Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to the latest week at Manchester United.First considering whether this is the beginning of the end for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer as manager, the pair look back at an amateurish performance in defeat to Leicester City on Saturday, consider what Ole needs to do to turn it around at United and what the right thing is going forward for the club. They look at Cristiano Ronaldo's form and how to get the best out of him and preview games against Atalanta and Liverpool.In the middle of the show, Harry is joined by Jonathan Grade, a television producer who worked on the Football Italia show on Channel 4 in the 1990s. He's the author of a recent book on the famous show, which had a cult-following. The book is called Golazzo. He gives the lowdown on what Wednesday's opponents Atalanta are about.Patrons get their usual bonus Q&A with a discussion on whether Pogba should be given a new contract, Ronaldo's role at the club, what is make or break for Ole and the club's plans going forward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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S7 E11: A defining week approaches

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait are joined by guest Cain Smith to talk Jesse Lingard, United's weakness in defensive transitions and Paul Pogba's role in the team as the team take an opportunity to talk some fresh topics during the international break.Harry and Jack also discuss the Saudi Arabian takeover of Newcastle United, Ethan Laird, what we want to see before the next international break (in November) and plenty more.Here's where to find each section; feel free to skip ahead to the bits you most want to listen to.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction + UEFA Nations League01:20 Ronaldo, with Cain Smith02:15 Jesse Lingard, with Cain Smith, and how his inclusion in the team vs Donny van de Beek speaks volumes11:30 Defensive transitions - why is it a weakness and what is the solution?20:20 Can Pogba play in a two-man midfield? (Question from Patron, Dave Shevlin)26:30 Ethan Laird - can he come back next season and replace Diogo Dalot? (Another question from Dave)30:10 The Newcastle takeover (question from Arman Duggal)42:00 United Women42:50 What do we want from United over the next four weeks?47:10 FPL update49:10 OutroIf you enjoy the show, please leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, it makes a massive difference. Cheers! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E10: International break musings

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review Manchester United's latest two games, a late win against Villarreal and a disappointing draw against injury-stricken Everton. There are so many questions to be asked as the tide turns on manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Is it right to? The two Reds decide, offer their opinion on what should happen next and consider why United can look so poor with so many good players.In the Patreon bonus Q&A, they talk about Greenwood's lack of England call-up, Ole as Director of Football and why Mario Kart's Rainbow Road track is the metaphor for this current United team. You can listen to that by signing up to be a Patron at www.patreon.com/ManUtdWeeklyPod See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E9: On the precipice

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect a double dose of defeat in a poor week for Manchester United as the Reds were knocked out of the EFL Cup by West Ham and suffered home defeat to Aston Villa in the Premier League.They talk through the loss against Aston Villa, the persistent inconsistency at United and how the team are still reliant on fine margins. Unfortunately, much of the questions being asked last season are still being asked this week.There's also discussion of Mason Greenwood's performances this week as well as Diogo Dalot's, that of the two goalkeepers, Messrs. Henderson and De Gea, and Jadon Sancho. Plus plenty more - it really is a jampacked episode!We hope you enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E8: Immaturity at home

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to a week of ups and downs for Manchester United and most pertinently for Jesse Lingard who gifted Young Boys victory in Switzerland on Tuesday but then scored a fantastic winner in London on Sunday. David de Gea was also a late hero with a great last-minute penalty save.There's plenty to talk through, including some interesting conversation on substitutes coaches, new types of warm-ups and plenty more. There's also a preview of Wednesday night's League Cup 3rd round fixture against West Ham.TIMESTAMPS00:00 Introduction00:50 De Gea, the full-time scenes + Ole's cultivation of togetherness08:15 Noble's penalty + why do subs warm up so weirdly?13:30 Jesse Lingard15:28 Substitutions (+ the arrival of substitutions coaches)18:00 The performance in general + Utd's unbeaten run (why are there still questions about it?)26:30 The refereeing controversy31:00 Wrapping up on the win vs West ham32:30 West Ham (H) - Preview40:00 OutroEnjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E7: Redemption Song

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to the two goals scored by Cristiano Ronaldo in Manchester United's 4-1 win against Newcastle United. They talk Ronaldo, Pogba, Fernandes, Lingard, Sancho, Greenwood and preview games against West Ham and Young Boys.Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E6: Ronaldo's goalscoring return

