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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. Bonus: Maguire and Mainoo Contracts

    3H AGO

    Bonus: Maguire and Mainoo Contracts

    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

    36 min
  2. NQAT Extra: United Summer Exits Tier List

    APR 2 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    NQAT Extra: United Summer Exits Tier List

    Who’s Definitely Leaving, Who’s a Long Shot? Ed and Adam discuss the long break before United play Leeds and then focus on the need for summer exits given the club’s finances, ranking likely departures in tiers. Casemiro, Tyrell Malacia, Jadon Sancho, Rasmus Højlund and Marcus Rashford are effectively certain to go. Tom Heaton may stay but only as a training/third keeper. In the “probable” tier we cover Altay Bayındır, André Onana and Joshua Zirkzee. Possible exits include Harry Maguire (though we expect a new, incentivised deal) and long shots including Luke Shaw, Mason Mount and the worrying scenario of Bruno Fernandes leaving due to his release clause. 00:00 Welcome 02:48 Why Exits Matter 03:25 Certain Departures List 06:19 Probable Sales Overview 20:30 Possible Exits 26:53 Summer Longshot Sales 42:39 Wrap Up and Thanks

    44 min
  3. The Long Break

    APR 1

    The Long Break

    #992 | Ed and Tom fill the long international and FA Cup break by running through United players on international duty and broader World Cup qualifying storylines, including England experiments under Thomas Tuchel. Maguire and Mainoo featured, there's notes on Portugal, with Bruno’s backheeled assist a hightlight, Brazil featured Casemiro’s return and Senne Lemmens played for Belgium. United announce friendlies in Helsinki, Stockholm, Gothenburg), Dublin and Wrocław. Then there's is a reflection on United Women’s recent slump, squad depth, poor crowds. Recorded before United took on Bayern in the Champions League on Wednesday. 00:00 Welcome and Introduction 02:58 Home Nations World Cup Qualification 03:16 England Players: Maguire, Mainoo and Rashford 05:04 Mainoo and Elliot Anderson Partnership 08:27 England's Attacking Concerns 16:25 World Cup Access and Travel Bans 18:00 Portugal and Brazil Internationals 22:53 World Cup Groups 28:16 United Summer Preseason Friendlies 34:18 Loan Players 37:03 United Women 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

    55 min
  4. NQAT Extra: Maguire and Mainoo Contract Talks

    MAR 26 • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

    NQAT Extra: Maguire and Mainoo Contract Talks

    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

    33 min
  5. Still Punks: Checking in on FC United

    MAR 25

    Still Punks: Checking in on FC United

    #991 | Ed sits down with George Baker to check in on FC United’s progress this season. The club is top of the Northern Premier League in a tight title race with Hednesford and Hebburn. Ed and George talk about the run-in, progress that has been made this season, and how the club remains the antidote to commercialisation in the Premier League. 00:00 Introduction 00:27 Season to Date 07:00 Key Players and the Manager 10:30 The Title Race and Run-In 13:39 Easter Monday: The Big Decider 15:36 Non-League Growth, Manchester United's Failings 16:42 Fan Ownership vs. Football Corruption 34:18 Non-League Football's Global Rise 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

    44 min
  6. F*ck Stuart Attwell

    MAR 21

    F*ck Stuart Attwell

    #990 | Ed and Dharnish review Bournemouth 2–2 United - a game in which United were robbed by referee Stuart Atwell. One moment turning down a penalty for a clear foul on Amad, the next moment, watching Bournemouth score. Inexplicably, Atwell then gave a penalty and a red card for a foul by Harry Maguire. Soft as f**k. But, apart from crap refereeing, United performed well for a half, creating plenty of chances before a quieter second half. What does this mean for the top four race and Michael Carrick's chances of getting the big job? See you in 24 days. 00:00 Introduction 02:14 Referee Controversy 13:14 Fullbacks: Shaw and Dalot 16:42 Midfield, Casemiro's Replacement 25:23 Top Four Race 34:17 Should Carrick Stay Permanently? 46:06 Remaining Fixtures 49:07 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

    54 min
  7. United Inc: Chelsea Cheating and Crude Chaos

    MAR 19

    United Inc: Chelsea Cheating and Crude Chaos

    #989 | Ed and Jamie discuss a Premier League settlement with Chelsea over £47 million worth of undisclosed, off-book payments to players, agents and third parties from 20011–2018, involving names including Samuel Eto’o, Eden Hazard and David Luiz. The £10m fine and suspended transfer/youth-player bans show inconsistent rule enforcement versus PSR points deductions for clubs like Everton and could weaken the Premier League’s position in Manchester City’s case, while signalling cooperation and ownership change can reduce sporting sanctions. It's incredibly lenient. There's an examination of how a Gulf-wide conflict has driven crude oil from about $65 to ~$105, pressuring INEOS’ thin-margin, highly leveraged petrochemicals business, potentially delaying or complicating refinancing at INEOS and United amid reduced prospects of Fed interest rate cuts. The conversation finishes on the potential impact around United's new stadium in a high-rate, high-cost environment. 00:00 Introduction 03:09 Chelsea's Off-Book Payments 07:09 Premier League's Lenient Penalty 17:45 Implications for Man City's Case 20:23 The Abramovich Fund 22:15 War in the Gulf and Oil Price Shock 28:33 Impact on United's Refinancing and Ownership 32:43 New Stadium Challenges 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

    48 min
  8. NQAT Extra: Iran War’s Ripple Effects on Football

    MAR 17 • 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
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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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