Devils in the Details Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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#68: Relegation-Level Team Defending
United conceded dozens of shots and expected goals as they failed to win across three separate attempts this week. We broke down where exactly Ten Hag's setup is breaking down before talking about some positive lights in the side - Kobbie Mainoo, the returning Mason Mount, and recent academy promotee Willy Kambwala.
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#67: Amad Cup Run, and Building for the Modern Game
After missing a few International Break uploads, we return to discuss some pertinent topics from last week's Liverpool game and how it pertains to the team as a whole moving forward.
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#66: Garnacho Carries United to Victory and We Talk About The Other Onana
Kees and Aaron discuss Alejandro Garnacho's season to date before starting their summer transfer preview series with a section on Amadou Onana.
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#65: The League Season is Over
Two consecutive league defeats virtually end United's prospects of finishing the league in a Champions League place. With that in mind, and more than a quarter of the league season still to play, we revolve around the question... what now?
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#64: How United's New Executive Team Can Right The Wrongs of Solskjaer and Ten Hag's Tenures
United's predictable demise on the pitch gives us little to discuss, but their significant overhaul at executive level prompts a discussion about the upcoming search for managers and players, and where the club went wrong under Solskjaer and Ten Hag.
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#63: Looting in Luton
Aaron and Kees discuss whether or not United stole a win at Luton, whether Bruno Fernandes is the problem for this side, and rehash to what degree Ten Hag or the players are responsible for the side's wastefulness in possession.
Customer Reviews
In my opinion…
I usually listen to podcasts while doing something. Mostly, while working in the lab. For Aaron and Kees, I have to put down whatever I am doing and just listen. This is such an intelligent podcast and it is so refreshing to have people who are so rational and objective with their words. I often listen to each episode multiple times. Oh, and also this is definitively one of the 2 best United podcasts in the world along with The Athletic’s Talk of the Devils, although the latter is a different flavor.
Waste of time
Miserable “fans” who spend more time
saying “trust me bro” than delivering actual content.
Informative, engaging, and accessible Man United analysis
There’s always so much noise around United and this podcast is a great way to tune that out and get smart analysis on what’s actually happening with the club. I’d also recommend it to anyone who wants to get into writing about football or does already. Kees and Aaron view the game in a way that I’ve found a lot of benefit from and it’s made me more conscious of my own writing about football.