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A weekly podcast, covering the ongoing highs and lows surrounding Manchester United, and all the newsworthy bits in between. Made by a fan, for the fans.

Nicholas Toohill


    • Nov 23, 2019 LATEST EPISODE
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    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 23, 2019 1:18


    Episode 50 - 19/20 UEL Match Day 3, Partizan Belgrade (A) & EPL Round 10, Norwich City (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2019 29:57


    This week, I talk about the positives and the talking points from the matches with Partizan & Norwich. I also cover the allegations against Paul Pogba exaggerating his injury & give my take on them, as well as addressing the Mohamed Bin Salman takeover rumours, give my thoughts on James Maddison, feature another segment of The Mailbag, preview the upcoming week against Chelsea & Bournemouth, and welcome the return of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 49 - 19/20 EPL Round 9, Liverpool (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 26, 2019 27:52


    In this week's episode, despite the things I've said about Solskjaer, I'm full of praise for the performance against Liverpool. I break down the match with Liverpool, explain how Woodward's currently in damage-control mode & why I'm critical of Andy Mitten, while giving my thoughts on the recent Mario Mandzukic links. The Mailbag returns, and I give my predictions for the upcoming matches against Partizan Belgrade and Norwich City. No Power Rankings this week.

    Episode 48 - 19/20 UEL Match Day 2, AZ Alkmaar (A) & EPL Round 8, Newcastle United (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 20, 2019 26:20


    In this week's episode, I explain why sacking Solskjaer's the right move especially after the results against Alkmaar and Newcastle, while giving my verdict on Fred's recent performance, I give my thoughts on the rumours surrounding Erling Braut Haaland, as well as previewing the upcoming match with Liverpool. No Mailbag or Power Rankings.

    Episode 47 - 19/20 EFL Cup Round 3, Rochdale (H) & EPL Round 7, Arsenal (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 16, 2019 25:55


    In this week's episode, I double down on why Solskjaer's not the right man for the job following the matches with Rochdale and Arsenal, I reiterate where I think the real problems lie at Manchester United, while also getting into some Paul Pogba news, the comments made by Lindelof's agent following his renewal, while also previewing the upcoming matches with AZ Alkmaar and Newcastle. No Mailbag or Power Rankings. 

    Episode 46 - 19/20 UEL Match Day 1, Astana (H) & EPL Round 6, West Ham United (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 6, 2019 34:15


    In this week's episode, I've cracked - I explain why I no longer believe in Solskjaer and why he should get the sack. I break down the two matches with Astana an West Ham and single out a few individual performances, take aim at former players who're in the media, explain why I'm happy about Lindelof's extension, while also previewing the upcoming matches with Rochdale and Arsenal. No Mailbag or Power Rankings.

    Episode 45 - 19/20 EPL Round 5, Leicester City (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 28, 2019 28:11


    In this week's episode, I discuss who the big winner is from the Leicester match and the events surrounding the match, the first signs that the squad is cracking, the Van Der Sar DOF links, while giving my take on two players we're already being linked with. I also give my predictions for the upcoming matches with Astana and West Ham, and the Power Rankings return. No Mailbag this week.

    Episode 44 - 19/20 EPL Round 4, Southampton (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 8, 2019 31:03


    In this week's episode, I explain why I've run out of patience with Solskjaer, why he's in danger of getting the sack, and suggest a solution to our current poor form. I also discuss the outgoings at the end of the transfer window & the common narrative being used when discussing our window, give my thoughts on a potential Zlatan return, assess our League Cup 3rd Round & Europa League Group Stage opposition, answer questions from The Mailbag, and make predictions for the upcoming match against Leicester City - no Power Rankings.

    Episode 43 - 19/20 EPL Round 3, Crystal Palace (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 31, 2019 30:50


    This week, I call out Ole for the current issues in the team and explain why it's his responsibility, get into the two players whose performances against Palace have me concerned for their overall form, Lukaku leaving Manchester United loudly, while featuring another segment of The Mailbag and previewing the upcoming match with Southampton. No Power Rankings.

