A Manchester United podcast focused on detailed, evidence driven analysis. Hosted by Aaron Moniz (@amonizfootball) and Kees van Hemmen (@HemmenKees) – two data scientists and United fans.
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#121: Europa League Despair, Squad Analysis, Garnacho Leaving, Cunha Joining
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1:40:57After a busy week for United, Aaron and Kees come together to discuss the bitter Europa League Final defeat to Tottenham, a surprisingly bright win over Aston Villa, the announcement of Alejandro Garnacho's likely departure, and the signing of Matheus Cunha, which was announced on Sunday afternoon. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho…
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#120: Amorim's Future and Europa League Final Preview
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36:57Heading into the Europa League Final, Aaron discusses the tactical challenges that lie ahead for Amorim and why the matchup with Tottenham is a difficult proposition for United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#119: Europa League Dominance Amidst Domestic Downfall
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59:31After following Europa League Final qualification with another league defeat, Kees and Aaron discuss how and why United's strengths in Europe are their weaknesses domestically, underpinning this odd season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#118: Thrown to the Lyons, Dances with Wolves (with Brent Maximin)
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55:25Kees and special guest Brent Maximin discuss United's win for the ages against Lyon and incredibly forgettable defeat to Wolves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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After the loss to Newcastle, Kees discusses many topics, most notably Onana's recent struggles in goal and other questions from the audience. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#116: Goals Win Games (and United Don't Score Any)
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46:16After a frustrating, goalless week, Aaron looks at the issues facing United's attack that have dried out the league season once and for all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#115B: Learning From Frustrating Loss to Forest
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45:17Kees and Aaron regroup midweek to discuss the loss to Nottingham Forest, teaching points for United, and what Forest's success as a whole this season spells out for the rest of the league. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#115A: Previewing the Weeks Following the International Break
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18:44Due to this week's unusual scheduling following the International Break and FA Cup matches, Aaron previews the road ahead in this short upload. This week's primary upload will be on Thursday to adjust to the fixture schedule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#114: Man United Q&A before the Premier League Run-in
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57:12Kees and Aaron hit all kinds of topics surrounding Man United, including the potential return of Jadon Sancho, Kobbie Mainoo's contract, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#113: Two Comfortable Wins Against Leicester and La Real
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42:34Kees discusses Man United's two victories this week over Real Sociedad and Leicester City, including the performance of Ayden Heaven, Joshua Zirkzee, Bruno Fernandes, and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#112: Two Boring Effective Draws as United's Squad Gets Younger and Younger
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42:16Aaron discusses the draws against Real Sociedad and Arsenal - in equal parts promising, frustrating, and unlucky. He then talks through Ayden Heaven's performance against his former side, Alejandro Garnacho's continued importance to the team and goalscoring woes, and United as a whole boasting more young players than they have had in a very long ti…
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#111: Penalty Kick Elimination from FA Cup Sours Hard-Fought Week
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1:01:37This week, Aaron discusses uncertainties surrounding the team after a hard-fought week with two confusing results: a 10-man win over Ipswich Town and an FA Cup elimination on penalty kicks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#110: What is Tactical "Structure" and How are Amorim's Structural Ideas Helping/Hurting Man Utd? (with Jon Mackenzie)
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1:25:16This week, we welcomed Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to help us through a big-picture discussion about the concept of tactical structure in football, how it applies to Ruben Amorim's system, and whether we should be concerned or not about it moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#109: Shorthanded United Suffer Demoralising Defeat in North London
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46:40Aaron and Kees discuss United's performance against Tottenham on Sunday Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#108: United Defeat Leicester at the Death as the Transfer Window Closes
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1:03:13Kees and Aaron are back to discuss United's last two fixtures, as well as their transfer business with the January window having just closed this week. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#107: Is Kobbie Mainoo's Future as a #10?
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51:24Kees discusses Kobbie Mainoo's role change, Alejandro Garnacho's change in form, wingback incomings and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#106: Important Wins, Buildup Struggles, and Wingback Incomings?
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1:08:50United went 2 for 2 this week thanks to the growing defensive solidity that has been developing for weeks under Amorim. Aaron discusses the in-possession issues that continue to blight United's attacking form under the new head coach, as well as whether ongoing transfer rumours present solutions to these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Vi…
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#105: Tiring Squad and Tactical Teething Issues Evident Against Southampton and Brighton
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1:28:48This week, we discussed the difficulties of a squad that slowly narrows in size as Amorim narrows in on the qualities of his players, as well as the tactical adoption and personnel issues involved in United's struggle to 3 points from 6 against Southampton and Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#104: Huge FA Cup Triumph at Arsenal, and Evaluating Left Wing Back Links
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1:09:24This week, United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup after a dramatic three-hour tie. We discuss the performance from a tactical, chronological, and key personnel standpoint before evaluating links to five left wing backs: Alphonso Davies, Nuno Mendes, Milos Kerkez, Patrick Dorgu, and Alvaro Fernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcast…
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#103: Many Positives, Few Points as United Hold Liverpool to a Draw at Anfield
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1:05:18This week, Aaron discusses topical big game tactical and personnel ideas in light of United's promising draw at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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United's misfortunes continued through the holiday period, so we took the opportunity this week to discuss the ways in which things are and are not as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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James and Kees discuss Man United's frustrating loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford to kick off the festive fixtures, including discussions about set piece defending, composure, and Marcus Rashford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#100: Manchester Derby Victory Marks Our Centennial Episode
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1:19:36This week, we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with a discussion about the Manchester Derby victory and early tactical insights into Ruben Amorim's tenure: early progress, key future objectives, and player revelations. We also discuss the prospective signing of 17-year-old Diego León from Cerro Porteño and links to Éderson of Atalanta. Learn m…
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#99: Positives To Take From Frustrating Defeats
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1:12:46This week, we discuss the difficulties United faced in defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and the positives that have been apparent regardless under Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#98: Amorim's First Loss and Learning From Arsenal
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1:03:25In this episode, we took a look through Amorim's Starting XI decisions and broad tactical concepts from United's loss against Arsenal. We also discussed Arteta's side, their influence over the game, and what United can learn from them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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Kees discusses United's 4-0 victory over Everton at Old Trafford, as well as answering some QA from listeners surrounding Amad Diallo, Leny Yoro, and much much more Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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Aaron and Kees discuss Ruben Amorim's first match in charge of Man United, including his selection decisions, what worked, what didn't, and what they expect to see going forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#95: Rashford's Future, Academy Debuts, and Performance Expectations Under Amorim
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45:40This week, while we wait for Amorim's first match as United manager, we discussed a number of topics around his arrival, including the struggling Marcus Rashford, the possibility of debutants from the talented youth teams, and expectations for this season and next under the new coach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adcho…
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Kees and Aaron briefly reflect on RvN's tenure as interim manager before talking about some of the individual performances we have seen in the last week Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#93: How Does United's Squad Fit Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 Formation?
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1:25:46This week, instead of discussing the Chelsea match, we analyze the incoming Ruben Amorim's 3-4-3 formation, the roles of players as his system appears at Sporting, and how it might look with the current United squad, as well as transfer needs that it creates. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#92: The King is Dead, Long Live the King (with Casey Evans)
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1:11:25Kees and Aaron are joined by Casey Evans to put a bow on Erik ten Hag's tenure as Man United football czar and consider the possibility of a Ruben Amorim tenure at Old Trafford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#91: Wing Dynamics and Defeat at West Ham
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33:59Kees answers Q and A about wingers, youth players, and United's woes in front of goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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Kees and Aaron discuss Man United's win against Brentford at Old Trafford, including the excellent performance from the front line, rejuvenated showings from Casemiro and Eriksen, and what's going on with the backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#89: Is the Premier League Experiencing a Tactical Shift? (with Jon Mackenzie)
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1:13:54Kees is joined by Jon Mackenzie on this episode to discuss the major tactical trends taking place in the Premier League this season and how they pertain to United's current malaise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#88: The Winless Streak, Defensive Approaches, and Looking Ahead (with Brent Maximin)
