#785 | For 80 minutes, United were absolutely dreadful. Following two spirited performances away at Liverpool and Arsenal, confidence was high and the question that Ruben Amorim posed: could United sustain this performance level in a game when they're expected to win? He got a definitive answer. Then there was Amad. Amadadona. Maradiallo. El Amad d…

Daily #19 | Manchester United sold Anthony Elanga to Nottingham Forest around 18 months ago. In the time since, the Swedish international has made steady progress, including assisting Forest's goal against Liverpool earlier this week. Did United get the right deal for Elanga, and what does recent speculation about Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Main…

Daily #18 | After two positive results at Liverpool and Arsenal, can United progress against a Southampton side bottom of the Premier League and seemingly heading out of the division? That's the question fans and Ruben Amorim are asking ahead of Thursday night's game. There's some momentum and United have to grasp it agains the worst side in the Pr…

Daily #17 | There are increasing rumours in the media today that Napoli are interested in Manchester United winger/forward Alejandro Garnacho. Any potential deal would represent a large profit for the club and be highly beneficial in PSR terms because he has come through the United academy. But should the club even think about selling a high potent…

#784 | United produced a great backs-against-the-wall performance to beat Arsenal on penalties in the FA Cup. Ruben Amorim's side scored a fine breakaway goal to lead before Arsenal's Andy Madley produced one of the more bizarre refereeing performances of the season, finding a reason to send off the careless Diogo Dalot before awarding one of the m…

Daily #16 | Arsenal v Manchester United in the FA Cup - one of the classic fixtures of the genre. It's the 16th time the two teams have met in the FA Cup, with United winning eight, although there have been a few painful defeats along the way. Ed and Adam preview the game at the Emirates where 8,000 United fans (1,000 fewer tickets than should have…

#783 | We’re at the halfway stage of the season and, well, it’s been pretty shit to date. Ed and Dan take a look at the squad, assessing how everybody has done so far, where United might look to evolve the squad this winter (or more likely in the summer) and what the second half of the campaign might bring. If you are interested in supporting the s…

Daily #15 | Manuel Ugarte put in his best performance of his short time at Manchester United against Liverpool last Sunday. Ed and Dominic talk about the Uruguayan's impact at United and the ongoing discussion about Ruben Amorim's midfield options. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Pa…

#782 | United pick up a creditable draw at Anfield where the team's spirit, resilience and organisation came to the fore. It begs the obvious question: why don't we see this every week? Ed and Wayne praise United's performance, pick apart the mistakes and bemoan a late Harry Maguire missed chance. Enjoy! If you are interested in supporting the show…

Daily #14 | Liverpool v Manchester United. The biggest game in English football. Hated rivals. 19 v 20 league titles. The benchmark for success. Except that this time United head into the game as huge underdogs. Injuries, poor form, a system that doesn’t suit the squad, Liverpool winning every game. And with United starting one inevitable Michael O…

Daily #13 | Ruben Amorim has mentioned the R word. So are United really in a relegation battle this season with the team starting the year in 14th place. Ed and Isabel discuss the latest, talk about the financial implications and speculate about transfer window moves. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episod…

#781 | Comprehensively beaten by Newcastle at Old Trafford and it wasn't even really close. Ed and Paul discuss United's defeat, the ongoing challenges at the club, Sir Jim Ratcliffe's wrong-ness and where United go after this. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscri…

#780 | United are both a shockingly poor football team and desperately unlucky - Schrödinger's football team. Very little is going right at the club after the team suffered a fifth defeat under new Head Coach Ruben Amorim. Ed and Wayne try to unpick what happened at Wolves on Thursday night after Bruno Fernandes' red card and yet another goal conce…

Daily #12 | It is one year since Sir Jim Ratcliffe, through his Trawlers Ltd company and INEOS Sport group, purchased just over 25% of Manchester United, later upped to over 28%. In that there has been a significant amount of change at the club. Not all of it has gone down well with the fans. Ed and Wayne review a year of disruption at the club. Ho…

#779 | Thrashed by Bournemouth yet again. WTAF is going on? Unlike the midweek defeat at Spurs, there was very little redeeming about this performance in which missed chances and defensive mistakes were scattered throughout. Ed and guest co-host Adam commiserate and then look forward to United's Boxing Day game at Wolves. If you are interested in s…

#778 | Are you not entertained? United are out of the League Cup after a chaotic game at Spurs in which Ruben Amorim's side gifted the hosts three goals. Ed and Wayne look back on an eventful night and aren't too disappointed despite exiting the competition. Then there's a conversation about United's home match against Bournemouth at the weekend. I…

Daily #11 | United face Tottenham in the League Cup on Thursday, with a place in the semi-finals at stake. With the drama over Marcus Rashford's future in the background, Ed and Isabel look forward to some actual football at the imaginatively-named Tottenham Hotspur Stadium. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus…

Daily #10 | A lot has happened over the past couple of days when it comes to Marcus Rashford. First, the forward was left out of Ruben Amorim's squad to play Manchester City at the weekend. Then the club briefed Jamie Jackson, on Monday, that Rashford is up for sale. On Tuesday, Rashford spoke to Henry Winter about his readiness for "a new challeng…

#777 | Ed and Dan review derby victory and then look ahead to United's EFL Cup quarter-final away to Spurs on Thursday night. Victory over City came in the final minute of normal time. Could it get any better than this? This was no classic derby, with both teams struggling to find any kind of consistent form this season. But Rumen Amorim's plan to …

#776 | United beat Viktoria Plzeň eventually but not before an hour of some of the dullest football you've ever seen had passed. It was a disjointed United side unable to fashion good chances from lots of possession, going away yet another comical goal. And then came all the substitutions on the hour mark and a spectacular turnaround. Ed and Tom di…

Daily #9 | Manchester City have lost 7 of their last 10 games in all competitions. It bodes well ahead of Sunday's derby at the Etihad. Right? RIGHT? Ed and Adam discuss the tactical, squad and player issues eating at Pep Guardiola's side. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon pag…

Daily #8 | United face Viktoria Plzeň on Thursday in a critical Europa League fixture, with Ruben Amorim’s team realistically needing at least two wins from the final three games to avoid a play-off. Plzen, or in English vernacular, Pilsner, is the home of the world famous beer and there will be more than a few Reds sampling the local brews on this…

Daily #7 | Three former Manchester United players retired this week - Rafael, Fabio and Nani. With more than 450 games for the club between them and countless trophies, each added much to United's modern history. Nani ended his career at Estrela da Amadora, Fabio at Gremio and Rafael at Botafogo. Ed and Wayne discuss their impact. If you are intere…

Daily #6 | Dan Ashworth was fired by Manchester United on Saturday and the story keeps on rolling. Ed and Wayne discuss the latest on the continuing drama at Old Trafford. Why was Ashworth fired, what does it say about the club's decision-making and what happens next? If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episod…

#775 | United were beaten by Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford on Saturday but it turns out a second defeat in a row isn't the big story of the weekend. On Sunday it was reported by The Athletic that Dan Ashworth has parted company with the club after just five months as Sporting Director. What went wrong for the executive for whom United paid £2m …