#226. Remember when United were good? No, not during Sir Alex Ferguson's reign, but that period when Louis van Gaal's side won six games on the spin. Seems a long time ago now. Defeat at Stamford Bridge, hammered by Everton, and now a home loss to West Brom - and United didn't score in any of them. Second seemed achievable, now the Dutchman's players are looking nervously at Liverpool, with the Scousers just four points behind. Ed & Paul discuss all the fallout from United's weekend defeat, ...
May 04, 2015•52 min
#225. Six victories in a row followed by defeat at Stamford Bridge last weekend and then again at Everton on Sunday has brought Louis van Gaal's team crashing back to earth. The Dutchman characterised his team's performance at Everton as "lacking in motivation." United's 3-0 loss could be catastrophic, with Liverpool not yet completely out of the chase for fourth place in the Premier League. And does this make United the new Arsenal - forever passing the ball sidewards and desperately chasing fo...
Apr 27, 2015•43 min
#224. José Mourinho's magic bus: whenever the Portuguese coach needs a result it is neatly parked and always comes up with the goods. Plus ça change. United enjoyed 71 per cent possession at Stamford Bridge on Saturday evening, the majority of shots on goal and control of the game, but still lost. Defeat leaves Louis van Gaal's side 11 points adrift of Chelsea in the Premier League and potentially looking, once again, at a scrap for second, third and fourth place come May. Ed & Paul discuss ...
Apr 20, 2015•47 min
#223. As Neil Kinnock once said OH YES, OH YES, OH YES! Victory over City in the derby - and what a fine victory it was! Four defeats in a row to the Blues had become too painful, but with Louis van Gaal's side in outstanding form United smashed the visitors on Sunday. Ed & Paul discuss United's latest victory and what it means for the future. Has Manuel Pellegrini been sacked yet? There's discussion of the remarkable change in United's fortunes and performances this season, your questions a...
Apr 13, 2015•46 min
#222. Another week, another fine United performance. Ed & Paul could get used to this kind of thing! This week's pod covers United's victory over Aston Villa at Old Trafford - a performance in which Ander Herrera stood out. Two goals and a command of United's midfield begs a question: why wasn't Herrera picked all season? This week's pod also covers your questions and looks ahead to next week's derby. Could United now be the favourites for that game?No Question About That is available on App...
Apr 06, 2015•54 min
#221. Rare is the moment that schadenfreude is not to be fully enjoyed - and rarer still does that moment come in a United victory over Liverpool at Anfield. And yet the stars aligned on Sunday when United beat the old rivals and Steven Gerrard offered one of the finest comedy moments of the season. United fans laughed so hard that it probably still hurts. On this week's show, Ed & Paul look back on a fabulous United victory in L4, praising Juan Mata for a brace of outstanding goals, Louis v...
Mar 25, 2015•44 min
#220. On this week's show Ed & Paul 'debate' the merits of a sound education in mathematics, bemoaning the state of government investment into a system that has left Paul unable to tell the difference between a percentage and an absolute number! In between the bickering over Long Ball Louis' tactics, the pod covers United's excellent victory over Tottenham at Old Trafford - perhaps the finest 34 minutes of attacking football the Reds have produced this season. Does this mean Van Gaal's philo...
Mar 18, 2015•55 min
#219. On this week's show Ed & Paul celebrate the victory over Newcastle, commiserate over United's defeat to Arsenal, argue over whether Louis is really playing hoofball, take your questions, discuss sexism in football (there's a lot of it and it is very bad) and get all excited / terrified for the run of big games ahead.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your suppor...
Mar 14, 2015•56 min
#218. On this week's show - victory and a decent one at that. United's 2-0 win over Sunderland at Old Trafford wasn't always pretty, but in creating more than 30 chances with 75 per cent possession, the Reds dominated. After defeat to Swansea last week, Louis van Gaal's side is now back in prime position to qualify for the Champions League, with no little thanks to former Reds John O'Shea and Wes Brown! Ed & Paul discuss United's performance, Radamel Falcao's ongoing struggles, Adnan Januzaj...
Mar 02, 2015•56 min
#217. After the pod's longest ever non-summer break the boys discuss a veritable deluge of football over the past month, but has it been any good? Since the pod Louis van Gaal's side secured FA Cup victories over Cambridge United and Preston North End, a win in the Premier League over Burnley, and a last gasp draw at West Ham. It's a run that has taken the United's record to one defeat in the past 19 matches. Title winning form. Yet, there's something just a little amiss. Amid the great results ...
