United Women: A Season of Surprises

#256. The fun, such as it was, couldn't last. United's run of four wins in five Premier League games was always a mirage, containing as it did a series of narrow victories and largely unimpressive performances. It came home to roost as Louis van Gaal's side was thrashed at Tottenham. The Dutchman claimed, ridiculously, that his side was "an equal" of Spurs - an equal in all but good football and scoring goals. Ed & Paul look back on United's humiliation in north London, which started when the team bus turned up two hours late. It is a result that places Champions League qualification in serious doubt and Louis van Gaal's job under the microscope. There is a look ahead to United's FA Cup quarter-final replay with West Ham at Upton Park, and the Reds home fixture with the hapless Aston Villa. Surely even Van Gaal cannot muck this one up?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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Apr 201647min

#255. Is this a run of form we see before us? Four wins in the past five Premier League games keeps Louis van Gaal's side in touch with Champions League qualification - and the Dutchman, potentially, in a job. After victory over Everton at Old Trafford, can United now make the top four? Ed & Paul review United's victory over the Toffees, in another underwhelming display, but one that brought three valuable points. There's your questions, a discussion about Van Gaal's future, and a look ahead to United's fixture with Tottenham 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 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Apr 201654min

#254. Victory! Over City! At the Etihad! Who'd have thunk it? Expectations coming into the 171st derby were low, perhaps as low as they have been at any time in the past 40 years, but in winning 1-0 at City's home United surpassed those expectations and some. It begs the question - exactly where did that performance come from, and why can't Louis van Gaal's team find a greater level of consistency? Ed & Paul analyse United's victory over City and look back on a more disappointing outcome - aggregate defeat to Liverpool in the Europa League. There's a discussion about Jose Mourinho, who may or may not have signed a contract with United this week, your questions and a look ahead to the International break.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

21 Mar 201659min

#253. Just where does United's defeat at Liverpool in the Europa League ranks in terms of 'really bad days at the office'? Right up there, say Ed & Paul. True, there have been worse performances under Louis van Gaal, including this season, but have there been any more damning of the manager, more embarrassing to the team, or more acutely speaking to the need to change course? Very, very few. And if Van Gaal is under more pressure because of defeat on Merseyside, then it is hardly eased by United's limp draw with West Ham at Old Trafford in the FA Cup. Finally, there are previews of United's return fixture with Liverpool in Europe and the trip to City in the Premier League, together with all your questions answered (well some, anyway).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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Mar 201657min

#252. Miserable and predictable, United's away form meant it was little surprise that a jammy win over Watford was followed by a disheartening defeat at the Hawthorns. Ed & Paul discuss both games, though they failed to mention that the Hawthorns is the stadium highest above sea level in the country. Louis van Gaal gets hammered, as—for some reason—does Wayne Rooney. Juan Mata's ridiculousness is cursed, but hypocritically, ridiculousness is thoroughly embraced when Ed & Paul answer your questions. There are previews of the Liverpool and West Ham games to come, though they mostly involve the sound of nails being frantically bitten as the season threatens to come totally off the rails.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Mar 201650min

#251. Horny you say? Check out United’s new-found sexy football for guaranteed satisfaction. Three victories, 11 goals scored, progress in two cup competitions, and three vital points earned: it has been a very good week for Louis van Gaal. The Reds' 3-2 win over Arsenal at Old Trafford heralded the rise of Marcus Rashford. Is he United's new star striker in the making? It's now four goals in two games for the Manchester-born teenager. Add wins over Shrewsbury Town and Midtjylland to that against Arsenal and there is much to be positive about this week. The big question: will it last when injuries abate and Van Gaal can turn to some familiar faces? Ed & Paul answer your questions and look forward to games against Watford and West Brom in the coming 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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Feb 201655min

#250. Another week, another disappointing result after United lost to a low quality Sunderland outfit at the Stadium of Light. Low quality you say? A phrase that aptly describes the team that Louis van Gaal has built. With the Champions League now seemingly out of reach Ed & Paul ask - why has the Dutchman still got a job and just how toxic is his legacy at the club? In addition to looking back on United's trip to Sunderland there's a look forward to United's match with number-crunchers Midtjylland in Denmark. And while we're talking numbers there's a quick discussion about United's Q3 results and a look forward to the Reds' defeat at Shrewsbury in the FA Cup.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Feb 201648min

#249. They say he is a legend. No, not Wayne Rooney's acting, nor the booze the United striker was shilling, but manager-in-waiting-if-we-believe-the-tabloids José Mourinho. The former Chelsea manager's representatives have reportedly held talks with United in recent weeks. On the pitch, incumbent Louis van Gaal steered his side to a draw with Chelsea at Stamford Bridge, but the Reds could have taken more from the game. Ed & Paul take your questions, discuss the transfer window, and ponder Gary Neville's faltering time as manager of Valencia.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! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

8 Feb 201655min