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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

#98: Amorim's First Loss and Learning From Arsenal

In this episode, we took a look through Amorim's Starting XI decisions and broad tactical concepts from United's loss against Arsenal. We also discussed Arteta's side, their influence over the game, and what United can learn from them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 05, 20241 hr 3 min

#97: Amorim's United Flatten Everton

Kees discusses United's 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford, as well as answering some QA from listeners surrounding Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro, and much much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 02, 202443 min

#96: Amorim Arrives

Aaron and Kees discuss Ruben Amorim's first match in charge of Man United, including his selection decisions, what worked, what didn't, and what they expect to see going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 25, 20241 hr 3 min

#95: Rashford's Future, Academy Debuts, and Performance Expectations Under Amorim

This week, while we wait for Amorim's first match as United manager, we discussed a number of topics around his arrival, including the struggling Marcus Rashford, the possibility of debutants from the talented youth teams, and expectations for this season and next under the new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 18, 202446 min

#94: RvN Era Recap

Kees and Aaron briefly reflect on RvN's tenure as interim manager before talking about some of the individual performances we have seen in the last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 11, 20241 hr 4 min

#93: How Does United's Squad Fit Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 Formation?

This week, instead of discussing the Chelsea match, we analyze the incoming Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation, the roles of players as his system appears at Sporting, and how it might look with the current United squad, as well as transfer needs that it creates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 04, 20241 hr 26 min

#92: The King is Dead, Long Live the King (with Casey Evans)

Kees and Aaron are joined by Casey Evans to put a bow on Erik ten Hag's tenure as Man United football czar and consider the possibility of a Ruben Amorim tenure at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 29, 20241 hr 11 min

#91: Wing Dynamics and Defeat at West Ham

Kees answers Q and A about wingers, youth players, and United's woes in front of goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 28, 202434 min

#90: Victory, At Last

Kees and Aaron discuss Man United's win against Brentford at Old Trafford, including the excellent performance from the front line, rejuvenated showings from Casemiro and Eriksen, and what's going on with the backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 20241 hr 7 min

#87: Big Picture Problems at Manchester United

After a disappointing draw to Twente and a crushing defeat against Tottenham, we discuss big picture topics around this United side; including the long-term futures of captain Bruno Fernandes and manager Erik Ten Hag, and how difficult it becomes to interpret individual performances when the side crumbles as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 202456 min

#86: Eriksen, Bruno, and Palace Away

Kees and Aaron discuss United's midfield situation in the context of clashes with Barnsley and Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 20241 hr 3 min

#85: Zirkzee, Amad, and a Southampton Recap

Kees and Aaron dig into the details of United's trip to Southampton at the weekend, including answering your questions about Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, and the buildup issues that have plagued United this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 16, 20241 hr 16 min

#78: United's Set Piece Woes and The Appointment of Andreas Georgson (with Jake Fox)

This week, we welcomed the wonderful Jake Fox (@JakeWFox) from the Pot Shot Podcast to analyze the last few years of set pieces in United's first team and how the arrival of former Brentford, Arsenal, and Southampton coach Andreas Georgson might present solutions. We also discussed the imminent signing of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal's youth academy. Check out the excellent Pot Shot Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podc...

Aug 05, 20241 hr 30 min

#77: Left Back, Right Back, Midfield Balance

On this episode, Kees and Aaron discuss depth at the fullback positions and how to balance the midfield with the current options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 20241 hr 21 min

#75: Special– Leny Yoro is joining Manchester United

This special episode takes a deep dive into 18-year-old central defender Leny Yoro, whose move to Manchester United is set to be finalized over the upcoming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 18, 202452 min

#74: Centre halves, front 2s, and where does Mason Mount fit?

On this week's episode Kees and Aaron discuss Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Jarrad Branthwaite, as well as digging in on the possibility of a front 2 at United and what Mason Mount's role will look like in the 2024/25 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 15, 20241 hr 16 min

#73: Matthijs De Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, and the New Coaching Staff

This week, we analyzed the links to Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and PSG's Manuel Ugarte before Kees detailed implications of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake's appointments given their respective tenures in Dutch football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 08, 20241 hr 20 min

#72: Joshua Zirkzee and Defensive Midfield

On this episode Aaron and Kees discuss Dutch striker Joshua Zirkzee and his links to Man United on a transfer this summer, as well as potential additions in midfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 01, 20241 hr 4 min

#71: Ten Hag Stays, Branthwaite Rumors, and European Championship talk

Kees and Aaron are back with a discussion of Man United's retention of Erik ten Hag as manager, as well as a discussion on centreback targets in the transfer market and their picks for favorites and dark horses as the group stages of the European Championship come to a close. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jun 27, 202456 min

#70: The Second Season Review (with Brent Maximin)

To cap off a long and difficult season, we welcome the wonderful Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to help us recollect our players, goals, and moments of the season, before discussing the future that lies ahead for Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 20, 20241 hr 22 min

#69: Where Do We Go Now?

Desolate performances and results seem to finally be arriving in their full transparency, as United stare down their most disappointing season this century. We discuss this situation, and what comes next, with as much new detail as we possibly can offer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

May 08, 202457 min
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