#167. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's hard-fought victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford. David Moyes secured the biggest win of his short spell in Manchester, but did it come at the expense of good football? We look back on all the major talking points coming out of the game that reinvigorated United's title campaign. Also on this week's show: a special interview with Guardian journalist Daniel Harris, looking at his new book The Promised Land: Manchester United's Historic...
Nov 15, 2013•1 hr 12 min
#166. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on matches against Real Sociedad and Fulham. "That paint's not going to watch itself dry," commented one United supporter as the Reds played out a bore-draw against Sociedad in Spain this week. The Champions League point came after David Moyes side secured victory over Fulham in west London. There were 22 minutes of good football in 180. Plus ça change. Also on this week's show: we take your questions, discuss Ashley Young's diving and preview Mo...
Nov 08, 2013•51 min
#165. As bonfire night approaches, in England at least, United's season has finally sparked into life. There were fireworks at Old Trafford as David Moyes' side came from behind to beat Stoke in the Premier League and then thrashed Norwich in the Capital One Cup. Have United finally found some much needed momentum? We discuss the performances of Adnan Januzaj: the Belgian-Kosovan teenager inspired United's comeback win over Stoke and was the outstanding performer at 'number 10' against Norwich. ...
Nov 01, 2013•52 min
#164. On this week's packed show Ed & Paul discuss United's fixtures against Southampton and Real Sociedad at Old Trafford. In the Premier League a late Southampton goal snatched a point for the visitors, but what part did United manager David Moyes play with a late defensive substitution? Then, in the Champions League, United put in one of the more impressive performances of a disappointing season to date, beating the Basque club 1-0 with an exciting performance from Shinji Kagawa. We talk ...
Oct 25, 2013•52 min
#163. [With apologies for the less than optimal recording quality on Ed's side this week – Ed recorded from a very noisy New York City]The pod returns after the international break, with Ed & Paul discussing all the fall out from World Cup qualifiers around the world. There is likely to be a strong United contingent at the tournament in Brazil. We look back on United's victory over Sunderland at the Stadium of Light - a fixture in which the Reds' second half performance eclipsed the first, b...
Oct 18, 2013•52 min
#162. On this week's episode Ed & Paul take in all the fallout from United's home defeat to West Brom. The 2-1 loss was United's second league reverse in succession, but was also notable for David Moyes odd team selection and bizarre substitutions. In midweek United traveled to Ukraine to meet Shaktar Donetsk in the Champions League. David Moyes' catennacio tactics secured the Reds a 1-1 draw, but at what price? We give away two @RossoBianoNero hats and take in your questions. And finally, w...
Oct 04, 2013•54 min
#161. Back after 10 days off, a bumper pod looks back on United's Champions League victory over Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford, the miserable defeat to City in the Premier League, and the Reds' victory over Liverpool in the Capital One Cup. It has been a mixed couple of weeks: the high of David Moyes' first European victory and the huge low of City's victory at the Etihad. Also on this week's show: we take your questions, talk about Wayne Rooney's renaissance and have a spectacular competition...
Sep 29, 2013•1 hr 2 min
#160. On this week's pod we look back on United's victory over Crystal Palace at the weekend. It took a set piece and a penalty to secure the three points against the south Londoners, but that was enough to bring David Moyes his first ever win at Old Trafford. But the real talking points from the game came with the late substitute appearances of Adnan Januzaj and Marouanne Fellaini. The Belgian teenager impressed, while Fellaini already adds substance to United's engine room. Meanwhile, Cristian...
Sep 16, 2013•48 min
#159. On this week's show we look back on the window that was. The ups and mainly downs of United's attempts to sign a midfielder before the transfer window closed last Monday. Could it get any more calamitous, and just who is to blame for the embarrassing turn of events at Old Trafford? Despite the farcical scenes United did capture Marouanne Fellaini, the Belgian signing for £27.5 million in cold, hard, cash. How will the midfielder change United's approach this season? Also on the show: we lo...
Sep 06, 2013•59 min
#158. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's scoreless draw with José Mourinho's Chelsea at Old Trafford. What does the lack of ambition on both sides say about the season ahead? We talk Wayne Rooney - the Scouser is set to stay at United for the coming year, but his performance against the west Londoners wasn't all it was cracked up to be. Still, with United supporters cheering the wantaway striker, how will the 27-year-old react in the season to come? Also on this week's pod: ...
