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No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

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No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s greatest football club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing the weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out NQAT Extra on our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is also available in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify.

  1. NQAT Extra: Iran War’s Ripple Effects on Football

    2D AGO • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    NQAT Extra: Iran War’s Ripple Effects on Football

    Ed and Tom discuss how the war in Iran could affect football, focusing on United’s 30% owner Ineos and the upcoming World Cup. The episode covers how the oil price shock and disruption in the Strait of Hormuz - crucial for European LNG and oil - could squeeze Ineos’s thin margins and keep inflation high, reducing the likelihood of interest-rate cuts and complicating refinancing for Ineos and United, Radcliffe’s plans to increase ownership, and funding a new stadium. There’s also the wider sporting disruption, including the canceled Bahrain and Saudi F1 races and a match planned in Qatar. For the World Cup, there’s uncertainty over Iran’s participation amid political pressure, possible defections, inconsistent standards around participation, and intensified politicisation tied to Trump and Infantino. 00:00 Intro: War in Iran and Its Impact on Football 01:09 Ineos, Oil Prices and United's Finances 05:11 The Tech-Bro War 07:35 Trump, MAGA and the Politics of the War 10:34 Iran at the World Cup 15:47 Infantino, FIFA and the Politicisation of the Tournament 19:27 Impact on Transfers, Saudi and the Middle East Football Ecosystem 22:09 Impact on the Iranian team and people

    30 min
  2. The Tactics Show: Carrick’s Patience Pays Off, Bruno Pulls the Strings

    2D AGO

    The Tactics Show: Carrick’s Patience Pays Off, Bruno Pulls the Strings

    #988 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel review United’s 3-1 win over Aston Villa, praising a patient approach after a quiet first half against Villa’s high line and mid-block. The episode covers the role of United's flexible front three, how Casemiro and Mainoo controlled midfield, Bruno's flexible positioning, and United's dominance at the back. Then we look ahead to the game against Bournemouth on Friday night 00:00 Intro and Match Reaction 04:35 Cunha's Role and the Left Side 09:38 Bruno's Freedom 10:39 Dalot, Shaw and the Full-backs 15:06 Villa's Setup 21:07 Casemiro and Mainoo 23:19 Best Starting XI 29:11 Bournemouth Preview Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    39 min
  3. One Giant Leap

    3D AGO

    One Giant Leap

    #987 | Ed and Tom discuss Manchester United’s 3–1 win over Aston Villa, a strangely low-intensity match that still moved United closer to securing Champions League football. It might have started slowly, but United’s second-half, shaped by Bruno Fernandes’ brilliance, Casemiro’s head, and Benjamin Sesko’s ability off the bench, were enough to secure the points. It’s a bit odd how slowly United start in these games under Carrick. Is the team undercooked or is it something more fundamental? With European football on the horizon, the conversation turns to summer needs - midfielders, fullbacks, a left-sided forward, and possibly a centre back. But will it be Carrick at the wheel? 00:00 Match Review: United 3-1 Aston Villa 04:02 Casimiro's Set Piece Quality 05:57 Bruno Fernandes:  Best in the League 11:15 Sesko, Mbeumo and Wide Areas 15:46 Summer Transfers 25:54 Carrick: Right Man for United? 39:36 Squad Building 47:22 United's Financial Position 55:00 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

    1h 1m
  4. Villa Preview, Champions League Race, Chaos in Europe

    6D AGO

    Villa Preview, Champions League Race, Chaos in Europe

    #986 | It’s a quiet news week at United but Ed and Dominic preview Sunday’s crucial Old Trafford match vs Aston Villa in a very tight Champions League race. United need both points and a convincing performance after uneven recent displays. There are concerns about squad fitness, slow starts, and breaking down low blocks. There’s some chat about poor first-leg Champions League results for English clubs and the potential impact on the Premier League’s coefficient and fifth-place qualification. Plenty of mirth over Spurs’ collapse under Igor Tudor and relegation fears/hopes, Liverpool’s ongoing issues, and Chelsea’s flakiness. 00:00 Introduction 02:40 Champions League: Premier League Struggles 06:41 Arsenal Analysis 09:45 Tottenham's Crisis 14:16 Transfer Market 18:36 Liverpool: Slot Under Pressure 18:54 Victor Osimhen and Galatasaray 27:48 Chelsea's Inconsistency 30:58 United vs Villa Preview 37:05 United News and Injury Concerns 44:18 Left Side Problem 49:02 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