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59:14This week, Aaron welcomed Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to discuss United continuing their streak to five winless matches and reverting to a more defensive approach against Aston Villa, before looking ahead to the next few weeks for the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#87: Big Picture Problems at Manchester United
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55:49After a disappointing draw to Twente and a crushing defeat against Tottenham, we discuss big picture topics around this United side; including the long-term futures of captain Bruno Fernandes and manager Erik Ten Hag, and how difficult it becomes to interpret individual performances when the side crumbles as a whole. Learn more about your ad choice…
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#86: Eriksen, Bruno, and Palace Away
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1:02:54Kees and Aaron discuss United's midfield situation in the context of clashes with Barnsley and Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#85: Zirkzee, Amad, and a Southampton Recap
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1:15:30Kees and Aaron dig into the details of United's trip to Southampton at the weekend, including answering your questions about Amad Diallo, Joshua Zirkzee, and the buildup issues that have plagued United this season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#84: Imperfect Midfield Options, United's Best Starting XI, and Future Transfer Windows
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56:20During the international break, we took the opportunity to look at where United stand, both in terms of the current system under Erik ten Hag and the players currently at his disposal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#83: Ugarte Signs, McTominay and Sancho Leave, Reviewing United's Transfer Window, and The Loss to Liverpool (with htomufc)
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1:40:46This week, Aaron is joined by Harrison (@htomufc) of The Overlap to discuss Manuel Ugarte, the sales of Scott McTominay and Jadon Sancho, the transfer window as a whole, and a tough Sunday afternoon against Liverpool. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#82: Pressing Schemes and Buildup Ideas in Ten Hag's Third Season (with Jon Mackenzie)
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1:24:28With Aaron sidelined for the weekend, we welcomed Tifo Football's Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to discuss the new pressing approach, as well as some ideas around buildup as displayed in the victory over Fulham and defeat at Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#81: New Signings, New Tactics, and Three Points in United's Premier League Opener (with Brent Maximin)
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1:03:41This week, in Kees' temporary absence, we welcomed the great Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to discuss United's win over Fulham in their Premier League opener, including debutants and a new tactical approach. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#80: Special– The Double Signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui (with Marc Geschwind)
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1:09:12Today, we welcome Marc Geschwind (@MarcGeschwind) to discuss Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui, travelling all the way from their time as youngsters at Ajax to their journeys at superclubs over the last few seasons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#79: 2024/25 Season Preview – Transfers, Tactics, Predictions, and How Do We Evaluate Ten Hag's Third Season? (with Carl Anka)
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1:24:00This week, we welcomed Carl Anka (@Ankaman616) to help preview the season, including: transfers, how we expect United to set up, how we think they might fare in all competitions, and the difficulty of evaluating a side that has made so many changes after a difficult season. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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#78: United's Set Piece Woes and The Appointment of Andreas Georgson (with Jake Fox)
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1:29:51This week, we welcomed the wonderful Jake Fox (@JakeWFox) from the Pot Shot Podcast to analyze the last few years of set pieces in United's first team and how the arrival of former Brentford, Arsenal, and Southampton coach Andreas Georgson might present solutions. We also discussed the imminent signing of 16-year-old Chido Obi-Martin from Arsenal's…
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#77: Left Back, Right Back, Midfield Balance
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1:21:10On this episode, Kees and Aaron discuss depth at the fullback positions and how to balance the midfield with the current options. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#76: Terms Agreed with Ugarte, Amad and Squad Depth Out Wide, and Who Starts the Community Shield?
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56:38Today, we take a look at ongoing progress in the transfer window following the signing of Leny Yoro and analyze how parts of the squad are shaping up for the season ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#75: Special– Leny Yoro is joining Manchester United
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51:32This special episode takes a deep dive into 18-year-old central defender Leny Yoro, whose move to Manchester United is set to be finalized over the upcoming days. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#74: Centre halves, front 2s, and where does Mason Mount fit?
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1:15:57On this week's episode Kees and Aaron discuss Leny Yoro, Matthijs de Ligt, and Jarrad Branthwaite, as well as digging in on the possibility of a front 2 at United and what Mason Mount's role will look like in the 2024/25 season Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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#73: Matthijs De Ligt, Manuel Ugarte, and the New Coaching Staff
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1:20:23This week, we analyzed the links to Bayern Munich's Matthijs de Ligt and PSG's Manuel Ugarte before Kees detailed implications of Ruud van Nistelrooy and Rene Hake's appointments given their respective tenures in Dutch football. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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