Aug 29, 2013•46 min
#157. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Swansea at the Liberty Stadium. The Reds picked up David Moyes' first Premier League win, scoring three 'worldies' on the way, although there were times when the result was more flattering than the performance. Two goals from Danny Welbeck puts the young England international in good stead for the season ahead. Can the much discussed player improve on his meagre goals tally from last season? We talk Wayne Rooney - the play...
Aug 22, 2013•50 min
#156. Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Wigan in the Community Shield. In a muted atmosphere United beat the Championship side with a double from Robin van Persie, but what does victory say about the Reds' preparation for the new season? Also on the show this week: we talk about Wayne Rooney, with United apparently taking a hard line on the situation and categorically ruling out a transfer to Chelsea this summer. Then again, United said much the same about Cristiano Ronaldo and Da...
Aug 15, 2013•54 min
#155. Welcome back. After a long summer break your favourite United podcast returns with a full review of the summer - United's inactivity in the transfer market, Wayne Rooney's shenanigans and the pre-season tour to Asia. It has been one of the most dramatic summers in the club's long history, with Sir Alex Ferguson stepping down in April to be replaced by David Moyes. Yet the new manager has encountered significant frustration, with a series of seemingly failed bids for central midfielders. Bu...
Aug 08, 2013•53 min
#154. On the final, bumper-length, podcast of the season Ed & Paul look back on the highs and lows of the season just gone. We review Sir Alex Ferguson's final game as manager - the 5-5 draw with West Brom at the Hawthornes - hand out our end-of-season awards, and look ahead to a summer of transfer speculation! Thank you for listening this season - we're grateful your support, questions and comments. The pod returns in time for the new season in August.No Question About That is available on ...
May 24, 2013•1 hr 9 min
#153. On the penultimate show of the season Ed & Paul discuss an emotional day at Old Trafford, with Sir Alex Ferguson saying goodbye to the home crowd for the final time. In an orchestrated farewell of North Korean proportions, the Theatre of Dreams saw its worst nightmare come true, with Ferguson leaving the club after 1500 games in charge. Also on the show this week - we look back on United's performance against Swansea City, with Rio Ferdinand grabbing a late winner in Fergie's final hom...
May 16, 2013•1 hr 2 min
#152. On this week's extended show Ed & Paul look back on 27 years of Sir Alex Ferguson at Old Trafford - the man, the manager, and his legacy. What kind of club will Ferguson leave behind, and how should fans assess a quarter century in charge? In a dramatic week for the club, Sir Alex steps aside with David Moyes appointed the new manager on a six year contract. Does the Everton manager have what it takes to lead United to ever greater glory or will the step up prove too much? Also on the ...
May 11, 2013•1 hr 10 min
#151. On this week's pod Ed & Paul review United's laboured draw with Arsenal at the Emirates. Just how hungover was Sir Alex Ferguson's side and how bad Arsene Wenger's to not take advantage? The Reds gave up on a potential Premier League points record, but secured a creditable draw. Also on this week's show we talk about the PFA hanging comedian Reginald D Hunter out to dry after the comedian dropped (several) N-bombs at the annual awards ceremony. Individual gongs were handed out to Totte...
May 03, 2013•44 min
#150. On this week's Premier League winning show Ed & Paul celebrate Mancester United's spectacular title triumph. It was the 20th time United have been crowned 'Champions of England' - the 13th title for Sir Alex Ferguson, and of course, Sir Ryan of Giggs. The celebrations continued long into the night... but that was just your Rant Cast hosts. Also on this week's packed show we talk about Luis Suarez once again, as the Liverpool forward takes a bite out of Branislav Ivanovich. The 10 game ...
Apr 26, 2013•54 min
#149. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Stoke at the Britannia, and a hard-earned draw with West Ham in east London. The Reds take two more steps towards the title even if the team's performances have tailed off. We talk horses as a Newcastle fan takes on our equine brethren at fisticuffs. But who came out on top in the battle of man vs. burger? Finally, we look forward to United's home fixture with Aston Villa on Monday night - a game in which United could pote...
Apr 20, 2013•42 min
#148. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on all the derby action, with City taking the spoils after yet another sub-par United performance. Can Sir Alex Ferguson drag his side out of the recent funk, or will United's double-header against Stoke and West Ham bring the Blues back into the title race? It might have been a good week for the Blues over at the Eastlands, but perhaps not those on Downing Street after Margaret Thatcher died. What was the former Prime Minister's football legacy? ...
