#913 | United went down 3-0 in the derby and Ed and Dominic pick through the wreckage. Same old problems - system creaking, individuals switching off, confidence evaporating. We dig into what’s going wrong, from Bruno’s role to the wider malaise running through the squad. Then it’s on to Amorim’s big picture - his vision for the future, whether United can wait for it, and if there’s even light at the end of this tunnel. Sobering stuff.

00:00 Intro
00:31 City 3 United 0 - gut reaction
01:43 Tactics - what (didn’t) work
06:29 Shape and structure
08:51 Players in focus
28:42 Amorim - vision vs reality
44:56 Standards at the club
52:44 Chelsea up next
56:01 Wrap-up

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#912 | Ed and Andy from the Barmy Article Fanzine discuss Manchester United Women’s early season games, summer signings, and overall prospects this season. The conversation covers the effects of financial investment in women's football, including some big player transfers this summer. The convo switches to United’s European ambitions, and reflects on early wins this season and the impacts of new signings Jess Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, and Fridolina Rolfo. The conversation ends with expectations for Chelsea, Arsenal, and the crucial upcoming fixtures, providing a comprehensive outlook for the season.

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#911 | Ed and Isabel discuss the final moves in the transfer market with the Premier League on hold over the international break. Then there are listener questions covering everything from the goalkeeper situation, Kobbie Mainoo, future transfer strategy, Bruno's role and youth prospects.

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#910 | Ed and Jamie dive into United's summer transfer activities, breaking down the numbers and strategies behind their £148 million net spend. They also analyze the financial and transfer strategies of other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle. The hosts discuss player sales, acquisitions, and the financial implications for each team, offering a comprehensive overview of the current Premier League transfer landscape.

00:00 Introduction

00:28 Transfer Window Overview

03:07 United Sales: Garnacho to Chelsea

08:50 Hojlund Transfer to Napoli

11:05  Rashford and Sancho Loans

15:49 Antony Transfer to Real Betis

31:27 Mainoo Contract Situation

35:33 Liverpool's Transfer Window Analysis

38:52 Arsenal's Transfer Strategy 

51:53 City's Window and Premier League Competition

56:05 Chelsea's Complex Transfer Dealings

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#909 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's narrow 3-2 victory over Burnley, the tactical implications of the match, and touch upon the Grimsby game. The conversation revolves around United's direct approach, the effectiveness of the approach, and the critical need to control games better. There’s plenty of chat about the midfield conundrum, pressing issues, and potential impact of new signings. They also ponder the upcoming tough fixtures, including facing Manchester City, and the challenges that Amorim faces. 

00:00 Introduction 

01:36 Analyzing United's Performance Against Burnley

03:39 Second Balls and Transitions

05:30 Challenges in Midfield Control

09:11 Wingbacks and Squad Depth Issues

12:06 Early Season Reflections 

18:22 Midfield Challenges 

20:12 Striker Issues 

23:17 Pressing 

26:33 Upcoming Fixtures 

30:55 Final Thoughts

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#908 | Ed and Dan discuss Manchester United's victory over Burnley and its impact on their season. Their's relief in the win but ongoing issues with United's tactical setup under manager Amoirim. They explore the performance of key players and the deficiencies exposed in the recent games. There's an update on the transfer market and the discussion also touches on the women's team and their progress in the Champions League.

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#907 | Ed and Adam sift through a grim cup exit. United came back from two down but then blew it in the shoot-out. The bigger picture is far more important than one defeat to League Two opposition - another mess of a tactical performance, another goalkeeping error, more questions about the manager. Amorim’s ideas are still being bolted onto a mismatched squad, so compromises are everywhere. With the window closing situation is stark: exist must get done but its unclear anybody new is coming in. : And could on of those exits be totally unpalatable?

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#906 | United drifted through the visit to Fulham with the same structural flaws that sank last season. In this Tactics Show episode, Ed and Dharnish go forensic on shape, pressing, midfield and set pieces, then ask what the coaching staff can actually fix before a run of difficult matches.

What we cover

00:00 Introduction
00:35 Key moments that framed the match
03:41 Midfield dynamics
05:46 Defence and rest defence
09:14 Managerial decisions
16:27 Set-piece audit
18:14 Defensive priorities
19:48 Midfield trade-offs
25:29 What needs fixing
28:57 Final word

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#905 | United left Craven Cottage with a point and a bad taste in the mouth. Ed and Wayne pick through a draw defined by Bruno’s wasted spot-kick and a system still knitting itself together under Ruben Amorim. The conversation gets into the midfield balance, how Kobbie Mainoo’s omission has become a talking point, and why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps exposing the back three. There’s a frank look at the goalkeeper equation, set-piece execution, and what the data says about United's performance. The pod ends with a look ahead to Grimsby in the League Cup.

00:00 Introduction
03:09 Match analysis
37:53 Grimsby preview
60:00 Farewell

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#904 | Transfer market chaos, some actual planning, and Fulham on deck. Nine days to go in the transfer window. United’s has been… relatively sane. It's not the same everywhere else. Ed and Tom pick through the ins and outs, what’s still to do, and why watching rivals flail is the best bit of deadline season. We talk United’s strategy and where the last pieces fit. Sancho’s limbo, Antony’s future, Garnacho’s exit, Højlund moving on, and the goalkeeper problem that refuses to go away. There’s a quick detour into Bundesliga broadcast rights, a look at what the Arsenal defeat actually told us, and a preview of Fulham.

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