Episodes

  • The Tactics Show: Victory over Brentford, Liverpool Next

    The Tactics Show: Victory over Brentford, Liverpool Next
    Apr 29 2026
    #999 | Ed, Daniel and Dharnish return to discuss United’s 2-1 win over Brentford. They break down United’s fast start to the game before Brentford found space in wide areas and behind the midfield, then credit Michael Carrick for a decisive halftime shift to a back five that helped United control the game. Casemiro and Mainoo’s heavy involvement and defensive output are highlighted, alongside concerns about the difficulty of replacing Casemiro’s all-round contribution next season. The show then previews United v Liverpool this weekend. Are Liverpool’s problems in build-up, defence and with injury good for United? 00:00 The Tactics Show: Brentford, Liverpool 00:27 Introduction 01:06 PSG vs Bayern 04:39 United vs Brentford: First Half 08:26 United vs Brentford: Second Half Changes 13:59 Casemiro and the Midfield Transition 18:06 Liverpool Preview 19:15 Liverpool's Problems This Season 25:18 United's Team Selection 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
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    38 mins
  • One Win Away

    One Win Away
    Apr 28 2026
    #998 | Ed and Daniel discuss Manchester United’s win over Brentford at Old Trafford, leaving United on the brink of Champions League qualification. That’s Michael Carrick’s 10th win in 13 games as interim manager. It was another strong set of performances from Lammens, Maguire, and Heaven at the back and plenty of quality from Mainoo and Casemiro in midfield as well. With Champions League almost secure, the conversation turns to summer needs - especially the need for two elite midfielders plus fullback/wing depth. And is the squad ready for a 55–60 game season? Then we turn to the game against Liverpool at Old Trafford next weekend. 00:00 One Win Away 00:27 Match Reaction: United vs Brentford 01:53 Carrick's 10 Wins in 13 06:45 Goalkeeper: Lammens vs. His Predecessors 18:49 Casemiro's Farewell 29:26 How Good Is This United Side? 34:10 Amorim's Year Off and Kobbie's Contract 47:47 Liverpool Preview 56:46 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
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    1 hr and 5 mins
  • Thinking About Brentford

    Thinking About Brentford
    Apr 24 2026
    #997 | There’s a positive vibe about United, with Champions League qualification close, players returning from injury, and Michael Carrick making a strong case to become the permanent manager. Victory over Brentford on Monday will make a return to the top flight of European football almost certain. Ed and Wayne preview the game, think back on that tight win over Chelsea last week, and bemoan the inconsistent refereeing performances that have impacted United recently. 00:00 Introduction 05:31 Matchday Experiences and Stadium Seats 09:38 Chelsea's Business Model Disaster 16:49 Chelsea vs United recap 39:10 Michael Carrick's Future 47:34 Refereeing & Suspensions 51:51 Brentford Preview 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
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • Get the Theme Tune Ready!

    Get the Theme Tune Ready!
    Apr 20 2026
    #996 | Ten points clear of Chelsea with five games left. A gritty, utterly necessary win at Stamford Bridge. United's return to the Champions League is no longer a question of whether, but when. Dan and Dharnish unpack all you need to know. With Martínez and Maguire suspended, Carrick turned to an Ayden Heaven and Noussair Mazraoui as the centre-back pairing. In front of them, Kobbie Mainoo delivered the standout performance of the afternoon alongside Casemiro, whose is giving us quite the farewell tour Carrick has imposed a more compact press and restored a mentality that had gone missing. Control in games remains the next hurdle, but the case for giving him the job permanently, barring a genuinely elite alternative, is getting harder to argue against. There's also plenty to think about in the summer - United's imperfect front three, Amad's end-product problem, and the summer recruitment required across defence, midfield and on the wing. Brentford is up next. 00:00 Introduction - Almost Back in the Champions League 02:03 Team Selection vs Chelsea 02:09 Maguire and Martinez Suspensions 06:43 Kobbie Mainoo's Performance 10:23 Casemiro's Legacy 24:52 Carrick's Record - Should He Get the Job? 41:55 Looking Ahead: Brentford and Season Run-in 46:21 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
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    52 mins
  • 24 Days Later

    24 Days Later
    Apr 14 2026
    #995 | Daniel and Dharnish react to United’s first game after a 24-day break - an undercooked, low-intensity first half in which Leeds could have led by more than the two they scored. United fought back, briefly, only to lose to Leeds at OT for the first time in 45 years. There's questions over Michael Carrick's team selection and delayed substitutions. There's a debate over Lisandro Martinez’s red card for pulling an opponent’s hair - and plenty of concerns about midfield issues without Mainoo. The conversation turns to top-four pressure, the upcoming fixture against Chelsea. 00:00 Intro and First Half Reaction 01:36 Carrick's Post-Match Comments 05:14 Martinez Red Card 06:51 Carrick's Substitutions, Leeds' Game Management 08:35 Yoro and Defensive Problems 14:03 Casimiro and Midfield Issues 23:39 Summer Transfer Plans 32:11 Who Should Be Next Manager? 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
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    54 mins
  • United Inc: The State of English Football Finances

    United Inc: The State of English Football Finances
    Apr 11 2026
    #994 | Ed and Jamie discuss how English football’s huge revenues still produce widespread losses, driven by an arms race in wages and transfer fees. They compare crises elsewhere (French TV rights falling about 80% amid PSG’s dominance and conflicts of interest) and note the growth of multi-club ownership and private equity, including Sixth Street’s move into Sunderland Women and the broader rise of MCOs. Reviewing 2024/25 accounts, they highlight Chelsea’s staggering losses (about £262m pre-tax and cited as closer to £350m for UEFA), reliance on self-deals, and the difficulty of reaching UEFA break-even targets. Arsenal are financially solid but with limited headroom; Liverpool’s big summer spend raises future squad-cost risks; City is discussed cautiously pending the 115 charges. They cover Premier League–EFL revenue-sharing tensions and the limits of new squad-cost rules and an independent regulator and touch on Newcastle’s stadium sale, Spurs’ rising costs, Villa’s UEFA constraints, and FIFA World Cup ticket pricing controversies in the US. 00:00 Intro 00:30 Liverpool/PSG 02:50 French Football Crisis 05:51 MCOs, Private Equity and Women's Football 08:11 Premier League Club Finances Overview 15:08 Arsenal and Liverpool 21:31 PSR & Squad Cost Rules 25:38 EFL Revenue Sharing & Sustainability 35:51 Man City and 115 Charges 39:31 Tottenham and Aston Villa 46:42 World Cup 2026: Tickets, Costs & FIFA 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
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    59 mins
  • Champions League Run-In Starts Here

    Champions League Run-In Starts Here
    Apr 10 2026
    #993 | United Return After 24-Day Break: Ed and Wayne can’t wait to get into the football. Does the extended layoff leave United undercooked despite positive reports from a training trip to Dublin and an improving injury situation? With Harry Maguire suspended, Lisandro Martinez’ potential return can’t come at a better time. Meanwhile low-scoring Leeds arrive at Old Trafford in high spirits after an FA Cup win, but in poor form overall. Victory for United will strengthen the team’s hunt for a Champions League place and leave Leeds deep in a relegation battle. Seven games to go, five places in Europe up for grabs. Surely United are nearly there. 00:00 Introduction: The 24-Day Wait 03:41 Champions League Race 04:55 Liverpool, Chelsea and Rivals Failing 12:19 Leeds Preview 24:38 Bielsa's Legacy and Daniel Farke 28:22 Michael Carrick's Record 37:03 Carrick vs. Previous Managers 44:58 Harry Maguire's New Contract 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
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    59 mins
  • Bonus: Maguire and Mainoo Contracts

    Bonus: Maguire and Mainoo Contracts
    Apr 9 2026
    From NQAT Extra. Rebroadcasting for everyone given that Harry Maguire has signed a new contract and Mainoo's new deal is very close! --- Ed and Dominic discuss reports that Harry Maguire and Kobbie Mainoo are close to signing new contracts. It's an important step both for squad depth ahead of likely European football and a heavier schedule, and in retaining key local talent. Maguire will stay on a shorter, lower-value deal - a sensible move given injuries across United’s centre-backs, his reliability, experience, and suitability as a squad option. For Mainoo, his low wages are an issue, as is his strong leverage due to United’s thin midfield and planned departures. The club needs to fix its wage structure while keeping a key academy figure. More broadly, United’s financial and squad-building strategy under Ratcliffe and concerns about readiness for a 60-game season are discussed. 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Harry Maguire's New Contract 01:46 Maguire's Character 04:38 The 2019 Transfer Market Context 06:15 Maguire Under Different Managers 12:45 Kobbie Mainoo's Contract Situation 20:08 United's Financial Strategy 28:46 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
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    36 mins