#770 Who would you pick in an all time Manchester United XI if using Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 system. That and many other listener questions asked by Ed and Wayne in this international week mailbag pod. Many thanks for all your questions on Twitter and Bluesky. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question...

#769 Ruud van Nistelrooij’s last game as interim United manager before Ruben Amorim starts work on Monday - and it was the kind of comfortable win we have rarely seen in the past two years. Ed and Dan enjoy some terrific United goals, a decent performance and assess the 'to do' list for the new manager. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical...

#768 United were far from entertaining, but in the end it was comfortable victory over PAOK at Old Trafford. Two fine goals from Amad secured three points and a better position in the Europa League Group Phase table. Ed and Tom enjoy the third of Ruud van Nistelrooij’s four games in charge. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every...

#767 A one-all draw against Chelsea at Old Trafford, given the context over the past week isn't so bad, although interim manager Ruud van Nistelrooij will rue some poor finishing. That has been one of the major stories of the season. Once again United created chances, taking 11 shots but missed four 'big chances' as defined by Opta. It's a challenge that incoming Head Coach Ruben Amorim has to fix.Ed and Dan discuss and then look ahead to Thursday night's game against PAOK. If you are...

#766 Now that was some Ruud football. United thrash Leicester in the League Cup and Old Trafford loved it. For the first time in what feels like a lifetime, we enjoyed the football and could feel good about being United fans again. It's temporary and we can't read much into one game but Ed and Tom are feeling joyous about it anyway. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We...

#765 Emergency Pod: Erik ten Hag has been sacked as manager of Manchester United, with Ruud van Nistelrooy place in interim charge. Ed and Dan react to the news and speculate about what might come next. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on...

#764 Defeat to West Ham leaves Erik ten Hag on the brink once again. Yet, it was also a chaotic game in which United created a fistful of chances, gave up all momentum and lost because of one of the most ridiculous VAR penalty decisions you could ever see. Ed and Wayne try and largely fail to make any sense of it all. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show...

#763 José Mourinho was sent off but it was the most chaotic moment of an otherwise low-quality game in the Europa League. United are up to *checks notes* 21st in the league. Top top top stuff Reds. It's one win in seven for Erik ten Hag's side. Ed and Tom talk about the good and bad from another trip to Turkey without a victory and then look ahead to West Ham at the weekend. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or...

#762 Victory over Brentford and, in the second half at least, a decent performance from United. But once again Erik ten Hag's tactics come under question. Did it really take a sense of injustice to inspire this team, or did the manager make an important half-time adjustment? Ed and Dan discuss and then look ahead to United's trip to Turkey in the Europa League. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple...

Wayne has a new book out in the spring looking at that perpetual topic of debate: Manchester United’s identity. The new book “Football Taught By Matt Busby” contains newly unearthed images of Sir Matt Busby as well as interviews with Busby, Sir Alex Ferguson, and other key figures in Manchester United’s history. How did United become the global behemoth it is? And how and why did Busby take the club to the summit of the game – and build an empire that lasted for decades? Ed and Wayne talked...

#761 United's new executive team met at the INEOS HQ in London. They talked about stuff. It may have included Erik ten Hag's future but they're not telling anybody just yet. Ed and Wayne discuss this and many other important topics. So there you have it.  You can find Wayne's latest book here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Football-Taught-Busby-Wayne-Barton/dp/1916811248/ If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on...

#760 Erik ten Hag got what he planned for - a bore draw at Aston Villa. United cut down on the chaos and on the entertainment. Is this enough to keep Ten Hag in a job? Ed and Dan conclude that it shouldn't but just might. There's a club executive meeting scheduled for Tuesday so watch this space. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review...

#759 United threw away a two-goal lead in Porto to leave Estádio do Dragão with only a point from the Europa League match. But the result is only part of the conversation after another chaotic, messy and incoherent performance from Erik ten Hag's team. Ed and Tom discuss just how long the Dutchman has left in the job and then look forward to a difficult game against Aston Villa this weekend. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out...

#758 Another home game in the Premier League, another hammering. It's not looking good for Erik ten Hag. United were shambolic from the start against an energetic Spurs side. Bruno's red card didn't help, but the game felt lost long before the dismissal. Now United must pick up again. Ed and Dan ask how it came to this and look ahead to the Europa League fixtures against Porto on Thursday. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out...

#757 United started the Europa League campaign with a frustrating draw against FC Twente at Old Trafford. There were moments of quality but also some very familiar weaknesses. Ed and Wayne review the game and discuss just how damaging the result could be. Then, there is breaking news regarding Manchester City's case against the Premier League's 'Associated Party Transactions' rules and a game against Spurs to preview. Enjoy! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#756 Are we seeing something approaching the final form of Erik ten Hag's side? It looked like it for about 45 minutes against Crystal Palace on Saturday. And then the team lost its shape and came away from south London without three points. Ed and Dan look back on the good and the bad from Palace away then think about United's upcoming Europa League match against FC Twente. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or...

#755 United thrash Barnsley 7-0 in the League Cup. It was Erik ten Hag's biggest win. The largest victory for United in the League Cup. And a repeat of victory over the same side, by the same scoreline in 1997. Ed and Wayne enjoy a night of many plusses. Then there's a game against Crystal Palace at the weekend to preview. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus...

#754 United beat Southampton on the South Coast and it was pretty easy. What witchcraft is this? Ed and Dan discuss United's 3-0 win, pick out the best performances and ask whether the team has turned the page. Then there's Barnsley in the League Cup on Tuesday night. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No...

#753 The International break is over and United get back to playing football at the weekend. Can Erik ten Hag's team arrest an alarming start to the season? Ed and Tom ask the question. There's a look at Angel Gomes' international debut and then some discussion around United's shockingly poor financial results. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a...

#752 It's international week and while the English media were obsessed with the national anthem, Ed and Wayne enjoyed a return for a former United academy prospect. Meanwhile, at United there are changes in the backroom staff and Wayne has a book recommendation, among other ramblings. Enjoy. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every...

#751 Smashed at home by Liverpool with sloppy passing, erratic defending, an inconsistent press and a wide-open midfield. Where have we seen this before? Then a performance for the ages from Casemiro, a magnificent player now well past his sell-by date. Ed and Dan dissect yet another humbling performance under Erik ten Hag. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus...

#750 United's new management team enters the final few days of the transfer window closing deals for Manuel Ugarte, Scott McTominay, Jadon Sancho, and Hannibal Mejbri ... and there's ongoing speculation about Raheem Sterling and Ivan Toney. Ed and Tom discuss. Then there's the game against Liverpool on Sunday. Can United bounce back from defeat to Brighton or will the pressure ramp up on Erik ten Hag? If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check...

#749 Defeat on the south coast yet again. It was a familiar result against a team that has beaten Erik ten Hag's team repeatedly in recent years. There were also a series of familiar failings - in the tactical approach, individual errors and bizarre subs. Ed and Dan discuss the game and Scott McTominay's likely departure to Napoli. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every...

#748 United face Brighton at the Amex Stadium this weekend, a ground where the Reds have come unstuck in pretty embarrassing fashion. Can Ten Hag's new look team succeed where it has failed in the recent past? Ed & Wayne preview the game, look at ongoing transfer market activity and wonder wtf is going on with the language of football. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. We do a bonus show and a tactical review...