    Episode 42 - 19/20 EPL Round 2, Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 25, 2019 23:21


    In this week's episode, I talk about what's made me ashamed about supporting Manchester United, the match with Wolves and the fallout from it, Alexis Sanchez's future amid the Inter Milan links, while also answering questions from The Mailbag, previewing the upcoming match with Crystal Palace, and featuring the Power Rankings.

    Episode 41 - 19/20 EPL Round 1, Chelsea (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 18, 2019 40:45


    In this week's episode, I address the main topic of conversation over the past two months: our performance in the summer Transfer Window, and what it means for the season ahead. I also break down the recent match with Chelsea, answer questions in the debut segment of The Mailbag, make predictions for the upcoming match with Wolves, and reveal this week's Power Rankings. 

    Episode 40 - 18/19 Player Review Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 23, 2019 53:32


    In this week's episode, I use the weekly Power Rankings to give final season rankings to the players. In this second instalment, I'll not only be reviewing the players ranked 15 to 1, but give my final verdict: Keep, Sell, or Loan...

    Episode 39 - 18/19 Player Review Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 7, 2019 28:01


    In this week's episode, I use the weekly Power Rankings to give final rankings to the players. In this first instalment, I'll not only be reviewing the players ranked 30 to 16, but give my final verdict: Keep, Sell, or Loan...

    Episode 38 - 18/19 Season Review Pt. 2

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 21, 2019 42:22


    This week, I review the second half of Manchester United's season, including the fallout of Jose's sacking, Solskjaer's appointment, the winning streak, as well as our form slump at the end of the season & the reasons behind it.

    Episode 37 - 18/19 Season Review Pt. 1

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 9, 2019 27:12


    This week on the podcast, I review the first half of Manchester United's 18/19 season. I discuss the impact of our preseason & transfer window on preparations, the strength & attitude of the team, Jose's shortcomings as a manager on display, and the significant moments we saw on and off the field. 

    Episode 36 - 18/19 EPL Round 38, Cardiff City (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 18, 2019 27:18


    In this week's episode, I urge fans to keep the faith in Solskjaer despite the recent problems he's having, I discuss the altercation Pogba had with a fan after the match with Cardiff, the end of Ander Herrera's time at the club, the #unfollowmanutd movement against the Glazers, Luke Shaw's sweep at the awards night, the Daniel James transfer rumours, the end of Robin Van Persie's career, and give a sign off for the end of the regular season.

    Episode 35 - 18/19 EPL Round 37, Huddersfield Town (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 11, 2019 24:08


    On this week's episode, I explain how we've officially reached a fork in the road, and reveal what awaits us if we turn left or if we turn right. I defend two plays who I think are worth keeping, reveal the others players who're worth keeping, give my take on the recent rumours about us appointing a DOF, and give my predictions for the upcoming match with Cardiff. No Power Rankings this week. 

    Episode 34 - 18/19 EPL Round 35, Manchester City (H) & Round 36, Chelsea (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later May 3, 2019 31:40


    In this week's episode, I talk about the lack of accountability of the players, add my take on David De Gea's form & future, explain what the tactical mistakes I saw from Ole & what I think he needs to do to fix it. I also give my thoughts on the Lukaku/Icardi swap rumours, as well as the respective situations of Anthony Martial and Ander Herrera. I also preview the upcoming match against Huddersfield. No Power Rankings this week.

    Episode 33 - 18/19 UCL Quarter Final Leg 2, Barcelona (A) & EPL Round 34, Everton (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 24, 2019 29:13


    In this week's episode, I talk about why the two losses against Barcelona and Everton were disastrous for different reasons, what the solution to both the problems are, and what Ole and the board need to do about it. I also add my take on Marcus Rashford's future and fan reactions to the rumours surrounding his future, and make predictions for the upcoming matches with Man City and Chelsea. No Power Rankings this week. 

