Manchester United Weekly Podcast

A six-goal pulsating second half sees Manchester United run out 4-2 winners and seal progression to the next round of the League Cup, where the Reds will play Burnley. After a sloppy first 45 minutes sorely lacking in quality, the second half exploded into life as Villa twice took the lead before Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho propelled United to a morale-boosting victory. Jack Tait hosts from Chicago, with thoughts and sounds from Harry Robinson at Old Trafford. The two Reds consider Garnacho's electric performance, a new Lisandro Martinez song, why United started so poorly, the improvement in the second half and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United’s busiest-ever October caught up with them as November began. A 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad was not enough to leapfrog the Basques, and so Erik ten Hag’s United face a play-off with Barcelona in February to progress into the Europa League round of 16. Two early goals conceded at Villa Park made it an unsurmountable challenge in the Midlands, and one United were hardly going to live up to anyway. A first defeat in some weeks is a bringing back down to earth. But has it taught us anything new? That's what hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss in this episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Also in today’s show: your regular youth loan and Utd Women round up, guess the player round four, a chat about the wonderful city of San Sebastián, and Barcelona, Thursday’s league cup game against Aston Villa and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester boy Marcus Rashford scores his 100th Manchester United goal the day before his 25th birthday. It’s some achievement for a truly admirable young man who is making the most of his talent and his platform. Today on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reflecting on that, but also, of course, the victory that Marcus’s goal gave the Reds, a 1-0 win over David Moyes’s West Ham, a result that leaves Erik ten Hag’s United fifth in the Premier League with a game-in-hand on the two teams above, Spurs and Newcastle. After Harry and Jack review Sunday’s game, they preview a big Europa League night in San Sebastian, Spain, with Real Sociedad set to prove tough opponents in the final game of the group stages. In the middle of the show, you’ll get your youth, loan and women’s round-up, and we’ll be playing guess the player again throughout the episode. Our Patreons who support the podcast will also get a bonus Q&A at the end of the show. If you want to hear that, and get ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else, go to our Twitter @UtdWeeklyPod for more information. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bitesize review from Harry Robinson of Manchester United's 3-0 win over FC Sheriff, including insight on how Old Trafford responded to the returns of Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek, to Antony's controversial double-spin, and to three goals of some variety in an important win. Plus plenty of sound from the Theatre of Dreams! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casemiro’s uncontrollable roar of delight, Bruno Fernandes’ punch of the air, Lisandro Martinez’s leap into the Manchester United away end. A draw, yes, but a set of raucous celebrations that told a bigger story, of how this United team under Erik ten Hag has come together, and of how this team is restoring a connection with the club’s supporters that was lost so painfully last season. On this Tuesday edition of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a 1-1 draw at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. They talk about what bits of excellence from United forced Blues boss Graham Potter into a first-half tactical change, why Martinez and Luke Shaw stood out and how the team must improve in attack. Later in the show, you’ll get your regular, extensive women’s, youth and loan round-up. And then the Reds preview Thursday’s must-win UEFA Europa League match against Moldovan champions FC Sheriff. Right at the end, it’ll be time for the bonus Patreon Q&A. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Big picture significance of the performance at Chelsea 03:30 Graham Potter made a first-half tactical change - what were United doing so well that forced him to do so? 08:45 How United’s pressing impressed (and maybe for the first time this season?) 13:15 So if United played so well, why was it 0-0 at half-time? 21:40 Guess the player - round one 23:40 Ten Hag’s handling of the Ronaldo situation 26:00 Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro’s celebrations and performance 27:30 Luke Shaw’s high-intensity impact (and inconsistency!) 31:15 Guess the player - round two 35:30 Youth, loanees and women’s round-up 40:15 FC Sheriff - preview - should Ten Hag rotate? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was brilliant, wasn't it? Host Jack Tait is joined by George Smith of the Manchester Evening News to review a simply superb 2-0 United victory over Spurs at Old Trafford. Along with comments from Harry Robinson and sounds from inside Old Trafford, Jack and George dissect the performances of Brazilian trio Fred, Antony, and Casemiro, as well as looking at United's tactical set-up that allowed them to dominate Antonio Conte's men. TIMESTAMPS: 2:10: Thoughts from Harry 5:34: Fred's brilliant night 13:04: United's important run since Man City defeat 16:16: Antony's continued progression 23:55: Casemiro's best United performance...so far 28:03: Ronaldo...the only negative from a great night 36:08: Ensuring this isn't just another false dawn Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like a sneeze that never comes, Old Trafford waited in discomfort and expectation for the goal that wouldn’t go in against Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. A 0-0 draw for Erik ten Hag’s team - it's the most unsatisfying and frustrating result in football. On today's edition of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the Geordie stalemate, focusing on finishing, Antony’s limitations, missing Eriksen, the positives of playing out from the back, Ronaldo’s frustrations and just a couple of refereeing decisions. Later in the show, you’ll get your regular, extensive youth and loan round-up. And then we’ll preview another big match against a top six rival, Tottenham Hotspur. Right at the end, it’ll be time for our bonus Patreon Q&A. In the show for the first time this week: Guess the player! Harry explains the new feature/game. Get involved. Let us know after which clue you guessed the correct answer. Outstanding is 1. Excellent is 2. Par is 3. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Tait is joined by Cain Smith to review Manchester United's last-gasp 1-0 win over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League. On the agenda today is Marcus Rashford's continued good form, Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench and how United can get the best out of Sancho, plus a big picture look at how United are adapting to life under Ten Hag so far. TIMESTAMPS: 1:28 - Harry Robinson thoughts from Old Trafford 7:00 - Quick thoughts on United's positive performance 12:20 - Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench 16:20 - How do United get the best out of Jadon Sancho? 20:00 - Marcus Rashford becoming United's main man? 22:03 - With Martial injured, Rashford on the left or upfront? 26:40 - How have United adapted to Erik Ten Hag's demands? 30:05 - This season's improvements in ball progression 36:58 - What do we hope to see from United between now and the World Cup? 43:43 - De Gea's improvement Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven wins in nine for Manchester United, who respond to derby humiliation with two comeback victories, not necessarily comfy or convincing, but cheering at the very least. Today on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, we analyse in most depth United’s win over Everton on Sunday, looking at Casemiro’s up-and-down display, David de Gea’s pretty commanding performance, Antony’s third goal in as many league game and plenty more. Later in the show, we look a little further back to the Marcus Rashford-inspired 3-2 win in Cyprus. In the latter part of the episode, you’ll hear an extensive youth and loan round-up, with a pretty successful week for a few players out in the Football League. And we wrap up by previewing Thursday’s match against Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford, plus hearing about Harry’s time out in Cyprus. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Football is a simple game! 02:40 What is the key to Antony standing out for United? 05:35 Cristiano Ronaldo’s record and a quite positive week overall 09:30 Did this game entirely sum up Anthony Martial? Including how he helps Fernandes and Antony. 13:00 Ten Hag’s internal battle: Principles v Pragmatism - and how that affects United’s transitions and the type of goals the team scores 21:40 Luke Shaw’s impressive displays - plus what that says about ETH’s team selections 22:30 David de Gea’s surprising performance against Everton 26:00 Casemiro - the best and the worst 29:05 Extensive Academy round-up (EFL Trophy joy, U18PL Cup struggles) 30:40 Extensive loan round-up (Fernandez impresses at PNE, Galbraith scores, Laird picks up an injury) 32:10 Omonia preview + a review of Harry’s trip to Cyprus (including the atmosphere in Nicosia and at Everton; local fans; what Nicosia and Larnaca are like; Cypriot Reds; what’s the better away, Cyprus or Moldova?; top the group or drop into the Conference League?; and wider hopes for the group) 41:00 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it about October? The ghouls come out to play again as Manchester United are beaten 6-3 in the derby. In 2020, it was 6-1 to Tottenham, in 2021, 5-0 to Liverpool and in 2022, this. Can we skip it this time next year? In the end, three second-half goals, a stunner from Antony and a double off the bench from Anthony Martial, reduced the humiliation of this particular Etihad trip. But only a little. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review that match, analysing where Erik ten Hag got it wrong in how United set up, but also how the players let themselves and the club down again. Later in the show, there's your regular youth, loan and women's round-up, plus a preview of Thursday's trip to Nicosia. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September draws to a close and here comes October 2022, genuinely one of the busiest months in the 120-year history of Manchester United. Nine games to come in the Premier League, UEFA Europa League and EFL Cup. First up, Manchester City at the Etihad in the 2pm Sunday kick-off. Today on the show, we’re previewing Sunday’s match against City with the significant helping hand of Michael Plant, journalist at Manchester World who covers the clubs from both M16 and M11. Michael will give us his insight into how Erik ten Hag’s first few months at United have progressed and tell us whether he’s seen any teams this season manage to nullify Erling Haaland, who has monstrously racked up the goals for our local rivals so far. Later in the show, Harry Robinson is joined as always by cohost Jack Tait to talk about the game in further detail as we decide on our starting XIs, tactics and look ahead to this nine-game month of October. There’ll also be a youth and women’s round-up midway through the show. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two Premier League postponements for Manchester United's game, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Take the opportunity to answer questions from the show's patrons. Before diving into some fascinating subjects, Harry talks about his time in Chisinau, Moldova with a bit of reaction to the unspectacular but important win over FC Sheriff at the Zimbru Stadium. There are details of Moldovan ultras, a Napoli-supporting hostel owner, a massive wine cellar and loads more. To see which questions we're answering, and head straight to the ones you're most interested in, check out the timestamps below. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Jadon Sancho’s good finish and other quick takeaways 03:20 Lisandro Martinez’s AR-GEN-TINA chant and the background to his surprise about it 07:30 Harry’s experience in Moldova: The food, culture, history, language, the people, the wine, its relationship with Russia and the EU, what the stadium was like and the atmosphere, and plenty more! 18:00 Patreon mailbag 18:05 Korey Lennox: “Not sure if you’ve recorded yet or not. But, if you haven’t, would you mind talking about when and why you fell in love with United? I grew up in Virginia just outside of Washington DC. I’m 31, so when I was growing up, I remember seeing King Eric and his popped collar when I was 5 or 6 years old. That was it for me. I thought it was the coolest thing and I never looked back.” 28:30 United Women’s opening WSL game of the season: 4-0 win over Reading - and how does WSL grow without getting the bad parts of the Premier League? 35:20 The big question of the episode, from Patreon, Dio Turner: “Marcus Rashford is playing well but I miss the days when he'd frequently dribble past defenders. Now he seems less likely to try to dribble past defenders or he'll get dispossessed if he tries. What do you two think happened to his slalom runs through defences?” 51:40 Youth and loan round-up (U21s, U18s, Matej Kovar and Ethan Laird) 53:30 Patron questions - Ethan: “Haven’t got anything huge to ask, which I suppose is a good sign as the squad seems pretty settled at the minute, did just wanna ask about De Gea retaining his place on Thursday, any theories as to why that could be? Would be slightly confused if he starts again against Sheriff considering we’ve just loaned in a very capable deputy.” 55:10 Korey Lennox: “I’m back again 🤣 Thoughts/feelings that Greenwood might return to the squad? Not sure how to feel about it.” 56:30 Ted Popham: “With all the VAR issues, especially the clear and obvious debate. Do you think a 3 appeals per half system like American football or a rugby specific conversation with ref and video ref (i.e is there any reason I can/cannot award the try) would work better? Or a different method?” 1:09:50 Outro and information on signing up to be a Patron! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jack Tait and Harry Robinson review United's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener played under a strange atmosphere after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Jack and Harry give their thoughts on the game including the roles of Eriksen and Fred, Ronaldo and Casemiro's poor performances, the importance of Martinez, and the growth of Malacia and Dalot. After the review of the game, Harry Robinson sits down to interview Andy Slater, creator of the only United Women fanzine the Barmy Article, to preview the new season for the United Women team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United showed ruthless precision in a fixture once famous for its intensity but that for many years had declined into irrelevance. Sunday saw a 3-1 victory over Arsenal thanks to a double from Marcus Rashford, following up on his goal against Liverpool. The atmosphere at Old Trafford, primarily due to those two games, but also two wins on the road, has changed enormously. The team and the mood is unrecognisable. Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review that home win over the league leaders, give you an extensive youth and loan round-up and preview Thursday night’s match against Real Sociedad. In the Patreon bonus Q&A, we’ll be talking Sancho and Rashford’s chances of going to the World Cup, the chance of Maguire getting back into the team, Ronaldo starting in the Europa League, Ivan Toney and plenty more. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three wins on the bounce for Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United and 20th place seems a far-off place now. The Reds are in fifth, which matters very little - it’s only just turned from August to September. What matters are performances, good results and the mood. That mood is good. Join Harry Robinson and Jack Tait on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast for an immediate post-match review of United’s 1-0 win against Leicester - achieved thanks to Jadon Sancho’s first-half goal - followed by a discussion with Mirror Football’s Nathan Ridley on the U21s EFL Trophy victory at Carlisle. And finally, we discuss our latest signing, Antony, in a little more detail, before previewing Sunday's match against Arsenal where the 22-year-old Brazilian winger could make his debut. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United win consecutive games for the first time since February and it's a first away clean sheet in nine months. That says more about the dreadfulness of the past than the positivity of the present, but it's notable nevertheless. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect on a 1-0 victory at Southampton's St. Mary's stadium on Saturday lunchtime, focusing on a compact defence, a goal that highlights the style Erik ten Hag wants to implement, Casemiro's debut, a half-time tactical change and lots more. Harry and Jack also talk about the imminent arrival of Brazilian winger Antony to the club, the UEFA Europa League draw, Hannibal's loan to Birmingham City and Thursday night's match against Leicester City. Enjoy the show! In the bonus Q&A for Patrons, it's more detailed talk about Antony, the Europa League and whether goalkeepers should wear caps and short sleeves or stick to traditions. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:50 1-0 v Southampton - the importance of the result 03:50 Analysing Bruno’s goal 08:20 Ten Hag’s half-time change 09:45 The reaction to going ahead and a lack of conviction 14:55 The impressive defence 16:00 Can Maguire and Shaw get back into the side? 20:00 Transfers: no more midfielders and Antony’s imminent arrival 28:30 Links to Napoli’s Victor Osimhen 31:10 Youth and loan round-up 32:00 Hannibal’s move to Birmingham 33:45 UEFA Europa League draw 36:30 Leicester (a) preview (and first impressions on Casemiro) 40:30 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a momentous and quite unbelievable victory against Liverpool, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait revel in this brilliant, brilliant win. They review United's 2-1 victory against Liverpool at a properly raucous, baying Old Trafford. They talk about that wild atmosphere, Erik ten Hag’s tactics and set-up, changes to De Gea’s role, a renewed and revitalised back four, the energy and spirit showed by a set of players some of whom seemed destined for the scrap pile. They then talk about what this really means: how replicable is this performance going forward? How does Casemiro come into this? Do Maguire and Ronaldo regain their places, and if so when? In the middle of the show Harry gives you a youth, loan and women’s round-up as the conquering Lionesses return to the club for pre-season games against PSG and Bayern Munich and the U18s kick off their season. And then there's a preview of the Saturday lunchtime match against Southampton. Enjoy the show! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:45 The atmosphere and emotion of victory 05:50 How United’s intense start encouraged the atmosphere 09:45 Ten Hag’s changes (Varane and Malacia) 14:05 How United played in possession, compared to Brentford and Brighton 20:50 Analysing Ten Hag’s inspired half-time change 23:55 How the first goal showed Martinez’s importance 27:20 The quality of the two finishes by Sancho and Rashford 29:45 What is the significance of this result beyond euphoria and confidence? Does Ten Hag retain this pragmatism or go back to building on his principles? 37:05 Youth, loan and women’s round-up 39:10 Southampton preview, does Ten Hag revert to emphasising building from deep, does Casemiro start and who else is in midfield? 43:10 Choosing the forwards v Southampton + Ronaldo’s future 46:50 Casemiro x Keane 48:00 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss what appears to be the imminent arrival of five-time UEFA Champions League-winning midfielder Casemiro. Have United got one of Europe’s very best midfielders, or is it another signing made too late, or is this a completely befuddling mix of both the excellent and a potential regret? They talk about rumours on a potential investor to the club in Sir Jim Ratcliffe and what it means to the Glazer family’s ownership. Finally, a preview of Monday’s match against Liverpool. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:45 Casemiro - the player, his qualities, reputation and character 08:40 Real Madrid's attitude to his departure 12:25 The concerns: where was this money before, age and process 21:20 Rating the potential signing out of 10 22:30 Sir Jim Ratcliffe's interest in buying MUFC 31:30 Preview: Liverpool (H) 35:50 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Jack Tait and guest Cain Smith review Manchester United's second defeat in a row, a 4-0 hammering by Brentford. Starting with the major tactical decisions with the game, Jack and Cain discuss United's inability to play under pressure, De Gea's situation as symptomatic of everything wrong at United, before looking at what this poor start means going forward. We also look ahead to next week's clash with Liverpool. If you enjoy the show, we'd be very grateful if you could take the time to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or any other app/website which allows you to do so. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:05 Harry gives his thoughts 06:20 How United set up vs Brentford 10:38 Brentford's press and how United could have dealt with it 15:20 How do United get the best out of Sancho? 20:27 De Gea: a symbol of where United have gone wrong 26:17 What do we need in the last two weeks of the transfer window? 29:35 Tactically, where does Ten Hag from here? 34:52 Youth and loan round-up 36:45 Liverpool preview Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Manchester United's opening day defeat in the Premier League. First dissecting the performance against Brighton, Erik Ten Hag's tactics and both goals conceded, the episode then moves on to discuss United's transfer activity. If you enjoy the show, we'd be very grateful if you could take the time to leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or any other app/website which allows you to do so. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 00:30 Groundhog day at Old Trafford 02:30 Dissecting Ten Hag's tactics - McTominay and Fernandes in the 1920s 'inside forward' role, Jadon Sancho and Marcus Rashford's isolation and other lessons from the first half 12:10 McTominay's selection over Van de Beek 13:00 Individual mistakes in conceded goals (Fred's eight seconds without focus) 16:30 Second half changes (plus Martinez + Maguire's partnership) 21:45 The real cause of defeat - the owners and the transfer market failure (and similarities to Arsenal, in the ground, on the pitch and in the upper echelons) 30:20 Links to Arnautovic and Rabiot and what they say about United's recruitment department and budget 37:00 Youth and loan round-up 38:23 Quick Brentford (a) preview 39:50 Outro (including FPL code) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In Part Two of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast’s season preview, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait first reflect on a magical Wembley night for England’s Lionesses. United’s Ella Toone scored a stunning goal in 2-1 European Championship final victory over Germany. Alessia Russo and Mary Earps also made key contributions. We review a double game weekend as United took on Atletico Madrid and Rayo Vallecano in Oslo and Manchester respectively. We’ll talk about the performances of new signings Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen, an exciting display from Alejandro Garnacho. We’ll talk about Cristiano Ronaldo, about Erik ten Hag’s use of the full-backs, about how the defensive structure has altered so far. And we’ll talk about United’s first game of the season, against Brighton, at Old Trafford, Sunday 7 August at 2pm UK time. In our bonus Patreon Q&A - included in the normal show this week as a taster - we discuss Frenkie de Jong's potential transfer in more detail and consider a fascinating question on Sarina Weigman v Gareth Southgate. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Patreon notice 00:45 Introduction 01:30 England Lionesses - European champions! 12:30 United v Rayo Vallecano - Garnacho’s exciting display 16:20 Eriksen v Van de Beek 18:30 Playing out from the back v Atleti 23:15 Inverted full-backs 25:10 Attacking full-backs with Ten Hag 27:00 Lack of squad depth 29:00 What to do with Ronaldo? 32:15 Quick-fire questions (league winners, where will United finish, who will be top goalscorer, will United win a trophy etc.) 34:00 United at SuperCupNI (formerly known as the Milk Cup) 34:40 Excitement for the new season 38:00 FPL details 38:30 Outro Bonus Q&A 40:50 Frenkie de Jong 49:00 “Is the difference between Sarina Wiegman and Southgate that Wiegman sets her team up to maximize its strengths while Southgate doesn’t? Both have a wealth of attacking talent but only Wiegman seems to try to use it to win games as opposed to not losing them.” Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first part of our season preview, looking at Manchester United's Tour to Thailand and Australia, how Erik Ten Hag managed expectations, controversy and returning players, and plenty more. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 England Women & Alessia Russo's outrageous goal 07:00 Run through of United’s pre-season results 10:50 The ridiculous concept of Tour and how new players deal with it 14:30 How Ten Hag managed his first Tour, the media and added discipline 22:00 The front three: Rashford, Martial, Sancho 29:20 Fitness: Ten Hag’s insistence on a double-friendly weekend 32:12 The underlying issues - Ronaldo and De Jong 36:30 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return for the 2022/23 season, discussing Manchester United's three signings: Tyrell Malacia, Lisandro Martinez and Christian Eriksen. There's also an update on the podcast's new format for the season, a quick summary of the confusion around Cristiano Ronaldo and Frenkie de Jong, and a round-up of the latest news around the club's Academy over summer. PS: Jack's audio file corrupted slightly post-recording, so apologies for the less-than-ideal sound in bits of this episode. We're not quite sure what happened, it's not happened before and won't happen again, but hopefully you can enjoy the episode nevertheless. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for the Manchester United Weekly Podcast’s season review of 2021/22. In part two, we look ahead to the era of Erik. We’ll consider what needs to be done with regards to recruitment, character, squad harmony, club structure, ownership, captaincy, goalkeeper, midfield, defence, attack, transfers, transfers and transfers again. We look at how our loanees fared away from United and what the year was like for our Academy. And we’ll answer some questions from the Patreons who have supported the show all throughout the season, for which we are very grateful. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for the Manchester United Weekly Podcast’s season review of 2021/22. In this two-parter, we’ll first be looking back at the campaign just gone, our favourite moments - and there were some - goals and players. We’ll consider, with a bit of hindsight, where it went wrong for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and then where it went wrong for his interim successor Ralf Rangnick. We’ll compare the 21/22 defence to that of the season before, and the same for the attack, considering how the team’s style changed under Ole and then Ralf, and we’ll talk about a flurry of departures. Note: We ran out of time to really dive into how much we love Juan Mata. What a great man. He will be missed in Manchester and at Manchester United. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:00 Favourite moments of the season (yes, there are some) 07:00 This season v the Moyes era (a miserable question to ask) 10:20 Worst moments of the season 14:10 Goal of the Season 16:10 Player of the Season 18:25 Where did it go wrong for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer? 26:40 Where it go wrong for Ralf Rangnick? 34:00 Reviewing the defence - in comparison to 2020/21 - including set pieces and a new high-line 43:00 Reviewing the attack - in comparison to 2020/21 - including left-sided dominance 50:30 McTominay’s development (or lack thereof) 52:45 David De Gea 56:00 Departing players (with a primary focus on Pogba) 1:01:30 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson reflects quickly from Selhurst Park on Manchester United's 1-0 defeat at Crystal Palace that concludes a terrible season for the club. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss FA Youth Cup glory, a magical Old Trafford night, Erik ten Hag's pre-start to life as MUFC manager and Crystal Palace away. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson takes you through a full FA Youth Cup final preview, from the history of the competition, United's 10 past victories, the make-up of this squad, what the players like behind the scenes, the staff working with this group and plenty more. He also answers questions from Patrons on the Academy and loans. Regular co-host Jack Tait is away this week and no one wanted to talk about Saturday's game (or presumably listen too) so we're skipping over that... for now. We'll come back to more depressing first team matters soon, but for now, here's to supporting the young Reds! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott McTominay apologised to Manchester United's travelling support at the Emirates. And too right. United were rubbish again and lost. The second half performance was one of the better showings of recent weeks, but that's more down to how bad the team has been in other games. United lost 3-1 and look set for the Europa Conference League. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect on all that, the debut of a referee's microphone in the WSL and give a youth, loan and women's round-up with news of a Monaco trip for the U23s, four clean sheets in a row for one young 'keeper and further Champions League disappointment for Marc Skinner's team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Scott McTominay apologised to Manchester United's travelling support at the Emirates. And too right. United were rubbish again and lost. The second half performance was one of the better showings of recent weeks, but that's more down to how bad the team has been in other games. United lost 3-1 and look set for the Europa Conference League. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect on all that, the debut of a referee's microphone in the WSL and give a youth, loan and women's round-up with news of a Monaco trip for the U23s, four clean sheets in a row for one young 'keeper and further Champions League disappointment for Marc Skinner's team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to the announcement of Erik ten Hag as Manchester United manager, discussing what the Dutchman's main priorities will be after taking the job, from personality to recruitment to captains and club strategy. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect on an embarrassment for Manchester United at Anfield. First, Harry talks about the game from a sunny Liverpool and Anfield. If you want to skip straight to the normal analysis, head to 09:00 (10:00 with ads). After talking Anfield, they answer the following Patreon questions: Reed Blazer With the number of players that look set to leave this summer, it seems like we may need to rely on some academy players playing a role in the first team. Which players do you think have the best chance of breaking into the first team next season? The two that I would like to see are Hannibal and Laird, possibly Garner as well. Korey Lennox Don’t really want to speak about the match if I’m honest. Reports are coming in of a “revolution” this summer. Could be 6 to TEN new players coming in. How realistic do you think this is and anyone, in particular, you’d like it to be? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk about a variety of things, from hot cross buns to bored and apathetic Reds. They discuss the team's defeat to Everton at Goodison Park on Saturday last, the mentality of the squad and plenty more. In the Patreon bonus Q&A, they decide whether Harry Maguire should be removed as captain and who should replace him (from De Gea to McTominay to Shaw to Rice to Kane...) and plenty else, too. To sign up to be a Patreon, head here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

United are seventh. It's not good, but there is a general feeling of apathy over anger. What a damning inditement of the way the club is run. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss that particular theme but also speak about Fred, Rangnick's pointed post-match comments and preview Saturday's match against Everton. They also discuss the World Cup draw, a win for United Women against Brighton and the sad news that former manager Louis van Gaal is suffering from prostate cancer. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait look ahead to the rest of the season. We’re talking about the international break, the feelings of apathy towards the team right now, a look at games v Spurs and Atleti many weeks on, Old Trafford redevelopment plans, United Women playing at Old Trafford, an FA Youth Cup final to come and Saturday’s game against Leicester. In our Patreon bonus Q&A - available for free to all listeners this week - we’ll talk about Van Gaal’s comments on United, Luis Enrique as a candidate for manager, copying Arsenal, and the future of the striking position at MUFC. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to another Manchester derby defeat, and another in which Manchester United appeared to simply give up by the end. They talk Roy Keane's comments on the lack of effort, Ralf Rangnick's tactics, Jadon Sancho's goal, what comes next and plenty more. There's an extensive youth, loan, and women's round-up in the middle of the show before a preview of Saturday's match against Tottenham. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait briefly look back at Saturday's frustrating 0-0 draw against Watford at Old Trafford before deciding February's Player of the Month and then looking in detail at the possible tactical approaches that could take down City in Sunday's Manchester derby. In the middle of the show, we bring you our regular, extensive youth, loan, and women's round-up, before we look back at City's seven defeats this season to learn lessons from Tottenham Hotspur and Chelsea. Enjoy the show! (If you do, please consider leaving us a review or rating on your chosen podcast app. Nice one) TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro and review of Watford draw 11:00 Cristiano Ronaldo's poor goalscoring form 15:20 Player of the Month 17:00 Youth, loan, and women's round-up 19:50 Man City preview 43:00 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That will do! Instant reaction from hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait on a brilliant away win for Manchester United at Elland Road. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ralf Rangnick referenced Jekyll and Hyde in his post-match press conference after Manchester United beat Brighton & Hove Albion 2-0. The win puts United into fourth in the Premier League despite repeated slip-ups, most recently against Burnley and then Southampton. There are clearly positive signs, but also some concerns. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait go through them all, talking about the games against Brighton and Southampton, Sancho, Ronaldo, work rate, Varane's underrated influence and plenty more. There's a youth, loan and women's round-up and a preview of Sunday's game away at Leeds. Patrons hear thoughts on the future of United's striking department and a bit on VAR/timewasting. To sign up to get access to our bonus Q&As, head here. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are heartened by the chance creation of this Manchester United side under Ralf Rangnick but frustrated by an FA Cup defeat on penalties to Middlesbrough and a draw away to Premier League bottom-feeders Burnley. The Reds should have won both games comfortably, but couldn't finish chances and suffered a couple of tight refereeing decisions. They talk about Jadon Sancho's exciting wing performances and plenty more. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This was a three-course meal. The goal, the VAR confirmation of it and the full-time whistle. A meal wolfed down in utter delirium. Experiencing pure, unbridled joy. There is nothing like that. Proper last-minute goal, football joy. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait revel in that joy, and talk about a good week for the club, looking specifically at the midfield and about how United's attack can improve over the next couple of weeks. There's a youth, loan and women's round-up, too. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:10 How good was that? 07:15 Rashford's record winners 09:00 The significance of this week 18:00 Dissecting the new midfield 27:00 The display against West Ham, controlled or blunt in attack? 34:30 Youth, loan and women's round-up 37:30 Anthony Elanga - he's great 40:30 Outro 41:30 Patreon Q&A! (for Patrons) Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a 2-2 draw against Aston Villa in which Manchester United started very promisingly, taking an early lead and retaining possession well. In the end, two late goals from Villa made it a dispiriting draw rather than a hope-inducing win. However, there were plenty of positives: a compact team shape, some good chances created, plenty of control. There's also a youth, loan and women's round-up and previews of games against West Ham and Brentford. Plus, we answer Patron questions in a bonus Q&A, talking players to be sold, tactics and Rangnick's future role. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two in a row, against Aston Villa. We've won the first one, although hardly convincingly, and so Man Utd are through to the FA Cup Fourth Round, where we'll face Middlesbrough at home. Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk about a game we won - which we should be happy about - but where there were many issues to dissect. First looking at the problems out of possession, they then look at where the team is going wrong with the ball, honing in on the poor form of Marcus Rashford and why the English forward is struggling at the moment. They also discuss Rangnick's formations and in the bonus Q&A for Patrons, talk about Dean Henderson's desire to leave the club, Paul Pogba's absence and several other things. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy New Year, everyone! It's not such a happy new year for Manchester United, who begin 2022 with a toothless and dispiriting home defeat to Wolves. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk you through it and look at the upcoming weeks for interim manager Ralf Rangnick, discussing the merits of various formations, the strange attitude shown by the squad on the pitch and the interesting comments of players and managers in the last few weeks. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk about Ralf Rangnick's first game in charge of Manchester United, how the team looked different to before (with an emphasis on pressing) and much more, including Michael Carrick's departure from the club and Rangnick's first media appearances, plus they preview Wednesday's UEFA Champions League match against Young Boys. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk about Manchester United's new interim manager, Ralf Rangnick. They look back at games against Villarreal and Chelsea under the caretaker management of Michael Carrick and consider the future for this United side under Rangnick, what his appointment means for the club and for individual players. There's also a brief preview of Thursday's match against Arsenal. Enjoy the show! Patrons get access to a bonus Q&A including more on Rangnick, Ronaldo and the coaching staff. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's been quite the ride. Thanks, Ole, for all the memories. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson and Jack Tait answer questions from Patrons, including on Ole's future decisions, the defensive struggles, a schoolyard pick-up style game between teams in 1999 and 2008 and picking the best team in the world. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, you know what we're going to talk about it. An utterly dominant City walk to victory at Old Trafford. They hardly had to try. United are in a rapid downward spiral but Ole Gunnar Solskjaer retains the (unspoken) support of the board. Is that right? What can he do to change things? Where does the fault lie? Those and many other questions are answered by hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. Plus you've got analogies on steam trains and combine harvesters. What else could you want? Well, maybe a United win... Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Controlled and accomplished at Spurs, out of control and needing another couple of magical moments of brilliance from our Portuguese duo. Another chaotic week at Man Utd, questions answered, critics quietened on Saturday, questions posed and critics proven right on Tuesday. We delayed recording last week to let things develop after the catastrophic result against Liverpool and did so again this week to see whether Saturday’s win at Spurs was indicative of improvement or a one-off or a bit of both. The answer is the latter, it seems. There’s now the small matter of a Manchester Derby. Saturday lunchtime. We’ll preview that and then answer Patron questions in our bonus Q&A. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices