#920 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s defeat at Brentford – another game of aimless long balls, players out of position, and a system that looks increasingly unworkable. The expected goals against keeps piling up, the chances created are toothless, and Ruben Amorim’s supposed philosophy remains nowhere to be seen. There’s debate over Bruno Fernandes’ role, attacking patterns that break down before they begin, and whether the summer signings are doing anything to shift the needle. It’s hard not to question whether Amorim can actually turn this around. Still, Sunderland is next – and with it, a sliver of hope. Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:19 – Structural and tactical issues04:49 – Bruno’s evolving role07:28 – Broken attacking patterns18:22 – Criticism of Amorim’s system23:43 – Assessing the new signings27:37 – Looking ahead to Sunderland 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

#919 | Ed and Dan pick through United’s latest mess - a limp defeat at Brentford that exposed all of Ruben Amorim’s tactical blind spots. The formation remains fixed, the long-ball obsession continues, and player positioning is all over the shop. It’s starting to feel like the manager is running out of answers. There’s talk of set-piece disasters, defensive gaps you could drive a bus through, and the creeping question of whether Amorim is really the man to take this team forward. A bright spot? United Women keep winning, offering a sharp contrast to the men’s malaise. Chapters00:00 – Introduction01:05 – Brentford: another bleak afternoon02:44 – Amorim’s tactical blind spots05:12 – Set-piece calamities and defensive woes07:50 – Stubborn systems and team dynamics17:55 – Future prospects (or lack thereof)30:42 – Ruthless decisions and mis-used players32:58 – Penalty misery35:21 – Academy changes36:33 – Managerial strategies dissected43:04 – United Women keep shining44:42 – Final thoughts 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

#918 | Ed and Tom are back to pick through the week’s headlines. There’s the fallout from United’s scrappy win over Chelsea, with a dive into the numbers behind United’s uneven start to the season. We talk safe standing at Old Trafford – expanded and long overdue – and what it means for matchday atmosphere. The women’s team gets plenty of attention too: a bright start to the new campaign capped by Champions League qualification, and a tricky draw that promises drama. Finally, we turn to Brentford away: tactical tweaks, possible line-up changes, and where United still need to sharpen up. Chapters 00:00 – Introduction 01:15 – Chelsea Victory Fallout 06:23 – Tactics, Data, and Early-Season Form 14:59 – Safe Standing and the Fan Experience 23:05 – United Women’s Champions League Draw 34:37 – Brentford Preview: Line-ups & Tactics 49:51 – Closing Thoughts 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

#917 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s victory over Chelsea - a win that raised as many questions as it answered. We dig into the tactical tweaks, the reliance on direct attacks, and the conversation about mentality on and off the pitch. We wrap with a Brentford preview, where defensive organisation and lineup choices could prove decisive. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction 01:10 - Chelsea Result and Mental Pressure 05:00 - Tactical Trends and the Long Ball 12:30 - Social Media, Players, and Mental Health 20:45 - Brentford Preview and Defensive Setup 25:50 - Closing Thoughts 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

#916 | Ed and Daniel pull apart United’s chaotic victory over Chelsea – a game defined by red cards, questionable substitutions, but a result that eases the pressure on Ruben Amorim. We get into the impact of Casemiro’s dismissal, the defensive approach that left United hanging on, and a set of substitutions that only made things worse. Up front, poor decision-making in the final third and muddled wing-back positioning are laid bare. There’s bigger-picture chat too: United's midfield issues, waiting for new attacking signings to fully bed in, and the sight of ex-Reds thriving elsewhere. Plus: a nod to United Women’s progress in Europe, a look ahead to fixtures coming up, and a brief chat about the financial fog that surrounds the club. Chapters: 00:00 – Intro 00:55 – United’s Scrappy Victory 05:30 – Questionable Substitutions & Managerial Choices 08:30 – Key Moments & Game Dynamics 13:18 – Refereeing Decisions 20:53 – Where This Leaves United 25:31 – Fixtures on the Horizon 27:13 – Women’s Team’s Champions League Strides 32:24 – The Wider European Landscape 38:59 – Challenges Ahead 45:21 – 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

#915 | Jamie and Ed dig into United’s full-year 2025 results - headline number: record revenue of £666 million. That’s the good news. The rest is a little murkier. They pick apart Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada’s financial playbook, the Europa League bump that inflated the top line, and the bullish outlook for 2026. There’s plenty of risk too - miss out on Europe again and the house of cards wobbles. The pod takes in transfer profits, debt and credit facilities, and whether the new regime can actually tame United’s long-running addiction to commercial cash. Sponsorships are up, but so are the questions: how sustainable is this model if results on the pitch keep tanking? Finally, the lads look ahead to future reports, stadium and infrastructure investment, and what it all means for United’s ability to compete in the market. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 03:27 Financial performance - revenue, profit, league impact 06:29 Debt position and the credit facility shuffle 10:53 Future outlook and 2026 guidance 14:46 Transfers, player sales, amortisation 17:59 Sponsorships and commercial deals 22:28 Infrastructure investment and future reports 27:46 Closing remarks 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

Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactics that led to United's disappointing performance in the derby on Sunday. This analysis covers the ongoing debate about Amorim’s formation, player roles, and the manager's stubborn adherence to his  philosophy. The convo offers a critique of United's lack of pressing, poor midfield setup, and misuse of players like Bruno Fernandes. There’s an inevitable debate about  the manager’s future, and what changes, if any, might improve the team's form. 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Analysing United's Performance 02:53 City's Tactical Dominance 04:15 United's Flaws 06:02 Player Performance and System Critique 13:02 Managerial Decisions and Future Outlook 19:10 The Margins of Error 19:26 Player Quality and Trust Issues 20:51 Systemic Problems and Individual Errors 22:05 Managerial Stubbornness and Patience 24:14 Player Roles and Tactical Adjustments 30:56 Upcoming Matches and Managerial Future 31:58 Striker Dilemma and Squad Depth 32:57 Final Thoughts and Predictions 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

#913 | United went down 3-0 in the derby and Ed and Dominic pick through the wreckage. Same old problems - system creaking, individuals switching off, confidence evaporating. We dig into what’s going wrong, from Bruno’s role to the wider malaise running through the squad. Then it’s on to Amorim’s big picture - his vision for the future, whether United can wait for it, and if there’s even light at the end of this tunnel. Sobering stuff. 00:00 Intro00:31 City 3 United 0 - gut reaction01:43 Tactics - what (didn’t) work06:29 Shape and structure08:51 Players in focus28:42 Amorim - vision vs reality44:56 Standards at the club52:44 Chelsea up next56:01 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

#912 | Ed and Andy from the Barmy Article Fanzine discuss Manchester United Women’s early season games, summer signings, and overall prospects this season. The conversation covers the effects of financial investment in women's football, including some big player transfers this summer. The convo switches to United’s European ambitions, and reflects on early wins this season and the impacts of new signings Jess Park, Julia Zigiotti Olme, and Fridolina Rolfo. The conversation ends with expectations for Chelsea, Arsenal, and the crucial upcoming fixtures, providing a comprehensive outlook for the season. 00:00 Introduction 01:24 State of Women's Football 05:06 Summer Transfer Window 19:03 Champions League Qualification 26:21 WSL Season Opener 29:36 Season Outlook 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

#911 | Ed and Isabel discuss the final moves in the transfer market with the Premier League on hold over the international break. Then there are listener questions covering everything from the goalkeeper situation, Kobbie Mainoo, future transfer strategy, Bruno's role and youth prospects. 00:00 Introduction 01:20 Transfer Window Review 02:42 Goalkeeper Situation 03:30 Player Exits 06:17 Two Year Rule 07:13 Bruno's Future 09:56 Youth Prospects 11:47 Path to Title Contention 14:06 The Bomb Squad 23: 46 Squad Building 27:00 Data Strategy 35:00 Women's Team 37:00 Youth Strategy 42:26 Striker Options 45:23 Tactical Identity 47:25 United vs Arsenal Future 49:44 Closing Thoughts 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

#910 | Ed and Jamie dive into United's summer transfer activities, breaking down the numbers and strategies behind their £148 million net spend. They also analyze the financial and transfer strategies of other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle. The hosts discuss player sales, acquisitions, and the financial implications for each team, offering a comprehensive overview of the current Premier League transfer landscape. 00:00 Introduction 00:28 Transfer Window Overview 03:07 United Sales: Garnacho to Chelsea 08:50 Hojlund Transfer to Napoli 11:05  Rashford and Sancho Loans 15:49 Antony Transfer to Real Betis 31:27 Mainoo Contract Situation 35:33 Liverpool's Transfer Window Analysis 38:52 Arsenal's Transfer Strategy  51:53 City's Window and Premier League Competition 56:05 Chelsea's Complex Transfer Dealings 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

#909 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's narrow 3-2 victory over Burnley, the tactical implications of the match, and touch upon the Grimsby game. The conversation revolves around United's direct approach, the effectiveness of the approach, and the critical need to control games better. There’s plenty of chat about the midfield conundrum, pressing issues, and potential impact of new signings. They also ponder the upcoming tough fixtures, including facing Manchester City, and the challenges that Amorim faces.  00:00 Introduction  01:36 Analyzing United's Performance Against Burnley 03:39 Second Balls and Transitions 05:30 Challenges in Midfield Control 09:11 Wingbacks and Squad Depth Issues 12:06 Early Season Reflections  18:22 Midfield Challenges  20:12 Striker Issues  23:17 Pressing  26:33 Upcoming Fixtures  30:55 Final Thoughts 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

#908 | Ed and Dan discuss Manchester United's victory over Burnley and its impact on their season. Their's relief in the win but ongoing issues with United's tactical setup under manager Amoirim. They explore the performance of key players and the deficiencies exposed in the recent games. There's an update on the transfer market and the discussion also touches on the women's team and their progress in the Champions League. 00:00 Introduction 05:23 Match Analysis: United 3-2 Burnley 32:00 Player Performances 54:55 Transfer Market Updates 59:47 Women's Team 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

#907 | Ed and Adam sift through a grim cup exit. United came back from two down but then blew it in the shoot-out. The bigger picture is far more important than one defeat to League Two opposition - another mess of a tactical performance, another goalkeeping error, more questions about the manager. Amorim’s ideas are still being bolted onto a mismatched squad, so compromises are everywhere. With the window closing situation is stark: exist must get done but its unclear anybody new is coming in. : And could on of those exits be totally unpalatable? 00:00 Introduction 01:22 Initial Tactical Analysis 05:16 Structural Problems 08:49 Second Half Analysis 20:03 Attacking Issues 43:50 Kobbie Mainoo Contract Situation 53:00 Transfer Window Updates 01:03:21 Closing Remarks 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

#906 | United drifted through the visit to Fulham with the same structural flaws that sank last season. In this Tactics Show episode, Ed and Dharnish go forensic on shape, pressing, midfield and set pieces, then ask what the coaching staff can actually fix before a run of difficult matches. What we cover Why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps breaking Build-up patterns that stall and the knock-on for chance creation Midfield dynamics - who 's where, who carries, who screens Defence - why the back five keeps getting stretched Set pieces - the approach, the assignments, and why the box is panicked Managerial choices - trade-offs being made and better ones on the table 00:00 Introduction00:35 Key moments that framed the match03:41 Midfield dynamics05:46 Defence and rest defence09:14 Managerial decisions 16:27 Set-piece audit18:14 Defensive priorities19:48 Midfield trade-offs25:29 What needs fixing 28:57 Final word 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