It may be an international break, but there's plenty to talk about and even more to be excited about for Manchester United fans.Hosts Harry Robinson talk about the future of international football, compare the 2009 United side to this one and look ahead to Saturday's game against Newcastle United, one of the most hotly-anticipated home fixtures for years.Before all of that, Harry talks to Goal.com football correspondent Amee Ruszkai (@ameersuzkai on Twitter) about a winning start to the season for United Women in the Women's Super League and Cain Smith about the development of Mason Greenwood and where Cristiano Ronaldo will fit into this United side.Feel free to skip ahead to the part you want to listen to, using the timestamps below...TIMESTAMPS00:00 Intro01:22 Interview with Goal.com's Amee Ruszkai11:10 Round-up of international Reds11:45 Cain Smith's tactical analysis23:20 Harry and Jack discuss the future of international football33:30 Breakdown of 2009 UCL squad vs current43:10 Preview: Newcastle (H)49:50 Outro See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E5: WSL, Greenwood and Newcastle preview

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to the re-signing of Cristiano Ronaldo. Stunning. And to a less-than-stunning but very useful 1-0 win against Wolves on Sunday afternoon.TIMESTAMPSHere's what you can find today's episode, and where to find it (feel free to skip to the parts you want to listen to and skip through the parts you don't!):00:00 Introduction, Ronaldo returns23:12 Wolves, 1-1 (A)32:55 WSL Preview34:10 OutroIf you enjoy the show, it'd be great if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share the word on social media. If you want to join our FPL league, where they'll be free cash prizes for the top three finishers, the code is ilww6h. Cheers, enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E4: Ronaldo returns + Wolves (A)

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait react to the last week's going-ons at Manchester United, the main event being a disappointing 1-1 draw at Southampton. The Reds were lethargic at times, sloppy at others. Mason Greenwood and Paul Pogba continued their impressive starts to the season, though, and so the boys begin with some praise for those two before considering the causes and significance of the draw at St. Mary's and what may change going forward.In the middle of the show, Harry gives you your monthly loan update with a focus on Tahith Chong who has started life at Birmingham City in fine form. That comes before a preview of Sunday's game against Wolves.TIMESTAMPSHere's what you can find today's episode, and where to find it (feel free to skip to the parts you want to listen to and skip through the parts you don't!):00:00 Introduction00:35 Welcome01:00 Praise for Pogba and Greenwood + what's going on with Martial?15:10 The midfield (sigh)22:00 Final thoughts on Southampton (A)26:55 Monthly loan update31:50 Wolves (A) preview38:00 OutroIf you enjoy the show, it'd be great if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share the word on social media. If you want to join our FPL league, where they'll be free cash prizes for the top three finishers, the code is ilww6h. Cheers, enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E3: South coast disappointment

Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait reflect on a day to be remembered long into the future, a day which saw Raphael Varane unveiled at the Theatre of Dreams and Manchester United turn dreams into reality with a 5-1 thumping of Leeds United. There's plenty to talk about.TIMESTAMPSHere's what you can find today's episode, and where to find it (feel free to skip to the parts you want to listen to and skip through the parts you don't!):00:00 Introduction - the Theatre of Dreams04:15 Welcome + what Saturday meant09:30 Varane's unveiling14:05 How the Premier League finally prioritised matchgoing fans again18:00 Reviewing the Leeds game22:30 United's movement (and Greenwood)25:30 Paul Pogba27:30 Bruno Fernandes31:30 Lindelof, McTominay and Dan James39:00 New refereeing41:40 Southampton (A)43:45 OutroIf you enjoy the show, it'd be great if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share the word on social media. If you want to join our FPL league, where they'll be free cash prizes for the top three finishers, the code is ilww6h. Cheers, enjoy the show!(Apologies to the current leaders of our FPL league, we forgot to mention you in today's episode! We did mean to. Well done to Madison Latter, Laura Glesson and Manny Cassimatis who are leading the league at the moment. Let's see if you can keep it up...) See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E2: Ici c'est Manchester

