Podcast: transfer rumours assessed, youth development, buying success and more…

Authors: Doron and Phil

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Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com have come together once again to record another podcast, the seventh in the series. We assess the club’s ownership and discuss various transfer rumours; round up the Reserves and Academy news; and answer a whole host of listener questions.

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Deconstructing the United capitulation excuses

Posted on May 10, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Players, Premier League, Tactics, Transfer Speculation   20 Comments »

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Coming to terms with United’s finish to the season and ultimately, the capitulation that’ll almost certainly see the title move across the city has been difficult. It’s also thrown up various theories as to why United have managed to mess up a relatively straight forward situation. Here, I asses a few of them and attempt to give a realistic stance on our situation.

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Podcast: City catastrophe, youth vs signings, and another Reserve final

Posted on May 03, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Match Reports, Podcast, Premier League, Youth   2 Comments »

Authors: Doron and Phil

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Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com have come together once again to record another podcast, the sixh in the series. We look back at the disappointing result against City; discuss where the club needs to go from here; round up the Reserves and Academy news; as well wonder whether Newcastle will do us any favours.

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City 1 – 0 United: personnel and lack of fight fail United, not system

Posted on May 01, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Match Reports, Premier League   10 Comments »

Author: Doron

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United travelled across Manchester to face rivals, Man City in a potentially title-deciding game. A draw or win would be enough for United but a solitary goal from City captain, Vincent Kompany ensured that it would be a blue Monday. Quite incredibly, it was the first game in three years that United failed to have a shot on target whilst City only managed three in what wasn’t quite the all-action game that many had hoped for.

Here we discuss the talking points of the game and invite Man City fans to join in the discussion below.

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The Manchester Derby: The Complete Preview

Posted on April 28, 2012  by sleepy_nik  in Doron, El Rob, Man United, Manchester City, Match Previews, Nik, Premier League, Sleepy Nik   5 Comments »

Authors: Doron, Nik and Rob

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For United the situation is simple. Avoid defeat (i.e. they have two potential chances, draw or win the match), and the prospect of a 20th title is looking very tasty indeed. By default, City must chase the game (and seek to control it) in search of the three points required to re-position themselves at the top of the league before a tricky trip to Newcastle. The key question for both managers on Monday seems to be whether to play two or three central midfielders.

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Podcast: Everton, City, twins, and strikers (Owen to stay?!)

Posted on April 24, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Everton, Man United, Manchester City, Podcast, Premier League, Youth   No Comments »

Authors: Doron and Phil

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Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com have come together once again to record another podcast, the fifth in the series. We look back at the Everton result; ahead to City; and debate what might happen up with the strikers this summer. You can also hear Fergie’s thoughts on the Everton collapse.

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Things: Mancini’s media “skills”, Park in the Dark, Hatem ben Awesome and more…

Posted on April 03, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, El Rob, Man United, Manchester City, Nik, Sleepy Nik, Things   1 Comment »

Authors: Doron, Nik, David and Rob

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Here’s installment number seven of the “Things” column. Musings this week are brought to you as ever by Nik, Doron, Rob and a guest contribution from Spanish football expert, David.

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Podcast: Berba and Fletcher’s uncertain futures, singing section, and City cracking?

Authors: Doron and Phil

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After Beyond The Pitch and Stretford-End.com recorded their first podcast last week, here follows the second! Topics discussed range from post-match discussions to the Reserves to the atmosphere at games.

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One (controlled but) almighty release of hysteria as United hit the front

Posted on March 12, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, Man United, Manchester City, Premier League, WBA   5 Comments »

Author: Doron

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After five months sitting relatively unchallenged in second place – and I say unchallenged because despite Spurs’s best efforts, it’s not too surprising to see them dropping off – United have returned to the summit of English football with just over a quarter of the season left.

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Things: Giggs’ Pareto principle, Steve Bruce’s winger, “Scotty” and more…

Posted on February 08, 2012  by nameonthetrophy  in Doron, El Rob, Guest Writer, Man United, Manchester City, Players, Premier League, Spurs, Sunderland, Things   3 Comments »

Authors: Doron, ManUtd24 and Rob

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With the FA Cup taking centre stage last weekend, the “Things” column was brushed to one side. Now league football is back on the agenda, the column returns for it’s second issue/publication/whatever you want to call it. As per last time, Rob will be sharing a couple of thoughts and we have another guest joining us, ManUtd24 – who’s focussed on Scott Parker. We’ll make no attempt to be neutral and we’ll attempt to link back to United where possible but otherwise enjoy our thoughts and ramblings for the second time.

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