Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United
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.
Latest episodes
Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 10min
#126: Squad Building on a Budget, Midfield Links, and The Struggle to Make Sales
This week, Aaron celebrates the loosest of links to midfielders, walking through the potential signings of Ardon Jashari, Hayden Hackney, and Felix Nmecha in the context of building a competitive squad on a budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 23, 2025 • 45min
#125: Fixing United's Midfield and Forward Positions for Amorim's 3-4-3
Given the quiet news week, Kees looks deeper at the midfield and forward needs for the summer and how United can use a few signings to achieve much greater success next season under Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 16, 2025 • 1h 4min
#124: Gyokeres, Ekitike, and Striker Conundrums
This week, we discussed the unlikelihood of signing Viktor Gyokeres, the possibility of Hugo Ekitike as an alternative, and the tactical and strategic keys to the next few months of United's revival. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 9, 2025 • 1h 8min
#123: Gyokeres to United? And More Mbeumo Talk...
Kees and Aaron get into it about recruitment strategy and goals on this week's episode Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 2, 2025 • 1h 14min
#122: Delap, Mbeumo, Fernandes – Transfer Talk Galore
Kees and Aaron discuss the potential departure of Bruno Fernandes as well as United target Liam Delap's move to Chelsea and United's links to Bryan Mbeumo of Brentford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 26, 2025 • 1h 41min
#121: Europa League Despair, Squad Analysis, Garnacho Leaving, Cunha Joining
After 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 podcastchoices.com/adchoices
May 19, 2025 • 37min
#120: Amorim's Future and Europa League Final Preview
Heading 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/adchoices
May 12, 2025 • 60min
#119: Europa League Dominance Amidst Domestic Downfall
After 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/adchoices
Apr 21, 2025 • 55min
#118: Thrown to the Lyons, Dances with Wolves (with Brent Maximin)
Kees 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/adchoices
Apr 14, 2025 • 35min
#117: Should We Be Worried About Onana?
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/adchoices
