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#698. Manchester United have a new CEO and there's cautious optimism that the club is finally moving in the right direction. Ed & Wayne discuss Omar Berrada's impending arrival and what it means for the future. There's also a discussion about Manchester United women's challenging season and a preview of an FA Cup tie against Newport on Sunday.00:00 Introduction and Manchester United's New CEO03:14 Discussion on Manchester City's Guilt in FFP Infractions08:12 Financial Challenges Faced by Manchester United19:06 The Impact of Multi-Club Ownership in Football24:24 Assessment of Manchester United Women's Team32:41 The Need for Investment in the Women's Team42:15 Preview of the FA Cup Match against Newport46:59 Lack of Conviction in Manchester United48:21 Lack of Younger Players50:16 Anthony Martial's Injury and Future51:56 Finding an Alternative to the Front Line53:27 Limited Options for United55:34 Facing a New Team in the FA Cup Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#697. No game this week so Ed & Tom take a look at the latest developments in the takeover, review United's Q1 financial results and take plenty of listener questions.00:00 Introduction and Reflection on Glazers' Ownership04:25 Discussion on Tender Offer Document23:23 Review of Q1 Financials32:47 Critique of Glazers' Management and Impact on the Club41:41 Hope for Future Ownership and Financial Stability43:18 Questions on Financials and Ownership44:43 Discussion on Potential Player Sales44:50 Potential Departures: Maguire and McTominay53:57 Assessing Ten Hag's Performance56:01 Exploring Potential Replacements for Ten Hag01:05:01 Debating Old Trafford Renovation or New Stadium01:13:15 Inability to Change Playing StyleIf you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page.  No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe butto

#696. United draw an entertaining and often chaotic game against Spurs at Old Trafford. More than the result, it was notable for the first appearance for some time from Lisandro Martinez, with Casemiro on the bench, and another goal for Rasmus Højlund. But did Erik ten Hag get the tactics right? Ed & Dan discuss.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#695. United beat Wigan in the FA Cup to progress to the fourth round. It was a pretty nondescript performance and Ed & Dan have little of interest to say about it... except that Kobbie Mainoo and Alejandro Garnacho are legit good. There's some discussion about Jadon Sancho's impending move to Borussia Dortmund and a preview of Tottenham at the weekend.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#694. Sir Jim Ratcliffe and his Ineos team roll into Old Trafford with plans to forge a club that gets back to sporting success. Ed & Wayne discuss the latest on the takeover, take in some contract renewals and look ahead to United's FA Cup tie against Wigan on Monday night.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#693. Almost inevitably, after the high of United's comeback against Villa last time out, Erik ten Hag's reds crash to defeat. It was a 14th loss in all competitions this season. Before the New Year. WTF?! Ed & Paul digest yet another catastrophe and try and put it in some context.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#692. United come from two down to beat Aston Villa at Old Trafford. Ten Hag's men went from villains at half-time to heroes inside the second half. Then there's more detail on the Ineos investment in the club, with the club filing mandatory statements to the SEC. Ed & Wayne discuss.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#691. Defeat at West Ham increases the pressure on Erik ten Hag as we approach the end of the year. It was yet another pathetic showing from the reds. Perhaps there is hope on the horizon though, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe's INEOS Group completing a 25% acquisition of the club. Ed & Wayne discuss.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#690. United secure a famous 0-0 win at Anfield and Ed and Dan are delighted, sort of. It was an ugly game, but after a traumatic week (and season) Erik ten Hag's men rescued a lil bit of dignity. For backers, we check in on the women's team who have also had a difficult start to the season.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#689. United exit the Champions League and it's all getting a bit too much for Ed & Tom. It's the fourth time in the past nine Champions League campaigns that United have exited at the group stage. It was also the 12th defeat in all competitions this season. Erik ten Hag's job is on the line, but can United even afford to fire him. What. A. Mess.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#688. Humiliating, humbling, catastrophic - yet another ordinary day of Manchester United. Ed & Dan digest a heavy defeat at home to Bournemouth. How do United move on from here? (Probably by losing to Bayern, Liverpool, West Ham and Villa next, but that's a whole other story). For backers, we talk about Joey Barton, misogyny and the big grift among ex-ballers.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. We're also on Youtube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#687. Victory over Chelsea at Old Trafford - a return to form after last weekend's acrimonious defeat at Newcastle. Ed & Dan look back on an important win and a vital contribution from the former manager's player of the year, Scott McTominay.*Apologies for the mic fail on Dan's side* - just one of those things.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#686. Defeat at Newcastle in another sobering match for United and manager Erik ten Hag. This wasn't just another Premier League loss, but a 1-0 battering. There's very little for Ed & Wayne to feel positive about, but we try to put the result in context. Then we preview United's game with Chelsea on Wednesday. For backers, a discussion about the Euro 2024 draw and England's prospects.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#685. Another mess fine mess of a performance in the Champions League leaves United on the brink of exit. Despite two fine goals leaving the Reds up, defensive errors dog an away performance yet again. Ed & Wayne discuss the disasterclass and ponder whether United can beat Bayern at Old Trafford. Then there's a preview of this weekend's trip to Newcastle.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#684. Victory over Everton, with an outrageous goal by Alejandro Garnacho and a beautifully mature performance by Kobbie Mainoo. Ed & Dan can't help fanboying about the pair of them. For backers, we look back on Terry Venables legacy. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#683. The Premier League returns after a two week break and United face an aggrieved Everton at Goodison Park. Ed & Tom look ahead to yet another critical game as Erik ten Hag tries to turn around United's season.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#682. United head into the international break with victory over Luton at Old Trafford. That's four wins in the past five Premier League games, yet something isn't quite functioning with the team, especially up front. Ed & Tom discuss. For Patreon backers, we look at the finals games in qualifying for Euro 2024.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#681. Another Champions League defeat leaves United on the precipice of a damaging exit. It's now 9 defeats across all competitions this season. There are mitigating circumstances, with some bizarre refereeing and more VAR intervention. Ed & Daniel discuss and then look ahead to a game against Luton at the weekend.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#680. More trouble for United with a humiliating loss to Newcastle in the Carabao Cup. This tournament might be low on the list of priorities, but victory last February was a highlight of Erik ten Hag's first year in the job. Now the Dutchman can't buy a win. Ed & Tom digest a pretty terrible week. For backers, we take a deeper dive into what the new INEOS-led sporting structure might look like.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#679. Yet another humiliating defeat to Manchester City at Old Trafford. We've seen this film before. Ed & Dan discuss a dispiriting game and ask where Erik ten Hag takes his team from here? There's a brief conversation about United's financials and a look ahead to the Carabao Cup game against Newcastle.If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page. Keep us ad free - Friend of the Show status for just £1.No Question About That is available on Apple, Google, Stitcher, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.