#722 | Victory over Sheffield United at Old Trafford. Stick your Overlapping Centre-Backs where the sun doesn't shine. United are back, baby. Sixth place ain't gonna win itself, etc and so on. Ed & Dan digest another magnificent night at the Old Trafford thunderdome where captain Bruno Fernandes ensured it wasn't another game of embarrassment.

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#721 | United beat Coventry in the FA Cup semi-final, but after surrendering a three-goal lead against a Championship team, it feels like a deeply hollow victory. United probably should have been dumped out of the cup and Ten Hag fired on the final whistle but for the most marginal of offside decisions. Ed & Dan discuss another fine day of Man-Yooing. For backers - can United actually beat City in the final?

00:00 Introduction and Manchester United's victory

17:00 Intense penalty shootout

23:00 Controversial offside call and VAR

30:00 Challenges with Injuries and Fatigue

37:00 Debating the Role of the Manager

44:00 Car Update and Upcoming Games

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#720 | No midweek game, so Ed & Wayne ponder changes in the media landscape and what it means for coverage of United and the beautiful game more widely. Then there's a look ahead to the weekend's FA Cup Semi-Final against Coventry City at Wembley. Up The Fucking Reds!

00:00 Introduction

06:00 Quiet Week in Unitedland

13:00 Controversy and Firing of Henry Winter

28:00 The Rise of Fan-Produced Content

40:00 Previewing the Manchester United vs Coventry City Match

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#719 | United draw at Bournemouth and slip further away from a very unlikely Champions League place. And with Newcastle beating Spurs, United are now seventh and may have to play next season in the ... Europa Conference League. Ed & Dan commiserate.

00:00 Introduction 

01:00 Enjoying Liverpool's struggles

08:00 United's Lack of Cohesion Against Bournemouth

31:00 Bruno Fernandes Future

51:00 Garnacho's Social Media Likes

54:00 Women's Team Makes the FA Cup Final

58:00 Anticipating the Match Against Coventry City

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#718 | It's a midweek with no European football at United so a chance to take stock on the latest news, take some listener questions and look ahead to United's game with Bournemouth at the weekend. With Ed & Tom.

00:00 The State of United

05:00 Challenges Faced by Lower League Clubs

09:00 Politics and Football

15:00 The Departure of John Murtough

24:00 Potential Benefits of Finishing Outside the European Spots

30:00 Proof of Funds Issue in the Failed Qatari Takeover

39:00 Succession Planning at Manchester United

44:00 Concerns About United's Lack of Consistency and Potential Mid-Table Finish

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#717 | United earn a draw against Liverpool to dent the Scousers' title hopes. United will take that from a game that could have got away from the team in the first half. Ed & Dan discuss the game and the two moments of brilliance that secured a point. For backers we look ahead to the Champions League quarter-finals.

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#716 | Defeat snatched from the jaws of victory at Stamford Bridge. Just when we thought we'd seen he most braindead performance of the season, Erik ten Hag's men come up with a new low. What a miserable way to lose a game, even if a spot in next season's Champions League had probably already escaped the club. Ed & Wayne review an error-strewn performance in London, try and set the game in a wider context and look forward - if that's the right word - to United vs. Liverpool on Sunday.

00:00 Sir Jim Ratcliffe's Presence

05:00 Effort vs. Quality

09:00 Pattern of Conceding Goals

15:00 Desperate Decisions by Ten Hag

21:00 Rashford's Ineffectiveness

24:00 Comparisons to Past Managers

27:00 INEOS's Wider Influence

31:00 Conceding Late Goals and a Lack of Progress

35:00 Frustration with Decisions

39:00 Lack of Communal Pride

44:00 Manager Under Pressure

53:00 Doubts about United's Chances Against Liverpool

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#715 | United left Brentford with a point, probably should have taken all three after scoring late, but deserved absolutely nothing after another abject performance. Almost two years on from United's drubbing at the same ground has the team and Ten Hag progressed at all? Ed & Dan discuss a game that brought everybody back down to earth and then look ahead to Chelsea on Thursday night. 

00:00 Introduction and Dinner Conversation

01:00 Daniel's Car Troubles

09:00 Passion and Desire

13:00 Conceding Goals and Lack of Quality Chances

16:00 Ten Hag's Press Conference

21:00 Potential Replacements for Ten Hag

22:00 Southgate

26:00 Poor Performance and Lack of Consequences

27:00 Team Selection

28:00 Budget and Financial Considerations

29:00 Player Performances and Potential Signings

31:00 Mason Mount

34:00 Budget and FFP Implications

38:00 Striker Options and Recruitment

41:00 In Memory of Mark Kirschner

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#714 | It was international week, with some pointless friendlies, some important qualifies and lots of curious fixtures around the world. England's games were not the pick of the bunch, but Kobbie Mainoo stood out on his international debut. Ed & Tom look back on Mainoo's impressive start to his international career and then ahead to Brentford at the weekend.

00:00 International Football and Qualifiers

03:00 Kobbie Mainoo's England Performance

07:00 Potential Weaknesses and Hype

14:00 Competition and Squad Selection

17:00 Rashford's Performance for England

18:00 Harry Maguire's England Chances

20:00 Christian Eriksen's Lack of Gametime

22:00 Ronaldo's Behavior

23:00 Gibraltar and Argentina

24:00 Garnacho's Performance for Argentina

27:00 Preview: Manchester United vs Brentford

30:00 Brentford's Performance and League Position

33:00 Scott McTominay's Role in Midfield

36:00 Manchester United Women's Team

40:00 Patreon Bonus Pod

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Welcome to the inaugural edition of the NQAT Backers' Tactics Podcast. This episode is presented on the main feed as a preview of what our patrons can expect. Our supporters at www.patreon.com/NQATpod are treated to an exclusive weekly show that delves into a pertinent issue of the week. We are delighted to introduce a weekly Tactics Podcast to our offering. Each Monday, for 20-30 minutes, we will explore the tactical strategies employed by United in their recent matches, featuring guest host Darnish Iqbal.

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#713 | Sir Jim joined the Gereint Thomas Cycling Club podcast to talk about his sporting philosophy and journey in sailing, cycling, F1 and football. Is offered yet more detail on his plans for Manchester United. Ed & Wayne analyse the interview, still basking in the glow of Sunday's victory over Liverpool. For backers we think about what a 'club style' might mean for United.

00:00 Celebrating the Historic Victory Over Liverpool

06:00 The Comfort and Clarity of Jim Ratcliffe

16:00 The Challenge of Being Manchester United Owner

25:00 Speculation about Gareth Southgate

26:00 Backing Ten Hag

31:00 Playing Style and Plan for the Future

39:00 Promotion of Kobbie Mainoo to England Squad

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