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#217. After the pod's longest ever non-summer break the boys discuss a veritable deluge of football over the past month, but has it been any good? Since the pod Louis van Gaal's side secured FA Cup victories over Cambridge United and Preston North End, a win in the Premier League over Burnley, and a last gasp draw at West Ham. It's a run that has taken the United's record to one defeat in the past 19 matches. Title winning form. Yet, there's something just a little amiss. Amid the great results the performances have rarely sparkled. Ed & Paul discuss the past four matches and look ahead to United's game with Swansea in Wales at the weekend - asking the questions: can Louis find the balance he seeks; and just how far is it ok to take the 'win at all costs' philosophy as United chase a Champions League place next season?No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that sub

#216. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's draw with Cambridge in the FA Cup. How did one of the finest squads in the land end up struggling at the League Two minnows? The lads assess Louis van Gaal six months into the job during a period in which Untied has won just two from the past six fixtures and ask - where does the Dutchman go from here? There's a look ahead to the Premier League game with Leicester City at Old Trafford, listener questions and a final chance to win a very nice painting of Radamel Falcao!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted o

#215. Back after a short break, the pod is (sort of) united in grief for the demise of Red Issue, Manchester United's longest running and most controversial fanzine. Sharp, incisive and never short of cutting, Red Issue has been a staple of the match-day experience for more than 25 years. Love them or loathe them, please join the pod in a minute's silence and #prayforredissue. Also this week's, Ed & Paul cover all the news that's not fit to print, including United's defeat at home to Southampton and the victory over QPR in London. After a game and half of under-performance in the now highly dubious 3-5-2 system is it time for Louis van Gaal to rethink his tactical outlook? Finally, there's a look ahead to Friday's game against Cambridge United in the FA Cup, where - unfortunately - Ed gets the opposition manager's name wrong. Now that's Alanysis for you! Red Issue branded selfie-sticks available at all good retailers.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, Yo

#214. Liverpool is in mourning, with captain Steven Gerrard announcing his move to another club for shed loads of money, eight years after nearly moving to Chelsea for bucketfuls of cash. Ed & Paul join the national wailing ... or not. Also on this week's show: a full review of United's disappointing performances against Stoke in the Premier League and Yeovil Town in the FA Cup. Is it time Louis van Gaal revisited his strategy away from home, where United have won just three times this season? There's a preview of next weekend's home fixture with Southampton at Old Trafford and a look ahead to the fixture with QPR at Loftus Road.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporti

#213. It's the end of another year, but there's no let up in the football. Ed & Paul review United's matches against Newcastle and Tottenham: one a solid victory, another an unfortunate draw as the Reds take four points, but should have earned six. Still, there were plenty of positives from a packed 48 hours. There's a preview of Thursday's trip to Stoke. Cold, windy and often hostile, can United beat Stoke for a second time in the past few weeks? Your questions are answered and, finally, the lads discuss what they know about Yeovil Town, United's League One opponents in the FA Cup. (Hint it's really not much).No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and acc

#212. Ed & Paul get together to discuss all the festive football fun, or at least the slightly underwhelming draw against Villa. But hey, it's nearly Christmas and Falcao scored, so it's not all doom and gloom. There's a look forward to games against Newcastle at home and Tottenham away, predict two United wins (obviously) and answer all the questions that the listeners have thrown their way. Merry Non-Denominational Winter Festival of Your Choosing, everyone!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more abo

#211. This week, Ed & Paul talk prison - and just how long Ander Herrera might be dodging the showers after being caught up in a Spanish match fixing investigation. There's a  discussion about United's victory over Liverpool at Old Trafford. It started poorly - the Scousers could have taken a 2-0 lead - but finished with perhaps the best hour of football United has played all season. Six wins in a row, third place, bring it on! Finally, a look forward to United's seventh victory in a row - at Aston Villa at the weekend!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acas

#210. This week, Paul & Ed try and keep a straight face whilst discussing United's convincing win over Southampton, and look back on a slightly better United performance against Stoke. They discuss Marouane Fellaini in terms that will be more familiar to long-time listeners than the recent praise he's received, resurrect the reverse-curse-of-the-Rantcast and veer off on a massive tangent about whether or not Wayne Rooney has fulfilled his potential. Finally, a look forward to United absolutely smashing Liverpool at the weekend, take a load of listener questions, and run a competition to win a really, really lovely mug.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show

#209. This week, Ed & Paul look back on United's stroll against Hull City. United dominated the game, which saw fine performances from, well, pretty much everyone. We debate Van Gaal's "Philosophy," pragmatism, and the fundamental nature of faith, before taking listener questions and previewing the upcoming games against Stoke and Southamption. Can Mark Hughes' side spring a surprise against United? Can Louis van Gaal's side spring a surprise against Southampton? No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more

#208. On this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. The hosts bossed possession, created more chances and probably should have won; United took home the points in a match every bit as joyous as the Reds 8-2 victory over Arsenal in 2011. Victory lifts United into the Premier League top four, with the Champions League now firmly in Louis van Gaal's sites. Yet, this was certainly no classic United performance, with the Dutchman conceding style for a more pragmatic approach in north London. The pod looks ahead to United's game against Hull City at the weekend, one of two in five days that the Reds really should win with Stoke to come on Tuesday. There's your questions answered and the winner of last week's competition(s) is... well, not quite revealed!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a ratin

#207. On this week's show Ed & Paul look forward to United's fixture against Arsenal this weekend. The Reds' record against Arsene Wenger's side is outstanding in recent years, but with so many players injured - including three more on international duty - can United cope in north London? There's more on injuries: what has caused the catastrophic loss of players this season and who is to blame? The boys discuss whether Louis van Gaal's intensive training regime plays a part or if bad luck is at the root. There's a review of international week, transfer market speculation and, finally, all your questions. Plus - look out for two special competitions this week!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If

#206. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on the Manchester derby. United lost but Louis van Gaal's side came close to pulling off an unlikely result after Chris Smalling's first-half dismissal. Another defeat and 13 points behind the Premier League leaders - or a step in the right direction, with spirit seemingly high in the camp? There's a focus on Smalling: just how brain-dead is the United defender? Wayne Rooney - was he really any good? Angel di Maria - should we be worried about another average performance? And Marouanne Fellaini - has he played his way into the team on a permanent basis? Finally, there are your questions and a look ahead to next week's crucial fixture against Crystal Palace at Old Trafford.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question A

#205. After Robin van Persie's dramatic 94th minute equaliser against Chelsea, Ed & Paul discuss all the fall out from Sunday's game. The goal secured United a point, but was the Reds' performance indicative of a new upward trajectory this season? Then there's the derby against City to come this Sunday. Can Louis van Gaal's team build on the late draw with Chelsea at the Etihad? Finally, all your questions discussed!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com

#204. After an extended break this week's show looks back on United's draw with West Brom at the Hawthornes. United escaped with a point after Daley Blind's 87th minute equaliser, but it was far from a classic performance. Louis van Gaal's side created 22 chances in the Midlands, but an inexperienced back four was frequently under pressure. Where does the Dutchman's side go from here? Meanwhile, two titans of the modern game went head-to-head with book launches. Roy Keane's the Second Half was released to much media commentary, while Sir Alex Ferguson is set to release an update on his 2013 autobiography. Ed & Paul discuss. Your questions are taken and the boys look ahead to United's fixture with Chelsea at the weekend!No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question

#203. Ed & Paul join Sam, Thomo, Mark and Chudi for a podcast mash-up special! Speaking shortly after the final whistle, the lads focus on United's victory over Everton at Old Trafford, including Wayne Rooney, Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind, the singing section, your questions, and more Rooney. Listen to the Red Mancunian podcast. Visit Pride of all Europe.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#202. On this week's pod, Ed & Paul look back on United's 2-1 victory over West Ham at Old Trafford. Three points gained, but it was a result that hardly tells the full story of a dramatic match in which Wayne Rooney saw red for the sixth time in his career. Is the former Everton player really the man to lead United? There's a preview of United's game with Everton - after victory over the Hammers can the Reds finally gain some momentum, with Chelsea, City and Arsenal to come before November is out? And finally, your questions.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted

#201. On this week's podcast, Ed & Paul look back on United's 4-0 victory over QPR at Old Trafford. Was this the game to kick start United's season? The joy was to last but a week, with United humiliated by Leicester City. How did Louis van Gaal's side manage to ship five goals against a newly promoted side? There's a discussion about Wayne Rooney. Where does the errant scouser fit into United's side and is he proving to be a good captain? Finally, a look ahead to next week's fixture with West Ham and your questions.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast.

#200. On this week's one-off transfer special, Ed & Paul look back on United's summer window when the club spent around £150 million on six senior players: Ander Herrera, Luke Shaw, Marcos Rojo, Angel Di Maria, Daley Blind and, spectacularly, Radamel Falcao. In addition to new arrivals there's a look at United's outgoings, rivals' window and what might be to come as United's management accelerate squad revolution under Louis van Gaal.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write us a review! Talk to us on Twitter and Instagram. No Question About That is produced by the award-winning Tom Jenkins.  If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing some cool rewards, check out our crowdfunding page and become a Patron! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit

#200. On this week's pod, Ed & Paul look back on United's disappointing fixture with Burnley at Turf Moor. The scoreless draw came amid another insipid attacking performance from the Reds, although manager Louis van Gaal will be pleased with a clean sheet. It was also the occasion of Angel Di Maria's debut - the £60 million Argentinian appearing for 70 minutes in central midfield. Burnley followed the humiliating defeat at Milton Keynes Dons in the Capital one Club. A cluth of youngsters and fringe players conspired to produce one of the worst United performances in memory. There's speculation  about the final few days of the transfer market - who is set to leave and who might arrive before the window closes on 1 September. Finally, your questions and a brief look ahead to the international break.No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit that subscribe button, leave a

#199. In this week's show Ed & Paul look back on United's insipid draw with Sunderland at the weekend - a game that leaves the Reds on just one point after two Premier League matches. United laboured to a scoring draw against the Wearsiders, with Juan Mata claiming his seventh goal in nine starts in the 'number 10' role at United. Despite the Spaniard's strike United struggled in both defence and attack as the Reds adjust to a radically different system. There's a discussion of the transfer market, with United acquiring Marcos Rojo since the last podcast and set to sign Real Madrid's forward Angel Di Maria in the coming week. Your questions, Bantergate and, finally, previews of United's fixtures against MK Dons in the Capital One Cup and Burnley in the Premier League follow. Can the Reds secure a first win of the new season?No Question About That is available on Apple Podcasts, Google Podcasts, Stitcher, Spotify, YouTube, Amazon Music and all good podcast apps. We really appreciate your support. Please hit th