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#137. On this week's pack show regular presenters Ed and Paul look back on 2012 with friends Awate, Doron, Musa and Liz, and to a positive future in 2013. We discuss the highs and lows of the past 12 months and look forward to some attacking football in the coming year. Also on the show: we look back on United's victories over West Brom and Wigan in the Premier League - where did all those clean sheets come from? We discuss the transfer window, with United having already shipped out Angelo Henriquez and Bebe on loan, and Joshua King on a permanent deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool spend big on mediocre English players, while Chelsea capture Newcastle Demba Ba. And finally, talk Sir Alex Ferguson - once again postponing retirement! No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Que

#136. On the final show of the year, Ed & Paul look back on two eventful matches in the past week. First, Ferguson's team drew at Swansea, but the performance was over-shadowed by controversial incidents on the pitch. Was Fergie right to question Ashley Williams' "attack" on Robin van Persie, or was the manager simply manipulating the media? We move on to United's victory over Newcastle at Old Trafford - another barnstormer of a match, with the Reds coming out 4-3 winners. But how long can Ferguson's side keep on coming back from the brink when goals are shipped quite so easily? Also on this week's show - we look ahead to matches against West Brom and Wigan in the coming week. Can United stretch the Premier League lead beyond seven points? Finally, we take your questions and say goodbye to 2012.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave

#135. On the last show before Christmas, a look ahead to United's Champions League fixture with Real Madrid. Cristiano Ronaldo will return 'home' and Sir Alex Ferguson will once again cross swords with friend and sometimes nemesis, Jose Mourinho. Also in the show: we look ahead to fixtures against Swansea City and a Boxing Day match against Newcastle at Old Trafford. Can United start the packed festive programme with six points this week? No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#134. On the pod, a stunning Manchester derby in which United snatched a last-minute winner through Robin van Persie's free kick. There's plenty of confidence ahead a fissure in Roberto Mancini's squad. We also review the Reds' victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. This wasn't the cricket score many predicted, but a six point lead was comfortably restored. Also on this week's show, we take your questions and look ahead to the transfer window.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

#133. On the show Ed & Paul look back on United's dysfunctional victory over Reading at Madjeski in a game that offered one of the worst defensive performances of Sir Alex Ferguson's 26 year reign. Still, with United top of the League, whose complaining? Recording ahead of the fixture with CFR Cluj, we also look forward to Sunday's derby against City at Eastlands. After the blues beat United twice last season can Ferguson's team find a semblance of self respect - and revenge? Finally, we take your questions and discuss Ferguson's support for Jose Mourinho.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding

#132. On this week's show, United's victories over QPR and West Ham at Old Trafford - occasions on which the Reds did very little to impress but gained valuable points. It was also a week for legends and nostalgia. United supporters celebrated 20 years of Eric Cantona's signature, while Sir Alex's statute was finally unveiled underneath his eponymous stand at Old Trafford. We also talk about Anders Lindegaard's call for a "gay hero" in professional football - what are the chances of a more progressive view from football fans? Finally, your questions, and look ahead to the football in the week ahead!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some

#131. On this week's show - we look back on United's double defeat to Norwich and Galatasaray. While the kids lost in Turkey, the oldies came unstuck in East Anglia. It was one of Sir Alex Ferguson's less salubrious weeks. Yet, the daddy of all managers celebrates a new statue in front of the old North - now renamed - stand. In a week for managerial changes, we discuss Roberto Di Matteo's sacking at Chelsea, and a new Spanish appointment in west London. We also discuss Sir Alex' possible replacements - could double title winning Ole Gunnar Solskjaer be in the frame? Also on this week's show - Eric Cantona, a Rogues XI competition winner, we take your questions and a new feature on the show!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the

#130. The pod looks back at United's latest comeback victory as Sir Alex Ferguson's side triumphed at Villa Park. How many more times will the Reds concede only to snatch a late victory? We talk Javier Hernández - has the little Mexican emerged from a 'difficult second season' to become a key man in United's charge towards the Premier League title? Also on this week, we talk financials,  with Q1 results coming out. For the first time since the Glazer family took control of the club in 2005 United's gross debt dips below £400 million. It's only taken £550 million wasted on debt repayments and other costs to take debt to a "manageable" level! Finally, we take your Twitter questions, and preview United's trip to Norwich City and the European tie with Galatasaray next week.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a revie

