

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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Mar 11, 2024 • 1h 10min
#66: Garnacho Carries United to Victory and We Talk About The Other Onana
Kees and Aaron discuss Alejandro Garnacho's season to date before starting their summer transfer preview series with a section on Amadou Onana. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mar 4, 2024 • 58min
#65: The League Season is Over
Two consecutive league defeats virtually end United's prospects of finishing the league in a Champions League place. With that in mind, and more than a quarter of the league season still to play, we revolve around the question... what now? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 26, 2024 • 51min
#64: How United's New Executive Team Can Right The Wrongs of Solskjaer and Ten Hag's Tenures
United's predictable demise on the pitch gives us little to discuss, but their significant overhaul at executive level prompts a discussion about the upcoming search for managers and players, and where the club went wrong under Solskjaer and Ten Hag. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 20, 2024 • 55min
#63: Looting in Luton
Aaron and Kees discuss whether or not United stole a win at Luton, whether Bruno Fernandes is the problem for this side, and rehash to what degree Ten Hag or the players are responsible for the side's wastefulness in possession. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 12, 2024 • 48min
#62: McTomination
Aaron and Kees chat United's tactical problems, the top 4 race, and a slew of players in United's squad. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Feb 5, 2024 • 1h 12min
#61: Mainoo, Hojlund, and Garnacho Give Glimpse Into the Future
Much better Starting XIs, slightly better performances, and two wins. But it's the three youngest players in United's Starting XI – Kobbie Mainoo, Rasmus Hojlund, and Alejandro – who own the headlines this week after their match-winning performances. Here, we discuss why there's so much hype around these players. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 29, 2024 • 48min
#60: The Difficulties of Manager Scouting, and How Important is Winger Footedness?
This week, we reflect on the difficulties of scouting managers, both as they pertain to the time Erik ten Hag was hired at United and to the possible near future. We also discussed whether United as a team should be looking to return to more traditional wingers, and how important it might be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 22, 2024 • 1h 19min
#59: Is Højlund Good Enough? Do United Need an Overhaul at the Back? And Kees and Aaron's 5 point plan...
Kees and Aaron answer you questions on all things United, as INEOS make their first major change to United's front office. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jan 15, 2024 • 1h 16min
#58: Breaking Down a Worsening Wing Situation and Sorting Out The Midfield
We returned from a month away to a Twitter Q&A that received a massive response. Most questions pertained to the significant changes in United's wing and midfield outlook during the holidays, giving us an opportunity to deep dive into these areas of the squad and how they are shaping up for the long-term future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dec 11, 2023 • 58min
#57: Big Statements (the Bad Kind)
Aaron and Kees discuss a slew of rocky performances, and the crossroads that United seem to find themselves at as a result with the festive period nearing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices