

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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Oct 28, 2024 • 32min
#91: Wing Dynamics and Defeat at West Ham
Kees answers Q and A about wingers, youth players, and United's woes in front of goal. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 21, 2024 • 1h 3min
#90: Victory, At Last
Kees and Aaron discuss Man United's win against Brentford at Old Trafford, including the excellent performance from the front line, rejuvenated showings from Casemiro and Eriksen, and what's going on with the backline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 14, 2024 • 1h 8min
#89: Is the Premier League Experiencing a Tactical Shift? (with Jon Mackenzie)
Kees is joined by Jon Mackenzie on this episode to discuss the major tactical trends taking place in the Premier League this season and how they pertain to United's current malaise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Oct 7, 2024 • 55min
#88: The Winless Streak, Defensive Approaches, and Looking Ahead (with Brent Maximin)
This week, Aaron welcomed Brent Maximin (@logoffbrent) to discuss United continuing their streak to five winless matches and reverting to a more defensive approach against Aston Villa, before looking ahead to the next few weeks for the side. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 30, 2024 • 52min
#87: Big Picture Problems at Manchester United
After a disappointing draw to Twente and a crushing defeat against Tottenham, we discuss big picture topics around this United side; including the long-term futures of captain Bruno Fernandes and manager Erik Ten Hag, and how difficult it becomes to interpret individual performances when the side crumbles as a whole. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Sep 23, 2024 • 59min
#86: Eriksen, Bruno, and Palace Away
Kees and Aaron discuss United's midfield situation in the context of clashes with Barnsley and Crystal Palace. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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.


