#880 | Ed and Dharnish discuss United's upcoming tactical shifts given three (potential) new signings coming on board including Matteus Cunha, Bryan Mbuemo, and Viktor Gyökeres. They highlight the need for better progression out of defence and the tactical roles of new and existing players in Ruben Amorim's second season. The conversation also touches on the financial aspects of transfers and the necessity of selling some current players to balance the books.
00:00 Introduction
02:59 Discussing Last Season and Need for Rebuild
04:20 Transfer Strategy and New Signings
06:47 Tactical Analysis of New Attack
09:20 Player Profiles: Cunha and Mbeumo
31:47 Striker Options and Osimhen Discussion
38:22 Transfer Outgoings and Squad Management
43:48 Concluding Thoughts
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46:10
United, Inc: The Great Financial Reset
#879 | Ed and Jamie (aka Sub-Prime Goals) analyse Manchester United's latest Q3 financial report. They discuss the positive outcomes, including a 22% reduction in wages and the impact of key player transfers on the club’s finances. The discussion also covers the restructuring process led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, potential summer transfers, and the implications of the financial shifts for next season.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction and Overview
01:21 Financial Restructuring and Impact
05:29 Player Wages and Transfer Impact
10:44 Challenges and Future Strategies
16:34 Sponsorships and Financial Health
23:15 Financial Exclusions and FX Concerns
25:02 Public Listing Disadvantages
26:18 Transfer Window and Squad Strategy
32:46 Potential Risks in Transfer Market
36:10 Leadership Changes and Future Plans
39:11 Premier League Financial Maneuvers
42:18 Concluding Thoughts
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44:51
Transfers Madness!
#878 | Ed and Dominic discuss the whirlwind start to Manchester United's transfer window amidst the backdrop of the FIFA Club World Cup. They analyse the confirmed signing of Matteus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million, breaking down the financial structuring of the deal and his potential impact on the team. They analyse Bryan Mbeuno's potential signature and dive into potential exits, including scenarios surrounding Rashford, Garnacho, Antony and Sancho. They debate the broader implications of these moves on squad dynamics, formation strategies, and financial flexibility. Additionally, the roles of current stars like Bruno and Amad are scrutinised. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the team's need for a new goalkeeper, potential candidates, and broader squad improvements required for the season ahead.
00:00 Introduction
01:52 Matteus Cunha Transfer Details
06:17 Financial Implications and Club Strategy
09:20 Player Dynamics and Social Media Impact
15:33 Squad Changes and Tactical Considerations
24:37 Amad and Bruno's Roles
26:33 Midfield Weaknesses and Tactical Concerns
40:38 Goalkeeper Dilemmas
45:58 Financial Analysis and Future Prospects
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55:13
End-of-Season Mailbag
#877 | Ed and Wayne skip the usual NQAT awards ceremony and dive into the end-of-season mailbag instead. Bruno Fernandes was Player of the Year, obviously. THat's all. Answering questions from listeners, they discuss the club's financial struggle and speculate about the complexities of offloading unwanted players. Concerns over failed transfers, management inefficiencies, and the club's declining global brand are also highlighted. Questions also dive into historical failures in recruitment and ponder the worst players signed by Sir Alex Ferguson. Also, there's a strangely long discussion about who would win a wheelbarrow race among footballing brothers.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:21 Mailbag: Transfer Market Concerns
05:15 Worst Player Signings Under Fergie
07:11 Recent Team Performance
11:38 Managerial Player Relations
19:14 Midfield Recruitment Issues
21:47 Youth Talent and Transfer Policies
23:08 Striker Performance
25:54 The Glazers' Mismanagement
35:33 Phil Jones
42:13 Footballing Brothers
48:23 Farewell
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57:25
Nacho Fired (More to Come)
#876 | Ed and Dan discuss the final game of the season against Aston Villa, closing out a dreadful season on a win. They reflect on personal travel anecdotes and quirky encounters in Bilbao and then shift focus to United's post-season activity with heavy turnover among players expected. First victim: Alejandro Garnacho, fired by Ruben Amorim in front of the squad this week.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:42 Travel Stories
02:34 Match Analysis: United vs Villa
09:06 Transfer Market and Future Prospects
28:46 Player Departures
33:20 Bruno's Future
41:46 Next Season's Strategy
47:06 Fan Interactions
53:03 Season Summary and Final Thoughts
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About No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast
No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s best supported club. There are two main shows each week, with shorter content throughout the week, including the The Tactics Show. For backers on Patreon and Apple Podcasts we produce NQAT Extra weekly.
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