Kobbie Mainoo Hype Train

#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? 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Initial Tactical Analysis 05:16 Structural Problems 08:49 Second Half Analysis 20:03 Attacking Issues 43:50 Kobbie Mainoo Contract Situation 53:00 Transfer Window Updates 01:03:21 Closing Remarks If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Elo 1h 7min

#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 Why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps breaking Build-up patterns that stall and the knock-on for chance creation Midfield dynamics - who 's where, who carries, who screens Defence - why the back five keeps getting stretched Set pieces - the approach, the assignments, and why the box is panicked Managerial choices - trade-offs being made and better ones on the table 00:00 Introduction00:35 Key moments that framed the match03:41 Midfield dynamics05:46 Defence and rest defence09:14 Managerial decisions 16:27 Set-piece audit18:14 Defensive priorities19:48 Midfield trade-offs25:29 What needs fixing 28:57 Final word If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Elo 34min

#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 Introduction03:09 Match analysis37:53 Grimsby preview60:00 Farewell If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

24 Elo 1h 9min

#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. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Window chaos (and a few laughs) 04:06 United’s to-do list 14:10 Sidebar: Bundesliga broadcast rights 21:44 Arsenal fallout - what we learned 33:17 Goalkeeper question 42:44 Fulham preview & predictions 50:44 Wrap If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Elo 55min

#903 | On this week’s United Inc, Ed and Jamie cut through the noise on United’s finances. New sponsors in, what the late-window shuffle means for PSR, and how the club might actually pay for a new Old Trafford - equity, debt, and the thorny question of personal seat licences. We also look at the market for sales, the shape of the squad plan, and what to watch for in the next set of numbers. No fluff, just what matters. 00:00 Introduction01:25 New sponsorships - who, why, and how much02:43 Transfers - finance reality check and late-window options07:48 Squad planning - gaps and priorities14:17 Stadium financing - equity vs debt, seat licensing, ticketing 28:27 Commercial deals - assessing revenue without the spin33:40 Drag-along rights - why they matter now42:20 Wrap If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Elo 47min

#902 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel pull apart United’s performance against Arsenal. The shape out of possession looked cleaner, United broke the first press often enough, but box occupation and decision making let them down. United's build-up worked far better, yet the final action and consistent presence in the area still lagged behind the approach play. Much better overall. What’s inside Pressing shape – where it worked, where it fell apart, and how the front line triggered the press. Breaking the press – patterns that beat Arsenal’s first line and why United needed more third-man runs. Box presence – too few bodies attacking space, poor timing on cut-backs, and wasteful shot selection. Midfield roles – Cunha between lines, Mount as connector, and the knock-on effects for the rest defence. Wide areas and full backs – when the overlap helped, when it clogged lanes, and how to create better threats. Buildup problems – clean exits from the first phase that fizzled before the final pass. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Baiting the Press 13:03 How the system hel up 15:44 Season expectations and on-pitch IQ 17:35 Build-up bottlenecks 18:36 Full backs and box occupation 18:58 Midfield dynamics and roles 22:55 Bruno Fernandes’ positioning 26:29 Development priorities for key players 29:16 Final thoughts Takeaway Progress in structure, not yet in punch. United can reach good zones against strong pressure. The next step is simple to say and hard to do – arrive in the box with numbers, improve the last touch, and turn control into goals. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Elo 34min

#901 | Ed and Daniel talk about United's defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was largely settled by a single goalkeeping error. The performance was markedly better: heavy possession, more than twice Arsenal’s shots and real influence from new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who were standouts. They break down what worked, what didn’t and why the result flatters the visitors. The discussion turns to recruitment: can United address the ‘keeper situation before the 1 September deadline, and is midfield business still on the cards? Decisions in the next couple of weeks will shape the season. 00:00 Introduction 01:38 The Goal 04:23 Team Selection 07:26 Tactical Analysis 15:34 Defensive Performance 34:39 Transfer Window 40:13 VAR Discussion 46:19 Looking Ahead If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Elo 56min

#900 | Ed and Daniel discuss the upcoming season and all of Manchester United's hopes and fears. The discussion covers the preseason, players' preparation, and the transfer market. There's a chat about squad quality, key players and the impact of the new acquisitions. We end with some predictions for the season and the role of the academy and club identity at the start of another campaign. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Pre-Season Review & Transfer Market 23:48 Team Identity & Quality Discussion 48:19 Squad Analysis 59:00 Season Predictions & Final Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Elo 1h 15min