#129. On this week's show we discuss two victories in the past week for Sir Alex Ferguson's men - neither without some difficulty. First, United overcame Arsenal 2-1 at Old Trafford, but not before Wayne Rooney had missed yet another penalty. Then in midweek United qualified for the Champions League knock-out stages with victory over SC Braga. The lights went out at Estádio Municipal, but Ferguson's side found a late spark to win and qualify with ease. Also on this week's show: we take your many questions, discuss Robin van Persie's form, preview Sir Alex' brand new statue and look ahead to the weekend's game against Aston Villa.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporti

#128. On the show, a feast of goals over the past week, with United beating Chelsea at Stamford Bridge in somewhat controversial circumstances, before succumbing to the same team in the league cup. Where Sir Alex Ferguson's team claimed three Premier League points, a younger outfit dropped out of the cup after a stirring game in west London. One again the narrative centered around controversy, with referee Mark Clattenburg the brunt of Chelsea ire for more than one reason. Also on this week's pod: we talk Nani and Ferguson's all-too-obvious frustration with the Portuguese winger, and Paul Pogba a talented youngster now taking Italy by storm. Back at Old Trafford, United host Arsenal on Saturday lunch-time - it's around 100/1 for the teams to share nine goals between them. After the past week that's surely a good punt! Finally, we take your questions and look ahead to a European trip to Braga.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and al

#127. Ed & Paul look back on United's matches against Stoke in the Premier League and SC Braga in Europe. Sir Alex Ferguson's team came away with two victories, but once again looked suspect at the back. Meanwhile, Rio Ferdinand and Ferguson were embroiled in a media row over the Kick It Out t-shirt that never was. Ferguson came within a whisker of a PR disaster, while Ferdinand maintained a quiet dignity. We analyse what the row means for United, Ferguson, Ferdinand and race relations in English football. We talk about David Gill's appointment to the FA and the inherent conflicts of interest involved, while we laud Ajax fans rejection of "modern football". And Wayne Rooney's endorsement of Barrack Obama - does that seal the presidential election?! Finally, we preview the week ahead with a double-header against Chelsea in the Premier League and Capital One CupNo Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We reall

#126. On this week's post international break pod, United's thumping victory over Newcastle at St. James' Park. Sir Alex Ferguson's wingless wonders gained revenge for a 3-0 loss at the same venue last season, while posing some interesting tactical questions for the season ahead. Also: we talk internationals, with the bulk of Ferguson's squad away with their national teams. Fortunately all should return in rude health for United's matches with Stoke and Sporting Braga at Old Trafford in the coming week. We talk Tom Cleverley's potential contract, Yaya's wages, Chicharito, Wayne Rooney's captaincy, Nani's terrible form, and Nemanja Vidić's fitness. Finally, back at home Liverpool's Director of Communications took on a Twitter star with hilarious consequences, a crazy Austrian man jumped out of a balloon from space, and we take your - usually odd - twitter questions.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We real

#125. On this week's pod, United's defeat to Tottenham at Old Trafford; the Reds' second Premier League loss of the campaign. We ask why United can't seem to stop shipping cheap goals this season, and whether it's the defence, midfield, Sir Alex Ferguson, or all three that's to blame. We review United's away victory at CFR 1907 Cluj in the Champions League - a game in United came from behind to secure three points with a fine double from Robin van Persie. Just four more points in as many games should ensure that the Reds reach this season's knock-out rounds. Also on the pod this week - your questions, the Ashley Grimes scarf competition winner, our view on the best and worst TV pundits. Finally, we look ahead to United's trip to Tyneside to face Newcastle United this weekend. Can Ferguson's side avenge the 3-0 loss at St. James' Park last season?No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your