#905 | United left Craven Cottage with a point and a bad taste in the mouth. Ed and Wayne pick through a draw defined by Bruno’s wasted spot-kick and a system still knitting itself together under Ruben Amorim. The conversation gets into the midfield balance, how Kobbie Mainoo’s omission has become a talking point, and why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps exposing the back three. There’s a frank look at the goalkeeper equation, set-piece execution, and what the data says about United's performance. The pod ends with a look ahead to Grimsby in the League Cup. 00:00 Introduction03:09 Match analysis37:53 Grimsby preview60:00 Farewell 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

#904 | Transfer market chaos, some actual planning, and Fulham on deck. Nine days to go in the transfer window. United’s has been… relatively sane. It's not the same everywhere else. Ed and Tom pick through the ins and outs, what’s still to do, and why watching rivals flail is the best bit of deadline season. We talk United’s strategy and where the last pieces fit. Sancho’s limbo, Antony’s future, Garnacho’s exit, Højlund moving on, and the goalkeeper problem that refuses to go away. There’s a quick detour into Bundesliga broadcast rights, a look at what the Arsenal defeat actually told us, and a preview of Fulham. 00:00 Introduction 00:38 Window chaos (and a few laughs) 04:06 United’s to-do list 14:10 Sidebar: Bundesliga broadcast rights 21:44 Arsenal fallout - what we learned 33:17 Goalkeeper question 42:44 Fulham preview & predictions 50:44 Wrap 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

#903 | On this week’s United Inc, Ed and Jamie cut through the noise on United’s finances. New sponsors in, what the late-window shuffle means for PSR, and how the club might actually pay for a new Old Trafford - equity, debt, and the thorny question of personal seat licences. We also look at the market for sales, the shape of the squad plan, and what to watch for in the next set of numbers. No fluff, just what matters. 00:00 Introduction01:25 New sponsorships - who, why, and how much02:43 Transfers - finance reality check and late-window options07:48 Squad planning - gaps and priorities14:17 Stadium financing - equity vs debt, seat licensing, ticketing 28:27 Commercial deals - assessing revenue without the spin33:40 Drag-along rights - why they matter now42:20 Wrap 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

#902 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel pull apart United’s performance against Arsenal. The shape out of possession looked cleaner, United broke the first press often enough, but box occupation and decision making let them down. United's build-up worked far better, yet the final action and consistent presence in the area still lagged behind the approach play. Much better overall. What’s inside Pressing shape – where it worked, where it fell apart, and how the front line triggered the press. Breaking the press – patterns that beat Arsenal’s first line and why United needed more third-man runs. Box presence – too few bodies attacking space, poor timing on cut-backs, and wasteful shot selection. Midfield roles – Cunha between lines, Mount as connector, and the knock-on effects for the rest defence. Wide areas and full backs – when the overlap helped, when it clogged lanes, and how to create better threats. Buildup problems – clean exits from the first phase that fizzled before the final pass. Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:40 Baiting the Press 13:03 How the system hel up 15:44 Season expectations and on-pitch IQ 17:35 Build-up bottlenecks 18:36 Full backs and box occupation 18:58 Midfield dynamics and roles 22:55 Bruno Fernandes’ positioning 26:29 Development priorities for key players 29:16 Final thoughts Takeaway Progress in structure, not yet in punch. United can reach good zones against strong pressure. The next step is simple to say and hard to do – arrive in the box with numbers, improve the last touch, and turn control into goals. 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

#901 | Ed and Daniel talk about United's defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was largely settled by a single goalkeeping error. The performance was markedly better: heavy possession, more than twice Arsenal’s shots and real influence from new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who were standouts. They break down what worked, what didn’t and why the result flatters the visitors. The discussion turns to recruitment: can United address the ‘keeper situation before the 1 September deadline, and is midfield business still on the cards? Decisions in the next couple of weeks will shape the season. 00:00 Introduction 01:38 The Goal 04:23 Team Selection 07:26 Tactical Analysis 15:34 Defensive Performance 34:39 Transfer Window 40:13 VAR Discussion 46:19 Looking Ahead 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