Best Studio 1878 Podcasts (2025)

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Momentum and Fine Margins 55:30

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#918 | Ed and Tom are back to pick through the week’s headlines. There’s the fallout from United’s scrappy win over Chelsea, with a dive into the numbers behind United’s uneven start to the season. We talk safe standing at Old Trafford – expanded and long overdue – and what it means for matchday atmosphere. The women’s team gets plenty of attention…

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The Tactics Show: Tactical Approach or Weak Mentality? 32:56

2d ago32:56

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#917 | Ed and Dharnish pick apart United’s victory over Chelsea - a win that raised as many questions as it answered. We dig into the tactical tweaks, the reliance on direct attacks, and the conversation about mentality on and off the pitch. We wrap with a Brentford preview, where defensive organisation and lineup choices could prove decisive. Chap…

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Captain Marvel 49:50

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#916 | Ed and Daniel pull apart United’s chaotic victory over Chelsea – a game defined by red cards, questionable substitutions, but a result that eases the pressure on Ruben Amorim.We get into the impact of Casemiro’s dismissal, the defensive approach that left United hanging on, and a set of substitutions that only made things worse. Up front, po…

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United, Inc: Full Year Financials, Strong Foundations Built on Sand 32:54

8d ago32:54

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#915 | Jamie and Ed dig into United’s full-year 2025 results - headline number: record revenue of £666 million. That’s the good news. The rest is a little murkier. They pick apart Sir Jim Ratcliffe and Omar Berrada’s financial playbook, the Europa League bump that inflated the top line, and the bullish outlook for 2026. There’s plenty of risk too -…

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The Tactics Show: Failed System, Failed Principles 37:18

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#914 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactics that led to United's disappointing performance in the derby on Sunday. This analysis covers the ongoing debate about Amorim’s formation, player roles, and the manager's stubborn adherence to his philosophy. The convo offers a critique of United's lack of pressing, poor midfield setup, and misuse of…

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Amorim End Game? 1:00:39

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#913 | United went down 3-0 in the derby and Ed and Dominic pick through the wreckage. Same old problems - system creaking, individuals switching off, confidence evaporating. We dig into what’s going wrong, from Bruno’s role to the wider malaise running through the squad. Then it’s on to Amorim’s big picture - his vision for the future, whether Uni…

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Going for Euro Glory - Manchester United Women 39:41

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#912 | Ed and Andy from the Barmy Article Fanzine discuss Manchester United Women’s early season games, summer signings, and overall prospects this season. The conversation covers the effects of financial investment in women's football, including some big player transfers this summer. The convo switches to United’s European ambitions, and reflects …

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Signed, Sealed, Podded 54:23

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#911 | Ed and Isabel discuss the final moves in the transfer market with the Premier League on hold over the international break. Then there are listener questions covering everything from the goalkeeper situation, Kobbie Mainoo, future transfer strategy, Bruno's role and youth prospects.00:00 Introduction01:20 Transfer Window Review02:42 Goalkeepe…

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United, Inc: Transfer Window Finances Explained 1:06:02

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#910 | Ed and Jamie dive into United's summer transfer activities, breaking down the numbers and strategies behind their £148 million net spend. They also analyze the financial and transfer strategies of other Premier League clubs like Liverpool, Arsenal, Chelsea, and Newcastle. The hosts discuss player sales, acquisitions, and the financial implic…

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The Tactics Show: A New Approach? 35:30

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#909 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss United's narrow 3-2 victory over Burnley, the tactical implications of the match, and touch upon the Grimsby game. The conversation revolves around United's direct approach, the effectiveness of the approach, and the critical need to control games better. There’s plenty of chat about the midfield conundrum, pr…

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Redemption Arc 1:05:11

24d ago1:05:11

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#908 | Ed and Dan discuss Manchester United's victory over Burnley and its impact on their season. Their's relief in the win but ongoing issues with United's tactical setup under manager Amoirim. They explore the performance of key players and the deficiencies exposed in the recent games. There's an update on the transfer market and the discussion …

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Another Grim Ending 1:07:35

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#907 | Ed and Adam sift through a grim cup exit. United came back from two down but then blew it in the shoot-out. The bigger picture is far more important than one defeat to League Two opposition - another mess of a tactical performance, another goalkeeping error, more questions about the manager. Amorim’s ideas are still being bolted onto a misma…

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The Tactics Show: Fulham Debrief 34:24

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#906 | United drifted through the visit to Fulham with the same structural flaws that sank last season. In this Tactics Show episode, Ed and Dharnish go forensic on shape, pressing, midfield and set pieces, then ask what the coaching staff can actually fix before a run of difficult matches. What we cover Why United’s out-of-possession shape keeps b…

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Spot of Bother 1:09:27

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#905 | United left Craven Cottage with a point and a bad taste in the mouth. Ed and Wayne pick through a draw defined by Bruno’s wasted spot-kick and a system still knitting itself together under Ruben Amorim. The conversation gets into the midfield balance, how Kobbie Mainoo’s omission has become a talking point, and why United’s out-of-possession…

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Fulham on Deck 55:36

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#904 | Transfer market chaos, some actual planning, and Fulham on deck. Nine days to go in the transfer window. United’s has been… relatively sane. It's not the same everywhere else. Ed and Tom pick through the ins and outs, what’s still to do, and why watching rivals flail is the best bit of deadline season. We talk United’s strategy and where the…

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United, Inc: Transfers, Stadium, and the Business of Football 47:38

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#903 | On this week’s United Inc, Ed and Jamie cut through the noise on United’s finances. New sponsors in, what the late-window shuffle means for PSR, and how the club might actually pay for a new Old Trafford - equity, debt, and the thorny question of personal seat licences. We also look at the market for sales, the shape of the squad plan, and w…

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The Tactics Show: The New United 34:14

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#902 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel pull apart United’s performance against Arsenal. The shape out of possession looked cleaner, United broke the first press often enough, but box occupation and decision making let them down. United's build-up worked far better, yet the final action and consistent presence in the area still lagged behind the approach pl…

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Altay's Groundhog Day 56:34

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#901 | Ed and Daniel talk about United's defeat to Arsenal at Old Trafford. It was largely settled by a single goalkeeping error. The performance was markedly better: heavy possession, more than twice Arsenal’s shots and real influence from new signings Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, who were standouts. They break down what worked, what didn’t and…

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Season Preview 1:15:55

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#900 | Ed and Daniel discuss the upcoming season and all of Manchester United's hopes and fears. The discussion covers the preseason, players' preparation, and the transfer market. There's a chat about squad quality, key players and the impact of the new acquisitions. We end with some predictions for the season and the role of the academy and club …

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The Tactics Show: Season Preview 48:18

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#899 | Ed, Daniel and Danish tee up the new season through a tactical lens: what Ruben Amorim wants, what’s actually changed, and what still needs work. Pre-season hints at the same framework with sharper edges, plus what the new signings add. We get into movement and pressing, set-piece tweaks, and how the wing-backs role has changed, midfield bal…

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United Inc: United's Calculated Financial Gamble 40:58

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#898 | Ed and Jamie breakdown the finances of United's transfer market, including the recent signing of Benjamin Sesko. How can the club afford it when Sir Jim Ratcliffe said Untied were running out of money just months ago? The conversation touches on the impact of club's cost-saving measures, the strategic structuring of deals, and the dynamics o…

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Big Swinging D*cks 1:04:32

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#897 | Ed and Adam discuss Manchester United's transfer strategy and preseason progress. Benjamin Sesko signs and there's a potential deal for Carlos Baleba in the works. It's a summer that's generating optimism among United fans after last season's disaster. Despite walking a fine line to improve the squad amid limited finances, United have been a…

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The Tactics Show: Pre-Season Progress 49:38

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#896 | Ed and Dharnish discuss United's preseason progress, including the squad's fitness, tactical improvements and performance in recent games. There's a look at how the team's shape and movement have evolved and how new signings are being integrated. This is set in the context of a really difficult first quarter of the season.00:00 Introduction0…

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United, Inc: Player Exchanges and Transfer Economics 50:05

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#895 | Ed and Jamie dive into the economics of United's transfer market strategy. There's the potential acquisition of Benjamin Sesko and how the deal might be funded without player sales. Other topics include the economics of freezing out players, details on Rashford's transfer to Barcelona, and a debate over player valuations and swap deals. The …

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Striker Search Heats Up 53:12

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#894 | Ed and Daniel discuss the latest movements in the transfer market, focusing on United's potential striker acquisition. What are the merits of signing Ollie Watkins versus Benjamin Sesko - style, future potential, and financial implications? They also touch on the strategic need for a midfielder, review potential player sales, and examine goa…

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Marcus Rashford: A Retrospective 45:34

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#893 | Ed and Daniel take an in-depth look at Marcus Rashford’s journey - from local hero at United to his fresh start on loan at Barcelona. They unpack the highs and lows of his time at Old Trafford, exploring how tactical shifts, managerial instability, and media scrutiny shaped his form and confidence. The conversation moves beyond the pitch too…