, which was announced on Sunday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 26, 20251 hr 41 min

#120: Amorim's Future and Europa League Final Preview

Heading into the Europa League Final, Aaron discusses the tactical challenges that lie ahead for Amorim and why the matchup with Tottenham is a difficult proposition for United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 19, 202537 min

#119: Europa League Dominance Amidst Domestic Downfall

After following Europa League Final qualification with another league defeat, Kees and Aaron discuss how and why United's strengths in Europe are their weaknesses domestically, underpinning this odd season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 12, 20251 hr

#117: Should We Be Worried About Onana?

After the loss to Newcastle, Kees discusses many topics, most notably Onana's recent struggles in goal and other questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 14, 202535 min

#116: Goals Win Games (and United Don't Score Any)

After a frustrating, goalless week, Aaron looks at the issues facing United's attack that have dried out the league season once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 07, 202546 min

#115B: Learning From Frustrating Loss to Forest

Kees and Aaron regroup midweek to discuss the loss to Nottingham Forest, teaching points for United, and what Forest's success as a whole this season spells out for the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Apr 03, 202545 min

#115A: Previewing the Weeks Following the International Break

Due to this week's unusual scheduling following the International Break and FA Cup matches, Aaron previews the road ahead in this short upload. This week's primary upload will be on Thursday to adjust to the fixture schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 31, 202519 min

#114: Man United Q&A before the Premier League Run-in

Kees and Aaron hit all kinds of topics surrounding Man United, including the potential return of Jadon Sancho, Kobbie Mainoo's contract, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 24, 202557 min

#113: Two Comfortable Wins Against Leicester and La Real

Kees discusses Man United's two victories this week over Real Sociedad and Leicester City, including the performance of Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Fernandes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 17, 202543 min

#112: Two Boring Effective Draws as United's Squad Gets Younger and Younger

Aaron discusses the draws against Real Sociedad and Arsenal - in equal parts promising, frustrating, and unlucky. He then talks through Ayden Heaven's performance against his former side, Alejandro Garnacho's continued importance to the team and goalscoring woes, and United as a whole boasting more young players than they have had in a very long time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 10, 202542 min

#111: Penalty Kick Elimination from FA Cup Sours Hard-Fought Week

This week, Aaron discusses uncertainties surrounding the team after a hard-fought week with two confusing results: a 10-man win over Ipswich Town and an FA Cup elimination on penalty kicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 03, 20251 hr 2 min

#107: Is Kobbie Mainoo's Future as a #10?

Kees discusses Kobbie Mainoo's role change, Alejandro Garnacho's change in form, wingback incomings and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 03, 202551 min

#106: Important Wins, Buildup Struggles, and Wingback Incomings?

United went 2 for 2 this week thanks to the growing defensive solidity that has been developing for weeks under Amorim. Aaron discusses the in-possession issues that continue to blight United's attacking form under the new head coach, as well as whether ongoing transfer rumours present solutions to these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 27, 20251 hr 9 min

#105: Tiring Squad and Tactical Teething Issues Evident Against Southampton and Brighton

This week, we discussed the difficulties of a squad that slowly narrows in size as Amorim narrows in on the qualities of his players, as well as the tactical adoption and personnel issues involved in United's struggle to 3 points from 6 against Southampton and Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 20, 20251 hr 29 min

#104: Huge FA Cup Triumph at Arsenal, and Evaluating Left Wing Back Links

This week, United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup after a dramatic three-hour tie. We discuss the performance from a tactical, chronological, and key personnel standpoint before evaluating links to five left wing backs: Alphonso Davies, Nuno Mendes, Milos Kerkez, Patrick Dorgu, and Alvaro Fernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 13, 20251 hr 9 min

#102: Bottom Half After Boxing Day

United's misfortunes continued through the holiday period, so we took the opportunity this week to discuss the ways in which things are and are not as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 30, 202444 min

#101: The Basque Grinch Steals Christmas

James and Kees discuss Man United's frustrating loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford to kick off the festive fixtures, including discussions about set piece defending, composure, and Marcus Rashford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 23, 202452 min

#100: Manchester Derby Victory Marks Our Centennial Episode

This week, we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with a discussion about the Manchester Derby victory and early tactical insights into Ruben Amorim's tenure: early progress, key future objectives, and player revelations. We also discuss the prospective signing of 17-year-old Diego León from Cerro Porteño and links to Éderson of Atalanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 16, 20241 hr 20 min

#99: Positives To Take From Frustrating Defeats

This week, we discuss the difficulties United faced in defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and the positives that have been apparent regardless under Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 09, 20241 hr 13 min
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