No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

#879 | Ed and Jamie (aka Sub-Prime Goals) analyse Manchester United's latest Q3 financial report. They discuss the positive outcomes, including a 22% reduction in wages and the impact of key player transfers on the club’s finances. The discussion also covers the restructuring process led by Sir Jim Ratcliffe, potential summer transfers, and the implications of the financial shifts for next season. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction and Overview 01:21 Financial Restructuring and Impact 05:29 Player Wages and Transfer Impact 10:44 Challenges and Future Strategies 16:34 Sponsorships and Financial Health 23:15 Financial Exclusions and FX Concerns 25:02 Public Listing Disadvantages 26:18 Transfer Window and Squad Strategy 32:46 Potential Risks in Transfer Market 36:10 Leadership Changes and Future Plans 39:11 Premier League Financial Maneuvers 42:18 Concluding Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Jun 48min

#878 | Ed and Dominic discuss the whirlwind start to Manchester United's transfer window amidst the backdrop of the FIFA Club World Cup. They analyse the confirmed signing of Matteus Cunha from Wolves for £62.5 million, breaking down the financial structuring of the deal and his potential impact on the team. They analyse Bryan Mbeuno's potential signature and dive into potential exits, including scenarios surrounding Rashford, Garnacho, Antony and Sancho. They debate the broader implications of these moves on squad dynamics, formation strategies, and financial flexibility. Additionally, the roles of current stars like Bruno and Amad are scrutinised. The episode wraps up with a discussion on the team's need for a new goalkeeper, potential candidates, and broader squad improvements required for the season ahead. 00:00 Introduction 01:52 Matteus Cunha Transfer Details 06:17 Financial Implications and Club Strategy 09:20 Player Dynamics and Social Media Impact 15:33 Squad Changes and Tactical Considerations 24:37 Amad and Bruno's Roles 26:33 Midfield Weaknesses and Tactical Concerns 40:38 Goalkeeper Dilemmas 45:58 Financial Analysis and Future Prospects If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jun 51min

#877 | Ed and Wayne skip the usual NQAT awards ceremony and dive into the end-of-season mailbag instead. Bruno Fernandes was Player of the Year, obviously. THat's all. Answering questions from listeners, they discuss the club's financial struggle and speculate about the complexities of offloading unwanted players. Concerns over failed transfers, management inefficiencies, and the club's declining global brand are also highlighted. Questions also dive into historical failures in recruitment and ponder the worst players signed by Sir Alex Ferguson. Also, there's a strangely long discussion about who would win a wheelbarrow race among footballing brothers. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:21 Mailbag: Transfer Market Concerns 05:15 Worst Player Signings Under Fergie 07:11 Recent Team Performance 11:38 Managerial Player Relations 19:14 Midfield Recruitment Issues 21:47 Youth Talent and Transfer Policies 23:08 Striker Performance 25:54 The Glazers' Mismanagement 35:33 Phil Jones 42:13 Footballing Brothers 48:23 Farewell Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Mai 53min

#876 | Ed and Dan discuss the final game of the season against Aston Villa, closing out a dreadful season on a win. They reflect on personal travel anecdotes and quirky encounters in Bilbao and then shift focus to United's post-season activity with heavy turnover among players expected. First victim: Alejandro Garnacho, fired by Ruben Amorim in front of the squad this week. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:42 Travel Stories 02:34 Match Analysis: United vs Villa 09:06 Transfer Market and Future Prospects 28:46 Player Departures 33:20 Bruno's Future 41:46 Next Season's Strategy 47:06 Fan Interactions 53:03 Season Summary and Final Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Mai 1h

#875 | Ed and Jamie talk about financial implications of missing out on the Champions League, which means a substantial drop in revenue/opportunity lost, more cost management, and an impact on the summer transfer window. They assess the potential of a transfer strategy heavily reliant on cost-effective signings and youth development. Possible player sales and financial maneuvers, including the women's team valuation and a contentious post-season tour, are examined for their roles in stabilising the club's economic health. Despite the bleak outlook, cautious optimism is maintained. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:18 Financial Implications of Missing Champions League 05:41 Revenue Breakdown and Financial Strategies 13:52 Summer Transfer Budget and Strategy 21:33 Financial Implications of Player Sales 24:48 Youth Prospects and Bargain Deals 27:46 Women's Team Valuation and Strategy 32:02 Post-Season Tour and Financial Gains 36:00 Concluding Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Mai 39min

#874 | Ed and Paul discuss United's disappointing performance in defeat to Spurs in the Europa League final. The conversation touches on what this defeat means financially and strategically amid the club's worst season in decades. The conversation dives into the players' performances, the challenges faced by manager Ruben Amorim, and the potential impact on this summer's transfer strategy. They reflect on the broader implications for the club given the highly competitive nature of the Premier League. Just how bad will the summer be? Probably very bad. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 00:46 Reflecting on defeat to Spurs 02:21 Ruben Amorim's approach 03:23 Player Performances and Missed Opportunities 15:28 Financial and Managerial Challenges 18:54 The Emotional Impact 38:18 Ratcliffe's Strategy and Football Economics 45:48 Ownership Issues 47:09 Fan Disillusionment 50:30 United's Future 60:00 Hope Amidst Challenges 61:09 Reflections If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

22 Mai 1h 17min

#873 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel focus on the upcoming Europa League final, discussing the various tactical setups and player selections for United and Tottenham Hotspur. They deliberate formations and likely tactical strategies, touching on Ruben Amorim's choices and approaches. The hosts speculate about possible starting lineups, the importance of the match in the context of a future rebuild, and provide their score predictions for the final. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 01:51 United's Strategy 02:56 Pressing Strategy 03:44 Tottenham's Strengths and Weaknesses 07:04 Midfield Dynamics 12:57 Defensive Setup 19:37 Tottenham's Champions League Prospects 20:42 System vs. Player Quality 25:27 Midfield and Forward Analysis 28:59 Combined XI 32:46 Predictions 33:55 Final Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Mai 37min

#872 | Ed and Dominic look forward to the Europa League final in Bilbao, where United and Spurs face off for an oversized trophy and a place in next season's Champions League. For the Reds this is a path to growth and redemption; an accelerant to Ruben Amorim's faltering time in charge. Defeat will leave the club £100m short in the summer transfer market and without any European football next season. The game's importance really cannot be overstated. 📖 CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction 04:10 Logistics and Challenges for Fans 06:42 Injuries and Team Selection 11:39 Match Analysis 21:01 Mentality and Urgency in the Final 23:27 Balancing the Lineup 25:46 Managerial Context 27:06 Financial and Structural Challenges 28:22 Midfield Dynamics 29:40 Match Analysis and Predictions 39:49 Lineup Predictions 43:42 Final Thoughts If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

19 Mai 48min