

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.
Episodes
Mentioned books

Jan 26, 2023 • 1h 8min
#21: Personnel in the Details
This week, we hit a number of new topics based on your recommendations. Some include: building around Bruno, Weghorst’s first goal, youth forwards and player development trends in football, position changes, and summer recruitment plans. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 19, 2023 • 1h 5min
#20: Derby Goals, Game Management, Weghorst's Impact, and Football Probabilities
This week, we looked at the goals in United’s euphoric Derby win before discussing key topics around the Crystal Palace draw; game management, Wout Weghorst and creating attacking space, and the role of probability in interpreting long winning streaks. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 12, 2023 • 1h 9min
#19: Contextualizing United's Winning Run (with Maram AlBaharna and Jon Mackenzie)
In this week’s special episode, we welcomed the wonderful Maram AlBaharna (@maramperninety) and Jon Mackenzie (@Jon_Mackenzie) to help us do a three-part progress report on United's ability to dominate inferior on-paper opposition; including pressing ability, playing out of the back, and stable chance creation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 5, 2023 • 1h 2min
#18: Match Control and Chance Creation
This week, after victories over Wolves and Bournemouth, we discussed the factors that underpin United’s improved but imperfect match control, and their ability to break down stubborn opposition defences. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 29, 2022 • 59min
#17: Comfy Victories, January Transfers, and Eredivisie Winger Deep Dives
United's triumphant return to action prompted a discussion about Antony's strengths and limitations, expected activity in the January transfer window, and whether Cody Gakpo's move to Liverpool is a big blow for the Red Devils. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 8, 2022 • 53min
World Cup Edition #2: After the Round of 16
Missing the World Cup? Tune into this week's podcast! We talked USMNT exit, Dutch darkhorses, Messi & Mbappe magic, enigmatic England, brilliant Japan, Croatia's pacing, Spain's unique sufferball, Portugal's rotation, low blocks of varying quality, and quarterfinal previews. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 29, 2022 • 57min
World Cup Edition: The First Two Group Rounds
This week's discussion is a quick walkthrough of all 8 groups and their nations after 2 matches, including how they fared on the pitch, notable moments and matches, and favourites to progress to the knockout stages. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 22, 2022 • 2min
World Cup Uploads Starting Next Week
Hey everyone! Given the awkward timing of this week with our usual Tuesday uploads, we decided to start talking World Cup next week. Hope you understand. Thanks for the continued support! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 15, 2022 • 1h 3min
#16: New Attacking Figures, and Interpreting the Goalscoring Data
We’re here to return some headlines that were stolen over the weekend. McTominay's new role, Martial's importance, and Garnacho's rise all featured in the match reviews before we interpreted some goalscoring data from the season to date. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Nov 8, 2022 • 1h 8min
#15: Progress Isn't Linear (with Casey Evans)
United couldn’t get the result they needed at either Real Sociedad or Aston Villa. This week, we rewatched both matches with Casey Evans (@Casey_Evans_) and discussed exactly where they slipped away tactically. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices


