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From the hallowed ranks of the FC Nordsjælland academy to the bright lights of Old Trafford, Patrick Dorgu's rise has been nothing short of meteoric. The versatile Danish international has rapidly evolved from a promising young talent into one of the most exciting, multi-positional weapons in Ruben Amorim's tactical revolution.In this episode, we break down Dorgu's sensational 2025–26 campaign and analyze how a player drawing comparisons to a young Gareth Bale became United's ultimate big-game clutch performer:Recapping his massive goals on the grandest stages—including his clinical strike away at Arsenal, a poetic Boxing Day winner against Newcastle, and that unforgettable goal in the 2-0 Manchester derby triumph over City.Dissecting his unique ability to seamlessly transition between full-back, wing-back, and winger on both flanks, providing United with rare tactical flexibility.Evaluating his highly efficient return of 4 goals and 4 assists across 26 appearances, and how his creative intelligence allows him to consistently outperform his expected metrics.We also dive into his international exploits with Denmark—including scoring just 42 seconds into his senior debut—and discuss why this dynamic talent is quickly building an incredible legacy in Manchester red. Patrick Dorgu, Manchester United podcast, Ruben Amorim tactics, Premier League 2026, Danish football talent.

#1011 | Ed and Dharnish continue their tactical review of United's season, covering the period from early November to Ruben Amorim's January sacking. This period included a run of inconsistent, often drab matches saved only by United's success from set-piece finishing. Then the turning point: 4-4 against Bournemouth, possibly United's best attacking performance under Amorim, and a shift toward a back four. Only for Amorim, inexplicably, to return to a back three against the wishes of the club. 00:00 Part Two Overview 01:19 Set Pieces and the Autumn Run of Results 03:14 Why Was It Going Wrong? 05:14 Bournemouth 4-4: Amorim's Best Football 10:53 Back to a Back Three and the Wolves Debacle 14:20 Amorim's Sacking: Press Conference and Why He Failed 14:47 Could Amorim Have Found a Higher Ceiling? 24:17 Final Verdict and What Comes Next If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Patrick and Hayden look back on the 2025/26 season. They revisit their biggest predictions — who they got right, who they got badly wrong, and why. They break down the best transfers of the season, the worst flops, what Sunderland's success tells us about where the Premier League is heading, and what to expect from the three newly promoted clubs. Plus, their favourite moments from a season full of drama. Enjoy! Join our Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/TheTransferFlow Subscribe to our FREE newsletter: https://www.thetransferflow.com/subscribe Join Variance Betting: https://www.thetransferflow.com/upgrade Follow us on our Socials: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCe1WTKOt7byrELQcGRSzu1Q X: https://x.com/TheTransferFlow Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/thetransferflow.bsky.social Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thetransferflow/ 00:00 - Intro 03:56 - Chelsea 06:56 - Aston Villa 08:58 - Sunderland 11:08 - Is the Premier League a closed shop? 16:56 - Ruben Amorim and Man United 21:53 - Benjamin Sesko 22:54 - What we got right - Como 25:01 - Relegation lists 27:29 - Tijjani Reijnders 29:00 - More transfers we got right 31:34 - Liverpool's window and Darwin Nunez 35:40 - Darwin Nunez at Al Hilal 37:30 - Were Arsenal's signings actually good? 41:43 - Three up, Three down 45:59 - Favourite moments of the season #premierleague #manchesterunited #chelsea #manchestercity #rayancherki #

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Could It Be Magic, the FA Cup podcast sponsored by Carling, is back with another episode as Joe Cole welcomes Manchester United legend Andy Cole and Reality TV star Sam Thompson into the studio. Andy backs Michael Carrick for the Man Utd job, expresses his dismay at Kobbie Mainoo's exile under Ruben Amorim, and reminisces about his glory days as part of the iconic strike partnership with Dwight Yorke. We're also joined by Chelsea fan and reality TV stalwart Sam Thompson as he gets some finishing tips from Andy ahead of Soccer Aid. Sam also gives us his verdict on what went wrong under Liam Rosenior and who he'd like to see get the permanent job at Stamford Bridge this summer. Could It Be Magic? is brought to you by Carling, the official beer of the Emirates FA Cup and Adobe Women's FA Cup. 18+ - please drink responsibly. Be match ready with @CarlingUK, the beer of football #pleasedrinkresponsibly Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Man United are back in the big time and the Champions League anthem is ready to ring around Old Trafford once again—we're diving deep into the ultimate revival on today's talkSPORT Daily podcast!Angelina Kelly is joined by talkSPORT's chief football correspondent Alex Crook to chart the incredible journey from the "chaos" of the Ruben Amorim era to a top-four finish. We explore the tactical genius of Michael Carrick, who has secured 32 points from a possible 42 since taking charge, and ask whether he's done enough to land the permanent job. We also analyse Bruno Fernandes' FWA Player of the Year campaign—fuelled by a staggering 20 assists—and look ahead to what will no doubt be a huge transfer window as Man United prepare for their first Champions League campaign since 2023.PLUS we also discuss whether Marcus Rashford could return from Barcelona back to Old Trafford this summer.There's SO much to discuss in the latest episode of the talkSPORT Daily podcast!YouTube: @talkSPORTX: @talkSPORT & @talkSPORT2Instagram: @talkSPORTWebsite: Live Radio, Breaking Sports News, Opinion - talkSPORTProduced by: Daniel KaneEdited by: Daniel KanePhoto Credit: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Im kommenden Jahr darf Manchester United wieder Champions-League-Fußball spielen. Großen Anteil am Aufwärtstrend des englischen Rekordmeisters hat Vereinslegende Michael Carrick. Als Trainer gelang dem Ex-Mittelfeldspieler, der im Januar von Ruben Amorim übernahm, dass die „Red Devils“ eine sehr erfolgreiche Rückrunde in der Premier-League-Saison spielten. Als Interimscoach angetreten, sollte er mit dieser Leistung die Fans im Rücken haben - eigentlich. Aber eine Weiterbeschäftigung des 44-Jährigen wird beim United-Anhang kritisch gesehen. Carrick, der einst mit dem Traditionsklub die Champions League gewann, scheint - wie zu seinen aktiven Zeiten - im Schatten großer Namen nicht genug zu sein für die neuerlichen Ambitionen. „Einige Führungsspieler setzen sich für ihn ein“, sagt Almuth, „man muss den Verein verstehen, das tut er“. Roman fragt sich: „Was will man denn noch außer einem, der Historie, Identität und Erfolg mitbringt?“ - und wirft dann plötzlich den Namen des deutschen Bundestrainers in den Raum ...

Manchester United have had an undoubtedly successful season, qualifying for the Champions League with underlying numbers perfectly in line with that position. But their results shifted markedly when they sacked Ruben Amorim and brought in Michael Carrick. Was this a major driver of their results or a mirage of finishing?We discuss the real tactical changes under Carrick and how they show up in the numbers, why Kobbie Mainoo is the key player in this tactical shift, some notable differences in how the team approaches game state, and nonetheless how there is clearly just a ton of variance going on here. Support the show

Fresh from another victory over rivals Liverpool, Rio is joined by Ste Howson and Joel Beya to discuss the performance of midfielder Kobbie Mainoo, the reasons people still don't back Michael Carrick for the job and the way fans responded to Manchester United winning at Old Trafford.Rio and Ste drill down into what has changed in Kobbie Mainoo's game since the departure of Ruben Amorim and the role that Carrick has played in that.Another young English player made a huge impact on Arsenal's midfield at the weekend which leads Rio to say he's “baffled” by the lack of opportunities that Myles Lewis-Skelly has been given this season.And then the trio spin the Carrick narrative on its head - instead of focusing on the things he's not done or achieved as a manager - they detail all of the things that he has dealt with that doesn't get enough credit.Plus, Rio fills the lads in on the latest about his spat with former England team mate Jamie Carragher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Arsenal stretch their lead to six points at the top of the Premier League with one of their most complete performances of the season. Is this the momentum Mikel Arteta needs as his side push for both domestic and European glory? At the other end, Spurs climb out of the relegation zone after a crucial win over Aston Villa. With Roberto De Zerbi making it two wins from two, belief is building, could their resurgence spell danger for West Ham United? Plus, Gary, Alan & Micah break down the derby between Manchester United and Liverpool, where Kobbie Mainoo impressed once again. The big question: how did he not get a chance under Ruben Amorim? The Rest Is Football is powered by Fuse Energy. To sign up and for terms and conditions, visit https://www.fuseenergy.com/football. (fuse march question) 10 for £100. Stay 10 nights, get £100 back in Hotels.com Cash. UK Customers Only. Join The Players Lounge: The official fantasy football club of The Rest Is Football. It's time to take on Gary, Alan and Micah for the chance to win monthly prizes and shoutouts on the pod. It's FREE to join and as a member, you'll get access to exclusive tips from Fantasy Football Hub including AI-powered team ratings, transfer tips, and expert team reveals to help you climb the table - plus access to our private Slack community. Sign up today at therestisfootball.com. https://therestisfootball.com/?utm_source=podcast&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=episode_description&utm_content=link_cta For more Goalhanger Podcasts, head to www.goalhanger.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tim Sherwood and Rene Meulensteen join Natalie Pike for a packed football debate full of insight, honesty and strong opinions.The panel break down Michael Carrick's growing influence at Manchester United, highlighting how his leadership and man-management have helped unlock the best from Benjamin Šeško. Tim even holds his hands up, issuing a candid apology after previously writing Šeško off during his time under Rúben Amorim.There's also a fiery discussion on Spurs, as Tim delivers a passionate verdict on Igor Tudor's start as interim boss. He shares his view on who should take the reins permanently and reveals the starting XI he'd pick for their massive clash with Crystal Palace this week.Meanwhile, Rene offers fascinating behind-the-scenes insight into working under Sir Alex Ferguson, explains why he wouldn't follow Mikel Arteta's heavy focus on set pieces, and reveals details from a recent conversation with Carrick.

Loads to chew through on today's podcast, as Newcastle qualify for the next phase of the Champions League where they will play Barcelona or Chelsea, and a Stamford Bridge legend has been lamenting his lack of managerial opportunities. We tackle why John Terry can't land a coaching job, as well as looking at how Benjamin Sesko has improved since Ruben Amorim was sacked by Manchester United. SUBSCRIBE NOW: ⁠https://footballsocialdaily.supportingcast.fm/⁠NEW: Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/fsdpod?igsh=MjQ5d29veGdoMmZ4&utm_source=qr⁠ Twitter: ⁠https://twitter.com/FSDPod⁠ TikTok: ⁠https://www.tiktok.com/@footballsocialdaily⁠ Telegram Group: ⁠https://t.me/FootballSocialMerch Store: https://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/FootballSocialDaily Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

THIS IS A PREVIEW. IF YOU WANT TO LISTEN TO THE FULL EPISODE, CHECK OUT FRUITLESS ON PATREON HERE: https://www.patreon.com/user?u=11922141EPISODE ON PATREON: https://www.patreon.com/posts/151286472Welcome to the Fruitless Sports Corner (FSC): a semi-reoccurring series where Josiah, Nathan Thiessen, Chris Barker, and Jake the Lawyer talk about sports. On today's episode we discuss a long tweet, Ilian Malinin falling, how the Winter Olympics could improve the TV watching experience, cheating at curling, speed skaters being fast, axe throwing, Jake's weeb shit, hockey being a form of soccer, libertarian sports, Nebraska being a terrible state, Nate meeting some annoying Nebraska fans, loud college stadiums, Runza, NIL, Ruben Amorim, Nate being mad at the Packers, the Super Bowl and halftime show.Music by Viagra Boys and SHADE08 ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

In this episode of Rio Meets, Rio sits down with one of Manchester United's most resilient figures - Diogo Dalot. From being questioned, scapegoated and loaned out… to wearing the captain's armband at Old Trafford - Dalot opens up like never before.Enjoy this episode where Manchester United's second longest serving player takes you behind the scenes of some of the most tumultuous times at the club.He offers a surprising review of Ruben Amorim's tenure at the club and reveals why he thinks it's one of “the most important periods” at Manchester United after detailing why all of Michael Carrick's coaching staff are having such a positive impact.When Rio asks him about the impact of negative comments and reaction, Dalot discusses how his toughest season turned out to be one of the favourite moments of his career and why Kobbie Mainoo's experience out of the side will hugely benefit the young midfielder.As a team mate of Cristiano Ronaldo for Portugal and formerly of Manchester United, Dalot reveals how a 5 minute conversation with the United legend persuaded him to stay at the club and why Bruno Fernandes is “factually” one of the best players in the Premier League. He also reveals what leadership looks like amongst the dressing room after the demands of Ruben Amorim changed the dynamic and discipline within the squad. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

TOPICS Episode 309*Benfica, FC Porto, Sporting CP, SC Braga, Vitoria SC & Other Liga Stuff of Interest.*Prestianni/Vinicius Jr.*Ruben Amorim's Future.*Match Day 23. 

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Manchester City's late win over Liverpool to keep the Premier League title-chase alive. The guys discuss if Rayan Cherki's goal should have stood and whether Dominik Szoboszlai should have been sent off or not. Also on the show, Lamine Yamal shines for Barcelona again, Cristiano Ronaldo is still on strike & Michael Carrick shows up Ruben Amorim as Man Utd win their fourth consecutive game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti is joined by Don Hutchison to discuss Manchester City's late win over Liverpool to keep the Premier League title-chase alive. The guys discuss if Rayan Cherki's goal should have stood and whether Dominik Szoboszlai should have been sent off or not. Also on the show, Lamine Yamal shines for Barcelona again, Cristiano Ronaldo is still on strike & Michael Carrick shows up Ruben Amorim as Man Utd win their fourth consecutive game.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Joel taking in the Super Bowl, Ashley Williams joins Ste Howson and Rio to provide an outsider's view of the improvement under Michael Carrick.With 745 Premier League appearances as ball-playing defenders between them, Ash and Rio analyse why Lisandro Martinez is becoming one of the most important players in possession in the way Michael Carrick wants his team to play.Rio addresses Kobbie Mainoo directly after questioning the reasons behind the lack of appearances under previous manager Ruben Amorim and points to team mates Matheus Cunha and Diogo Dalot as other examples of players who are thriving under new management.Rio admits he is struggling to understand why Roy Keane still has such a downer on Michael Carrick as manager of the club and details the importance of Manchester City's late, dramatic win over Liverpool at Anfield for both Arsenal and Pep Guardiola's side when it comes to the title race. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Check out our new Stretford Paddock Merchandise: https://stretfordpaddock.store/ Man United content creator Humz was a big backer of Ruben Amorim but Michael Carrick has something extra that makes him even better! Adam McKola and Jay Motty are joined by Humz for this episode of Uncensored! Follow Humz on: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/humzyd/?hl=en TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@humzyd?lang=en Become a member! - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC7w8GnTF2Sp3wldDMtCCtVw/join Stretford Paddock has content out EVERY DAY, make sure you're subscribed for your Man United fix! - https://bit.ly/DEVILSsub

Tom & Dunny recap Manchester United's statement win in the Derby, how this win made Ruben Amorim look like a total fraud, Manchester City's baffling set up, Oliver Glasner calling for the sack at Crystal Palace and Thomas Frank being in real trouble at Tottenham. Sorry Tim. Follow Week in the Tackle on ⁠Twitter⁠ and Instagram and be sure to subscribe to our ⁠YouTube⁠ channel to get full episodes and clips of the show! Follow Tom Rennie on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Brian Dunseth on ⁠Instagram⁠. Follow Tim Horsey on ⁠Twitter⁠ and ⁠Instagram⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ole Gunnar Solskjær's suckle on the teat was too hard, Ruben Amorim's too soft, but Michael Carrick's is just right. That, ladies and gentlemen, is the Manchester United way. There's no Blue Monday at the Football Ramble when Marcus, Luke and Jim have got more managerial chaos to enjoy at Spurs and Crystal Palace. Plus, Marcus' aunt is still giddy from an absolutely extraordinary climax to AFCON.Join the Football Ramble WhatsApp.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Robbie Mustoe & Robbie Earle recap a busy midweek round of matches in the Premier League and touch on the latest managerial news surrounding Manchester United & Chelsea1:00 - Arsenal and Liverpool's highly anticipated matchup ends in a 0-0 tactical stalemate and leaves questions over the attacking options for both clubs13:21 - Ruben Amorim gets sacked as Manchester United manager after a tumultuous 14 months in charge, and leaves a bevy of questions for United's hierarchy to address as they hit the reset button once again24:56 - Chelsea appoint Liam Rosenior as head coach, who must now hit the ground running and turn around the club's poor run of form37:48 - A quick whip-around to the other storylines from Matchweek 21: Manchester City 1-1 Brighton, Crystal Palace 0-0 Aston Villa, Bournemouth 3-2 Tottenham Hotspur, Newcastle United 4-3 Leeds United, Brentford 3-0 Sunderland, Everton 1-1 Wolves, West Ham 1-2 Nottingham Forest Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

