Manchester United Weekly Podcast

Host Harry Robinson (now dried off!) reacts to Women's FA Cup victory and the men's 1-0 home defeat to Arsenal. Plus, another U18s final, and Newcastle (h) preview. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A humiliating defeat that was coming. And it should have come some time ago. Crystal Palace 4-0 Manchester United. A low ebb in Erik ten Hag's rollercoaster of a United era. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a woeful performance at Selhurst Park, the incredible (contrasting) away fans' support and what it means for Ten Hag's future. They answer questions from Patreons, discuss Harry's exciting new project with the Academy and tell you about another upcoming U18s final. There's news on title-winning U21s in the women's Academy, the upcoming Women's FA Cup final and we play Guess the Player. There's loads more, too! Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two games at Old Trafford, many very familiar signs, and more goals aplenty. Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United future remains uncertain at best. If this is his audition for the future, there are plenty unconvinced. A 4-2 win against Sheffield United with the proud highlight of a 250th Academy graduate in Ethan Wheatley but then followed a disappointing 1-1 draw with Burnley. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to it all and discuss the Academy, plus answer questions from our Patrons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Sunday’s dramatic FA Cup semi-final against Coventry City, debate Erik ten Hag’s future, discuss the upcoming U18 Premier League Cup final after last week’s interview with Nick Cox and look ahead to home games against Sheffield United and Burnley as United look to grasp something from the league season. Plus, draws against Spurs for both United Women and the men’s U21s. And, Guess the Player! In the Patreon Q&A, United and England... both, or neither? And EURO 2024. Sign up to become a Patron here and help support the show into its tenth series... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson is joined on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast by Nick Cox, Director of Academy, to discuss the Under-18s being crowned champions of the U18 Premier League North. Find out what Erik ten Hag said to him and lead coach Adam Lawrence, what the philosophy behind the achievement has been and what it means for the future. Harry explains the key to the success from his point of view, too. He's then joined by the excellent Ameé Ruszkai, lead women's football writer for FootballCo, to talk about United's hugely significant victory over Chelsea. They had never beaten the Blues before and have now done so in an FA Cup semi-final. Who's in the final? What are United's chances? And what does the win do for manager Marc Skinner's future? Finally, CJ Joiner joins the show to give some insight on the club he supports, Coventry City, ahead of the men's FA Cup semi-final on Sunday afternoon. Enjoy the show! If you're interested in more, subscribe to Harry's weekly newsletter here: harryrobinson.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

First he was ours, now he’s the nations... Kobbie Mainoo, emerging England star. The young Manchester United midfielder is the headline-maker of the international break and the pressure and focus will step up a notch as he returns to the club game, with Erik ten Hag’s side visiting Brentford on Saturday evening. On the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are discussing Kobbie’s excellence, Alejandro Garnacho’s first Argentina start and other key international headlines while previewing that Brentford game, answering Patron questions, playing Guess the Player, giving you an Academy Briefing and looking ahead to the back end of the season overall. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to a once-in-a-generation FA Cup victory over Liverpool. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait preview Manchester United's biggest game of the season, an FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool at Old Trafford. They talk tactics, mentality, atmosphere and lessons from Anfield and the past. Plus, there's Guess the Player and the Academy Briefing and the bonus Patron Q&A. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson hosts from Old Trafford, discussing the future of Manchester United's Old Trafford stadium with fans of United and opponents Everton, who are soon to leave their historic Goodison Park home for a new ground at Bramley Moore Dock. Do fans support a move? How much of a role does Old Trafford as a stadium play in the identity of United, and the same with Goodison and Everton? What is the minimum capacity of a new ground that could convince fans to leave Old Trafford behind? Those questions and many others pondered in this episode from M16! Regular co-host Jack Tait is away this weekend but both Harry & Jack will return on Wednesday evening to preview Sunday's FA Cup quarter-final against Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hi everyone, Harry Robinson here. If you're interested in Manchester United history, I have another podcast you might like, and after a two-and-a-half-year hiatus, there's a new episode of United Through Time out now! It's about James W. Gibson, club president from 1932 until his 1951 death. He's an inspiring visionary of a man. Here's a five-minute teaser to see if you like it. If you so, here's a link to listen in full on podfollow: https://pod.fo/e/22434c After the main episode, there'll also be a reaction show with Wayne Barton - author of 22 United books - and I in which we discuss the similarities between Gibson and Ratcliffe and why that era is so important to study. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It started so well, but it ended in familiar fashion. Another derby defeat. We expected little else, but this was a performance that showed signs of promise, only for Manchester United to be unable to hold on and City to finish 3-1 victors. On the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review and analyse Sunday’s Etihad defeat and Wednesday’s crucial FA Cup triumph over Nottingham Forest, play Guess the Player, give you the Academy Briefing, an update on United Women, and preview next Saturday’s match at home to Everton, a 12:30pm kick-off. They also discuss an ex-Red, possible structures of player contracts and the new format for UEFA competitions for next season. That latter part is only for Patrons. You can sign up to get early access to ad-free episodes with bonus content here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, positive goal difference was nice while it lasted! Manchester United back to nought in goal difference and perhaps back to zero chance of finishing in the Premier League’s top four after a late 2-1 defeat at home to Fulham, an ever-so-rare victory for the Cottagers at Old Trafford. It comes in a week of great excitement for the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe, INEOS and Trawlers Limited were confirmed as co-owners of the club, bringing with them ambition, vision and relieving frankness. On the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait dissect that Fulham defeat, play Guess the Player, give you the Academy Briefing, consider Ratcliffe’s early statements and how that fits into the historical context of Manchester United and preview Wednesday's FA Cup tie at Nottingham Forest. Will Erik ten Hag have his Mark Robins moment? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Five consecutive wins for Manchester United and Erik ten Hag, whose desired identity for the Reds is becoming clearer by the game, whether you like it or not. Basketball-esque football. End-to-end. Forget possession and control. Does it work? Well, it is at the moment. But is it convincing, is it sustainable, is it the right thing to do? That’s what hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are discussing. They also talk the currently unstoppable Rasmus Hojlund, impressive Kobbie Mainoo and much more. They play Guess the Player, give you an extensive Academy Briefing, reflect on a bad weekend and result for United Women, the possibility of Dan Ashworth at United and look ahead to Saturday’s Old Trafford match against Fulham.  Harry's newsletter: harryrobinson.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A clip from S9 E33 where hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss what should be done with Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United have won four games in a row! Scott McTominay wins another game for Erik ten Hag’s side, who remain five points behind Aston Villa and six behind Spurs but have found some momentum. Rasmus Hojlund’s unstoppable scoring march continues to help United achieve a rare away victory at a top-eight side, a first since 2021. With that damning statistic in mind, the key question to ask today - beyond how satisfying was that - is whether this 2-1 victory at Villa Park is a sign of something sustainable or a one-off? Is this harking back to Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s sides in many ways? Or should we look over some poor moments in an intense 90-minute match given the end result was so good and so valuable? All of that, plus much, much more is answered by hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast where we’ll also be playing Guess the Player, giving you an extensive Academy Briefing and previewing Sunday’s away match at Luton Town. We also talk Old Trafford. Wembley of the North? That’s what they’re saying. Rebuild, renovate, demolish, move - what options do we favour? Our Patrons get a bonus 15-20 minute Q&A in which we answer questions like ‘Is McTominay the new Smalling?’, ‘why hasn’t Ten Hag implemented a successful plan?’ ‘if Ten Hag could give out a managers’ player of the year award who would he give it to, and why is it Scott McTominay’ ‘are there opposition players you’ve begrudgingly enjoyed watching from rivals?’ ‘what are De Gea and Phil Jones doing?’ ‘which striker should United sign next?’ And that’s not even it - there's much more! If you want to listen to that bonus section every week and get ad-free episodes and help support our work as we near our 10th series, you can do so by going to patreon.com/UnitedWeeklyPodcast. It costs just a few quid a month and you get to join a lovely little community of Reds from across the world. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Answering these questions from one of our Patrons, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait essentially ponder over whether Erik ten Hag's ideal plans for this Manchester United team make it greater than the sum of its parts or reduce its strengths: Where does Mount fit in once he’s fit? Can a Bruno, Mount and Mainoo midfielder work? What do we do with Casemiro? If you'd like to hear more conversations like this every week and for twice as long, sign up to become a Patron and support the show here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A clip from S9 E32 as hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss the enduring legacy and lessons of the Munich Air Disaster. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Manchester United's 3-0 home win over West Ham, asking and answering questions like: Does this performance show wider growth or were United just more clinical? How good can Rasmus Hojlund be? How has Alejandro Garnacho developed this season? What is the next thing for him to improve? How big a blow is losing Lisandro Martinez again? And much more! We also reflect on the enduring legacy of the Munich Air Disaster on United and its fanbase, play Guess the Player and preview next weekend's game against Aston Villa. There's also an extensive Academy Briefing with Harry giving some insight on the development of Kobbie Mainoo, the departure of Isak Hansen-Aaroen and two U18s wins at Carrington this week, plus a series of late loan moves. In an extra-long bonus Q&A for Patrons, we talk how Mason Mount fits into this team among several other interesting topics. Become a Patron here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson is joined by Matt Johnson, great-grandson of the man who saved Manchester United, Harry Stafford. The pair start off by talking about Thursday night's extraordinary win over Wolves and Kobbie Mainoo's memorable 97th-minute winner and then reflect on the man who made it possible, a Newton Heath captain from over a century ago. There's chat about the early history of United, about Newton Heath, about a community of descendants of legendary figures, about collectors’ items, a tale of loss and tragedy, and a very determined man, without whom Manchester United would not exist. Harry Stafford is one of The Men Who Made Manchester United, eight inspirational figures who form the basis for Harry Robinson's book, released in October 2023 and available to buy now. Podcast listeners can benefit from a special offer to get a signed copy directly from Harry for £18 including postage! DM him on Twitter at @HarryRobinson64 or email us at mufcweeklypod[at]gmail[dot]com to order. Cheers! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With audio and reaction direct from a classic FA Cup tie at Newport County's Rodney Parade, including an interview with an Exiles fan and the unique sounds of tie like this, we review an unconvincing but nevertheless successful win on the road. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait debate what this says about Ten Hag's management as United fielded their strongest team of the season but floundered at times again. Plus, what more can Hojlund do? Can United have a mid-season resurgence as in a similar scenario back in 2020? What does Marcus Rashford's future look like now? As well as that, we play Guess the Player, look at United Women's first win in a month and give you an extensive Academy and loan briefing, with a four-goal haul for one Salford lad at Old Trafford. For our Patreons, we talk Bayindir vs Onana and Jurgen Klopp's upcoming Liverpool exit and the question: "What's the more desirable job - being United or Liverpool boss?" Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions answered in today's episode: What does the appointment of new CEO Omar Berrada mean for Manchester United? What does it show about the balance of power between Ratcliffe and the Glazers? What does FA Youth Cup defeat say about Manchester United's U18s? What's it like to go behind the scenes at the Academy? And who are the key talents coming through right now? What will the challenge at Newport County be like for the Reds? Who were the last side United played for the first-ever time in the FA Cup? Which player made his debut against United for the club United then signed him from? That's in the Guess the Player. And in the Patreon Q&A: Could Pep Guardiola ever manage United? Who should replace Ten Hag if he's sacked in summer? And what do the hosts make of United fan channels? Head here to become a Patreon and get ad-free, early access to episodes and the bonus Q&A. And head here to sign up to Harry's newsletter. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United are up and down and negatives and positives abound alike. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return for a first show of 2024 to discuss a busy Christmas and New Year period, reviewing the Reds' latest match, a 2-2 home draw against Tottenham Hotspur. We then discuss the nearly completed partial takeover of MUFC by Sir Jim Ratcliffe and list what our key priorities would be were we in his position (thanks Tony Ryan for the question!) As well as that, you'll get your regular, extensive Academy Briefing, Guess the Player and our hopes for 2024 in general. There's also talk of Ten Hag's tactics, United's key weaknesses in transition, transfers and loads more! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, one at Old Trafford, the other in Chicago, review Manchester United's respectable 0-0 draw at Liverpool. Standards have dropped, without a doubt, but it's a good result given what was first feared. Some foundations to build on. Also reviewing the home defeat to Bayern Munich in the UEFA Champions League, they also discuss what McTominay's continued selection means for Ten Hag's future as United manager, whether these players have a consistent issue with inconsistency, Rasmus Hojlund's form and contributions and much more. Of course, that much more includes chat about Kobbie Mainoo, the 18-year-old midfielder who's impressing greatly. Patrons get a 20-minute bonus Q&A with some great discussions including a debate on Marcus Rashford's future and conversation around Old Trafford renovation works. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a humbling home defeat to a well-organised AFC Bournemouth side who deserved their victory and more. United have lost little ground in the race for the top four because of results elsewhere, but Saturday afternoon’s match was a really damning indictment on the team right now. Where do the Reds go from here? Who takes the majority of the blame? What lessons are there to be learned? Those questions and many more will be answered, or at least debated, on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. As well as reviewing that game, the Reds preview matches against Bayern Munich - who had their own shock defeat - and Liverpool - who required another late winner - and discuss plenty more. They play Guess the Player, give you an Academy briefing and Patrons get a 15-minute bonus Q&A in which we talk the January transfer window, amongst other things. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson is joined by Nathan, Kieran and Francesca (briefly) at Manchester United's match against Chelsea, with sounds from Old Trafford and analysis pre-, mid- and post-match. It's a different type of episode. If you're here for pure match analysis, this one's not for you. But if you want an insight into matchday at MUFC and what it feels like to watch a game from the Stretford End, enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After last week's unintended break, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return to take a big-picture look at Manchester United by reviewing three away games at once: one win, one draw and one defeat. Avoiding the obvious narratives around the Newcastle defeat, they consider the problems and potential solutions for Erik ten Hag's spluttering Reds. Breaking up our big-picture discussion is Guess the Player, the Academy Briefing, some top MUFC trivia and a preview of Wednesday's game against Chelsea. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Part Two of the Manchester United Quiz, hosted by Liam, contested by Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. The second half brings some tasty questions and the winner! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Long-time listener Liam joins the Manchester United Weekly Podcast in role as Quizmaster. An experienced quiz-setter and Newton Heath-born Red, Liam's questions are the perfect mix of hard but gettable. Regular hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait compete in Part One of the international break quiz. What score will you get? Let us know! Part Two to follow on Monday night for Patreons and later for normal subscribers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United… the most in-form team in the Premier League... apparently! It doesn’t feel like it, but, somehow, that’s four league wins in five games for Erik ten Hag’s Reds. It was hardly convincing; United failing to convert some good chances again and going through another game without a forward scoring. Victor Lindelof was the unlikely match-winner in a one-goal home victory over Luton Town. Earlier in the week, we did see a forward score. And twice. Rasmus Hojlund continued to show his excellence on the European stage by putting United two ahead at his old club. A wonderful performance disrupted by a nonsensical refereeing decision, in the aftermath of which United crumbled a little. 2-2 and then back in front, a Fernandes penalty. But then behind again, 4-3. A gutting result after some really positive signs. So, lots to review from one win and one defeat on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. We discuss the positive signs in midfield over the last three games and why Harry Maguire's excellent diagonal passes are a good sign, but also demonstrate something lacking in the side. Harry talks about his trip to Copenhagen and we play Guess the Player, give you the Academy Briefing and discuss Man Utd Women's start to the season. Plus, in our Patreon Q&A we talk what Sir Jim Ratcliffe might do in his first few weeks at the club, and lots more. To get access to our 100th-ever bonus Q&A, head here. To listen to Harry talk on the Danish Supporters' Club podcast about his book The Men Who Made Manchester United, head here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lifeline! Bruno Fernandes steps up for Manchester and the pressure eases after a truly demoralising week. Derby defeat preceded a dismantling at the hands of Newcastle United in the Carabao Cup and Old Trafford hasn’t felt quite as glum as that for many moons. Cue a trip to Fulham, often a useful antidote. And cue another late winner at Craven Cottage. Thank you very much! Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to a rare win for Erik ten Hag's United. But will it kickstart the season? What does Ten Hag's team selection say about his attitude at the moment? Other issues discussed include a necessary talk about Harry Maguire's head injury, Diogo Dalot's performance against Newcastle, what team United should start at Copenhagen and more. Harry gives the Academy Briefing, including info on an U21s league victory and what it was like at last week's EFL Trophy match at Salford City. In the Patreon-exclusive Q&A, we talk what's behind Antony's poor form, what is the best and worst case scenario for MUFC this season, our favourite and least favourite football pundits, and VAR. To get access to that Q&A every week, and get ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else, sign up to be a Patreon for as little as £1.50 on a pay-as-you-like scheme. More details here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Harry Robinson with a short episode here including some brief reaction to Tuesday's game. But mainly, this is about inviting you to attend the book launch for The Men Who Made Manchester United on the evening of Monday 30 October at the Old Nags Head pub in Manchester. All are welcome and it'd be great to see some of you there. Non-Manchester-based listeners, sorry for the slightly irrelevant short episode here. We'll be back to normal next week! Thanks for all your support. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

