

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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Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 10min
#85: Zirkzee, Amad, and a Southampton Recap
Kees 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/adchoices

Sep 9, 2024 • 52min
#84: Imperfect Midfield Options, United's Best Starting XI, and Future Transfer Windows
During 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/adchoices

Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 33min
#83: Ugarte Signs, McTominay and Sancho Leave, Reviewing United's Transfer Window, and The Loss to Liverpool (with htomufc)
This 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/adchoices

Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 18min
#82: Pressing Schemes and Buildup Ideas in Ten Hag's Third Season (with Jon Mackenzie)
In this discussion, Jon Mackenzie, a contributor from Tifo Football known for his expertise in football tactics, unpacks Manchester United's evolving pressing strategy. He highlights the transition to a 4-4-2 system and its effect on midfield dynamics. The conversation dives into Marcus Rashford's tactical role and the significance of pressing triggers. Mackenzie explores the challenges of build-up play against opposing teams like Brighton, emphasizing the need for better energy management and strategic implementations to enhance team performance.

Aug 19, 2024 • 60min
#81: New Signings, New Tactics, and Three Points in United's Premier League Opener (with Brent Maximin)
This 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/adchoices

Aug 14, 2024 • 1h 5min
#80: Special– The Double Signing of Matthijs de Ligt and Noussair Mazraoui (with Marc Geschwind)
Today, 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/adchoices

Aug 12, 2024 • 1h 18min
#79: 2024/25 Season Preview – Transfers, Tactics, Predictions, and How Do We Evaluate Ten Hag's Third Season? (with Carl Anka)
This 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

Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 24min
#78: United's Set Piece Woes and The Appointment of Andreas Georgson (with Jake Fox)
This 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 youth academy.Check out the excellent Pot Shot Podcast: https://podfollow.com/the-pot-shot-podcast/view Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 15min
#77: Left Back, Right Back, Midfield Balance
On 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/adchoices

Jul 22, 2024 • 53min
#76: Terms Agreed with Ugarte, Amad and Squad Depth Out Wide, and Who Starts the Community Shield?
Today, 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/adchoices