Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United
Aaron Moniz and Kees van Hemmen
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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Aug 11, 2025 • 1h 22min
#131: Sesko, Baleba, and Our Premier League 1-20 (Part 1)
This episode, we looked at the signing of Benjamin Sesko, the possible signing of Carlos Baleba, and began our Premier League 1-20s with teams 11-20. Please tune in Wednesday for Part 2, 1-10! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 4, 2025 • 47min
#130: Sesko Alternatives, Fringe Prospects, and Are 3-4-3s Becoming More Popular?
This week, Aaron discusses a few extra topics from the weekend that follow the Sesko links and United's preseason tour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Aug 1, 2025 • 58min
#129: Amorim's Tactics and Centre Forwards
Kees takes listener Q&A covering a wide range of topics including Amorim's tactics, midfield personnel issues, and United's links to Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 21, 2025 • 1h 8min
#128: Mbeumo Signs, Rashford Walks
Kees and Aaron discuss the finalisation of the transfer of Bryan Mbeumo, Marcus Rashford's loan departure to sunny Catalonia, and United's transfer prospects going forward this summer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jul 7, 2025 • 51min
#127: New Transfer Strategy and Expectations for United's Prospects
Aaron discusses the possibility that United's transfer strategy has changed entirely following links to Ollie Watkins, and the future of some of the youngest players in the squad - Ayden Heaven, Patrick Dorgu, Harry Amass, and Leny Yoro. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Jun 30, 2025 • 1h 6min
#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 • 43min
#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
#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 4min
#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 10min
#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
