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  • Rashford links. Mainoo/Garnacho panic, FA Cup defences begin

    Rashford links. Mainoo/Garnacho panic, FA Cup defences begin
    2025/01/09
    We were sceptical clubs would come in for Marcus Rashford, but just a few days after he stated his openness to a move there are already some significant suitors. Could this actually happen? Much less likely is a transfer for either Kobbie Mainoo or Alejandro Garnacho: the two FA Youth Cup winners may not be certain starters for Amorim, but fans need not fear a fire sale... the price would have to be right. ...and with not one, but two FA Cup defences starting this weekend we catch up with the women's team, consider the merits of Arteta's Arsenal, and remember the season of no FA Cup football thanks to the inaugural FIFA club world cup. (Laurie's article, as discussed in the show, lives here... https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/1498500/2020/01/02/fergies-calls-to-alastair-campbell-hang-gliding-in-brazil-and-trying-to-sign-rivaldo-the-year-manchester-united-pulled-out-of-the-fa-cup/?source=emp_shared_article) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 4 分
  • Much improved United earn point at Anfield

    Much improved United earn point at Anfield
    2025/01/06
    A committed showing in an entertaining contest at the league leaders; how refreshing was that! It was certainly a pleasant surprise relative to our gloomy expectations. The return of Ugarte and Mainoo helped midfield, as did that of a resurgent Bruno Fernandes, but there were positive performances across the defence, from Diogo Dalot against Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Garnacho off the bench as well. The only big question was why they haven't been able to produce this before now. Marcus Rashford was not included in the squad; an expected move after Ruben Amorim said his training had been limited by illness, but Laurie shed a little light on the wider situation for Rashford with an article earlier in the weekend. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    59 分
  • Why always Anfield at the worst time? A December to forget

    Why always Anfield at the worst time? A December to forget
    2025/01/02
    It was the worst month for Manchester United in 95 years, yet it started with a four-nil victory and included a famous derby win. We attempt to pick apart the problems of a team learning new patterns of play while negotiating a hectic festive programme and with their most valuable player deemed un-selectable, for the time being at least. Is there much hope for improvement in the near future? We do our best, but it's tough when you're visiting Europe's best team (on form) and the Premier League's hottest attacker of all time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    1 時間 8 分
  • Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)

    Dismal Christmas display as Bournemouth win at Old Trafford (again)
    2024/12/22
    The stats don't make for pretty reading after Bournemouth won 3-0 at Old Trafford, just as they did on their previous visit. In fact, United are setting all the wrong trends with Ruben Amorim's honeymoon period, if he ever had one, well and truly over. The Marcus Rashford situation might not be exactly what fans are making of it, but after he was left out of the squad for a third time, it looks like it may take a little while longer before that's resolved. And, with January on the horizon, Harry Maguire's contract will need addressing or he might leave on a free transfer in the summer. If he does stay on he will probably have to delay any holiday plans, with a tour to Asia mooted. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分
  • Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup

    Rashford seeking 'new challenge' as Utd exit EFL Cup
    2024/12/20
    Ruben Amorim rang the changes again as Manchester United tumbled out of the Carabao Cup at the quarter-final stage against Tottenham. Spare a thought, especially, for the goalkeeping coaches. Meanwhile, Marcus Rashford has responded to his recent non-selection by telling journalist Henry Winter that he is now looking for a 'new challenge'. But, many questions remain unanswered. It's Bournemouth next; we're not scared of re-emphasising exactly how tricky that game could be against an eminently 'decent' side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    57 分
  • Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again

    Amad derby ending: Manchester Red again
    2024/12/15
    Amad Diallo flipped a dismal derby on its head in the final ten minutes as Manchester United came from behind to win at the Etihad Stadium. Ruben Amorim took a sizeable gamble by leaving Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho out of the squad and, with Mason Mount injured after fifteen minutes, it looked to have backfired. However, the young Ivorian won a penalty which his captain put away and then latched onto a Lisandro Martinez through-ball to finish from an acute angle. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    52 分
  • Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'

    Hojlund double delivers away win in Europe and derby 'hunger'
    2024/12/13
    The Czech town of Plzen created a special beer to celebrate the visit of Manchester United, but after Andre Onana sold Matthijs De Ligt short, the Reds needed a Rasmus Hojlund double to round off the night. After a turgid first half Hojlund, along with Ruben Amorim's other substitutes, injected pace and purpose bringing United level almost immediately and sealing the win late on. To win away in Europe for the first time since March 2023 puts another positive spin on Sunday's derby at the Etihad Stadium against an ailing City side... but we're not getting carried away! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    54 分
  • Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy

    Ashworth out & Sir Jim Ratcliffe talks to Andy
    2024/12/09
    After a tumultuous, albeit entirely precedented, weekend at Manchester United football club we break down two huge exclusives involving the team. On Sunday The Athletic's David Ornstein, Adam Crafton, and Laurie Whitwell combined to reveal that Sporting Director Dan Ashworth would leave after just five months in the job. Meanwhile, Andy Mitten published a lengthy and wide-ranging conversation with club minority owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe. We also take time, as everyone at Old Trafford did before the defeat to Nottingham Forest, to share tributes to the club's longest-serving staff member (perhaps ever), the much-loved Kath Phipps. We just about found time to talk about some football, much of which wasn't great; but was it all that bad? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
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    56 分