United... we're back. We can't wait for the new season to start and we're delighted to be back on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast with a bumper one-hour special season preview.Here's what you can find today's episode, and where to find it (feel free to skip to the parts you want to listen to and skip through the parts you don't!):00:00 Introduction00:40 New season montage02:50 Review of the summer11:25 Harry Robinson reports from United 4-0 Everton19:15 Review of pre-season (focus on Anthony Elanga)29:00 Jadon Sancho and Raphael Varane36:00 Expectations for the season - title or top four?51:45 Leeds United (H) preview56:15 OutroIf you enjoy the show, it'd be great if you could leave us a review on Apple Podcasts or share the word on social media. If you want to join our FPL league, where they'll be free cash prizes for the top three finishers, the code is ilww6h. Cheers, enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S7 E1: Season Preview

Harry Robinson and Jack Tait review the 2020/21 season for Manchester United.-----A season which began and ended with disappointment, but in between came the chaos, of a football season like no other in which at times Manchester United thrived, and at other times they drooped. Chaos of a 6-1 defeat and a 9-0 victory, victory in Paris and defeat in Istanbul, a thumping of Leeds, wins at City, last-minute blocks, 40-yard lobs, Cup disappointment, penalty shoot-out despondency. And in the end, when it finally came to its conclusion after 61 games, fans had finally returned. It's been some season, a long old slog at times, welcome to our season review on the Manchester United Weekly Podcast. Thanks for joining us.We'll be discussing the season in general, how we could rate it out of 10, what we understand Manchester United to be after another trophyless season but a second consecutive top four finish, we'll be handing out awards of best player, goals, worst moment etc. We'll remember things that happened this season that we'd forgotten, I'll give you a round-up of the seasons for the U23s and the U18s as well as the loan players in the middle of the show before we talk about next season. What do we expect from our PL rivals, what do we expect from Utd, what does Solskjaer need to do in the transfer market and what would be a good season. There's plenty to dive into. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S6 E41: Season Review

One single kick of a ball, the power to change the world. Not quite so dramatic in Gdansk, but still one single kick of the ball, by a goalkeeper of all people, had the power to change things at United. The power to make this week a special one, full of celebration for United and us as fans. It wasn't to be. The reality was win for United in a 22-penalty shoot-out and a poor performance would have been papered over. Lose and a poor performance would draw instant over-reactions from all corners. We try to steer clear of that.We'll be reviewing the season as a whole in some detail in the next week or so, looking at the big picture, what this season really deserves in our memories, what it tells us about the future under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and we'll preview the summer, outline our thoughts on the transfer window, the young players breaking through and what the team needs. But that'll all come in a week or so, for now we just focus on the game and rather than getting caught in a roundabout of disappointment and regret, let's go through it a bit systematically, beginning with the team selection... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S6 E40: Europa League Final (review)

Manchester United travel to Gdansk, Poland to take on La Liga side Villarreal in the UEFA Europa League Final. It'll be a chance for Ole Gunnar Solskjaer to win his first trophy as manager of the club and an opportunity for the Reds to lift major European silverware for the sixth time in the club's history. There is much to discuss.Hosts Harry Robinson and Jack Tait first talk about the significance of the before they're joined by Jamie Kemble, a British Villarreal fan who offers insight into what is a small-town club with a real family feel to it. Jamie provides some insight into Unai Emery's tactics, the Yellow Submarine's stand-out players, including Pau Torres and Gerard Moreno.After chatting to Jamie, the boys talk about the absence of Harry Maguire, a possible 3-4-3 formation that Ole could deploy and then talk about where they'll be watching the game with tales of airport football. Enjoy the show! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S6 E39: Europa League Final (preview)

Three games without a win for Manchester United as the 2020/21 season begins to come to its conclusion. Second place is confirmed, a European final awaits but the true focus of this week is on the return of fans to Old Trafford after 436 days. The return of raw emotion, shared celebrations, of real football. It was amazing to be back.Harry Robinson and Jack Tait discuss a 1-1 draw with Fulham and look ahead to the next week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

S6 E38: Fans in the stands

Rounding up Manchester United’s week in 30 minutes with match reviews and previews and unparalleled youth and loan round-ups from Reds Harry Robinson and Jack Tait. Often joined by guests, including high-profile journalists, authors and fans. Founded in January 2016.

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