Devils in the Details – A Podcast About Manchester United

Feb 03 2025 111 ep. 62 mins 288

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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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#107: Is Kobbie Mainoo's Future as a #10?

Feb 03 2025 51 mins

Kees discusses Kobbie Mainoo's role change, Alejandro Garnacho's change in form, wingback incomings and much more. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#106: Important Wins, Buildup Struggles, and Wingback Incomings?

Jan 27 2025 68 mins

United went 2 for 2 this week thanks to the growing defensive solidity that has been developing for weeks under Amorim. Aaron discusses the in-possession issues that continue to blight United's attacking form under the new head coach, as well as whether ongoing transfer rumours present solutions to these issues. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#105: Tiring Squad and Tactical Teething Issues Evident Against Southampton and Brighton

Jan 20 2025 88 mins

This week, we discussed the difficulties of a squad that slowly narrows in size as Amorim narrows in on the qualities of his players, as well as the tactical adoption and personnel issues involved in United's struggle to 3 points from 6 against Southampton and Brighton. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#104: Huge FA Cup Triumph at Arsenal, and Evaluating Left Wing Back Links

Jan 13 2025 69 mins

This week, United knocked Arsenal out of the FA Cup after a dramatic three-hour tie. We discuss the performance from a tactical, chronological, and key personnel standpoint before evaluating links to five left wing backs: Alphonso Davies, Nuno Mendes, Milos Kerkez, Patrick Dorgu, and Alvaro Fernandez. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#103: Many Positives, Few Points as United Hold Liverpool to a Draw at Anfield

Jan 06 2025 65 mins

This week, Aaron discusses topical big game tactical and personnel ideas in light of United's promising draw at Anfield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#102: Bottom Half After Boxing Day

Dec 30 2024 44 mins

United's misfortunes continued through the holiday period, so we took the opportunity this week to discuss the ways in which things are and are not as bad as they seem. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#101: The Basque Grinch Steals Christmas

Dec 23 2024 51 mins

James and Kees discuss Man United's frustrating loss to Bournemouth at Old Trafford to kick off the festive fixtures, including discussions about set piece defending, composure, and Marcus Rashford. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#100: Manchester Derby Victory Marks Our Centennial Episode

Dec 16 2024 79 mins

This week, we celebrate the podcast's 100th episode with a discussion about the Manchester Derby victory and early tactical insights into Ruben Amorim's tenure: early progress, key future objectives, and player revelations. We also discuss the prospective signing of 17-year-old Diego León from Cerro Porteño and links to Éderson of Atalanta. Learn more about your ad choices. Visi

#99: Positives To Take From Frustrating Defeats

Dec 09 2024 72 mins

This week, we discuss the difficulties United faced in defeats to Arsenal and Nottingham Forest, and the positives that have been apparent regardless under Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

#98: Amorim's First Loss and Learning From Arsenal

Dec 05 2024 63 mins

In this episode, we took a look through Amorim's Starting XI decisions and broad tactical concepts from United's loss against Arsenal. We also discussed Arteta's side, their influence over the game, and what United can learn from them moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices