No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

#975 | Ed and Dharnish discuss United's 1-1 draw with West Ham. It’s the first draw of the Michael Carrick era - second act - and Nuno’s low-block caused plenty of challenges. Why were United so flat? Was it tiredness after a second game in three days or just too many players off their game? There’s plenty of talk about Casemiro’s role and how United might replace him, another strong Kobbie Mainoo performance, and an outstanding goal from substitute Benjamin Sesko. Could the Slovenian have started this one given West Ham’s tactics?

00:00 Introduction 

00:57 March Breakdown

03:50 Carrick's Strategy

09:55 Defensive Concerns

16:47 Casemiro's Role

22:46 Analyzing Player Performances

24:48 Transfer Market

29:34 Match Against Everton

37:42 Concluding Thoughts 

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#974 | United put in a dominant and convincing 2-0 win over Spurs. How much of that was down to Cristian Romero's red card and how much United’s quality? Ed and Dan dig into it.

There’s plenty of chat around Kobbie Mainoo’s growing influence in midfield, how the Casemiro-Mainoo-Bruno balance is clicking, and Lisandro Martinez’s influence at centre-back. Plus, Bruno's evolving role. 

There’s a nod to United Women’s good form and then a look ahead to West Ham away on Tuesday night.

00:00 Introduction

01:00 Romero Red Card 

03:34 Mainoo's Development

08:51 Carrick's Management Style

15:14 Arsenal Title Challenge

24:07 Amorim's Legacy

33:26 West Ham Preview

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#973 | Ed and Jamie dive into United's quiet transfer window, what it means for the summer budget and the inevitable trade-offs between long-term planning and short-term risks. There's a discussion about the club's commercial performance, where new revenue might come from and the curious case of Avram Glazer bidding for an IPL franchise.

00:00 Introduction

01:53 Why United Held Fire in January

09:19 Summer Transfer Budget 

12:42 Academy Value 

18:51 Commercial & Sponsorship Gaps

21:41 Fan Experience

28:56 Financial Sustainability

33:13 Media Strategy & Glazer IPL Bid

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#972 | Ed and Adam discuss United’s decision not to reinforce the squad in the winter transfer window. Sensible long-term financial planning or one injury away from disaster? Perhaps both, with United in a great position to qualify for the Champions League next season and deeply reliant on Casemiro’s revival in central midfield.

There’s a celebration of United’s revival under Michael Carrick. Will it continue this weekend against a Spurs side desperately out-of-form and unhappy with manager Thomas Frank.

There are reports of concerns about the club’s commercial underperformance - at least relative to rivals who have overtaken United. What do the Glazers expect? 

Finally, it’s the anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster. Ed and Adam pay respects.

00:00 Introduction

04:11 Transfer Window Review

08:46 Squad Depth

10:39 Champions League Race

21:01 Commercial Performance

27:21 Munich Air Disaster Anniversary

30:23 Tottenham Preview

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#971 | Ed, Dharnish, and Daniel look back on United's recent 3-2 victory over Fulham - with a focus on the tactical decisions and performance. Key topics include pressing and out-of-possession challenges, the proactive and vertical play under 'Carrick Ball,' midfield balance, and the crucial contributions from Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro. The conversation also looks at Matteus Cunha’s role and how the club might be thinking about midfield next summer.

00:00 Introduction - Three Wins on the Bounce

01:39 United's Pressing & Out of Possession Issues

05:38 Carrick-Ball - Verticality & Proactiveness

14:50 Manuel Ugarte Problem

17:13 Bruno Fernandes & Summer Midfield Plans

19:53 Lisandro Martinez Masterclass

27:15 Cunha's Free Role & Front Three Fluidity

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