#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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1:04:46
United, Inc: United's Finances Post-Europa Loss
#875 | Ed and Jamie talk about financial implications of missing out on the Champions League, which means a substantial drop in revenue/opportunity lost, more cost management, and an impact on the summer transfer window. They assess the potential of a transfer strategy heavily reliant on cost-effective signings and youth development. Possible player sales and financial maneuvers, including the women's team valuation and a contentious post-season tour, are examined for their roles in stabilising the club's economic health. Despite the bleak outlook, cautious optimism is maintained.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:18 Financial Implications of Missing Champions League
05:41 Revenue Breakdown and Financial Strategies
13:52 Summer Transfer Budget and Strategy
21:33 Financial Implications of Player Sales
24:48 Youth Prospects and Bargain Deals
27:46 Women's Team Valuation and Strategy
32:02 Post-Season Tour and Financial Gains
36:00 Concluding Thoughts
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41:53
Heartbreak and Recriminations
#874 | Ed and Paul discuss United's disappointing performance in defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final. The conversation touches on what this defeat means financially and strategically amid the club's worst season in decades. The conversation dives into the players' performances, the challenges faced by manager Ruben Amorim, and the potential impact on this summer's transfer strategy. They reflect on the broader implications for the club given the highly competitive nature of the Premier League. Just how bad will the summer be? Probably very bad.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
00:46 Reflecting on defeat to Spurs
02:21 Ruben Amorim's approach
03:23 Player Performances and Missed Opportunities
15:28 Financial and Managerial Challenges
18:54 The Emotional Impact
38:18 Ratcliffe's Strategy and Football Economics
45:48 Ownership Issues
47:09 Fan Disillusionment
50:30 United's Future
60:00 Hope Amidst Challenges
61:09 Reflections
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The Tactics Show: Angeball v Amoball | Europa League Final Preview
#873 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel focus on the upcoming Europa League final, discussing the various tactical setups and player selections for United and Tottenham Hotspur. They deliberate formations and likely tactical strategies, touching on Ruben Amorim's choices and approaches. The hosts speculate about possible starting lineups, the importance of the match in the context of a future rebuild, and provide their score predictions for the final.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
01:51 United's Strategy
02:56 Pressing Strategy
03:44 Tottenham's Strengths and Weaknesses
07:04 Midfield Dynamics
12:57 Defensive Setup
19:37 Tottenham's Champions League Prospects
20:42 System vs. Player Quality
25:27 Midfield and Forward Analysis
28:59 Combined XI
32:46 Predictions
33:55 Final Thoughts
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39:17
The Most Important Game in Decades
#872 | Ed and Dominic look forward to the Europa League final in Bilbao, where United and Spurs face off for an oversized trophy and a place in next season's Champions League. For the Reds this is a path to growth and redemption; an accelerant to Ruben Amorim's faltering time in charge. Defeat will leave the club £100m short in the summer transfer market and without any European football next season. The game's importance really cannot be overstated.
📖 CHAPTERS
00:00 Introduction
04:10 Logistics and Challenges for Fans
06:42 Injuries and Team Selection
11:39 Match Analysis
21:01 Mentality and Urgency in the Final
23:27 Balancing the Lineup
25:46 Managerial Context
27:06 Financial and Structural Challenges
28:22 Midfield Dynamics
29:40 Match Analysis and Predictions
39:49 Lineup Predictions
43:42 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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