John Murray, Ian Dennis & Ali Bruce-Ball talk football, travel & language. They debate the FA Cup schedule and lack of free-to-air matches, as well as Ruben Amorim and Enzo Maresca losing their jobs. There's a twist in the first Clash of the Commentators of the year. More unintended pub and film names, and which commentary phrases will end up in our Great Glossary? Suggestions welcome on WhatsApp voicenotes to 08000 289 369 & emails to TCV@bbc.co.uk02:00 Quiz controversy leaves scars 08:15 FA Cup commentaries this weekend 10:55 Should all the matches kick-off at three? 23:00 TCV on Amorim & Maresca 31:00 Back to square one 36:20 Unintended pub and film names 41:20 Clash of the Commentators 46:25 Great Glossary of Football Commentary5 Live / BBC Sounds commentaries:Fri 9 Jan FA CUP: Wrexham v Nottingham Forest 1930 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Preston v Wigan 1930 - SPORTS EXTRA.Sat 10 Jan WSL: Arsenal v Man Utd 1230 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Macclesfield v Crystal Palace 1215 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Everton v Sunderland 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Wolves v Shrewsbury 1215 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Fulham v Middlesbrough 1500 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Man City v Exeter 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Newcastle v Bournemouth 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Stoke v Coventry 1500 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Spurs v Aston Villa 1745 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Bristol City v Watford 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Cambridge v Birmingham 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 2. FA CUP: Grimsby v Weston-super-mare 1745 - SPORTS EXTRA 3. FA CUP: Charlton v Chelsea 2000 - 5 LIVE.Sun 11 Jan FA CUP: Derby v Leeds 1200 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: Portsmouth v Arsenal 1400 - 5 LIVE. FA CUP: West Ham v QPR 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA. FA CUP: Norwich v Walsall 1430 - SPORTS EXTRA 2.Mon 12 Jan FA CUP: Liverpool v Barnsley 1945 – 5 LIVE.Great Glossary of Football Commentary:DIVISION ONE Back to square one, Blaze over the bar, Bosman, Cruyff Turn, Cultured/educated left foot, Dead-ball specialist, Fox in the box, Giving the goalkeeper the eyes, Head tennis, Hibs it, In a good moment, In behind, The Maradona, Off their line, Olimpico, Onion bag, Panenka, Park the bus, Perfect hat-trick, Rabona, Roy of the Rovers stuff, Schmeichel-style, Scorpion kick, Spursy, Tiki-taka, Where the kookaburra sleeps, Where the owl sleeps, Where the spiders sleep. DIVISION TWO Ball stays hit, Beaten all ends up, Business end, Came down with snow on it, Catching practice, Camped in the opposition half, Cauldron atmosphere Coat is on a shoogly peg, Come back to haunt them, Corridor of uncertainty, Couldn't sort their feet out, Easy tap-in, Daisy-cutter, First cab off the rank, Good leave, Half-turn, Has that in his locker, High wide and not very handsome, Hospital pass, Howler, In their pocket, Johnny on the spot, Leading the line, Nice headache to have, Nutmeg, One for the cameras, One for the purists, Played us off the park, Points to the spot, Prawn sandwich brigade, Purple patch, Put their laces through it, Reaches for their pocket, Rolls Royce, Root and branch review, Row Z, Screamer, Seats on the plane, Show across the bows, Slide-rule pass, Steal a march, Straight in the bread basket, Stramash, Taking one for the team, Telegraphed that pass, That's great… (football), Thunderous strike, Turns on a sixpence, Walk it in. UNSORTED 2-0 is a dangerous score, After you Claude, All-Premier League affair, Aplomb, Bag/box of tricks, Brace, Brandished, Bread and butter, Breaking the deadlock, Bundled over the line, Champions elect / champions apparent, Clinical finish, Commentator's curse, Coupon buster, Denied by the woodwork, Draught excluder, Elimination line, Fellow countryman, Foot race, Formerly of this parish, Free hit, Goalkeepers' Union, Goalmouth scramble, Good touch for a big man, Honeymoon Period, In and around, In the shop window, Keeping ball under their spell, Keystone Cops defending, Languishing, Loitering with intent, Marching orders, Nestle in the bottom corner, Numbered derbies, Opposite number, PK for penalty-kick, Postage stamp, Put it in the mixer, Rasping shot, Red wine not white wine, Relegation six-pointer, Rooted at the bottom, Route One, Sending the goalkeeper the wrong way, Shooting boots, Sleeping giants, Slide rule pass, Small matter of, Spiders web, Stayed hit, Steepling, Stinging the palms, Stonewall penalty, Straight off the training ground, Taking one for the team, Team that likes to play football, Throw their cap on it, Thruppenny bit head / 50p head, Towering header, Two good feet, Turning into a basketball match, Turning into a cricket score, Usher/Shepherd the ball out of play, Walking a disciplinary tightrope, Wand of a left foot, We've got a cup tie on our hands, Wrap foot around it, Your De Bruynes, your Gundogans etc.

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#958 | Ed and Dan dig into the managerial situation at United, from what went wrong with Ruben Amorim, INEOS's consistently poor decision-making, to what happens next. What legacy does Ruben Amorim leave at United, and if it's Ole as interim, what's his potential outlook? Then, who might take on the role full-time -w e review the options and pick some favorites. 00:00 Introduction 03:50 Amorim's Sacking and Legacy 09:57 Defending Amorim 12:50 History of United Managers 16:00 Ineos & Club Structure 26:12 Ranking Post-Fergie Managers 31:43 Caretaker Options 36:53 Solskjaer's Return? 41:38 Available Manager Candidates 50:45 International Managers 57:58 Final Rankings & Wrap-Up If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rog and Rory are back to break down another wild week in the Premier League, including the sacking of Enzo Maresca at Chelsea and Ruben Amorim at Manchester United. Will Thomas Tuchel or Oliver Glasner be next up at Old Trafford? And is Liam Rosenoir out of his depth at Chelsea? Plus, Arsenal keep apace atop the table ahead of Manchester City. Is this Mikel Arteta's best shot yet at Premier League glory?BRENDEN AARONSON ON WHY HE WAS DETERMINED TO RETURN TO LEEDS UNITED & WHERE HE FITS IN WITH USMNT: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OY2l2bPYnxMARSENAL'S MARTIN ØDEGAARD on adapting to Gyökeres and Zubimendi & his best advice to Max Dowman: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tMXxsiTSgAShop the Men in Blazers store: https://mibcourage.co/48Yt7MGSee Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Max Rushden is joined by Barry Glendenning, Jamie Jackson, John Brewin and Nooruddean Choudry as Ruben Amorim is sacked as Manchester United head coach. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/footballweeklypod

The Ruben Amorim era is officially over at Manchester United – what's next? Marcus, Luke and Jim shake their heads at the league's most chaotic club and pay respect to football's greatest magnet-user.Elsewhere, there's some serious and not-so-serious nominations for ex-players returning to their clubs as managers, and should Arsène Wenger get a stand at the Emirates? At least a little bar?Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC Crew react to the latest news that Ole Gunnar Solskjær may return to Manchester United as an interim manager, also analyzing Ruben Amorim's failure at the club. Then, they discuss Liam Rosenior's appointment as the manager of Chelsea and ask whether he is prepared for the high pressure job. Also, a breakdown of Manchester City's potential moves in January as they suffer an injury crisis in their defense. Finally, a preview of the Spanish Super Cup's semifinal matchups of Barcelona vs Athletic Club and Atletico Madrid vs Real Madrid. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As Liam Rosenior agrees to become Chelsea's next manager, Euro Leagues looks at the impact on his old club, Strasbourg, and how he'll fit in at Stamford Bridge.Kelly Cates is joined first by senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel and Doncaster Rovers striker Billy Sharp, who played under Rosenior at Hull City. They discuss his management style, the step up to managing a club the size of Chelsea and his tricky task of winning over the fans. Then Kelly is joined by Mina Rzouki, Guillem Balague and Julien Laurens for a continental look on Ruben Amorim leaving Manchester United - does the Premier League have a problem with Sporting Directors, and could United look to Europe for their new manager?And they cover how Bayern Munich's star prodigy, 17-year-old Lennart Karl, has openly said that he one day dreams of playing for Real Madrid!Timecodes: 00:38 - Liam Rosenior's Chelsea appointment 05:12 - Rosenior's management style 12:55 - A continental view on Ruben Amorim's sacking at Manchester United 17:31 - Is the Premier League going through a transition on how clubs are run? 28:00 - Who should be the next manager of Manchester United? 37:14 - Liam Rosenior leaving Strasbourg and multi club ownership 44:31 - Bayern Munich's Lennart Karl says he'd like to play for Real Madrid

#957 | Ed and Wayne scrutinise Ruben Amorim's tenure at Manchester United, asking if he is the worst manager in the club's history? Although that question is a bit tongue-in-cheek, they provide context by comparing Amorim's record with past managers. They reflect on the broader issues facing the club's management and the potential implications for the future. The conversation takes in historical comparisons with United's current challenges, providing a comprehensive analysis of Amorim's impact and the future direction of the club. 00:00 Introduction: Is Amorim the Worst Ever? 03:37 Amorim's Record 09:36 Historical Context: Pre-War Managers 14:56 Herbert Bamlett: The Worst Manager Story 21:17 Modern Context: League Position vs Performance 28:39 Philosophy and Formation Problems 38:23 The Appointment Process 50:01 Moving Forward If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew reflect on Ruben Amorim being sacked by Manchester United, who will replace him in the future? Also, the panel looks back at Man City's draw against Chelsea & what it means for the Premier League title race. Plus, Liam Rosenior looks set to take over at Chelsea later this week & will City go big in the January transfer window with the injuries piling up. And, will Gyökeres come good at Arsenal? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The FC crew look back at Chelsea snatching a late equalizer to take points of title contender's Man City. Plus, the guys breakdown Ruben Amorim's interesting comments after Man United's 1-1 draw to Leeds. And, the panel discusses Liverpool's draw to Fulham & Gonzalo Garcia's perfect hat trick in Real Madrid's big win over Real Betis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim's dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend's matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

James, Mark and Rob react to Ruben Amorim's sacking at Manchester United, and discuss possible replacements and what it might mean for the January transfer window. Plus, James brings us up to speed on what Chelsea can expect from the incoming Liam Rosenior. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

NOTE: Near the end of the pod, we discuss Wilfried Nancy. This was prior to the announcement that he had been fired. But as you'll hear from our comments, we are certainly not surprised by this outcome.Ruben Amorim is OUT as head coach of Manchester United... WOW. We share our thoughts on why United came to this decision, how much Amorim was to blame for his own downfall and where United may turn for their next head coach.Then, we discuss another managerial move as Chelsea part ways with Enzo Maresca... again, WOW. We'll break down the club's unconventional approach to the position and ask the question if we need to recalibrate our mindset when it comes to Chelsea appointments.We'll also weigh in on some of the marquee matches from over the weekend, Riqui Puig's devastating injury setback, Wilfried Nancy's status at Celtic and much much more!For even more Caught Offside content, get on over to Caught Offside Plus right now! Later this week, we'll have a mailbag special for you so please start sending in your messages now! It can be about Amorim, Maresca, the Premier League in general, USMNT, predictions for 2026 or whatever else you want to discuss!To sign up, just go to https://caughtoffside.supercast.com! Once you have access to the premium feed, be sure to go back and check out our special "welcome episode" from June 24th, 2024 (we don't think you'll be disappointed)!And for all the latest merch, get over to https://caughtoffsidepod.com/ - IT'S COLD OUT! GET A WINTER HAT!---Reddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/CaughtOffsidePod/X: https://twitter.com/COsoccerpodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/caughtoffsidepod/Email: CaughtOffsidePod@gmail.comYoutube: https://www.youtube.com/@caughtoffsidepod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Well, not exactly a quiet start to the year. After Enzo Maresca left Chelsea last week, Ruben Amorim was then sacked by Manchester United on Monday.After a quick round-up of some AFCON results (03:11), Musa and Ryan chat about Amorim's departure (06:34), what it means for him, for Manchester United and where manager and club might go next. During that conversation, there's also a detour onto Maresca (19:103), before rounding up the the rest of the Premier League (35:22), La Liga, Serie A, Wilfried Nancy's sacking at Celtic and much more.For more podcasts, ad-free and in full, plus access to the Stadio Social Club and much more, you can become a Stadio member by signing up at patreon.com/stadio. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alistair Bruce-Ball, Simon Stone and Statman Dave provide instant reaction to the news that Ruben Amorim has been sacked as Manchester United manager.They discuss how and why this decision has been made, what it means for INEOS' ownership of the club and where Manchester United may look for their next boss.

Were tactics, results or politics to blame for Ruben Amorim's sacking?And are there similarities between Manchester United's situation and that at Celtic, where Wilfried Nancy has been dismissed just 33 days into his tenure. His replacement? Martin O'Neill, the interim who he succeeded!Former-United defender Phil Jones joins Izzy Christiansen, Rory Smith and Chris Sutton with Mark Chapman to discuss where it went wrong for Amorim at Old Trafford.They explore the role of the sporting director in Britain compared to in European football, and why the relationship between the ‘head coach' has been at fault for several recent departures.Simon Stone, BBC Chief Football News Reporter, gives an insight into the behind-the-scenes rows that led to Amorim's dismissal, while Jones explains what it's like to try and learn a three-man defensive system.Later in the show, BBC Scotland's Tom English explains how Nancy's arrival and departure demonstrates a larger complacency at Celtic.And the panel consider how Strasbourg boss Liam Rosenior, a friend of the show, could fare at Chelsea and why this managerial move might represent something more significant in world football.Timecodes: 00:15 Why was Amorim sacked — tactics, results or politics? 17:45 Can any coach have just one plan or system? And did United's pursuit of Semenyo show Amorim was willing to change? 20:45 What's next for United — an interim manager? How can they do it again? 26:06 How much criticism do INEOS have to take for their decisions since the partial takeover? 31:07 Why do sporting directors work less well in England than abroad?  36:50 Celtic sack Wilfried Nancy after just 33 days — what went wrong? 43:35 Who was to blame at board level for Celtic? With BBC Sport Scotland's Chief Sports Writer Tom English 46:20 Is there any kind of big-picture view at Celtic? 49:12 Who are favourites for the Scottish Premiership title now? 51:00 Friend of the MNC Liam Rosenior set to become Chelsea manager — what did we learn when he was on? 54:10 What sort of club are Chelsea showing themselves to be with this process? 55:50 Rory Smith on the 'disgrace' of Chelsea and Strasbourg's relationship

#956 | Ed, Jamie and Dharnish discuss the sudden sacking of Ruben Amorim by Manchester United following his post-match comments after the Leeds game. We analyse the underlying issues that led to Amorim's departure, including his fraught relationship with the club's leadership over long-term vs short-term strategies and the January transfer window. They explore potential interim and permanent managerial candidates, reflecting on the club's need for stability and effective long-term planning. 00:00 Immediate Reactions to Amorim's Sacking 03:11 Where Did It Go Wrong on the Pitch? 08:05 Amorim's Payoff and Financial Impact 12:04 Short-Term Strategy: Fletcher and the Next Steps 18:41 Amorim's Legacy: Worst Manager Post-Ferguson? 29:29 Leadership Accountability and Future Direction 35:59 Who's Next? Potential Permanent Manager Candidates If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

WATCH OR LISTEN TO THE FULL SHOW ON REDMEN PLUS! https://theredmentv.com/maresca-madness-wolves-win-biased-football-podcast/In this clip from the Biased Football Podcast, Paul, Chris, Chloe and Dan talk Ruben Amorim and Manchester United's decision to sack the Portuguese manager after much speculation regarding his future after 1 and a half seasons of turgid football! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gab Marcotti and Julien Laurens react to Ruben Amorim's dismissal as Manchester United manager. Plus, the pair also discuss the headlines from this weekend's matches, as well as the latest football news in quick hits. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Robbie Earle and Robbie Mustoe recap Matchweek 20 of the Premier League which saw Chelsea frustrate Man City and Ruben Amorim fired up at the Manchester United hierarchy0:59 - Chelsea travel to the Etihad without a permanent manager and shock Man City with a late 1-1 draw that leaves Pep Guardiola fuming9:07 - Declan Rice's brace proves to be the difference for Arsenal as they grab a crucial 3 points on the road at Bournemouth17:29 - Manchester United navigate a difficult draw at Leeds United, but it's Ruben Amorim's fiery post-match comments on being United's “head coach” that grabs all the headlines36:14 - A roundup of other results: Fulham 2-2 Liverpool, Aston Villa 3-1 Nottingham Forest, Tottenham Hotspur 1-1 Sunderland, Newcastle United 2-0 Crystal Palace, Everton 2-4 Brentford, Wolves 3-0 West Ham, Brighton 2-0 Burnley Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

#955 | Ed and Tom break down Manchester United's 1-1 draw away to Leeds United, a game that promised a difficult test but in the end said much about United's expectations these days. They assess United's performance, the recurring tactical issues, and limitations within the squad. The discussion moves from individual performances to the bigger picture, including Ruben Amorim's tactical approach, his long-term prospects, and what this result says about United's place in the wider race for European places. There were flashes of encouragement, but also a sober assessment of where this team currently stands and what may lie ahead. 00:00 Introduction and Initial Reactions - Leeds 1-1 United 05:54 Amorim's Future 17:43 Match Analysis: Leeds Goal and United's Response 27:42 Squad Limitations 41:00 Top Four Race 52:00 Looking Ahead to Burnley If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

In case you weren't aware, Arsenal won quite convincingly against Aston Villa on Tuesday night. On Monday, Luke suggested they were running out of steam. But fortunately, Marcus would never be petty enough to remind him about that.For the final time in 2025, Marcus and Luke put the Premier League under the Ramble microscope! It turns out there's still time for PUGMOL to get one more sternly-worded letter, while Ruben Amorim gets very very very honest. Plus, stunning revelations that Steve Bruce might be Marcus' bacon father.Thank you for all your support throughout 2025! We couldn't do it without you. 2026 is going to be a belter.Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Get 15% off our annual Patreon membership! Sign up for ad-free shows right here: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Support the pod and join our beautiful soccer community: https://www.patreon.com/samsarmy PREMIER LEAGUE: Aston Villa keeps playing possum and Unai Emery keeps pulling all the right levers. City's Rayan Cherki making a strong push to be signing of the summer. Ruben Amorim successfully capitulates on tactics. Preview of this week's massive Arsenal vs Villa match. HALFTIME: Pop Quiz on USMNT goalscorers at World Cup 2026 ROUND THE WORLD: AFCON news and notes STOPPAGE TIME: Ivan Toney's Best Bets and GOAWs

Marcus, Luke and Pete slide gently into the Christmas perineum, with a barn-burning round of Barclays representing the nuts and Speller's game of England player charades probably signifying the bum. Across that round of barn-burning we saw Villa's burgeoning title charge as Arsenal continue to splutter, Ryan Cherki keep the vibes pumping at the Etihad and Ruben Amorim finally change his formation: truly, a Christmas miracle. Find us on Bluesky, X, Instagram, TikTok and YouTube, and email us here: show@footballramble.com.Sign up to the Football Ramble Patreon for ad-free shows for just $5 per month: https://www.patreon.com/footballramble.***Please take the time to rate us on your podcast app. It means a great deal to the show and will make it easier for other potential listeners to find us. Thanks!*** Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The FC crew look back at Man United's 1-0 win over Newcastle with Ruben Amorim making tactical tweaks to his formation in the absence of Bruno Fernandes. Plus, the panel looks ahead to an action packed weekend of Premier League matches & make their predictions. And, the guys discuss some AFCON action & check in with how some big names in football celebrated the holidays. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Katie Smith is joined by former West Ham and Aston Villa midfielder Nigel Reo-Coker and Brighton midfielder Fran Kirby to look ahead to the busy festive football period.They discuss what it's like to be a footballer at Christmas time and whether it's possible to enjoy the holidays while also getting ready for matches.Boxing Day's only Premier League match this year sees Manchester United host Newcastle, the panel discuss how much Ruben Amorim's side will miss Bruno Fernandes during his spell out injured.Coventry City look to take another step towards promotion to the top flight when they host Swansea on Boxing Day and Sky Blues fan Katie Stafford discusses what life is like at the moment.The panel also chat about West Ham's struggles and the WSL headlines going into the winter break.1:00 – Nigel and Fran's Christmas traditions 2:30 – Player management at Christmas 4:10 – Nigel on players being weighed after Christmas Day 7:30 – Festive training plans 11:00 – How much will Man Utd miss Bruno Fernandes? 17:30 – Opportunity for Kobbie Mainoo 19:30 – Newcastle focus 24:00 – Coventry City fan Katie Stafford 30:30 – Fran Kirby on WSL 35:00 – Nigel on West Ham 37:40 – Nigel and Fran's Christmas wishes

The FC crew react to Manchester United's 4-4 draw vs Bournemouth and question why Ruben Amorim's side can't hold a lead. Plus, Dimitar Berbatov breaks down Mo Salah's return to the Liverpool squad and tries his best to explain what's going wrong at Tottenham. Mario Melchiot also reacts to Enzo Maresca refuses to expand upon his "worst 48 hours" remarks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices