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205: Brian’s United Debut: Hear from Jaap Stam & more
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Brian Murphy makes his Manchester United debut, featuring in a side consisting of Jaap Stam, Brian McClair, Paul Parker and other club legends. Your favourite Manchester United podcast co-host was given the honour of representing a Manchester United Legends XI. Hear from Noel Kelly, Tadgh and Derry Fleming and the star of the show Jaap Stam on a sp…
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204: Yoro is a Red, Casemiro hangs on, full-backs needed
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Dale and Brian dig deeper into the pre-season action. From Manchester United's 2-0 win over Rangers to Erik ten Hag's 29-man squad travelling to the United States, we've got it covered on the latest instalment of the Strettycast. Leny Yoro is a Red and Casemiro is likely to remain at the club, despite being linked with a move to the Saudi Pro Leagu…
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203: New structure, transfer approach, naming rights
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Dale and Brian are joined by Shaun from Theatre of Red to discuss Manchester United's transfer approach this summer. Ineos plan to make more changes at the club and we will likely see a new approach to transfers and identifying targets. The lads feel strongly about buying players of the right profile and they are not necessarily ready-made stars. P…
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202: Don’t you dare compare Bellingham to McTominay | with Jay Motty
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Jay Motty from Stretford Paddock joins Dale and Brian for the first episode of the summer. Motty has been a friend of Stretty News from back when we started in 2010. It was great to catch up with him, hear how things are getting on at Stretford Paddock and get his thoughts on all things Manchester United. It was our first recording since the news b…
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201: FA Cup winners, end-of-season review, Ten Hag future
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Dale and Brian get together to reflect on an incredible performance in the 2-1 FA Cup final win over Man City. Where was that tactical masterclass all season? Could it be that the injury line is more than an excuse? Does the FA Cup triumph save Erik ten Hag? These are all questions Manchester United fans are asking themselves this week. Episode 201…
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200: FA Cup final preview - Reds face Cheats at Wembley, Bruno Fernandes' last game?
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So, here it is, the FA Cup final preview with Dale and Brian. It's been a disappointing season as Manchester United finish eighth in the Premier League and fail in Europe. Somehow we've a chance to salvage something with an FA Cup final against Man City on Saturday. Dale and Brian discuss Manchester United documentaries following the release of '99…
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199: Gunners shoot down wounded Reds
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On this week’s episode of the Strettycast we analyse the 1-0 defeat to Arsenal, plus Barmy Article editor Andy Slator joins us to talk about the women’s team winning the FA Cup over the weekend. Title-chasing Arsenal edged past United at Old Trafford on Sunday as Erik ten Hag’s side fell to their 14th league defeat of the season. There is a growing…
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198: Burnley, Palace, an entire squad for sale?
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Brian is joined by Stretty News royalty, Jonathan Shrager as they sit back with a few cans to take a deep breath and try to make sense of the latest at a United From the Burnley capitulation to a potential banana skin Selhurst Park poses, the on-pitch issues are plentiful as are the injuries. The off-field is even more intriguing with a squad being…
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197: Scenes at Wembley, consecutive FA Cup finals & Bruno stuns Blades
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Dale and Brian review a chaotic FA Cup semi-final at Wembley which went to penalties before Manchester United got back to winning ways in the Premier League. You would be mistaken if you thought these results would bring positivity to United because the media has been too busy tearing strips out of Erik ten Hag. The lads have their say on that and …
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196: Defensive mishaps, social media slip-ups & Steve Bruce wearing a mankini
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Dale and Brian dwell on Manchester United's 2-2 draw at Bournemouth, the added drama that came from social media after the game and dressing room bickering. United were lucky to escape with a point from the Vitality Stadium on Sunday and the result means our Champions League hopes are barely hanging by a thread. That result only puts more pressure …
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195: United dent Liverpool’s title hopes at Old Trafford
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Manchester United dented Liverpool’s title hopes as Bruno Fernandes and Kobbie Mainoo scored two wonderful goals in Sunday's 2-2 draw at Old Trafford. After a devastating result at Stamford Bridge on Thursday night, Dale was in Manchester to catch the action with some familiar Strettycast voices. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoic…
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194: Gareth Southgate links, Kobbie Mainoo 'hype' & academy insight
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Dale and Brian are joined by fellow Stretty News writers Matt and Fabiola for a chat about all things Manchester United during the international break. That, of course, means a discussion around the timely Gareth Southgate links. Try not to shudder as we look at the prospect of Waistcoat landing the biggest job in football. The international break …
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193: Amad way to shatter Liverpool's quadruple hopes
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Amad Diallo sends Old Trafford into a 120th-minute frenzy as Manchester United dispatch Liverpool en route to an FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Shaun Connolly, Dale O'Donnell and Brian Murphy run through the 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup that will go down as one of the best cup ties of all time. Several players stood up to the plate to warran…
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192: Everton, Liverpool & fancam vs fanzine
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Two penalties were enough to seal three points against Everton, as Manchester United made it three wins from five in the Premier League. We're digesting the performance, looking ahead to Liverpool in the FA Cup, a nonsensical fancam outburst and your questions on episode 192 the Strettycast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.co…
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191: Derby defeat reactions, Rashford frustrations & Ten Hag support
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Shaun, Dale and Brian digest events at the Etihad, the frustrations of Marcus Rashford Rashford, an FA Cup quarter-final with Liverpool and, of course, your questions. The sheer thrill of Marcus Rashford’s stunning opener after 8 minutes led us to believe we were on the cusp of a magnificent victory away at City, but the Reds couldn’t keep their ri…
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190: Fulham debacle, Ten Hag under pressure, top four chase
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Brian Murphy and Dale O'Donnell are joined by Jonny Escott after a weekend which saw Manchester United’s unbeaten run come crashing to an end, after a buoyant Fulham side put Erik Ten Hag’s men to the sword. The upbeat morale since the turn of the year has taken a drastic hit amongst reds, Ten Hag has returned to the in, out, shake it all about man…
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189: Henry Winter special - Sir Jim Ratcliffe, Glazers & Dan Ashworth
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Henry Winter, chief football writer at The Times, joins the Strettycast to discuss a range of topics surrounding Sir Jim Ratcliffe's purchase of 27.7% of Manchester United. The deal will enable Ineos Sports group to take control of football operations at the club as Sir Jim Ratcliffe becomes co-owner. Winter offers incredible insight throughout fro…
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188: Resurgent United keep top four hopes alive
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Shaun, Dale and Brian are together again in the hope that Manchester United can continue their unbeaten run in 2024 with more wins. This time, it’s time to reflect on a huge 2-1 win in the race for top four. Scott McTominay earned that win with another late goal, prompting magnificent scenes in the away end at Villa Park. We dive into how McTominay…
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187: The Baby Trinity and The Future of Old Trafford
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Shaun and Brian dissect the performances against Wolves and West Ham as Manchester United claim back-to-back Premier League wins for the first time since November. The lads celebrate the development of Rasmus Højlund, Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo as Old Trafford applauds the 'Baby Trinity'. Old Trafford - build or rebuild - a conversation c…
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186: Exclusive chat with MUST, followed by United on and off the pitch
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Duncan Drasdo and Chris Rumfitt from Manchester United Supporters’ Trust join us to discuss a range of topics concerning fans, the future United, share scheme, meeting with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and much more. MUST CEO Duncan Drasdo has worked tirelessly to make the fan group what it is today and he is joined by MUST board member Chris Rumfitt, who hel…
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185: Ben Jacobs on INEOS, Omar Berrada and United transfers
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Shaun Connolly, Dale O’Donnell and Brian Murphy are joined by football journalist, broadcaster, commentator and events host Ben Jacobs as we cover the latest developments on INEOS, Manchester United and the January transfer window. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News
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184: Tribal chiefs, skin diseases and Manchester United
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Dale, Shaun and Brian breakdown Manchester United’s 2-2 draw against Tottenham at Old Trafford – was the performance a worry or should we continue making excuses for shoddy displays week after week? Marcus Rashford looked like a player that is getting back to his best, but his goal celebration irked a few, including some of our panel. The lads shar…
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183: Sir Jim Ratcliffe arrives, feelings towards the manager and hopes for a cup run
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The Strettycast trio are together for the first episode of 2024. Dale, Shaun and Brian discuss the arrival of Sir Jim Ratcliffe/Ineos, our feelings towards Erik ten Hag and some of your questions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News
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182: Bayern Munich hit knockout punch, Anfield next
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Brian Murphy was out and about for the Bayern Munich game which saw Manchester United crash out of the Champions League. The unpredictable Reds lost 1-0 against Bayern Munich and there will be no more European football this season as a result. Keith from the Brisbane supporters' branch joins us at the Old Nags Head prior to the game. That's where w…
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181: Reds in Istanbul witness Andre Onana nightmare
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Brian is on his travels following the Reds. This time in Istanbul to watch another Champions League performance from Manchester United that was a bitter pill to swallow. After a 3-3 draw against Galatasaray, United's hopes of reaching the knockout stage are hanging in the balance. Dale also has his say on Andre Onana's nightmare, some of the positi…
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180: The promise of Ineos, dressing room criers & trip to the deducted
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Dale and Shaun are back with another episode of the Strettycast. We take a look at the promise of Ineos as Sir Jim Ratcliffe prepares to buy a 25% stake in Manchester United and what it will mean to have the likes of Sir Dave Brailsford spearheading the club into the future. There has been more reports of dressing room unrest. This time complaints …
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179: Copenhagen away, VAR controversies & a date with Luton
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Catch up with Brian, Dale and Shaun on the latest episode of the Strettycast after Manchester United lose 4-3 at Copenhagen in the Champions League. The defeat sees us bottom of Group A and facing a European exit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News
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178: Late drama at Fulham, Copenhagen awaits & fancam nonsense
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Dale and Brian look back at Manchester United's 1-0 win over Fulham at Craven Cottage. It was another uninspiring performance from the Reds and Brian was at the game to tell us a bit more about the atmosphere, scenes at full-time and how he was lucky not to miss kick-off. Bruno Fernandes stepped up like all good leaders do with a stoppage-time winn…
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177: Ten Hag pressure, players downing tools, Glazer rot
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Dale and Brian digest another two home defeats as Manchester United suffer humiliation in the Manchester derby and crash out of the Carabao Cup a few days later. *Includes a matchday bonus from the derby as Dale catches up with Jason and Matt in Manchester. Then Brian helps reflect on what were two terrible results for Ten Hag, with reports now sug…
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176: Copenhagen, banana waving Berties, a poor version of Matic?
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Dale and Brian review Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Copenhagen. Old Trafford paid tribute to the late Sir Bobby Charlton on Tuesday night. A man that epitomised Manchester United. On the pitch, Harry Maguire saved the bacon with a match-winning header before Andre Onana's stoppage-time penalty save. We also chat about Sunday's Manchester derb…
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175: Sheffield United away & RIP Sir Bobby Charlton
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Brian makes the trip to Bramall Lane where Manchester United beat Sheffield United 2-1. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News
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174: McTominay brace, Onana form & Beckham series
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Dale and Brian are joined by Stretty News columnist Matt Henderson to reflect on Manchester United's 2-1 win over Brentford. Scott McTominay scored a brace in stoppage time after coming off the bench to force a comeback. Old Trafford erupted and the boos that were heard at half-time were countered by full-time cheers. The lads then discuss Andre On…
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173: Unfortunate taste of Turkish delight
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Manchester United’s season goes from bad to worse with a record of six defeats in our opening 10 matches. Andre Onana is in a world of his own, the defence is makeshift at best and Casemiro picks up his first red card of the campaign. All while Rasmus Hojlund proves to be the only silver lining with his brace on against Galatasaray. Season ticket h…
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172: Doom, gloom & an old balanced voice welcomed back in the room
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Dale, Brian and Jonathan get together to share their thoughts after watching back-to-back games against Crystal Palace. Jonathan Shrager is considered royalty in these parts as a discerning Red who helped launch Stretty News TV back during the Moyesy era, so it was fascinating to catch up with up a good friend I've got to know really well through o…
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171: Points over performances, cup runs and player egos
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No sooner have Manchester United recorded their first victory of September, and we’re facing into a Tuesday night Carabao Cup fixture against Crystal Palace. Shaun, Dale and Brian chat about Saturday’s 1-0 win in Burnley, look ahead to the visit of Palace in the cup and answer your questions on the latest instalment of the Strettycast. Hosted on Ac…
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Dale and Brian set off on their travels across Europe to watch Manchester United take on Bayern Munich. Although there's a lot of negativity surrounding the club, there was excitement in the air as United returned to the Champions League. From Dublin to Frankfurt to Munich, picking up stories along the way that we'll never forget. The Manchesterpla…
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The lads are back for yet another podcast after Manchester United suffered a 3-1 defeat to Brighton. Dale and Brain are travelling to Munich and there's more to come on that in the next episode. Amongst the topics of conversation were underperforming players and a manager facing more pressure by the week. Meanwhile, the message from the Strettycast…
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168: No player is bigger than the club.
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In what has been yet another forgettable week for Manchester United, the boys digest the situation between Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho. They also dive into the treatment of Harry Maguire, Antony’s extended leave and look ahead to Brighton. Get the kettle on. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad cho…
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167: Sancho tears, Antony fears & more Glazer family doom
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Erik ten Hag and Jadon Sancho appear to have hit a wall and Manchester United are still licking their wounds after a forgettable day in London. Furthermore, having laid to rest the unwanted cloud of Mason Greenwood, Brazilian winger Antony faces allegations of physical abuse, while the highly-anticipated club takeover is in jeopardy. An action pack…
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166: Transfer window fallout & cold nights under the Old Trafford lights
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Two shows in a week! We are back to digest another intriguing transfer deadline day that, at the time of recording, saw three new faces arrive at Old Trafford. Also, following yesterday’s Champions League draw, we’re looking at what's in store for Erik ten Hag’s men. That, and your questions, on episode 166 of your StrettyCast! Hosted on Acast. See…
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165: We're back baby! Transfers, anti-Glazer protests & Alvaro Fernandez overlooked
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The Strettycast trio are back for another season. Shaun is joined by Dale and Brian to discuss a range of topics ranging from the recent sit-in protest at Old Trafford, the Mason Greenwood decision and some transfer talk as we approach deadline day. Harry Maguire's future is another big talking point. Why has he not left United? Erik ten Hag has a …
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164: Ben Jacobs on Manchester United takeover - Glazers must play hand soon
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Ben Jacobs joins Dale to discuss the bids for Manchester United. We look at Sheikh Jassim, Sir Jim Ratcliffe and the Glazers' handling of the situation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoicesBy Stretty News
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163: Chat with Nathan Thomas from Manchester United Foundation
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I was in Manchester over the weekend for the anti-Glazer protest, but on Saturday I caught up with good friend Nathan Thomas. We've known each other for years before he started working with the Manchester United foundation. Take a listen and gather our thoughts on what has been a brilliant season for the Reds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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162: Takeovers, titles and top four temptations
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Dale and Shaun catch up after a long break. Manchester United have won a cup since we last spoke and we're still in the top four race, as well as the FA Cup and Europa League. We discuss the latest surrounding Manchester United's potential takeover, the return of Casemiro and Christian Eriksen, and United's push for a top four finish this season. H…
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161: Wout Weghorst's on fire, half the fanbase is terrified
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Dale, Shaun and Brian react to the 3-1 win over Everton in the FA Cup third round and preview the game against Charlton in the Carabao Cup. The lads also share their opinions on Wout Weghorst, the latest striker to be heavily linked with a January move to Manchester United. Brian explains how Manchester United memberships will work moving forward. …
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160: Perfect response from Marcus Rashford at Molineux
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Dale and Shaun reflect on Marcus Rashford's eventful New Year's Eve and react to results elsewhere as Manchester United sit in the top four. Having arrived late to a team meeting during the week, Erik ten Hag gave Rashford a minor slap on the wrist and dropped him from the starting line-up to face Wolves. That didn't stop him from coming on at half…
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159: Glazers announce Manchester United is up for sale
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It's been a momentous week at Manchester United in terms of departures. Cristiano Ronaldo had his contract terminated and the Glazer family announced that they are selling the club. Dale is joined by Shaun to discuss the latest news surrounding Manchester United. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad …
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158: No point of return for Cristiano Ronaldo
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Dale is joined by Shaun to discuss Cristiano Ronaldo's bombshell interview with Piers Morgan. On this week’s episode, we analyse that explosive Cristiano Ronaldo interview with Piers Morgan. We’re also going to discuss how United are likely to respond, while focusing our attention on the second narcissist in the room. Finally, on the day FIFA conti…
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157: Carrick takes Boro job, Casemiro the Real deal, Ronaldo is completely deluded
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Dale reflects on the news Michael Carrick has become Boro manager, raves about Casemiro and frets over Raphael Varane at the World Cup. There's also some discussion on Ronaldo... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices…
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156: It's over for Ronaldo, Martial must start against Everton
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Manchester United come from behind to beat Omonia Nicosia 3-2 in Cyprus. Dale discusses a number of points from the game, answers the big question on whether Ronaldo is finished or not, and argues that Anthony Martial must lead the attack at Goodison Park. Sit back and enjoy the Strettycast. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati…
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