Feb 20, 2015•57 min
#216. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's draw with Cambridge in the FA Cup. How did one of the finest squads in the land end up struggling at the League Two minnows? The lads assess Louis van Gaal six months into the job during a period in which Untied has won just two from the past six fixtures and ask - where does the Dutchman go from here? There's a look ahead to the Premier League game with Leicester City at Old Trafford, listener questions and a final chance to win a ve...
Jan 26, 2015•48 min
#215. Back after a short break, the pod is (sort of) united in grief for the demise of Red Issue, Manchester United's longest running and most controversial fanzine. Sharp, incisive and never short of cutting, Red Issue has been a staple of the match-day experience for more than 25 years. Love them or loathe them, please join the pod in a minute's silence and #prayforredissue. Also this week's, Ed & Paul cover all the news that's not fit to print, including United's defeat at home to Southam...
Jan 21, 2015•56 min
#214. Liverpool is in mourning, with captain Steven Gerrard announcing his move to another club for shed loads of money, eight years after nearly moving to Chelsea for bucketfuls of cash. Ed & Paul join the national wailing ... or not. Also on this week's show: a full review of United's disappointing performances against Stoke in the Premier League and Yeovil Town in the FA Cup. Is it time Louis van Gaal revisited his strategy away from home, where United have won just three times this seaso...
Jan 05, 2015•54 min
#213. It's the end of another year, but there's no let up in the football. Ed & Paul review United's matches against Newcastle and Tottenham: one a solid victory, another an unfortunate draw as the Reds take four points, but should have earned six. Still, there were plenty of positives from a packed 48 hours. There's a preview of Thursday's trip to Stoke. Cold, windy and often hostile, can United beat Stoke for a second time in the past few weeks? Your questions are answered and, finally, th...
Dec 30, 2014•57 min
#212. Ed & Paul get together to discuss all the festive football fun, or at least the slightly underwhelming draw against Villa. But hey, it's nearly Christmas and Falcao scored, so it's not all doom and gloom. There's a look forward to games against Newcastle at home and Tottenham away, predict two United wins (obviously) and answer all the questions that the listeners have thrown their way. Merry Non-Denominational Winter Festival of Your Choosing, everyone!No Question About That is availa...
Dec 22, 2014•46 min
#211. This week, Ed & Paul talk prison - and just how long Ander Herrera might be dodging the showers after being caught up in a Spanish match fixing investigation. There's a discussion about United's victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. It started poorly - the Scousers could have taken a 2-0 lead - but finished with perhaps the best hour of football United has played all season. Six wins in a row, third place, bring it on! Finally, a look forward to United's seventh victory in a row - at...
Dec 19, 2014•58 min
#210. This week, Paul & Ed try and keep a straight face whilst discussing United's convincing win over Southampton, and look back on a slightly better United performance against Stoke. They discuss Marouane Fellaini in terms that will be more familiar to long-time listeners than the recent praise he's received, resurrect the reverse-curse-of-the-Rantcast and veer off on a massive tangent about whether or not Wayne Rooney has fulfilled his potential. Finally, a look forward to United absolute...
Dec 09, 2014•59 min
#209. This week, Ed & Paul look back on United's stroll against Hull City. United dominated the game, which saw fine performances from, well, pretty much everyone. We debate Van Gaal's "Philosophy," pragmatism, and the fundamental nature of faith, before taking listener questions and previewing the upcoming games against Stoke and Southamption. Can Mark Hughes' side spring a surprise against United? Can Louis van Gaal's side spring a surprise against Southampton? No Question About That is av...
Dec 01, 2014•52 min
#208. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. The hosts bossed possession, created more chances and probably should have won; United took home the points in a match every bit as joyous as the Reds 8-2 victory over Arsenal in 2011. Victory lifts United into the Premier League top four, with the Champions League now firmly in Louis van Gaal's sites. Yet, this was certainly no classic United performance, with the Dutchman conceding style for a m...
Nov 24, 2014•53 min
#207. On this week's show Ed & Paul look forward to United's fixture against Arsenal this weekend. The Reds' record against Arsene Wenger's side is outstanding in recent years, but with so many players injured - including three more on international duty - can United cope in north London? There's more on injuries: what has caused the catastrophic loss of players this season and who is to blame? The boys discuss whether Louis van Gaal's intensive training regime plays a part or if bad luck is...