Apr 13, 2013•57 min
#147. On this week's pod Ed & Paul look back on another mixed week for United. Sir Alex Ferguson's side narrowly beat Sunderland to maintain a 15 point Premier League lead. But in the FA Cup, Fergie's side went crashing out after defeat to Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. The manager seemingly prioritised the league, but was he right to do so? Also on this week's show - we talk Carlos Tevez. The Argentinian striker was given 250 hours community service for driving without a license. Will he be cl...
Apr 05, 2013•50 min
#146. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on the international week in which many of Sir Alex Ferguson's players were present. Did United's stars return home fit and healthy in time for matches against Sunderland in the Premier League and Chelsea in the FA Cup? We talk Robin van Persie - the Dutchman wants to finish his career at Old Trafford. And Ferguson - United's manager calls for a record breaking Premier League victory by the end of the campaign. Rio Ferdinand - the defender takes ...
Mar 29, 2013•42 min
#145. On this week's post-FA Cup Ed & Paul talk about United's draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford in which Sir Alex Ferguson's side ran out of legs. Did defeat to Real Madrid take more out of the Reds than expected? We tackle the biggest issues of the week, including Rio Ferdinand's recall to the England squad. Also on this week's show: we take your questions, debate the battle to avoid relegation, look forward to United's fixture with Reading at Old Trafford and give away a fine competition ...
Mar 15, 2013•50 min
#144. After two weeks of conspicuous absence, Ed & Paul return with this week's show. On the show this week we look back on United's matches with QPR, Norwich and Real Madrid. In London a stunning goal by Rafael da Silva helped United to a comfortable win at Loftus Road. Meanwhile, a burst of late goals sealed a healthy 4-0 victory over Norwich at Old Trafford. Celebrations over a substantial lead in the Premier League were brought to a halt, with Real Madrid winning 2-1 at Old Trafford on T...
Mar 08, 2013•57 min
#143. On this week's show Ed & Paul discuss a momentous week in United's season. Domestically, United moved 12 points clear of City in the Premier League after defeating Everton at Old Trafford. We look back on victory over the Toffees and City's demise at Southampton. Also on this week's show - we review the superb match with Real Madrid - the scoring draw makes United marginal favourites to progress. Tactics, performances and all the reaction from the Spanish capital. Finally, we look ahea...
Feb 15, 2013•40 min
#142. On this week's show we look back on United's victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage. Wayne Rooney's goal, coupled with Manchester City's failure to beat Liverpool leaves Sir Alex Ferguson's side nine points clear. We look ahead to United's fixture with Everton at the weekend - a game which tormentor-in-chief Marouane Fellaini may miss through injury. Also on this week's show: We take your questions, discuss nicknames, Paul Gascoigne, Fergie's FA charge, Ronaldinho, Matt Jansen, United's Asi...
Feb 08, 2013•58 min
#141. On this week's show we look back at United's comfortable FA Cup victory over Fulham at Old Trafford last weekend - a win so easy Sir Alex Ferguson's side barely needed to break sweat. It was a totally different story in midweek, with United beating Southampton, but struggling against Maricio Pochettino's relegation-threatened side. Also on this week's show - we talk money. United's share price has rocketed in recent weeks, while the Deloitte Football Money League places the club third in t...
Feb 01, 2013•43 min
#140. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's hard-fought draw with Tottenham at White Hart Lane. Sir Alex Ferguson's side conceded a last-minute equaliser amid controversy over a penalty not given and criticism of David de Gea. But would the Scot have taken a point ahead of the game? Also on this week's show: we talk Qater, with United's players heading out to the middle east for four days of warm weather training. But why were Ferguson's players wearing Bugs Bunny pyjamas on th...
Jan 25, 2013•50 min
#139. On this week's packed show we review United's victories over Liverpool in the Premier League and West Ham in the FA Cup. On both occasions Sir Alex Ferguson's side started brightly only for the momentum to tail off in the second half of the game. We talk finance - in the week that United signed two more sponsors has the game taken rampant commercialism too far? Meanwhile, the transfer window has brought a fresh round of speculation - Ronaldo's contract, Nani's future and Wilfred Zaha are a...
Jan 18, 2013•46 min
#138. On the pod this week we look back on Robin van Persie's piece of magic against West Ham in the FA Cup third round - a goal made in Cardiff and finished in Rotterdam, long to be held in the memory. van Persie's strike saved United's hopes and dreams in the Cup. Also on this week's show: we talk January transfers, with Sir Alex Ferguson angry about one young player's move to Tottenham, while another pair move on the Peterborough United on loan. Nothing like a bit of nepotism for the soul. Me...
Jan 11, 2013•49 min