    57 min
  5. The Tactics Show: Defeat at Newcastle

    MAR 5

    The Tactics Show: Defeat at Newcastle

    #985 | Ed, Daniel, and Dharnish react to United’s 2–1 loss at Newcastle, focusing on a flat, low-energy second half and a missed chance to beat 10 men while the Champions League race remains tight. Carrick’s honeymoon has faded as recent performances show recurring issues: opponents pressing man-to-man to block central progression, limited ball progression without Lisandro Martínez, and little attacking width due to problems at fullback. Newcastle’s 3v3 midfield control and second-half 4-3-2 shape forced United into low-probability strategies and long balls. What could Carrick have done better - in shape, tactics, and substitutions? Then, there’s Villa up next and Unai Emery’s very specific brand of football. 00:00 Intro and Initial Reactions 03:30 Newcastle's Tactical Dominance 09:17 United's Attacking Problems 11:05 Squad Balance & Player Roles 17:34 Carrick's Future 18:54 Preview: Aston Villa 26:49 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

    32 min
  6. 11 Long Days Ahead

    MAR 5

    11 Long Days Ahead

    #984 | Ed and Dominic react to United’s 2–1 defeat at Newcastle - the first loss of the Michael Carrick era. It was a particularly flat, listless performance despite Newcastle going down to 10 men. Bruno Fernandes created eight chances but for the most part the rest of the team let their captain and manager down. Why were United so flat and why couldn't the team control the game despite having a man extra? There were moments of refereeing controversy, but in the end United's lack of physicality and squad depth showed against the Magpies once again. 00:00 Introduction 01:37 Why United Looked Flat 05:50 Red Card And Major Calls 08:30 Full Back and Midfield Struggles 13:28 Summer Midfield Rebuild 20:46 Transfer Strategy Concerns 23:04 What Happened To Ugarte 27:08 Control vs Chaos 35:17 Squad Balance Blueprint 40:00 Standards and Context 44:42 Sign Off Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

    50 min

  7. MAR 3 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    NQAT Extra: Prem-Proven Midfield Options

    Ed and Adam discuss a potential United summer window focused on Premier League–proven midfielders. There’ll be heavy competition for midfielders this summer with Liverpool, City, Chelsea all needing new midfielders as well. But with midfield a priority, we discuss seven potential targets - assuming two top tier recruits and another likely at a lower fee. Options discussed include Elliot Anderson, Carlos Baleba, Sandro Tonali and Bruno Guimarães, with Adam Wharton, João Gomes, Matheus Fernandes and Sander Berge also noted. 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Competition for Midfielders 05:10 Elliot Anderson 12:40 Carlos Baleba 17:37 Newcastle Duo: Tonali & Bruno G 24:42 Adam Wharton 29:48 Joao Gomez 33:02 Matthias Fernandez 39:33 Wildcard: Sander Berge 43:39 Final Picks & Wrap-up

    48 min
  8. The Tactics Show: Second Half Shift, Šeško’s Impact, Newcastle Preview

    MAR 2

    The Tactics Show: Second Half Shift, Šeško’s Impact, Newcastle Preview

    #983 | Ed and Dharnish review United’s win over Crystal Palace, focusing on a poor, flat first-half marked by weak progression from the back, Palace’s press clogging central areas around Casemiro/Mainoo/Bruno. There’s a discussion about United’s left-sided imbalance amid injuries to Shaw, Martínez, and Dorgu. There was improved intensity after halftime and some decisive Bruno Fernandes passing that led to a penalty and red card, shifting control and eventually a winner.  United leaned on crossing and set-piece threat, including the winning goal from Benjamin Šeško, whose finishing and overall output since Carrick’s arrival are the story of the past seven games. There’s a chat about midfield transition risks, Palace’s pattern of dropping strikers into midfield, and a brief touch on what rivals for the Champions League places are doing. The episode wraps with a tactical preview of Newcastle on Wednesday. 00:00 Introduction 02:07 First Half Analysis 09:00 Cunha's Role and Width Issues 11:01 Second Half Turnaround 14:00 Sesko and United's Attack 21:07 Champions League Race 23:02 Newcastle Preview 28:00 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

    35 min
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No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s greatest football club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod. If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing the weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out NQAT Extra on our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is also available in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify.

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