Nov 19, 2014•51 min
#206. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on the Manchester derby. United lost but Louis van Gaal's side came close to pulling off an unlikely result after Chris Smalling's first-half dismissal. Another defeat and 13 points behind the Premier League leaders - or a step in the right direction, with spirit seemingly high in the camp? There's a focus on Smalling: just how brain-dead is the United defender? Wayne Rooney - was he really any good? Angel di Maria - should we be worried about an...
Nov 03, 2014•55 min
#205. After Robin van Persie's dramatic 94th minute equaliser against Chelsea, Ed & Paul discuss all the fall out from Sunday's game. The goal secured United a point, but was the Reds' performance indicative of a new upward trajectory this season? Then there's the derby against City to come this Sunday. Can Louis van Gaal's team build on the late draw with Chelsea at the Etihad? Finally, all your questions discussed!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stit...
Oct 29, 2014•53 min
#204. After an extended break this week's show looks back on United's draw with West Brom at the Hawthornes. United escaped with a point after Daley Blind's 87th minute equaliser, but it was far from a classic performance. Louis van Gaal's side created 22 chances in the Midlands, but an inexperienced back four was frequently under pressure. Where does the Dutchman's side go from here? Meanwhile, two titans of the modern game went head-to-head with book launches. Roy Keane's the Second Half was r...
Oct 25, 2014•1 hr 4 min
#203. Ed & Paul join Sam, Thomo, Mark and Chudi for a podcast mash-up special! Speaking shortly after the final whistle, the lads focus on United's victory over Everton at Old Trafford, including Wayne Rooney, Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind, the singing section, your questions, and more Rooney. Listen to the Red Mancunian podcast. Visit Pride of all Europe.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. ...
Oct 06, 2014•59 min
#202. On this week's pod, Ed & Paul look back on United's 2-1 victory over West Ham at Old Trafford. Three points gained, but it was a result that hardly tells the full story of a dramatic match in which Wayne Rooney saw red for the sixth time in his career. Is the former Everton player really the man to lead United? There's a preview of United's game with Everton - after victory over the Hammers can the Reds finally gain some momentum, with Chelsea, City and Arsenal to come before November ...
Sep 29, 2014•49 min
#201. On this week's podcast, Ed & Paul look back on United's 4-0 victory over QPR at Old Trafford. Was this the game to kick start United's season? The joy was to last but a week, with United humiliated by Leicester City. How did Louis van Gaal's side manage to ship five goals against a newly promoted side? There's a discussion about Wayne Rooney. Where does the errant scouser fit into United's side and is he proving to be a good captain? Finally, a look ahead to next week's fixture with We...
Sep 22, 2014•45 min
#200. On this week's one-off transfer special, Ed & Paul look back on United's summer window when the club spent around £150 million on six senior players: Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind and, spectacularly, Radamel Falcao. In addition to new arrivals there's a look at United's outgoings, rivals' window and what might be to come as United's management accelerate squad revolution under Louis van Gaal.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Goo...
Sep 04, 2014•57 min
#200. On this week's pod, Ed & Paul look back on United's disappointing fixture with Burnley at Turf Moor. The scoreless draw came amid another insipid attacking performance from the Reds, although manager Louis van Gaal will be pleased with a clean sheet. It was also the occasion of Angel Di Maria's debut - the £60 million Argentinian appearing for 70 minutes in central midfield. Burnley followed the humiliating defeat at Milton Keynes Dons in the Capital one Club. A cluth of youngsters and...
Sep 01, 2014•58 min
#199. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's insipid draw with Sunderland at the weekend - a game that leaves the Reds on just one point after two Premier League matches. United laboured to a scoring draw against the Wearsiders, with Juan Mata claiming his seventh goal in nine starts in the 'number 10' role at United. Despite the Spaniard's strike United struggled in both defence and attack as the Reds adjust to a radically different system. There's a discussion of the transfer ...
Aug 25, 2014•1 hr 4 min
#198. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's first game of the season - a demoralising defeat to Swansea at Old Trafford - and ahead to next week's fixture with Sunderland. United's 2-1 home loss against the Swans came after a successful pre-season in which the Reds secured six victories in succession. But United's performance against Swansea was every bit as laboured as any during David Moyes' disastrous period in charge last season. There's a look forward to United's game agai...
Aug 18, 2014•52 min