#124. We look back at United's victory over Liverpool at Anfield - a day which began with eyes focused on visiting supporters' behaviour, and ended with Scouse abuse of referee Mark Halsey. Captain Nemanja Vidić did not play and will miss at least two months. We take in the Capital One Cup, with a youthful United side beating Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Anderson and Tom Cleverley got the goals that take the Reds through to a fourth round meeting with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge. Is this a new start for the big-boned Brazilian midfielder, or yet another false dawn? Given it's League Cup week we talk youth - the four who debuted on Wednesday night and those who have come through the ranks over the years. Also on this week's pod: your questions and another competition prize to give away to one lucky listener. Finally, we look ahead to the weekend's fixture with Tottenham Hotspur at Old Trafford, and United's visit to Transylvania - as Sir Alex Ferguson's team takes on CFR Cluj in the Champions League.No Que

#123. On the pod, a look back on United's thumping victory over Wigan at Old Trafford. In one of those 'games of two halves' United battered the Latics with three goals inside 15 second half minutes. But the game was marred by a post-match controversy over anti-Liverpool chanting, which has been covered just about everywhere this week. Did the media get the tone and accuracy of the coverage right, and what should United fans do next, especially with a match at Anfield coming up on Sunday. We move on to the midweek game against Galatasaray and another sub-par United performance in Europe. Indeed, it is now 18 months since United put in a really convincing performance in European football. We look ahead to the trip to Liverpool, and the Capital One Cup tie with Newcastle United at Old Trafford.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rati

#122. This week on the nation's favourite United podcast* we look back on victory over Southampton at St Mary's before the international break. Did Robin van Persie's hat-trick get United out of jail free after an omnishambles of a defensive performance? We talk international football, with a large proportion of Sir Alex Ferguson's squad away with their national sides over the last week. England won one and drew one, but there was greater success for some Reds. Also on the show - we talk Wayne Rooney's book, Cristiano Ronaldo's sadness, take your questions, talk Anderson's food habits, ponder the merits of Eric Cantona's collar, give away a Paul Scholes shirt, and preview the week ahead with Wigan Athletic and Galatasary visiting Old Trafford.*Well, in the top 10 at least!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a re

#121. On this week's show we say a final goodbye to a much loved and misunderstood friend - Dimitar Berbatov - who is joining Fulham in a £4 million deal. Also on the show - we look back on victory over Fulham at Old Trafford. This was a 'game of two halves' that saw the Reds take three points despite some very average defending. Rafael, Robin van Persie and Wayne Rooney made the headlines for various reasons. We talk transfers - how did United do in the window, were they the right purchases and how will the incomings affect the Reds' style in the season ahead? We take your Twitter questions: should Ferguson ban journalists, what's Tom Cleverley's best position, and many more! And finally this week - we look ahead to United's trip to Southampton at the weekend.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk t

#120. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's opening day defeat at Everton - dissecting Sir Alex Ferguson's team, tactics and the outlook for the rest of the season. We talk transfers, with United signing Robin van Persie and Alexander Büttner since last week's show, although there is no sign of that long-debated midfielder anywhere. And we delve into the disastrous form of Wayne Rooney and Nani at Goodison Park, talk injuries and Michael Carrick's role. Meanwhile, in the world of finances the George Soros fund bought around two per cent of the club - what does this mean, if anything, for United's future?No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the s

#119. New season, new hope! Well not if you've been following Manchester United's IPO in New York this summer. But with Shinji Kagawa, Nick Powell and Robin van Persie joining* there's plenty to talk about in the first show of the new season! Ed and Paul talk the summer transfer window, financial shenanigans in the Big Apple and tactics ahead of the new campaign. Have the acquisitions calmed frayed tempers in the stands, or did Sir Alex Ferguson take his battle with supporters one step too far?No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and op

#118. **With humble apologies for the one-off sub-optimal quality of the audio on Ed's channel this week due to a technical fault** In the final special Euro edition of this summer, Ed and Paul review the knock-out stages of the 2012 European Championships in Poland in Ukraine - taking in both the quarter and semi-finals. We laud Italy, commiserate with Germany, vigorously debate Spain and lampoon England! We also look ahead to what promises to be an exciting final between Spain and Italy on Sunday. Will Spain take a third international tournament in a row, or can Italy provide an upset? With many thanks for listening over the past month to these special European editions. We'll be back with you after our summer holidays for the start of the new Premier League season in August.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us