World Cup Preview Part 1: Everything but the Football

Santos Signs

#1021 | Ed and Dan discuss United’s expected £50m signing of Andrey Santos from Chelsea, weighing fan reactions, Santos’ strengths, and questions about his best role in the team.  But the broader midfield rebuild this summer still lacks an elite, established number six, with top targets like Aurélien Tchouaméni unavailable after renewing his contract at Real Madrid, and alternatives such as Alex Scott, Lamine Camara and Carlos Baleba carrying various degrees of risk. The conversation then shifts to the World Cup: criticism of Roberto Martínez’s Portugal, Ronaldo’s influence, and England’s tournament so far, including frustration at Kobbie Mainoo not playing and a preview of England vs Norway. And what of Marcus Rashford’s uncertain future after the tournament ends? 00:00 Intro and England at the World Cup 03:32 Andrey Santos Signs for United 14:15 The Search for a Unicorn Number Six 16:47 Weighing Up Alex Scott and Baleba 20:19 Michael Carrick's Playing Career 28:07 Tchouameni's New Real Madrid Deal 34:22 Ronaldo and Portugal's World Cup Meltdown 36:47 England vs Norway and Rashford's Future If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3611755] or subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@noquestionaboutthat]. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y5ocXvUHXg7adtsqN3jO1]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

Transfer Market Freakout

#1020 | Ed and Dominic discuss Spurs spending close to £100m on Sandro Tonali and £85m on Matheus Fernandes, triggering online Manchester United fan panic, while United’s only move to date is the deal for Ederson. Is this smart transfer market strategy from Spurs, or are they overpaying out of desperation? Meanwhile, United still need multiple midfielders, especially with an injury to Ugarte at the World Cup following Casemiro’s exit. Then there's England's game against DR Congo at the World Cup. It was another flat England performance, with Kobbie Mainoo still yet to see any minutes and Marcus Rashford frustrating. And while we're talking about Rashford, where does his future lie? The episode ends with talk of United’s new stadium master plan, land purchases, and potential redesign away from the tent. 00:00 Intro and World Cup Catch-up 02:53 United's Midfield Transfer Freakout 14:22 United's Search for Midfielders 22:53 England's World Cup Performance 31:07 Marcus Rashford Future 33:39 England vs Mexico Preview 40:57 New Old Trafford Stadium Plans 48:13 Wrap Up If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3611755] or subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@noquestionaboutthat]. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y5ocXvUHXg7adtsqN3jO1]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

The Tactics Show: World Cup Trends

#1019 | Ed and Dharnish review the World Cup group stage through a tactical lens and preview the knockout stages. There’s England’s surprisingly slow play, lack of central connection, and concerns around the wingers ahead of DR Congo. Portugal have got plenty of issues as well, both structural and those from an overly static Ronaldo. Then there’s Argentina, who have the best midfield rotations and multiple elite progressive passers. France are praised for abundant attacking talent and smart in-game tweaks, Spain for using fullbacks to pin defences and free up Yamal, and Brazil for smart in-game adjustments. There's also a word for the host-nation energy, tactical impact of hydration breaks, and how refereeing changes have changed the game. 00:00 Intro and World Cup Vibes 01:27 England 10:58 Portugal 15:59 Argentina 20:39 France 25:17 Spain 29:15 Brazil 33:53 Germany and Other Nations 37:40 Refereeing If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3611755] or subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@noquestionaboutthat]. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y5ocXvUHXg7adtsqN3jO1]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

New Trafford Moves a Step Closer

#1018 | Ed and Dan on United's step towards a new Old Trafford after the club bought 25 acres next door. Should United move? And if it's inevitable, can the club keep its history and avoid another concrete bowl? On the money, a warning against the simple version: this will be structured, debt, equity, naming rights and personal seat licences, not one clean option. Then transfers: André Onana's loan to Trabzonspor confirmed, the midfield rebuild stalling, £40m on Ederson, hot competition for Mateus Fernandes, and a question mark over Aurélien Tchouaméni. The World Cup closes out the show, with underdogs entertaining while England's balance, selection and struggle against Ghana's low-block all come under fire. 00:00 Introduction 01:56 New Stadium Debate 03:01 Old Trafford: Heritage vs Progress 04:08 Stadium Financing 19:01 Transfer Window: Midfield Rebuild 21:33 Fernandes and Spending Strategy 38:14 World Cup, England, Group Stages If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3611755] or subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@noquestionaboutthat]. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y5ocXvUHXg7adtsqN3jO1]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]

United Inc: Refinancing Explained

#1017 | It might be the World Cup, but Ed and Jamie talk football finance with Manchester United refinancing $425m of bonds - replacing them with a $550m private placement. Gross annual interest is up, but with the maturity pushed out and some expensive rolling debt replaced, the impact on United’s bottom line isn’t as serious as some reports.  From there, there’s some speculation about how the refinancing impacts the new stadium and what United are likely to do on that front.  Then the Bloomberg report that some of the Glazers may sell: the control mechanics, the 2027 clauses, and why outside institutional money sits more comfortably in a stadium vehicle than in the club itself. Finally, Amazon's All or Nothing closes the discussion, its marketing upside against the familiar PR risk. 00:00 Intro and World Cup chat 02:26 United's refinancing 12:46 Stadium financing 18:29 Glazer ownership and a possible sale 29:05 Amazon's All or Nothing 35:13 Transfers and Amorim’s payoff If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page [https://www.patreon.com/bePatron?u=3611755] or subscribe on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@noquestionaboutthat]. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple [https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/no-question-about-that/id327751771] or Spotify [https://open.spotify.com/show/6Y5ocXvUHXg7adtsqN3jO1]. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices [https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices]