Manchester United Weekly Podcast

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The latest Manchester United Weekly Podcast with Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reviews a 3-0 loss at home to Tottenham Hotspur, ponders what it means for the manager and team going forward and why it happened after positive signs against Crystal Palace and others. There's some positivity, too. Three wins for Academy sides, two for United Women to start the season and a survey of match-going fans on Old Trafford. We'll discuss it all and play Guess the Player. Ad-free and early access for our Patrons. Thanks to you! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Host Harry Robinson reviews a frustrating but encouraging 0-0 draw at Crystal Palace, with audio from Selhurst Park. Plus, there's insight into LIFEBLOOD - the new MUTV documentary series Harry's presenting on the Academy. And the return of the WSL, Guess the Player and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Three goals and three points on the road for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United alleviates fast-building pressure at the first possible opportunity after the international break. Was that a truly impressive performance or just a slight improvement on what came before, or was it even the same as previously seen, only again a lesser opposition? That's the key big-picture question to answer on the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, as well as discussing the individual performances of goalscorer Marcus Rashford and goalmakers Joshua Zirkzee and Amad. Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait chat through all of those things and much more, including a five-star victory for the U18s and questions from our ever-supportive Patrons. Plus, we play Guess the Player and our man on the ground Ivan attends the United Legends match to chat to Anders Lindegaard, Phil Bardsley and Danny Simpson. Become a Patron and access 20-minute bonus content in every episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to Manchester United's 3-0 defeat to Liverpool, debating Erik ten Hag's future, and that of midfielder Casemiro. This game was previewed as the clashing of a new Dutch force in English football, Arne Slot of Liverpool, against a stalling one, one that's hinted at getting going but never ridden smoothly. Erik ten Hag's United project, given a lifeline with that magical May day at Wembley when the FA Cup carried the scarlet ribbons of MUFC, is under the most intense scrutiny again. Because this was all too familiar: an open midfield, a blunt attack, a humiliating defeat to a rival. There's plenty to dissect. As well as talking Liverpool, they'll compete at Guess the Player, give you an extensive Academy Briefing with a new coach, contract, signing and several loan moves to tell you about and wins for the U18s and U21s and we'll answer questions from our Patrons in a 15-minute bonus section for them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reviewing Brighton, previewing Liverpool, playing Guess the Player, giving you the Academy Briefing with three big wins to tell you about, answering questions from our Patrons and talking transfers: Manuel Ugarte, McTominay, Hannibal, Pellistri, Oyedele, Sekou Kone. Lots to get into! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Manchester United opened the Premier League season with a late victory over Fulham thanks to new signing and substitute Joshua Zirkzee's tidy finish, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the last seven days at Old Trafford. Sign up to become a Patron, support the show and get ad-free bonus content The two Reds — one watching from the Stretford End, the other from Chicago — discuss the atmosphere, a change to the Stretford End, United's performance, Ten Hag's 4-2-4 formation and its impact on the full-backs and wingers, and plenty more. Paul Scholes gives us his insight on Kobbie Mainoo, we reflect on Mazraoui's impressive debut, Ruud van Nistelrooy's United return, give you the Academy Briefing, play Guess the Player and preview Saturday's away game at Brighton. Our Patrons get a bonus 10-20 minute Q&A with a deeper look into United's midfield, consideration of Marcus Rashford and Jadon Sancho's situations and lots more. Sign up to become a Patron, support the show and get ad-free bonus content TIMESTAMPS 00:00 Introduction 01:30 New season atmosphere at Old Trafford (plus the key change in the Stretford End and how it might help the team) 10:30 Ten Hag says it's a “good foundation” for the rest of the season - do we agree? 11:45 What tactical differences did we see vs Fulham? The trade-offs of inverted full-backs 27:20 Guess the Player - Clue One 28:00 Kobbie Mainoo's development 32:40 Paul Scholes on Mainoo 38:50 Guess the Player - Clue Two 40:00 Patron-only Q&A, 20 minutes - ad-break for normal subscribers 40:30 Academy Briefing 43:55 Guess the Player - Clue Three 44:40 Brighton (a) preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are reviewing Saturday's Community Shield defeat at Wembley before discussing the deals for the Bayern brothers Matthias de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui. They play Guess the Player, with an exciting new format for this season, provide a short Academy Briefing and Patrons get a bonus Q&A before we preview the opening game of the Premier League season: Manchester United vs Fulham at Old Trafford on Friday night. Sign up to become a Patron here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Two and a half months since euphoria at Wembley, we head back under the arch. The same opponents again. A Manchester derby. Not quite a heavyweight rematch. The Community Shield rather than the FA Cup. But a game with meaning, a chance to lay down a marker, to use that old football cliché: to notch a statement victory. In this episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait preview Saturday's derby and make their predictions for the season as a whole. There's also unrivalled insight into the new crop of Academy players entering U18s football this year and our Patrons get a bonus Q&A with plenty more topics to debate. Become a Patron here, for as little as £3 per month. Plus, we have the first part of an exclusive chat with Paul Scholes, who's playing in the next Legends match on 7 September, against Celtic Legends at Old Trafford. The second part will come in a couple of weeks, with Scholes discussing Kobbie Mainoo in detail. Our Patrons get an extra 20 minutes of conversation on fixture congestion, United Women and whether there's any chance United could be involved in a title race and, if so, for how long. Become a Patron here, for as little as £3 per month. Subscribe to Harry's weekly newsletter here: harryrobinson.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait come together to watch Manchester United's final friendly of pre-season, against Liverpool. While watching the game, they go through the key talking points of a busy summer, including in part one: Erik ten Hag's contract extension A new coaching set-up, including the much-loved Ruud van Nistelrooy The signings of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro The implementation of a new football structure above Ten Hag with Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox joining Omar Berrada Stand-out performances in pre-season from Amad What next for Toby Collyer and Harry Amass In this episode, Part Two, recorded in the second half, the two Reds talk: More transfers, including what Leny Yoro was like on his first day at the club, with insight from Harry, who interviewed him for United's club media How Zirkzee could fit into the team with Hojlund and Bruno, and why his signing reminds us of Mason Mount last summer Speculation around a major Academy transfer, and another awaiting confirmation What this 3-0 defeat to Liverpool means, if anything Our Patrons get an extra 30 minutes of conversation on the EUROs, Olympics, transfers, De Ligt, Ugarte and much more. Subscribe to Harry's weekly newsletter here: harryrobinson.substack.com Watch Harry's Day in the Life video from interviewing Leny Yoro here Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait come together to watch Manchester United's final friendly of pre-season, against Liverpool. While watching the game, they go through the key talking points of a busy summer, including: Erik ten Hag's contract extension A new coaching set-up, including the much-loved Ruud van Nistelrooy The signings of Joshua Zirkzee and Leny Yoro The implementation of a new football structure above Ten Hag with Dan Ashworth and Jason Wilcox joining Omar Berrada Stand-out performances in pre-season from Amad What next for Toby Collyer and Harry Amass In Part Two of the episode, recorded in the second half, the two Reds talk: More transfers, including what Leny Yoro was like on his first day at the club, with insight from Harry, who interviewed him for United's club media How Zirkzee could fit into the team with Hojlund and Bruno, and why his signing reminds us of Mason Mount last summer Speculation around a major Academy transfer, and another awaiting confirmation What this 3-0 defeat to Liverpool means, if anything Our Patrons get an extra 30 minutes of conversation on the EUROs, Olympics, transfers, De Ligt, Ugarte and much more. Sign up for as little as £1.50 a month here and help support the show in our tenth series. Subscribe to Harry's weekly newsletter here: harryrobinson.substack.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Harry Robinson has good news... the Manchester United Weekly Podcast is returning for a tenth series, coming very soon. Listen to find out what to expect from the first two episodes. While we wait for the start of Series 10, Harry reads an extract from his book The Men Who Made Manchester United, released last autumn. You can hear the introduction, prologue and first chapter as a taster. Gary Neville calls it "a great background spanning almost a hundred years on the men who made everything that followed possible. A must-read for any Manchester United fan." "At a time when money is king in football, this is an important insight into just how humble the beginnings of Manchester United were. These are human football stories but they also provide a slice of Manchester's social history," says John Murray, BBC Football Correspondent. Andy Mitten labels it "a fine book with incredible attention to detail as Robinson unearths and examines long-forgotten United stories." Michael Crick says: "Harry Robinson's new book on the first 70 years of Manchester United is just brilliant... one of the best in the 1000 United books on my shelves. Robinson hasn't just done loads of painstaking research, with sparkling new details, he's also a great storyteller. It just flows from page to page." Buy on Amazon Or message Harry on Twitter (@HarryRobinson64) to order a signed copy now! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Soak it in. Enjoy. Up the Reds! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manchester United approach FA Cup final week off the back of two wins in five days. It's enough to stop the slide, but not to prevent the Reds from a worst-ever Premier League finish. The time for full dissection will have to wait with Wembley on the horizon. On the latest episode of the Manchester United Weekly Podcast, hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review wins against Newcastle United and Brighton & Hove Albion, discuss Erik ten Hag's recent attitude, a galvanising post-match speech, talk the U21 and U18s POTYs, an embarrassing season-ender for United Women and Marc Skinner's new contract before previewing a second consecutive FA Cup final against Manchester City. Patreons get a 20-minute bonus Q&A. Sign up here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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 megaphone.fm/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