RIP Sir Bobby Charlton. Hosts Harry Robinson - recording at the Old Trafford forecourt where fans gathered on Sunday to pay their respects - and Jack Tait react to the sad news that Manchester United's greatest player died on Saturday at the age of 86. The Reds later discuss United's 2-1 win at Sheffield United, give you your Academy Briefing and preview Tuesday night's UEFA Champions League fixture against FC Copenhagen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In this Patreon mailbag episode, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait talk themes such as: The future of MUFC as the Qatari bid to buy the club withdraws Will the injury time win against Brentford kick start United's season? How would we sum up the last 10 years at Old Trafford? What is the club's greatest achievement and worst moment in the last decade? What one question would you ask our last six managers if you could sit in a room with them, with no NDAs and a truth serum? What we've made of Ange Postecoglu at Spurs? And much, much more, including Harry's upcoming book, The Men Who Made Manchester United, out on MONDAY! If you've enjoyed the podcast over the last couple of years, buying this is the best way you can support the show. The Men Who Made Manchester United is the fascinating, oft-forgotten story of how youth, courage and success came to define England's biggest football club before Busby, Best, Charlton, Ferguson, Cantona, Beckham or Ronaldo. Read and you will discover: How Manchester United got its name and its colours via a steak-munching tongue-out St. Bernard dog, a knocked-out cycling accountant and a poisoned beer crisis The in-depth story of United’s first successful team - two-time champions (1908, 1911) and FA Cup winners (1909) - including their new European tour, on which they were chased out of Budapest by stone-throwing hooligans The inspiration and planning behind United’s move to their iconic Old Trafford stadium The lives, characters and motivations of United’s first great manager, player and captain Why, how and when the club’s world-famous Academy was set up How the founding and survival of the Professional Footballers’ Association was defined by Manchester United’s ‘outcast’ stars How Matt Busby was set up for success by the determined, two-steps-at-a-time football fanatic Walter Crickmer, who almost single-handedly dragged United through a six-year global war. How trade unionism, industrialisation, the railways, public school masculinity, European nationalism and feminism frames the early story of English football and Manchester United. The untold early histories of rivalries with Manchester City, Liverpool and Leeds United. You can pre-order now on Amazon, Waterstones and elsewhere. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With spine-tingling audio direct from Old Trafford at the moment of Scott McTominay's extraordinary winner, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the best of buzzes. Two goals in injury time, both from McTominay. An unprecedented feat in United's Premier League history. United 2, Brentford 1. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, we go through that game, United Women's 2-2 draw with Arsenal, give you your regular Academy Briefing and loads more. Plus, Guess the Player and reaction to the sad news of Lady Cathy Ferguson's death. In our Patreon-only bonus Q&A, available here, we talk about McTominay, Andre Onana and outfielders in goal! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson reacts from Old Trafford after another defeat for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United. Can the Dutchman stop the slide? He needs to. And soon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A pinch of a hope, two handfuls of doom. That’s no recipe for success. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, regular host Harry Robinson is joined, sitting in the shadow of Old Trafford at Hotel Football, by fellow Stretford Ender Nathan Thomas. In today's show, reaction to a 1-0 defeat to Crystal Palace from the pair, and to United Women's winning return to the WSL. Guess the Player, the Academy Briefing, a preview of Galatasaray and news on a new initiative from the Manchester United Foundation. (PS: We meant to record this after the game but we were too pissed off 😅) ---- DETAILS ON THE FOUNDATION INITIATIVE THAT NATHAN MENTIONS Manchester United Foundation is asking fans to join them in ensuring local young people can access warm clothing this winter, by donating clean adult and children’s coats at Old Trafford when the Reds take on Brentford on Saturday 7th October. The Foundation will invest £100,000 in purchasing hats, gloves and scarves, which will be imminently distributed to our participants ahead of the winter period, and is requesting fans to supplement this effort by donating coats at Old Trafford. Coats that are donated by fans on the day of the Brentford fixture will be redistributed by the Foundation to young people accessing our community and education programmes, and by local poverty charities in Greater Manchester. The Foundation has also identified a charity in Ukraine as an additional beneficiary of the coats received from the appeal. All donated coats will leave Old Trafford within days of the Brentford game, to ensure the generosity of supporters can be felt by young people in need as soon as possible. The Foundation positively impacted the lives of more than 25,000 young people in the 2022/23 season, operating in the areas of highest social deprivation across Greater Manchester – where almost 250,000 children* are living in poverty. The winter coat appeal is running for one game only, with fans invited to donate a coat both before and after the game. Coats can be donated from three hours before kick-off at signposted donation bins next to the five bag drop locations on site at Old Trafford. Donations will also be accepted one hour after full-time. All bag drop locations can be found by clicking here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This is the sounds of MUFC with Harry Robinson on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. It's Tuesday 26 September and United host Crystal Palace in the League Cup. With opinions and analysis interspersed throughout, this episode is more about the noise of matchday at Old Trafford, to take you into a place you've dreamed of going, or to remind of you of past visits. Something slightly different. I hope you enjoy it. (If you don't, feel free to skip it and we'll be back to our normal format very soon - opinion's a personal thing 😅) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson reviews Munich (a), the Allianz Arena, a shepherd's hut, Manchesterplatz and games against Bayern and Burnley. Plus updates from the UEFA Youth League, U18 Premier League and U21s fixtures, an EFL Trophy preview, a look ahead to a double against Crystal Palace (EFL Cup and Premier League) and an update on The Men Who Made Manchester United. Regular co-host Jack Tait is away for a couple of weeks. No Patreon Q&A this week as a result, apologies. Feel free to get questions in for next week already. It'll be Harry and a guest. Any guest suggestions welcomed! Had a bit of short notice on this one so couldn't arrange anything. Let me know if this monologue was at all enjoyable or if you've suggestions as to how to make it more engaging when it's just me - I don't like just rambling on into the mic! Cheers all! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Six points from a possible 15 (despite the slip of the tongue in the intro!) to start Manchester United’s season. 10 goals conceded in four games. These are two of the many stats that sum up the dire start to the 2023/24 campaign for Erik ten Hag’s team and once again we are left asking, is this a fair reflection of the team? And where the answer in previous games might have been no, perhaps this time, the answer is yes. Brighton & Hove Albion rode out the early dominance of United and then raced away after half-time. Young Hannibal scored a fantastic long-range goal to reduce the deficit, but that was about it for United’s response. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, it's time to dissect it. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review defeat to Brighton, preview a glamorous trip to Bayern Munich, compete at Guess the Player and give you your regular Academy Briefing. Patreons get ad-free, early access to this episode plus the usual bonus section where we decide whether Ten Hag will be here in 12 months time and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the most enjoyable episodes we've had the pleasure to record. We talk, in chronological order: Antony and the ramifications for football as a whole Patience with Erik ten Hag Social media use in football Our United memories - how we became Reds, our first Utd memories, first games at Old Trafford, favourite United moments and even our all-time XIs. Whether there are any non-United players we follow? Jude Bellingham - in detail How football fandom changes when you leave England, and how match-going Reds view the 'global' support United Through Time and Harry's upcoming book The Men Who Made Manchester United Saturday's game against Brighton Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Questions from our Patrons, answered here, on Amrabat, UCL, TRA and kits. To become a part of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast Patreon community, sign up for between £1.50-£10 a month and get early access to ad-free episodes every week with a 15-20-minute bonus section. And during international breaks, you'll get the chance to shape what we talk about in the form of these Patreon mailbag episodes. www.patreon.com/ManUtdWeeklyPod Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has become an all-too-familiar feeling walking out of the away end at the Emirates and across the bridge past those big Arsenal letters thinking ‘what could have been?’ ‘how close was that?’ and, really, more than anything, ‘for fuck sake’. For a second successive year, an Argentine celebrated with intensity and passion as United appeared en route to a famous victory. Last year, Lisandro Martinez’s brilliant header was made futile by a 90th-minute winner checked by VAR. This year, Alejandro Garnacho’s wonderfully composed one-on-one finish was ruled out for the tightest of offsides and Declan Rice’s 96th-minute deflected strike won it for Arsenal. Gutting. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss some positives, several pieces of significant off-the-pitch news (most of it bad), and a 10-goal thriller for the Academy, plus several deadline day signings. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

*Patrons get 25 minutes extra* Manchester United’s start to this season is confounding. Erik ten Hag’s Reds appear constantly on the edge of breakdown, and always close to defeat, too, and yet six points from the opening nine is a respectable beginning to any campaign. Old Trafford stood in shock as United conceded twice in four minutes against Nottingham Forest, but there remained a sense of confidence and defiance, and justified it proved for a 3-2 comeback victory followed. Further injuries have followed to deepen the sense of crisis in M16, but it’s an away trip this weekend, to Arsenal. Back to London, where our record has been so poor recently, for a huge challenge at the Emirates. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait preview Sunday's match at Arsenal in detail today, as well as looking back on the Forest fixture. They also play Guess the Player, give you your extensive youth round-up with a double-digit win for the U21s. Patrons will get a 25-minute bonus section on transfers, the Old Trafford atmosphere, Ten Hag’s tactics and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One cloud has cleared. Mason Greenwood will not play for Manchester United again. Several more remain. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss defeat in North London, Mason Greenwood and preview Saturday’s match against Nottingham Forest. They play Guess the Player, give you your regular Academy briefing and answer questions like ‘has everyone reacted after two games of the season?’ ‘how do United move on from here?’ and ‘have referees set a dangerous precedent?’ In the Q&A, exclusive to our Patreons, the Reds talk about who’d win a Premier League 5-a-side tournament, what kind of work they're both up to at the moment and the three steps to make MUFC competitive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That was a rusty start to Manchester United’s Premier League season! And a lucky one, too. On this edition of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Ten Hag’s season-opening tactics, the open midfield, the underwhelming wingers, an impactful Sancho substitution, Andre Onana’s competitive debut, and loads more. We’ll play Guess the Player. We’ll give you your regular, extensive Academy round-up. We’ll preview Saturday’s match at Tottenham Hotspur and our Patreons will get an extra 10-15 minute chat dissecting the game in further detail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who'll win the Premier League? Who will be Manchester United's most improved player? Who will become the fans' scapegoat? Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait give their predictions for these questions, and many, many more in the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. The two Reds preview Monday night's Old Trafford encounter with Wolverhampton Wanderers, discussing the impact of a new manager for the Midlands club. They consider who should start up front and on the left-wing, and what they're expecting to see from the game. Then they talk the likely exit of former-captain Harry Maguire, who looks set to join West Ham for £30m, assessing his potential replacements in Jean-Claude Todibo and Benjamin Pavard. After giving all their season predictions, Harry announces the title of his first book: The Men Who Made Manchester United. Released on 25 September with Pitch Publishing, it brings you the definitive history of Manchester United before Sir Matt Busby's post-war halcyon days. Inside are tales that will make you squirm, laugh and cry: the transfer fee of two freezers of ice cream, the tragic death of a young footballer and his forgotten family, the fight for the right to unionise, Edwardian Cockney Reds and the pelting stones of the angry residents of Budapest. It is the story behind the club's name and colours, the building of Old Trafford, the founding of the PFA and the creation of the Academy. It's filled with tales that will fascinate and entertain. You can pre-order now here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's it like interviewing Manchester United's newest signing? Harry Robinson tells co-host Jack Tait in the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. The two Reds review the signing - United's most expensive of the summer - and consider what would be a good season for the 20-year-old Dane Rasmus Hojlund, who arrives from Atalanta. They also look at the club's recent pre-season fixtures, provide an extensive Academy round-up (including action from Hong Kong, Croatia and Northern Ireland). Plus for our Patrons, a 20-minute bonus Q&A discussing the Mason Greenwood situation, season expectations and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The ninth season of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast begins with extensive analysis of the club's first two summer signings, Cameroonian goalkeeper Andre Onana and English midfielder Mason Mount. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait consider the departing David de Gea's Old Trafford legacy, a new United captain, some notable departures and Erik ten Hag's pre-season tactics and how they illuminate what might change in the new campaign, which is just over a fortnight away. The two Reds play Guess the Player and Harry provides a thorough update on an array of changes at the Academy enacted since the end of last season, including new managers for both the U21s and U18s. To get access to our Patreon-only Q&A for just a couple of quid a month and hear extra chats about Kobbie Mainoo, strikers, tactics, Sofyan Amrabat and loads more, head here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to FA Cup final defeat to Manchester City. Patreons get an exclusive Q&A heavily focused on transfers, including Rosmus Hojland, Mason Mount and many others. You can sign up from as little as £6 a month here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Does it need any introduction? Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait preview the first all-Manchester FA Cup Final at Wembley Stadium on Saturday 3 June 2023, kick-off at 3pm. Manchester United v. Manchester City - how does Erik ten Hag set up for this one? That's what we're talking, and more. Enjoy. And good luck for Saturday - enjoy it wherever you're watching from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Happy end of the Premier League season. Manchester United climb above Newcastle in the campaign’s final week to finish third after entertaining but unpolished victories over Chelsea and then Fulham. Erik ten Hag’s post-match message was clear: there is one game to go. On this bitesize start-of-the-week episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss United’s final two league games, consider how close United Women came to a first WSL title and a couple of other bits and bobs. Later in the week, the two Reds will take some more time to preview Saturday’s FA Cup Final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson talks live from Old Trafford with Stretford End season ticket holder Nathan Thomas, who has spent the last few years working for the Manchester United Foundation. The two Reds review United’s performance at half-time and full-time, revelling in an unpolished but highly enjoyable victory that secures Erik ten Hag’s side qualification for the UEFA Champions League. Nathan also discusses which United players have stood out for their Foundation work, including one Brazilian midfielder’s recent attempts at a distinctly non-Brazilian sport! www.Instagram.com/manchesterunitedfoundation  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United need only one point to secure UEFA Champions League qualification via a Premier League top-four finish after results elsewhere went in their favour and a piece of Brazilian brilliance from Casemiro enabled victory away at AFC Bournemouth. In the Women's Super League, United Women scored in injury time to keep the title race alive and achieve a first league victory over rivals Manchester City. There's plenty to talk about. In our bonus Q&A available exclusively for Patreons, we try to name as many of Sir Alex Ferguson's final matchday squad a decade on, discuss Weghorst and Sabitzer's future, strikers, and how United can possibly overcome this City juggernaut in the FA Cup final. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a glorious sunny Saturday afternoon at Old Trafford and in a rare 3pm kick-off, Manchester United delivered with 18-year-old Alejandro Garnacho sealing a deserved victory in a must-win game as the Reds close in on that top four spot in the Premier League and Champions League qualification. Three games remain, away at Bournemouth and at home to West London duo Fulham and Chelsea. Two more victories will secure it. If they are as comfortable as Saturday, that’ll do. Wolves hadn’t a single shot on target while United had nine, and should have scored more. Erik ten Hag aptly reviewed: “Again we make the goalie of the opposition the man of the match.” Down at Wembley on Sunday, things were not so rosy. A world record crowd watched Manchester United Women’s first FA Cup final but the Reds couldn’t convert a dominant, expectation-shattering first-half display into an advantage and instead it was relentless winners Chelsea who were clinical and won it 1-0 with Sam Kerr scoring in a third consecutive FA Cup final. When the tears dry a little, attention will turn to the WSL title race between the same two sides. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the Women’s FA Cup Final (1-10 minutes), the men’s victory over Wolves (10-35 minutes), the end to the Academy season, some loanee highlights and loads more. Enjoy the show! In the Patreon-only Q&A, we talk Harry Kane, Michael Carrick and Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Champions League qualification is edging closer. A disheartening draw at Tottenham Hotspur threatened to derail matters slightly but a well-deserved victory at home to high-flying Aston Villa restores Manchester United’s grip on a spot in the Premier League’s top four, captain Bruno Fernandes scoring the decisive goal. United Women took on Villa, too, in a brilliant weekend for the club all round, Millie Turner scoring a 93rd-minute winner to maintain United’s title hopes and keep them three points clear at the top of the Women’s Super League. The U21s played out an entertaining 2-2 draw with Spurs while the U18s’ frenetic late season fixture schedule continued with a thrilling 4-3 win away at Sunderland including another goal for the exciting young prospect Shea Lacey. All of that is reviewed on the latest Manchester United Weekly Podcast with hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bald is best! Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait revel in penalty shoot-out victory over Brighton & Hove Albion at Wembley that has earned Manchester United a spot in 3 June's FA Cup final. It felt for a long time like a game set to be decided by a moment of genius or a mistake, and that was the case. United’s penalties were infallible. Brighton... well, they eventually missed. It’s been quite the week. The most disheartening of performances and defeats in Seville sent us out of the Europa League, and then this. Also in today's episode, news of defeats for the U21s, back-to-back wins for the U18s and a huge update in the WSL title race. Plus plenty of noise from a euphoric Wembley. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On a Premier League weekend with more banana skins than Mario Kart, injury-struck Manchester United avoided theirs away at Nottingham Forest. Bruno Fernandes and Christian Eriksen — a late addition to the starting line-up — purred in midfield. Antony's tenacity and confidence have earned them the plaudits, as well as a good goal and a fine assist. Now Erik Ten Hag’s side travel to Sevilla requiring victory to reach the Europa League semi-finals. They’ll return to England straight after and prepare for an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley against perhaps the in-form team of English football: Brighton. Round one of the United v. Brighton FA Cup semi-final has gone to the red corner. Manchester United Women made history on Saturday evening. It was difficult but in a classic cup tie, Marc Skinner’s side prevailed thanks to a clinical Rachel Williams finish, a 3-2 victory taking them to their first-ever major final where they’ll face Chelsea in mid-May. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, we talk about all of the above, play guess the player, review an U18s Manchester derby, discuss relegation for one loanee and goals for two others and answer questions in a free bonus Q&A about Victor Osimhen, injuries, rotation, Maguire and loads more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson reacts from Old Trafford, Jack Tait from Chicago. It went from very sweet to bittersweet and then bitter. Plenty to discuss. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait this week, the Reds review Saturday lunchtime’s dominant but narrower-than-we-might-have-liked victory over Everton in a gloriously sunny Old Trafford. They preview Thursday’s UEFA Europa League quarter-final first-leg against Sevilla, play a good Guess the Player and give you your regular youth, loan and United Women round-up. Plus, our Patrons get a 50% longer show with two fascinating questions and some recommendations for watching games in Manchester. (PS: We somehow forgot to mention Christian Eriksen's return! That was a lovely moment and much-needed. We'll talk about him more next time. Sorry, Christian) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United return to Premier League winning ways with a home victory over Brentford. A sense of relief at Old Trafford. In this bitesize midweek episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, the two Reds review Wednesday night’s win, focusing on Ten Hag’s use of the full-backs, Antony and Sancho’s strengths and weaknesses, two great Rashford stats and another contrasting De Gea display. Plus they preview Saturday lunchtime’s game against Everton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Club football returned, but Manchester United seemed to miss the memo. A poor performance at St. James’ Park is rewarded with defeat. Erik Ten Hag’s substitutions came under fire, and so did most of the team’s players. Newcastle leapfrog the one and only United into third. Much work to be done. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Sunday’s Premier League defeat, play guess the player, preview Wednesday’s home match against Brentford and give you extensive updates on our loanees, the Academy sides and United Women, who had another good weekend. Our Patrons will get their regular bonus Q&A in the middle of the show as well. It's a really interesting one this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

63 days of the English football season remain. 15 fixtures, minimum. There could be up to 19. You know what time it is... It’s the "business end" of the season. The "back end" of the season. The "home straight". Let’s have it. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait get happily waylaid discussing contrasting fan cultures in the women's game, at United, Borrusia Dortmund, FC Koln and in the USA. They then consider the next couple of months, previewing our next game, against Newcastle, and answering questions from our Patreons. There are predictions for the rest of the season and plenty more to dive into. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wembley, here we come - again! Harry Robinson reviews an entertaining 3-1 FA Cup quarter-final win over Fulham at Old Trafford which climaxed in a remarkable two-minute period of chaos. United Women are also in an FA Cup semi-final after winning at the weekend, and they're playing at Old Trafford against West Ham on Saturday, so there's a preview of that game and a good fact on one of England's best-named football grounds. You'll get an extensive review of a chastening defeat for the U21s, plus news of a first senior goal for one of our loanees and plenty more. Jack Tait is away this week. See if you can guess where! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s far from the perfect bounce back, but Manchester United have not crumbled after that harrowing Anfield defeat. A confident dismantling of Real Betis in the UEFA Europa League was the key, and the Reds really should have scored six or seven. When Southampton came to town, there can be few complaints that the team failed to score. United simply didn’t create enough. A disappointing 0-0 draw against a poor side, and a quite forgettable match, but one that does tell us plenty about this team, and that’s what your hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait analyse on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week. The two Reds consider United’s faults and talk about Casemiro’s red card and a couple of other controversial decisions. They take a moment to remember Ian Stirling, a giant of Manchester United’s support who sadly died at the weekend. Then there's a review of the win over Real Betis in brief, a preview the second leg in Seville, your regular Academy, loan and United Women updates, and a new round of Guess the Player. In the middle of the show, our brilliant Patrons will get their bonus Q&A, in which Harry and Jack play a schoolyard-style pick-up game to try and pick the best United team. As a reminder, you can sign up to be a Patron and support the show for as little as £1.50 a month. You get your episodes before anyone else, get them entirely ad-free and get a bonus Q&A every week. Sign up to become a Patron here: https://www.patreon.com/posts/79970101?pr=true Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A painfully historic defeat. Liverpool 7-0 Manchester United. There are bad days at the office, and there is your joint-heaviest ever defeat. What a uniquely terrible match and moment in this season. Nevertheless, on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, we get it all off our chests and move on as United look at setting ourselves up for Europa League progression having already won the League Cup and reached the FA Cup quarter-finals. We know it was bad, but we’ll be considering exactly what happened because don’t get it wrong, this wasn’t like the 4-0 at Brentford or even the 6-3 at City, and it certainly wasn’t like last season’s harrowing defeats to Liverpool home and away. And that’s why it feels different. So what is different about it? And why do we get the sense that this wasn’t just bad, but utterly, utterly bizarre? That’s what we’ll be trying to answer. And then we’ll give you your regular, extensive updates on the Academy, players out on loan and United Women, who had a highly contrasting weekend with a thumping win to extend their lead at the top of the Women’s Super League. We’ll then preview Thursday night’s match against Real Betis of Seville and La Liga. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A first trophy in six years, and it just feels so right. Erik ten Hag’s Manchester United has looked like a team that wins trophies for the last few months, and now they’ve picked up their first. You really get the sense it’ll be far from the last. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast this week, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the club's Carabao Cup success. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

That was great. Need we say more? Well, yes. Plenty more. And here it is. Plus we preview Wembley, and we're joined for 15 minutes by Aaron Stokes, Newcastle fan and reporter for The Chronicle. We talk about the game with him, but also the conflicting opinions over the ownership of our two clubs. It's an interesting chat. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The march with Erik’s army continues. Manchester United are on a roll. An impressive performance at the Nou Camp on Thursday evening is followed up with a dominant, purring second-half spell that saw the Reds roll over Leicester City for a 3-0 win. Two goals from Marcus Rashford and another from Jadon Sancho. That’ll do. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast today, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Sunday afternoon’s win, talking Rashford, Weghorst’s contrasting performance and plenty more. We’ll consider how United are still in with a chance in four competitions. And of course, we’ll preview Thursday night. Barcelona. Old Trafford. We’ll also talk briefly, and only briefly because there is a long way still to go, about the club’s ownership. In the middle of the show, you’ll get your extensive Academy and loans update. TIMESTAMPS 00:30 Intro 02:00 The third goal, Sancho, and what it says about Ten Hag’s reading of the game 06:15 De Gea’s record-equalling match-winning performance 07:00 Analysing United’s start to the game - and the tactical weakness Leicester exploited 13:30 Marcus Rashford - dynamite! What’s the dribbling trait he shares with Mbappe? 17:00 Guess the Player: Clue One 17:50 Sabitzer and Lindelof’s good performances 19:50 Weghorst’s contrasting performances on and off the ball 22:50 Kobbie Mainoo’s Premier League debut 24:05 The astounding stat that sums Ten Hag’s United up 24:55 Guess the Player: Clue Two 28:00 Academy and loan round-ups 35:40 Ownership 42:10 Barcelona (h) - preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hear from Harry Robinson outside the Nou Camp immediately after United's 2-2 draw with Barcelona, followed by analysis of the game from Jack Tait. With a focus on how United set-up, the role of Wout Weghorst, Marcus Rashford's continued brilliance, and how Erik Ten Hag has turned around United's approach to big games. TIMESTAMPS: 0:00 - Harry at the Nou Camp 3:00 - Jack introduction 4:30 - United's set-up 6:10 - Weghorst's role in United's attack 9:25 - Rashford's brilliance 14:00 - Tactical Analysis - Barca's midfield 18:30 - How Ten Hag has turned around United's approach in big games Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Buzzing? We are. Manchester United v. Leeds United - the double-header. Wednesday to Sunday. 2-2 at Old Trafford. 2-0 Reds at Elland Road. Hard-fought, hard won. A Marcus Rashford header and a great critic-defying Alejandro Garnacho finish. Intense, scrappy, loose, call it whatever you want: maybe massive, maybe as sweet as it gets. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review both Premier League matches against Leeds as Erik ten Hag reacts to Wednesday’s disappointing home draw with a few tactical tweaks and then changes the game late on with his substitutions. Next stop? Full steam ahead, Barcelona! As always, you’ll get your extensive United Academy, loanees and Manchester United Women round-up. There were a few good wins! And we’ll preview that tantalising game at the Nou Camp in the UEFA Europa League. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A controlled, dominant and exciting Manchester United display unravelled before our very eyes after a Casemiro sending off, and yet the result remained intact. Against the very opposition this side had gifted away a valuable two points less than a month ago, the Reds held out. A relentless display of grit and determination in trying circumstances. What had looked like a comfortable home victory against out-of-form lesser opposition instead now represents an impressive test of character. United the victors over Crystal Palace, and that belief thing, well, it keeps on growing. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast today, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the Palace game, and in the rest of the show you'll have a detailed preview of the rearranged home game against Leeds on Wednesday night, the boys play guess the player throughout and you’ll get your regular, extensive youth, loan and United Women round-up and our Patreons will get a bonus Q&A in the middle of the show. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait take you through United's semi final win against Nottingham Forest to set up a first final under Erik Ten Hag against Newcastle. Harry and Jack each share their thoughts from the game, including Sancho's return, before Harry discusses the upcoming 65th anniversary of the Munich Air Disaster and what it means to the club. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What lessons can Manchester United take from Brighton's new star Kauro Mitoma and Arsenal's pursuit of the Seagulls' midfielder Moises Caicedo? That's one discussion of many in the latest Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. The two Reds react to a 3-1 victory over Reading in the FA Cup at Old Trafford which sees Erik Ten Hag's side through to the Fifth Round. Ten Hag is the first United manager in history to win his first six domestic cup matches. They listen to some wonderful Beatles-inspired commentary of Casemiro's lovely second goal and discuss the Brazilian's influence on Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Antony's excellent assist and progress. Christian Eriksen left M16 on crutches on Saturday night, so what would his absence mean for the team? Answering questions from the podcast's Patrons, Harry and Jack determine how much credit is due to United's way for the signings made last summer and whether the Reds should make a move for Brighton's Mitoma, or whether his good form can give the club a different lesson entirely. The boys play guess the player and provide an extensive youth, loan and United Women round-up with cup progress for Marc Skinner's side, two lovely goals for the U21s and a potential move away for FA Youth Cup-winning striker Charlie McNeill in League Two. If you enjoy the show, please share it on social media! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 Intro 01:15 Analysing Paul Ince’s insight on Erik ten Hag’s success at MUFC 11:40 The Brazilians! And some brilliant commentary on Casemiro’s goal 12:30 Casemiro’s influence on those around him (especially Wan-Bissaka) 25:50 Guess the Player - Clue One 26:50 Patreon question: How much credit does the new behind-the-scenes structure at United deserve for recent transfers? Obviously, Casemiro was sensational on Saturday and Ten Hag can take a lot of credit for the team's good form but overall singings have been pretty good so far this season- I even think Weghorst is a really good short-term solution/ squad player. (From Ted Popham, Patron since *) 32:25 Patreon question: Finally a question about my favourite non-United player to watch at the moment, Mitoma. How good do you think he is/could be? I really love watching him play and would love to see United get him instead of another top 6 club. If United were to get him, would he be a good signing? He could give squad depth plus competition for spaces- the type of signing City make all the time. Or do we already have too many left-wingers, especially with Garnacho needing game time? (From Ted Popham, Patron since August 2020) 46:40 Guess the Player - Clue Two 50:10 U21s and U18s round-up 52:05 Loan round-up (Amad, Hannibal, Charlie Savage and a vegan Duncan Ferguson, Alvaro Fernandez and a new loan for Charlie McNeill) 56:30 United Women round-up 57:25 Guess the Player - Clue Three 57:45 Nottingham Forest (h) - preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait recap Manchester United's comfortable 3-0 victory away at Nottingham Forest in the 1st leg of the League Cup semi-final. The conversation focuses on Rashford's continued greatness, Antony's performance, United's surprisingly poor defensive performance, and Lisandro Martinez. TIMESTAMPS: (2:40) Marcus Rashford's continued great form (8:00) Wout Weghorst's first United goal (14:00) United's surprisingly poor defensive performance (18:30) Antony's performance (22:05) Lisandro Martinez (23:00) Youth and loan round-up (25:10) Looking ahead to Reading in the FA Cup Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A sign of how far Manchester United have come, or how far we have to go? Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to a gutting last-minute 3-2 defeat to title favourites Arsenal at the Emirates in the Premier League. They talk about Marcus Rashford's stunning solo goal and Lisandro Martinez's first for United, about how the game was lost in midfield, whether Erik Ten Hag could have prevented the late disappointment, and loads more. They play guess the player, give you your extensive youth, loan and United Women round-up and preview Wednesday night's League Cup semi-final first leg against Nottingham Forest at The City Ground. Enjoy the show! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's double dismay at Selhurst Park as Manchester United concede late on for a 1-1 draw and Casemiro picks up a suspension for this weekend's match at Arsenal. Jack Tait is here to briefly dissect the game and, more importantly, to preview Sunday's clash at the Emirates. Helping him to do so is Tifo Football's Jon Mackenzie. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It doesn't get better than that. Soak it in. Revel in it. That's what hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait do in the latest smile-heavy episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Erik Ten Hag does one over Pep Guardiola, with the help of one controversial goal from Bruno Fernandes and the winner from Manchester boy Marcus Rashford. Old Trafford hasn't seen scenes like this in a long while, perhaps since Federico Macheda's debut winner in 2009. Enjoy the episode, which includes plenty of audio direct from Harry's pocket in the Stretford End! You'll also get to play Guess the Player, enjoy the youth, loan and United Women round-up and hear a preview of Wednesday night's game against Crystal Palace. Thanks for your support as always. Up the Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eight wins on the bounce for Manchester United as Erik Ten Hag leads the Reds to one of our most positive runs of form in years, his authority firmly lain down, and the quality of his side shown time and time again. On the Manchester United Weekly Podcast today, Harry Robinson and Jack Tait return after a short absence to review these exciting last few weeks. United are on a real high, so the two Reds talk about two cup ties against Charlton and Everton, and United's overall league form since club football returned. You’ll get your regular youth, loan and women’s round-ups in the middle of the show, they play guess the player and preview a really tasty Manchester derby coming on Saturday. As we've been away for a bit, it's a bumper episode this one, just over an hour. Enjoy! TIMESTAMPS 00:30 Introduction 01:35 Review of MUFC 3-0 Charlton Athletic - League Cup 03:15 Kobbie Mainoo’s debut 05:35 What did we make of Tom Heaton’s first start for MUFC? 09:50 Facundo Pellistri’s debut after two-and-a-half years 13:15 Review of MUFC 3-1 Everton - FA Cup, and the Fourth Round draw (at bloody home again!) - and the magic of the tournament 20:10 Guess the Player - Clue One 21:00 Just how much has the recent league form exceeded expectations? 24:45 Are Manchester United in the title race? 25:55 Why has Casemiro stood out just so much? 31:20 Is Luke Shaw as classy as Casemiro? And why will that have an effect on our Europa League match against Barcelona? 37:50 Marcus Rashford - I love that man! 40:15 Breaking down the criticisms and potentials of Antony 48:30 Guess the Player - Clue Two 50:25 Youth round-up 52:15 Loan round-up and Amad discussion 54:50 United Women round-up 55:30 Manchester City (h) - match preview and line-up debate Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

You might have noticed we've not been releasing much over the last couple of weeks. Or you might not have noticed, it has been Christmas after all! Anyway, here's a very brief message from Harry Robinson to explain why we've been unable to record and when we're back. This isn't the Manchester Evening News, so no clickbait here... we'll be back on Wednesday 11 January after the League Cup quarter-final against Charlton Athletic. We can't wait! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A very merry Christmas and a happy New Year. On today's Manchester United Weekly Podcast, host Harry Robinson reviews an impressively comfortable 3-0 win over Nottingham Forest. The incessant drumming rain weighing down Old Trafford was hardly festive, but it's a second good win on the bounce since the return to club football. It’s a particularly tricky time to record a football podcast, because fixtures are relentless, and gaps in the schedule are very few, as well as time to find with family commitments, so it’s just Harry again this week, without regular co-host Jack Tait, with a brief review of the Forest victory, and some thoughts on Cody Gakpo’s transfer to Liverpool. In the background is noise from Old Trafford, from 20 minutes before kick-off through to Rashford and Martial's first-half goals, hopefully it can give those of you who can’t make it to games regularly a little taste of home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Wow. That was some World Cup final. Now, focus turns to Manchester United against Burnley. What a peculiar world we live in. Host Harry Robinson talks about... The World Cup final. Messi. Martinez. The other Martinez. And the other Martinez! Mbappe. Varane. United. Burnley. Garnacho. Sancho. Kobbie Mainoo. The FA Youth Cup. De Gea. The Papa Johns Trophy. United Women third in the league. The Conti Cup. Loads! TIMESTAMPS 01:00 Introduction 02:10 The World Cup final 06:25 The World Cup - overall 07:50 Turning focus to United 09:00 What has Ten Hag done with Jadon Sancho? 10:50 Garnacho and Pellistri 11:20 Kobbie Mainoo’s goal against Cadiz and an insight into him as a player and person 15:20 Which players might have improved over the break? 16:00 What to expect from Burnley 17:15 Detailed youth round-up (FA Youth Cup and Papa Johns Trophy reaction) 25:35 United Women’s update Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ah, the World Cup! It is the most brilliant event on the planet. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait revel in an excellent start for United's players, most notably Marcus Rashford, but Bruno Fernandes, Casemiro and Harry Maguire, too. They talk about fan culture of Australians, Americans, Argentinians, and other countries not beginning with A. They talk about the refereeing, and about the damage to FIFA's reputation from the last fortnight, as well as Qatar's. It was only meant to be a brief chat reflecting on the (majority of the) group stages. It elongated itself into something larger. Enjoy the show! TIMESTAMPS 00:55 The PROLIFIC Marcus Rashford 03:30 Patron question: “Isn’t it wonderful to see Rashford in such good form and spirit! Do we really have to get a rescue striker in the January window if he continues like this? Maybe we are good with him and Martial rotating on top, and Elanga or Garnacho as options?” - Havard Ove Skjerven 06:20 More on injury-free Rashford 07:10 On Harry Maguire 10:30 Raphael Varane’s return from injury 11:50 Reflections on a mad Poland v Argentina/Saudi Arabia v Mexico night 13:50 Casemiro and Bruno amongst the goals! 16:40 The moments of eruption for developing football nations in this World Cup - Argentina’s ridiculous support and memories of an inflatable Diego Maradona tunnel - 20:20 Why the location of this World Cup does have one big positive + the one brilliant, chaotic morning so far 23:30 Has it been a success or a failure for Qatar so far? And what about for FIFA? 33:10 Back to on-the-pitch stuff - what do we think of Cody Gakpo of the Netherlands? 34:40 The refereeing: specifically added time 37:55 On new solutions to decide drawn groups other than yellow cards received… 44:45 Outro (plus a very quick couple of youth team and United Women updates) Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Cristiano Ronaldo leaves Manchester United and the Glazer family announce their willingness to sell the club. News doesn’t get much bigger. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react on today’s episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Also on the show, we’re delighted to welcome United Women’s effervescent centre-back Millie Turner to the show, as she reacts to a brilliant 3-2 comeback win over Arsenal in front of a 40,000-strong crowd at the Emirates on Saturday. She also discusses her new partnership with Maya Le Tissier, the emotion around returning from a serious neck injury and what it will mean to take to the Old Trafford turf on 3 December against Aston Villa. We also welcome Adam Millington onto the show, freelance journalist covering the Women’s Super League for BBC Sport, the i newspaper and many more. He helps us set the context for United Women’s campaign so far, explain how England boss Sarina Weigman has impacted the team, and predicts how a potential change in ownership could affect the women’s team at United. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 What to expect from today’s show 01:35 Reaction to the Glazer announcement of a potential sale (why have they changed their minds? How can United and Liverpool fans work together? 14:45 Arsenal 2-3 United Women - reaction with Adam Millington 16:40 Interview with United centre-back Millie Turner 23:50 Adam Millington on the progress United Women have made this season 28:50 What could a change in ownership do for United Women? 32:30 Adam Millington (an Oldham fan) on what to expect when your football club changes ownership 34:10 Harry and Jack react to Ronaldo’s departure 37:30 How we’re enjoying the World Cup? 38:30 Marcus Rashford’s goal 39:30 Is there a striker we can sign from the World Cup? 43:00 Outro Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Premier League pauses for the 2022 World Cup, the Manchester United Weekly Podcast review Erik ten Hag’s first seven months in charge of the club. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are joined by Cain Smith, writer for Utd District. Reviewing a new manager is a big task, so we’ve enlisted some help from friends too. You’ll hear insight from Andy Mitten, editor of United We Stand, editor at large for FourFourTwo, and writer for The Athletic, GQ and The National; Jon Mackenzie, writer and presenter for Tifo Football, a man who makes complicated tactical stuff sound simple; and contributions from our Patrons, who sum up what they’ve made of Ten Hag’s work so far. The Reds go through a few different themes over the course of this one-hour special episode, starting with general mood and Ten Hag’s connection with the fans and moving on to: results, performances, handling of the media and big players, transfers and room for improvement. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro: Ten Hag at MUFC 03:40 What to expect from this episode 05:00 Sum up your mood about MUFC and ETH in two words 06:10 How has ETH changed the mood at United? 08:20 Results | How have they gone? Have they exceeded expectations or met them? 12:30 Performances | What has changed since Ten Hag arrived? 22:45 Tactical summary from Tifo Football’s tactics guru Jon Mackenzie 26:38 ‘Building a plane while it’s flying’ 27:30 Have we seen a lot less Ten Hag-ball than we expected? 34:30 The one stat that sums up the change under Erik Ten Hag (from Cain) 39:10 The one (other) stat that sums up the change under Erik Ten Hag (from Jack) 42:15 How has Ten Hag managed the media and the profile of MUFC? 42:50 Andy Mitten gives his insight on Ten Hag’s presence in the media 44:50 How has Ten Hag managed big personalities at United - focusing on Ronaldo and Maguire? 50:20 Opinions from two of our Patrons on Ten Hag’s man management 54:50 Transfers | Did Ten Hag spend his big bag of money well? 58:30 Jon Mackenzie on ‘who’s the most important player been in Ten Hag’s off-the-ball tactics?’ 1:00:00 Where do we want to see improvement over the next six months? Plus prediction for final league finish. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garnacho's late winner, Ronaldo's interview. Need we say more? There's plenty to talk about on this week's episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review plenty more than just the two forwards, one 18, the other 37, as you'll see in the timestamps below. Enjoy the show! TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 01:00 The joy of Garnacho’s goal, its significance and what the 18-year-old winger gives MUFC 06:20 Will opponents start to work Garnacho out? 09:30 How has Garnacho’s game changed over the last two seasons? 13:50 An insight into Garnacho’s character 15:50 Cristiano Ronaldo’s big interview - the facts 17:45 Our thoughts on Ronaldo’s interview 27:30 Guess the Player - clue one 28:30 What were the other positives from the 2-1 win at Fulham? 31:00 Ten Hag shows his pragmatism again with Elanga 33:45 Why did Ten Hag make the McTominay sub again? 37:00 Bruno Fernandes’ leadership and speaking up about Qatar 38:30 Guess the Player - clue two 40:40 Youth round-up (U18s v City, U21s v Monaco) 41:50 United Women round-up (one new contract + 14 internationals) 42:15 Loan round-up (Amad gets a manager’s glowing review) 43:15 Guess the player - clue three 44:20 What are we doing over the World Cup? What episodes can you expect? 45:45 World Cup predictions 53:05 Patreon-only Q&A Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A six-goal pulsating second half sees Manchester United run out 4-2 winners and seal progression to the next round of the League Cup, where the Reds will play Burnley. After a sloppy first 45 minutes sorely lacking in quality, the second half exploded into life as Villa twice took the lead before Marcus Rashford and Alejandro Garnacho propelled United to a morale-boosting victory. Jack Tait hosts from Chicago, with thoughts and sounds from Harry Robinson at Old Trafford. The two Reds consider Garnacho's electric performance, a new Lisandro Martinez song, why United started so poorly, the improvement in the second half and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United’s busiest-ever October caught up with them as November began. A 1-0 victory over Real Sociedad was not enough to leapfrog the Basques, and so Erik ten Hag’s United face a play-off with Barcelona in February to progress into the Europa League round of 16. Two early goals conceded at Villa Park made it an unsurmountable challenge in the Midlands, and one United were hardly going to live up to anyway. A first defeat in some weeks is a bringing back down to earth. But has it taught us anything new? That's what hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss in this episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Also in today’s show: your regular youth loan and Utd Women round up, guess the player round four, a chat about the wonderful city of San Sebastián, and Barcelona, Thursday’s league cup game against Aston Villa and plenty more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester boy Marcus Rashford scores his 100th Manchester United goal the day before his 25th birthday. It’s some achievement for a truly admirable young man who is making the most of his talent and his platform. Today on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reflecting on that, but also, of course, the victory that Marcus’s goal gave the Reds, a 1-0 win over David Moyes’s West Ham, a result that leaves Erik ten Hag’s United fifth in the Premier League with a game-in-hand on the two teams above, Spurs and Newcastle. After Harry and Jack review Sunday’s game, they preview a big Europa League night in San Sebastian, Spain, with Real Sociedad set to prove tough opponents in the final game of the group stages. In the middle of the show, you’ll get your youth, loan and women’s round-up, and we’ll be playing guess the player again throughout the episode. Our Patreons who support the podcast will also get a bonus Q&A at the end of the show. If you want to hear that, and get ad-free episodes earlier than everyone else, go to our Twitter @UtdWeeklyPod for more information. Enjoy the show! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A bitesize review from Harry Robinson of Manchester United's 3-0 win over FC Sheriff, including insight on how Old Trafford responded to the returns of Cristiano Ronaldo, Harry Maguire and Donny van de Beek, to Antony's controversial double-spin, and to three goals of some variety in an important win. Plus plenty of sound from the Theatre of Dreams! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Casemiro’s uncontrollable roar of delight, Bruno Fernandes’ punch of the air, Lisandro Martinez’s leap into the Manchester United away end. A draw, yes, but a set of raucous celebrations that told a bigger story, of how this United team under Erik ten Hag has come together, and of how this team is restoring a connection with the club’s supporters that was lost so painfully last season. On this Tuesday edition of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review a 1-1 draw at Chelsea’s Stamford Bridge. They talk about what bits of excellence from United forced Blues boss Graham Potter into a first-half tactical change, why Martinez and Luke Shaw stood out and how the team must improve in attack. Later in the show, you’ll get your regular, extensive women’s, youth and loan round-up. And then the Reds preview Thursday’s must-win UEFA Europa League match against Moldovan champions FC Sheriff. Right at the end, it’ll be time for the bonus Patreon Q&A. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:15 Big picture significance of the performance at Chelsea 03:30 Graham Potter made a first-half tactical change - what were United doing so well that forced him to do so? 08:45 How United’s pressing impressed (and maybe for the first time this season?) 13:15 So if United played so well, why was it 0-0 at half-time? 21:40 Guess the player - round one 23:40 Ten Hag’s handling of the Ronaldo situation 26:00 Lisandro Martinez and Casemiro’s celebrations and performance 27:30 Luke Shaw’s high-intensity impact (and inconsistency!) 31:15 Guess the player - round two 35:30 Youth, loanees and women’s round-up 40:15 FC Sheriff - preview - should Ten Hag rotate? Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Well, that was brilliant, wasn't it? Host Jack Tait is joined by George Smith of the Manchester Evening News to review a simply superb 2-0 United victory over Spurs at Old Trafford. Along with comments from Harry Robinson and sounds from inside Old Trafford, Jack and George dissect the performances of Brazilian trio Fred, Antony, and Casemiro, as well as looking at United's tactical set-up that allowed them to dominate Antonio Conte's men. TIMESTAMPS: 2:10: Thoughts from Harry 5:34: Fred's brilliant night 13:04: United's important run since Man City defeat 16:16: Antony's continued progression 23:55: Casemiro's best United performance...so far 28:03: Ronaldo...the only negative from a great night 36:08: Ensuring this isn't just another false dawn Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Like a sneeze that never comes, Old Trafford waited in discomfort and expectation for the goal that wouldn’t go in against Newcastle United on Sunday afternoon. A 0-0 draw for Erik ten Hag’s team - it's the most unsatisfying and frustrating result in football. On today's edition of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the Geordie stalemate, focusing on finishing, Antony’s limitations, missing Eriksen, the positives of playing out from the back, Ronaldo’s frustrations and just a couple of refereeing decisions. Later in the show, you’ll get your regular, extensive youth and loan round-up. And then we’ll preview another big match against a top six rival, Tottenham Hotspur. Right at the end, it’ll be time for our bonus Patreon Q&A. In the show for the first time this week: Guess the player! Harry explains the new feature/game. Get involved. Let us know after which clue you guessed the correct answer. Outstanding is 1. Excellent is 2. Par is 3. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jack Tait is joined by Cain Smith to review Manchester United's last-gasp 1-0 win over Omonoia Nicosia in the Europa League. On the agenda today is Marcus Rashford's continued good form, Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench and how United can get the best out of Sancho, plus a big picture look at how United are adapting to life under Ten Hag so far. TIMESTAMPS: 1:28 - Harry Robinson thoughts from Old Trafford 7:00 - Quick thoughts on United's positive performance 12:20 - Jadon Sancho's impact off the bench 16:20 - How do United get the best out of Jadon Sancho? 20:00 - Marcus Rashford becoming United's main man? 22:03 - With Martial injured, Rashford on the left or upfront? 26:40 - How have United adapted to Erik Ten Hag's demands? 30:05 - This season's improvements in ball progression 36:58 - What do we hope to see from United between now and the World Cup? 43:43 - De Gea's improvement Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Seven wins in nine for Manchester United, who respond to derby humiliation with two comeback victories, not necessarily comfy or convincing, but cheering at the very least. Today on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait, we analyse in most depth United’s win over Everton on Sunday, looking at Casemiro’s up-and-down display, David de Gea’s pretty commanding performance, Antony’s third goal in as many league game and plenty more. Later in the show, we look a little further back to the Marcus Rashford-inspired 3-2 win in Cyprus. In the latter part of the episode, you’ll hear an extensive youth and loan round-up, with a pretty successful week for a few players out in the Football League. And we wrap up by previewing Thursday’s match against Omonia Nicosia at Old Trafford, plus hearing about Harry’s time out in Cyprus. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Intro 00:50 Football is a simple game! 02:40 What is the key to Antony standing out for United? 05:35 Cristiano Ronaldo’s record and a quite positive week overall 09:30 Did this game entirely sum up Anthony Martial? Including how he helps Fernandes and Antony. 13:00 Ten Hag’s internal battle: Principles v Pragmatism - and how that affects United’s transitions and the type of goals the team scores 21:40 Luke Shaw’s impressive displays - plus what that says about ETH’s team selections 22:30 David de Gea’s surprising performance against Everton 26:00 Casemiro - the best and the worst 29:05 Extensive Academy round-up (EFL Trophy joy, U18PL Cup struggles) 30:40 Extensive loan round-up (Fernandez impresses at PNE, Galbraith scores, Laird picks up an injury) 32:10 Omonia preview + a review of Harry’s trip to Cyprus (including the atmosphere in Nicosia and at Everton; local fans; what Nicosia and Larnaca are like; Cypriot Reds; what’s the better away, Cyprus or Moldova?; top the group or drop into the Conference League?; and wider hopes for the group) 41:00 Outro Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is it about October? The ghouls come out to play again as Manchester United are beaten 6-3 in the derby. In 2020, it was 6-1 to Tottenham, in 2021, 5-0 to Liverpool and in 2022, this. Can we skip it this time next year? In the end, three second-half goals, a stunner from Antony and a double off the bench from Anthony Martial, reduced the humiliation of this particular Etihad trip. But only a little. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review that match, analysing where Erik ten Hag got it wrong in how United set up, but also how the players let themselves and the club down again. Later in the show, there's your regular youth, loan and women's round-up, plus a preview of Thursday's trip to Nicosia. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September draws to a close and here comes October 2022, genuinely one of the busiest months in the 120-year history of Manchester United. Nine games to come in the Premier League, UEFA Europa League and EFL Cup. First up, Manchester City at the Etihad in the 2pm Sunday kick-off. Today on the show, we’re previewing Sunday’s match against City with the significant helping hand of Michael Plant, journalist at Manchester World who covers the clubs from both M16 and M11. Michael will give us his insight into how Erik ten Hag’s first few months at United have progressed and tell us whether he’s seen any teams this season manage to nullify Erling Haaland, who has monstrously racked up the goals for our local rivals so far. Later in the show, Harry Robinson is joined as always by cohost Jack Tait to talk about the game in further detail as we decide on our starting XIs, tactics and look ahead to this nine-game month of October. There’ll also be a youth and women’s round-up midway through the show. Enjoy! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With two Premier League postponements for Manchester United's game, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Take the opportunity to answer questions from the show's patrons. Before diving into some fascinating subjects, Harry talks about his time in Chisinau, Moldova with a bit of reaction to the unspectacular but important win over FC Sheriff at the Zimbru Stadium. There are details of Moldovan ultras, a Napoli-supporting hostel owner, a massive wine cellar and loads more. To see which questions we're answering, and head straight to the ones you're most interested in, check out the timestamps below. TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:00 Jadon Sancho’s good finish and other quick takeaways 03:20 Lisandro Martinez’s AR-GEN-TINA chant and the background to his surprise about it 07:30 Harry’s experience in Moldova: The food, culture, history, language, the people, the wine, its relationship with Russia and the EU, what the stadium was like and the atmosphere, and plenty more! 18:00 Patreon mailbag 18:05 Korey Lennox: “Not sure if you’ve recorded yet or not. But, if you haven’t, would you mind talking about when and why you fell in love with United? I grew up in Virginia just outside of Washington DC. I’m 31, so when I was growing up, I remember seeing King Eric and his popped collar when I was 5 or 6 years old. That was it for me. I thought it was the coolest thing and I never looked back.” 28:30 United Women’s opening WSL game of the season: 4-0 win over Reading - and how does WSL grow without getting the bad parts of the Premier League? 35:20 The big question of the episode, from Patreon, Dio Turner: “Marcus Rashford is playing well but I miss the days when he'd frequently dribble past defenders. Now he seems less likely to try to dribble past defenders or he'll get dispossessed if he tries. What do you two think happened to his slalom runs through defences?” 51:40 Youth and loan round-up (U21s, U18s, Matej Kovar and Ethan Laird) 53:30 Patron questions - Ethan: “Haven’t got anything huge to ask, which I suppose is a good sign as the squad seems pretty settled at the minute, did just wanna ask about De Gea retaining his place on Thursday, any theories as to why that could be? Would be slightly confused if he starts again against Sheriff considering we’ve just loaned in a very capable deputy.” 55:10 Korey Lennox: “I’m back again 🤣 Thoughts/feelings that Greenwood might return to the squad? Not sure how to feel about it.” 56:30 Ted Popham: “With all the VAR issues, especially the clear and obvious debate. Do you think a 3 appeals per half system like American football or a rugby specific conversation with ref and video ref (i.e is there any reason I can/cannot award the try) would work better? Or a different method?” 1:09:50 Outro and information on signing up to be a Patron! Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Jack Tait and Harry Robinson review United's 1-0 defeat to Real Sociedad in their Europa League opener played under a strange atmosphere after the death of Queen Elizabeth II. Jack and Harry give their thoughts on the game including the roles of Eriksen and Fred, Ronaldo and Casemiro's poor performances, the importance of Martinez, and the growth of Malacia and Dalot. After the review of the game, Harry Robinson sits down to interview Andy Slater, creator of the only United Women fanzine the Barmy Article, to preview the new season for the United Women team. Get bonus content on Patreon Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices