#737| Ed & Dan reflect further on Jim Ratcliffe's interview with Bloomberg, including the apparent lack of focus on the United Women's team. There's a discussion about England's Euros struggles and some speculation about the transfer market. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and a...
Jun 26, 2024•48 min•Ep. 737
#736 | Sir Jim Ratcliffe speaks to Bloomberg, Erik ten Hag speaks to Dutch TV. There was a lot to read into what they said. Then there's an update on the transfer market and some musing about the early-season fixture list. With Ed & Tom. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all p...
Jun 23, 2024•55 min•Ep. 736
735 | It's FC United of Manchester's 20th season coming up in September so Ed checks in with George Baker, FC fan and former Board member, to talk about how the club is doing and plans for the future. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, l...
Jun 17, 2024•37 min•Ep. 735
#734 | Ed and Wayne react to the news that Erik ten Hag will be staying as United manager next season. After a mostly disastrous 2023/24 campaign ended with an FA Cup final win, the club's lengthy review has concluded the Dutchman is the best man for the job. It has been a messy few weeks, but for better or worse United can now move forward. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review ev...
Jun 12, 2024•44 min•Ep. 734
#733 | Ed talks to Harry Robinson, author of the book "The Men Who Made Manchester United" - a deep dive into eight key characters in the development of pre-war United that would define the club for generations to come. You can find Harry on the "Weekly Manchester United podcast", as a contributor to MUTV, and at a match all over the place. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review eve...
Jun 07, 2024•48 min•Ep. 733
#732 | We're firmly in the summer break, with no United game until July 15, so Ed & Tom take listener questions on Erik ten Hag, Ineos's strategy and who should stay/go amongst the playing squad. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, le...
Jun 04, 2024•1 hr 4 min•Ep. 732
#731 | In this episode Ed talks with Sam Collins, director of "99" a new three-part documentary on Amazon Prime Video about how the series came about, some of the key storylines, and the personalities involved. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe...
May 30, 2024•55 min•Ep. 731
#730 | It's been a highly challenging season for United on and off the pitch, but one that saw the emergence of exciting young players and victory in the FA Cup. In this end of season review, an old host returns to review the players, goals and manager (??) of the season. 00:00 Introduction and Welcome 02:00 Men and Women's FA Cup Victories and Where the Club Goes from Here 20:00 Goalkeepers 25:00 Defenders 36:00 Midfielders 1:01:00 Forwards 1:19:00 Goal of the Season 1:24:00 Manager If you are ...
May 28, 2024•1 hr 44 min•Ep. 730
#729 | A famous victory over Manchester City at Wembley. Manager Erik ten Hag has been vociferously criticised this season. Any United manager whose team had finished eighth in the Premier League and been dumped out of Europe early would face deep scrutiny. But in the week a major media outlet claimed Ten Hag is toast at United, the Dutchman found a formula to beat Pep Guardiola's financially-doped blues. What a day. What a victory. After so much angst this season, United ended the campaign on a...
May 26, 2024•59 min•Ep. 729
#728 | Ed & Wayne do everything they can to not preview the FA Cup Final this weekend, by talking about John Terry Day, celebrating the Chelsea captain's slip in the 2008 Champions League final. There's also chat about the new Amazon documentary on United's treble season and a new official United podcast produced by Wayne containing archival audio from the season. Then, inevitably, we have to *look forward* to Saturday's game. 00:00 Introduction and John Terry Day 05:00 Mental Health Awarene...
May 22, 2024•58 min•Ep. 728
#727 | The Premier League season is over and Erik ten Hag's brave boys battled their way to 8th [EIGHTH] place in the table with victory over Brighton on the final day of the league campaign. Glory glory Man United. Elsewhere C*ty secured another gong. Joy. Ed & Dan talk about it some more. 00:00 Reflections on C*ty's Success 10:00 Assessing United's Performance 13:00 The Cup Final 26:00 Tuchel's vs Ten Hag vs ... 35:00 Changes to VAR 40:00 The Challenges of Establishing a Club Style 46:00 U...
May 19, 2024•51 min•Ep. 727
#726 | Ed & Tom review the victory over Newcastle, talk about some emotional player departures from the club, and discuss the evolving manager situation around Europe. There's also a game against Brighton to think about. Can United avoid any new injuries! 00:00 Tom's Man Bun & Resignation as a Football Manager 03:00 Newcastle Review 20:00 Questioning the Coach's Decisions and the Need for Player Fitness 27:00 Raphael Varane and Anthony Martial 30:00 The Managerial Situation 35:00 The Spe...
May 17, 2024•54 min•Ep. 726
#725 United lose to Arsenal at Old Trafford in the Premier League, while the women's team win the FA Cup at Wembley. A mixed bag of performances and results this weekend for Ed & Dan to discuss. For backers, we look back on the Champions League semi-finals and ahead to the final. 00:00 Introduction and Week Recap 02:00 Lack of Support for Women's Team 05:00 Performance of Women's Team and Need for Investment 09:00 Player Performances and Potential Departures 12:00 Tactical Approach and Defen...
May 13, 2024•57 min•Ep. 725
#724 | United get hammered at the Palace as the season winds towards its inevitable, miserable, mid-table finish. United were even worse than expected in south London, and very little faith was held in Erik ten Hag's team prior to the game. The Dutchman has talked an aggressive game in recent weeks. One win in seven says more than the soon-to-be-departed manager ever can. Ed & Dan digest another miserable evening in Unitedland. Backers content is left open this week for everyone - we all nee...
May 07, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 724
#723 | Antony scores a fine goal and United chuck away a lead against lowly opposition. Same, not same at Old Trafford. On this evidence, United's season cannot come to an end soon enough. It is a season-long malaise that manager Erik ten Hag has been unable to turn around. Ed & Wayne discuss. 00:00 Introduction 15:00 Disappointing Performance and Lack of Control 28:00 Lack of Clarity and Consistency 38:00 The Impact of New Financial Rules in the Premier League 45:00 Upcoming Player Transfer...
Apr 29, 2024•1 hr•Ep. 723
#722 | Victory over Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Stick your Overlapping Centre-Backs where the sun doesn't shine. United are back, baby. Sixth place ain't gonna win itself, etc and so on. Ed & Dan digest another magnificent night at the Old Trafford thunderdome where captain Bruno Fernandes ensured it wasn't another game of embarrassment. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical rev...
Apr 25, 2024•46 min•Ep. 722
#721 | United beat Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final, but after surrendering a three-goal lead against a Championship team, it feels like a deeply hollow victory. United probably should have been dumped out of the cup and Ten Hag fired on the final whistle but for the most marginal of offside decisions. Ed & Dan discuss another fine day of Man-Yooing. For backers - can United actually beat City in the final? 00:00 Introduction and Manchester United's victory 17:00 Intense penalty shootout 23...
Apr 22, 2024•55 min•Ep. 721
#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 Henry Winter 28:00 The Rise of Fan-Produced Content 40:00 Previewing the Manchester United vs Coventry City Match If you are interested in suppor...
Apr 18, 2024•52 min•Ep. 720
#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 Bournemouth 31:00 Bruno Fernandes Future 51:00 Garnacho's Social Media Likes 54:00 Women's Team Makes the FA Cup Final 58:00 Anticipating the Match Ag...
Apr 14, 2024•1 hr 6 min•Ep. 719
#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 24:00 Potential Benefits of Finishing Outside the European Spots 30:00 Proof of Funds Issue in the Failed Qatari Takeover 39:00 Succession Planning...
Apr 10, 2024•47 min•Ep. 718
#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 supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers....
Apr 07, 2024•42 min•Ep. 717
#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 performance in London, try and set the game in a wider context and look forward - if that's the right word - to United vs. Liverpool on Sunday. 00:00 ...
Apr 05, 2024•55 min•Ep. 716
#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 look ahead to Chelsea on Thursday night. 00:00 Introduction and Dinner Conversation 01:00 Daniel's Car Troubles 09:00 Passion and Desire 13:00 Conced...
Apr 01, 2024•42 min•Ep. 715
#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 the weekend. 00:00 International Football and Qualifiers 03:00 Kobbie Mainoo's England Performance 07:00 Potential Weaknesses and Hype 14:00 Compet...
Mar 28, 2024•43 min•Ep. 714
Welcome to the inaugural edition of the NQAT Backers' Tactics Podcast. This episode is presented on the main feed as a preview of what our patrons can expect. Our supporters at www.patreon.com/NQATpod are treated to an exclusive weekly show that delves into a pertinent issue of the week. We are delighted to introduce a weekly Tactics Podcast to our offering. Each Monday, for 20-30 minutes, we will explore the tactical strategies employed by United in their recent matches, featuring guest host Da...
Mar 25, 2024•39 min
#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 style' might mean for United. 00:00 Celebrating the Historic Victory Over Liverpool 06:00 The Comfort and Clarity of Jim Ratcliffe 16:00 The Challe...
Mar 22, 2024•47 min•Ep. 713
#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 Performance 11:00 Wan Bissaka and Kobi Mainoo's Contributions 13:00 Champions League Qualification 23:00 Anthony's Performance 26:00 The Chaos and Wi...
Mar 17, 2024•56 min•Ep. 712
#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 Mark Goldbridge, two divisive media characters. Finally, a look ahead to Liverpool in the FA Cup. 00:00 Introduction 03:00 United's Finances and De...
Mar 14, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 711
#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 the Old Trafford regeneration taskforce, and look ahead to Liverpool in the Cup. For backers, we look at the title race. 00:00 Introduction 01:00...
Mar 11, 2024•1 hr 2 min•Ep. 710
#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 Overlap. There's also a game against Everton to preview. 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Football Shirts 09:00 Post City Reflections 23:00 Nostalgia for Ole Gu...
Mar 07, 2024•56 min•Ep. 709