    Episode 32 - 18/19 UCL Quarter Final Leg 1, Barcelona (H) & EPL Round 33, West Ham United (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 18, 2019 23:31


    In this week's episode, I reveal what I most took away from the past week against Barcelona and West Ham. I also break down the matches with Barcelona & West Ham and explain why particular things didn't work, along with the mistakes Solskjaer made. I also make predictions for the upcoming matches against Barcelona and Everton, and feature the Power Rankings. 

    Episode 31 - 18/19 EPL Round 32, Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2019 30:03


    In this week's episode, I break down what went wrong against Wolves and give an explanation for our recent form slump, take an in-depth look at some of our players' futures, and reveal my ideal transfers and team for next season. I also make predictions on the upcoming matches with Barcelona & West Ham. Power Rankings not featured this week.

    Episode 30 - 18/19 EPL Round 31, Watford (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 3, 2019 31:42


    This week, I discuss Solskjaer's appointment, why the Watford performance was so poor & what players stuck out as particularly bad. I also get into Pogba's Real Madrid quotes, Ander Herrera's contract situation, and reveal the CB merry-go-round I can see taking place in the summer transfer market. I also predict the upcoming match with Wolves, and the Power Rankings return.

    Episode 29 - 18/19 FA Cup Quarter Final, Wolverhampton Wanderers (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 23, 2019 24:20


    In this week's episode, I give my take on the setback that was the match with Wolves, discuss being drawn with Barcelona in the UCL Quarter Finals, how the Alexis Sanchez experiment has reached a new low, while getting into the Adrien Rabiot rumours, Louis Van Gaal's retirement, as well as giving predictions for the upcoming match against Watford. For the first week in a long time, the Power Rankings are scrapped.

    Episode 28 - 18/19 UCL Round of 16 Leg 2, Paris Saint Germain (A) & EPL Round 30, Arsenal (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 16, 2019 23:28


    In this week's episode, I discuss how the win against PSG was one of the most extraordinary wins in our history and how the Arsenal match is nothing more than a setback, while giving my take on the recent rumours linking us with Gareth Bale. I also give predictions for the upcoming match against Wolves, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings. 

    Episode 27 - 18/19 EPL Round 28, Crystal Palace (A) & EPL Round 29, Southampton (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 8, 2019 34:11


    In this week's episode, I explain how Solskjaer made a power play over the past week, Ed Woodward's role in the De Gea contract situation, take apart the story linking us to three players over the Summer transfer window, Antonio Valencia's contract expiry, while previewing the upcoming matches against PSG & Arsenal, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 26 - 18/19 EPL Round 27, Liverpool (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 1, 2019 26:16


    In this week's episode of the podcast, I explain why the Liverpool match has the potential to be a disaster, why it's partly Solskjaer's fault, why his mistake isn't going to get very much coverage, and the players who stood out to me from the match. I also get into the Timothy Fosu-Mensah/Ajax rumours, make predictions for the upcoming matches against Crystal Palace and Southampton, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings. 

    Episode 25 - 18/19 UCL Round of 16 Leg 1, Paris Saint Germain (H) & FA Cup Round 5, Chelsea (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 22, 2019 29:41


    In this week's episode, I explain why we learned more about Solskjaer from the Chelsea, match and learned more about the team from the PSG match. I also discuss the Jadon Sancho rumours and the consequences of a potential move, the rumours about a Saudi takeover, and the passing of Eric Harrison. I also preview the upcoming match against Liverpool, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 24 - 18/19 EPL Round 26, Fulham (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 13, 2019 26:31


    In this week's episode, I explain why the win against Fulham was a throwback to the Ferguson era, and explain why Solskjaer's work so far is so impressive. I explain why Phil Jones latest contract extension is a good thing, pay tribute to the Busby Babes, make predictions ahead of the PSG and Chelsea matches, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings. 

    Episode 23 - 18/19 EPL Round 24, Burnley (H) & EPL Round 25, Leicester City (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 8, 2019 29:02


    In this week's episode, I discuss the first mistake of Solskjaer's time in charge, what players proved to me that they're not good enough to play for Manchester United, Marouane Fellaini's transfer and the end of an infamous era at the club, and reveal the reasons why I feel confident heading into the PSG match. I also make predictions ahead of the coming match against Fulham, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 22 - 18/19 FA Cup Round 4, Arsenal (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 3, 2019 26:47


    In this week's episode, I break down the Arsenal match and explain the tactical changes Solskjaer made to get the win, why this week was a disaster for Pochettino, discuss the missed opportunities of this transfer window, and weigh in on the debate about who our next club captain should be. I also preview the upcoming matches against Burnley and Leicester, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 21 - 18/19 EPL Round 23, Brighton & Hove Albion (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 26, 2019 25:16


    In this week's special edition from NZ, I break down the match with Brighton and explain why Solskjaer's a shoo-in for the permanent role, get into the squad management the club's been doing this past week, and reveal why I found Jose's quotes on Bein Sports so interesting. I make predictions for the Arsenal match, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 20 - 18/19 EPL Round 22, Tottenham Hotspur (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2019 29:08


    In this week's podcast, I make a big claim about Solskjaer, discuss the match with Tottenham, the Gareth Southgate stories, the controversial rumours about a player transfer, while previewing the upcoming match against Brighton, and adding another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 19 - 18/19 EPL Round 21, Newcastle United (A) & FA Cup Round 3, Reading (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 9, 2019 28:03


    In this week's episode, I break down the matches with Newcastle and Reading, explain why the performance was a bit off, pick apart some player performances which stuck out to me for the worse, and highlight why a particular player's time is up. I also preview the upcoming match with Tottenham, and feature the weekly instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 18 - 18/19 EPL Round 19, Huddersfield Town (H) & EPL Round 20, Bournemouth (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 2, 2019 34:08


    This week, I explain why this team would challenge for silverware under Solskjaer next season & discuss Solskjaer vs Poch, give my take on the debate that has United fans divided, and express concern for one particular player's future under Solskjaer going forward. I also give my predictions for the upcoming matches with Newcastle & Reading, and feature another instalment of the Power Rankings.

    Episode 17 - 18/19 EPL Round 18, Cardiff City (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 26, 2018 28:04


    This week, I explain why sacking Jose was the right move, why Solskjaer was such an interesting choice to replace him with, and who we can expect to see get the job on a permanent basis at the end of the season. I dissect the match and detail what's different about Solskjaer's system vs Jose's, give my thoughts on the upcoming week's matches against Huddersfield & Bournemouth, and return to a top 10 for the Power Rankings.

    Episode 16 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 6, Valencia (A) & EPL Round 17, Liverpool (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2018 31:50


    In the fallout of the Liverpool match, I explain why Jose has to go and look at possible replacements for him. I discuss the Valencia match and being drawn with PSG in the Champions League R16, as well as the reaction to Smalling's contract extension, and dissect the De Gea/Alisson comparisons. 

    Episode 15 - 18/19 EPL Round 15, Arsenal (H) & EPL Round 16, Fulham (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 14, 2018 29:16


    On this week's episode of the podcast, I discuss Pogba and how he wasn't missed in the matches with Arsenal & Fulham, get into the Koulibaly rumours, a strange twist in DDG's contract, and give my thoughts on Dalot. Also included are my predictions for the week with matches against Valencia and Liverpool around the corner, and the UDU Power Rankings makes a return to a top 10.

    Episode 14 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 5, Young Boys (H) & EPL Round 14, Southampton (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 6, 2018 33:17


    On this week's episode of the podcast, I discuss Jose's future and where it's all going wrong for him at United, the latest instalment of Jose vs Pogba, while looking ahead to the upcoming matches against Arsenal & Fulham.

    Episode 13 - 18/19 EPL Round 13, Crystal Palace (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 30, 2018 33:23


    This week, I discuss why my support for Jose has shifted and map the important games for his future, while also revealing what 6 transfers (3 in, 3 out) I'd make in the Jan transfer market to get our season back on track. I preview the week's matches with Young Boys and Southampton, and do something I've never done before in the Power Rankings.

    Episode 12 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 4, Juventus (A) & EPL Round 12, Manchester City (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 17, 2018 38:00


    In this week's episode, I put the Juve & Man City results into perspective, give my thoughts on how the two matches went, discuss Alexis Sanchez's future, defend Jose's antics & preview the match with Crystal Palace following the international break.

    Episode 11 - 18/19 EPL Round 11, Bournemouth (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 9, 2018 39:03


    This week I take apart the match with Bournemouth and reveal what it was that really caught my attention during the match, defend Matic from recent criticism, discuss the news of Jose's potential January transfer budget & who we'll be linked with, as well as previewing the upcoming matches this week with Juventus & Man City.

    Episode 10 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 3, Juventus (H) & EPL Round 10, Everton (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 2, 2018 32:44


    On this episode of the podcast, I explain why the Juventus result isn't the single worst thing about the match, talk about the criticism that Lukaku's been receiving & whether it's justified, reveal what player's contract situation has me worried, pay homage to a modern day legend who'll be 'hanging up the boots' at season's end, and preview the coming match against Bournemouth.

    Episode 9 - 18/19 EPL Round 9, Chelsea (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 27, 2018 34:16


    This week I give my thoughts about and dissect the match with Chelsea, as well as discuss the potential Saudi takeover, Patrice Evra, Luke Shaw, and preview the Juventus and Everton matches coming up.

    Episode 8 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 2, Valencia (H) & EPL Round 8, Newcastle United (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 11, 2018 32:23


    This week I reveal what the match with Newcastle reminded me of, get into Jose's situation, discuss Jadon Sancho and our own youth, Michael Carrick's autobiography, and make predictions on the upcoming match with Chelsea. 

    Episode 7 - 18/19 EFL Cup Round 3, Derby County (H) & EPL Round 7, West Ham United (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 4, 2018 28:03


    This week I get straight into the fallout of the matches with Derby and West Ham, and by fallout - Jose's future. I also unpack the Zidane rumours and his suitability, and make predictions on the week ahead against Valencia and Newcastle.

    Episode 6 - 18/19 UCL Match Day 1, Young Boys (A) & EPL Round 6, Wolverhampton Wanderers (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 27, 2018 35:21


    This week I explain why we're officially out of the title race, delve into the two matches with Young Boys & Wolves, talk selection dilemmas for Jose, and preview the upcoming week against Derby & West Ham.

    Episode 5 - 18/19 EPL Round 5, Watford (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 20, 2018 41:39


    In this week's episode, I explain why the result against Watford is slightly misleading, while touching on Sanchez's form, the futures of Rashford & Pogba, and preview the week ahead with the matches against Young Boys and Wolves. 

    Episode 4 - 18/19 EPL Round 4, Burnley (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 5, 2018 32:30


    This week on the podcast I discuss Jose's masterstroke against Sean Dyche along with the rest of the match with Burnley, Woodward, our CL draw and preview the match against Watford in two weeks.

    Episode 3 - 18/19 EPL Round 3, Tottenham Hotspur (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 29, 2018 33:08


    This week I pull apart what went wrong in the match against Tottenham, dig deep into Jose's bizarre press conference, and look ahead to the match against Burnley.

    Episode 2 - 18/19 EPL Round 2, Brighton & Hove Albion (A)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 22, 2018 33:31


    On today's episode of the podcast, I take apart the match against Brighton, the continued problems between Jose and the board going forward, Paul Pogba + Mino Raiola, and my predictions for the match against Tottenham.

    Episode 1 - 18/19 EPL Round 1, Leicester City (H)

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 15, 2018 32:14


    In the debut episode of the podcast, I recap the season opener against Leicester City and reveal who stood out to me. I get into the Jose/Pogba problems, and discuss our failures in the transfer window. I also look ahead to the upcoming match against Brighton and introduce the UDU Power Rankings. If you enjoy the podcast, please take the time to rate, review, and subscribe. Cheers

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