#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, touching on Rashford’s high-profile activism during the pandemic and how it influenced his public image - for better and worse. With Hansi Flick now guiding his next chapter at Barça, we debate what Rashford might become in a new system, under a new spotlight. And wrap by considering Rashford's legacy at United and what this departure says about the club’s current direction.
00:00 – Introduction
00:52 – Rashford’s Rise and Barcelona Switch
02:33 – Barça’s System: A Good Fit?
04:44 – Early Promise and Development
06:35 – United’s Instability and Its Toll
08:59 – Off-Field Challenges and Motivation
12:08 – Big Game Player? Mental Strength in Focus
14:55 – Activism, Backlash, and Media Noise
17:30 – Rashford’s Legacy
25:00 – What’s Next
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Rashford Joins Barce-LOAN-a
Ed and Tom discuss United's pre-season match against Leeds in Stockholm. In a low-intensity game there were a few notable performances, including the first sight of Matteus Cunha and Diego Leon in a United shirt. Then there’s a deep dive on the transfer market, including United finally agreeing a deal for Bryan Mbeumo and David Ornstein dropping the bomb that United, Barcelona and Marcus Rashford have agreed a deal for the forward to move to Spain on loan. Enjoy!
00:00 Introduction
00:45 Match Analysis: Manchester United vs Leeds
05:37 Transfer News
08:03 Midfield Dynamics
21:35 Challenges in Player Development
30:49 The Back Three
31:31 Midfield and Defensive Strategies
38:58 Player Roles and Squad Depth
45:29 Rashford's Move to Barcelona
54:17 Final Thoughts
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Ten Years to Overnight Success
#891 | Ed welcomes Sam Peoples from the United People's YouTube channel to talk about his journey and United more generally. Sam shares insights into his 10-year journey of building a successful channel and discusses his content evolution. The conversation pivots to United's challenges this summer. Sam and Ed explore the club's transfer market strategies, cultural reset, financial struggles, and the potential for future success under Ruben Amorim. The discussion closes with thoughts on pre-season games and hopes for the upcoming season.
00:00 Introduction
00:32 Sam's Journey
06:48 Challenges and Changes in Football Content
15:32 Transfer Market
18:55 Ownership and Management Issues
22:53 Reflecting on a grim year
25:17 Sancho, Rashford and Garnacho
29:27 Cultural Reset at United
30:27 Optimism for the Future
38:59 Preseason
42:57 Final Thoughts
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Fan Freakout
#890 | Ed and Dominic discuss Manchester United slow movement in the transfer market, including ongoing negotiations for Bryan Mbeumo. There is a lot of frustration with the club's strategy amongst the fanbase, including the challenge of offloading players like Rashford, Sancho, and Garnacho, and its impact on United's pre-season preparations. The conversation also ponders the tactical adjustments that may be needed if United cannot secure Mbeumo, especially in the midfield, to ensure a strong start to the Premier League season. With pre-season matches against starting this weekend, there's also a conversation about the role of youngsters in the squad. Finally, there's speculation about potential changes in United's goalkeeping department with Andre Onana injured.
00:00 Introduction
01:37 Transfer Frustrations and Negotiations
03:41 Preseason Preparations and Squad Analysis
05:45 Financial Constraints and Transfer Market Challenges
13:12 Player Sales
24:17 Expectations for the Upcoming Season
29:38 Midfield Dynamics
33:17 Youth Prospects and Preseason Opportunities
40:20 Goalkeeper Dilemmas
47:58 Preseason Expectations
51:26 Closing Remarks
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Panic on the Streets of Carrington
#889 | Ed and Daniel discuss United's frustratingly slow approach to the transfer market this summer. On incomings: a deal for Bryan Mbeumo may be close or may not be. On outgoings: there are no deals completed for the five players marked for departure this summer. WTF is going on??!!
00:00 Introduction
02:08 Transfer Market Dynamics
05:12 The Bomb Squad
07:30 Incoming Transfers
13:03 Marcus Rashford's Future
22:28 Alejandro Garnacho
22:56 Managerial Challenges and Player Development
27:08 Sancho's Struggles
33:46 Financial Constraints
44:43 Squad Concerns
46:02 Sign-Off
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About No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast
No Question About That is the original independent fan-published podcast covering Manchester United. Hosted by Ed, with contributions from Dan, Tom, Wayne, Dharnish, Adam, Jamie, Dominic and Isabel. NQAT covers the latest games, news, business, politics and fan culture at the world’s best supported club. There are two main shows each week, a tactics show, and a football finance pod.
If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing the weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are AD-FREE. NQAT is also available in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify.
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