The Fergie Fledglings: A Manchester United Podcast

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast, and things are bad out here.

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly react to a new low for Erik ten Hag's Manchester United team after a 4-0 embarrassment against Crystal Palace at Selhurst Park.

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The pod boys are back in the studio.

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings with Colin, Nathan, and Pauly back to recap a grueling week of Manchester Untied football.

The Reds managed just one win from Coventry City, Sheffield United, and Burnley, though they did reach the FA Cup Final after a sobering 120+ minutes and a penalty shootout.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings.

Colin and Pauly recap a dreadful two weeks of Manchester United collapses against Brentford, Chelsea, and Liverpool in another worrying sample size of the Reds' awful season.

With Just seven Premier League matches to go United are closer to 13th than they are to the UEFA Champions League spots. The hopes of qualifying are dying a slow death as the worry of missing out on the Europa League has quickly crept up.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Colin and Pauly are back to discuss Manchester United's absurd 4-3 win over Liverpool in the FA Cup Quarter-final. They cover the vibes over tactics play, the ability to capitalize on the chaos of the match, and the good performances of United's core in what was by far the most positive result of the season.

They also discuss Kobbie Mainoo's call up to England, the Three Lions' positive culture under Gareth Southgate, and the England manager's recent links to Old Trafford.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Colin is joined by special guest and longtime friend of both the host and the podcast, Mark Kastner from The Liverpool Offside.

Together they discuss the respective seasons of Manchester United and Liverpool ahead of the upcoming FA Cup Quarter-final clash at Old Trafford before rambling on about football vibes and rivalry.

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New Fergie Fledglings episode!

Colin and Pauly recap Manchester United's win over Everton in the Premier League, United's concession of an absurd amount of shots per game, and how Alejandro Garnacho's first season as a regular starter is shaping up.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglins!

Nathan and Pauly discuss Manchester United's poor showing in a 3-1 Manchester Derby loss to the noisy neighbors. They break down Erik ten Hag's plan of attack (if we can even use that word) and how things looked set to break down eventually despite a truly remarkable goal from Marcus Rashford.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglings!

Colin and Pauly discuss Manchester United's 2-1 defeat to Fulham at Old Trafford and the poor structure of the team finally coming back to haunt them before going into updates on the takeover and the upcoming matches against Nottingham Forest and Manchester City.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly discuss Manchester United's 2-1 win over Luton Town, extending their winning run to four in the Premier League and five in all competitions.

They look at Rasmus Hojlund's sensational form in front of goal, weaknesses in the middle of the park, and the sustainability of this current form.

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly recap the weekend victory over Aston Villa in the Premier League to extend Manchester United's best run of results all season.

They praise Rasmus Hojlund's goalscoring form, discuss Scott McTominay's role as a second-half box-crasher, and examine United's play during their run of wins since the start of the New Year.

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The Youth are starting to change...

New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast, where Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are cautiously optimistic about the future of Manchester United.

They reflect on wins over Wolves and West Ham in the Premier League, which showcased both floor and ceiling for the Reds, before breaking down the best and worst bits from the week of action. Notably they discuss the now famous photograph of Alejandro Garnacho's goal celebration and why it has United fans looking up for once this season.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin and Pauly recount a harrowing trip to *checks notes* Rodney Parade, where Manchester United battled valiantly to a 4-2 victory over League Two side Newport County in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

The discussion leads through the positives and negatives surrounding United at present, including the emergence of young talent, arrival of Omar Berrada, and increasing doubt over a future with Erik ten Hag.

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New Fergie Fledglings episode!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back to discuss Manchester United's 2-2 draw with Tottenham and the news of Alvaro Fernandez and Hannibal Mejbri finding new homes for the rest of the season.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly get together after the final whistle of Manchester United's 2-0 win at Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup third round. They recap the uneventful match and discuss some ongoing storylines, such as United's poor form in front of goal and Andre Onana's commitment to play against Tottenham as Cameroon gear up for AFCON 2023.

They also get off track and reflect on days of old (15 years ago) when Wigan were a scrappy Premier League side and Manchester United were a dominant force in England and Europe.

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New Fergie Fledglings podcast episode!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are all back together to discuss Manchester United's latest faceplant against Nottingham Forest before discussing the news of Jadon Sancho potentially returning to Borussia Dortmund on loan along with the implications of it.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglings!

Colin and Pauly recap Manchester United's dramatic comeback win over Aston Villa on Boxing Day. They look at the anatomy of the comeback in relation to United's current form as well as previous United comebacks.

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New Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Colin and Pauly are back to recap Manchester United's 0-0 draw against Liverpool in a playing not to lose approach by Erik ten Hag. They look at United's setup and focus in on specific performances by youngsters Alejandro Garnacho and Kobbie Mainoo, whose respective playing time has varied seemingly without regard for performance in recent matches.

And of course they discuss THAT red card at the end for Diogo Dalot.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings

Colin and Pauly recap a week of very bad football from Manchester United, featuring one of the most embarrassing losses post-Sir Alex Ferguson and a spiral out of the UEFA Champions League group stage. They discuss the effects of the week and the dreadful 2023/24 campaign thus far, reflecting on the undoing of Erik ten Hag's team as many are now just waiting for the crisis cycle to reach it's seemingly inevitable conclusion.

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New Fergie Fledglings

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly discuss Manchester United's continued spiral after a 1-0 loss to Newcastle, and why Erik ten Hag's reported approach to squad management and discipline might be rubbing people the wrong way.

Apologies for the continued American sports comparisons, but in this conversation in particular it really helped to get points across.

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Colin and Pauly react to Manchester United's catastrophic collapse in Istanbul, squandering a 3-1 lead in the second half to draw 3-3 in what was essentially a must-win game in the UEFA Champions League group stage.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Nathan and Pauly get together to discuss Manchester United's win over Everton, and are eventually joined by Colin as well after navigating his commute home.

They talk about that goal, the bland first half that followed, and the very exciting performance from youngster Kobbie Mainoo.

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New Fergie Fledglins!

Colin and Pauly are back to talk about another tight win for Manchester United, a 1-0 victory over Luton Town, and why this latest 1-0 win is as telling as the other close wins of the Erik ten Hag era. They unpack some of the noticeable trends in United’s league form since the current boss took over, and why the recent “good” form might not be as nice as the current spin on it would indicate.

They also go into United’s upcoming fixtures, some of the ongoing issues with absences, injuries, and holes in the squad, as well as briefly look at early changes at the executive level with Sir Jim Ratcliffe on the way.

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New episode of Fergie Fledglings!

Colin and Pauly are back after a 24 hour period of rethinking their lives to tell you that there is not in fact a referee bias, they're just shit and so are Manchester United.

Tune in for Pauly's ramblings, Colin's conversation steering skills, and more, all in under an hour!

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New Fergie Fledglings podcast from Colin and Pauly.

Together they unpack a really poor performance in the 3-0 defeat to noisy neighbors Manchester City, and unpack the management, executives, and personnel situation in what is looking like the start of another crisis period.

They also discuss the incident involving Alejandro Garnacho's deleted tweet featuring a racist trope, and the potential for a suspension.

They then end the podcast reflecting on Sir Bobby Charlton and his legendary status in the club and football in general.

New Fergie Fledglings

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back to recap Manchester United's 1-0 win over FC Kobenhavn, a much needed three points for the Reds in UEFA Champions League group play.

They take a look at the match, the key (and perhaps surprising) performers, and the sustainability of United's current form.

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Colin and Pauly are back to discuss the (finally) big update in the ongoing ownership saga at Manchester United.

They look at the proposed plan for Sir Jim Ratcliffe to acquire 25% of Manchester United, with indication of a gradual takeover process, as well as assuming control of footballing decisions. They also find some humor in the dramatics taking place online in reaction to the news before unpacking the takeover process and Glazer ownership more generally.

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New episode of The Fergie Feldglings!

Colin is back with the regular crew of Nathan and Pauly to discuss Manchester United's disappointing 1-0 loss to Crystal Palace in the Premier League last Saturday.

They look at the match, the stagnation up front, and the mounting pressure to perform as losses pile up before moving on to cover the questionable decision making with matters on and off the pitch this season.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin is joined by Tom Adams of Bavarian Football Works, SB Nation's Bayern Munich blog, to discuss the German giants' odd 4-3 win over Manchester United in the UEFA Champions League group stage opener.

In addition to discussing the match, Colin and Tom also talk about Bayern Munich under Thomas Tuchel, the Harry Kane effect, and the current state of both clubs.

Big thanks to Tom and Bavarian Football Works for the collaboration over the past week, and as always, thank you for your continued support!

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Nathan and Pauly are back for The Fergie Fledglings to recap another disappointing weekend in the Premier League for Manchester United.

They look at the Reds' first loss at Old Trafford in the league since last year's opening day loss to Brighton & Hove Albion before previewing United's return to UEFA Champions League action on Wednesday, traveling to face Bayern Munich in Germany.

Finally, they review their weekend viewing of Fast X, the most ridiculous and most recent installment in the Fast and Furious franchise.

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New Fergie Fledglings

Colin and Pauly return after the international break to discuss Manchester United's defeat to Arsenal at the Emirates and the ongoing issues on the pitch.

They then turn to issues off the pitch, discussing the club's handling of Antony after allegations of domestic violence while stories emerge attempting to attack the character and work ethic of Jadon Sancho after his public dispute with Erik ten Hag.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly recap Manchester United's 3-2 comeback win over Nottingham Forest at Old Trafford, another worrying display for a few minutes followed by 80+ minutes of attacking a low block team.

They also delve into the discourse surrounding Premier League officiating, seemingly making headlines each week.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglings.

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly recap a difficult week at Manchester United, starting with the club's handling of the Mason Greenwood situation, leading to the decision that the player will look to resume his football career "away from Old Trafford."

That discussion is followed by a look at Manchester United's 2-0 loss at the hands of Tottenham in the Premier League on Saturday, and what exactly is making the start to the season so difficult for the Reds.

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Colin is joined by special guest Dustin George-Miller, the editor in chief of Cartilage Free Captain covering Tottenham Hotspur for SB Nation.

Colin and Dustin discuss Tottenham's summer after moving on from the Mourinhio/Espirito Santo/Conte drudge years with new manager Ange Postecoglou, as well as the squad shaping up after the exit of club legend Harry Kane.

They also discuss Manchester United's summer and the prospect of the two sides meeting so early in the season after big changes.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglings!

Nathan and Pauly discuss Manchester United's slightly worrying home opener, a 1-0 win over Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford, while Colin navigates a malfunctioning Zoom window during his hosting duties.

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Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back for The Fergie Fledglings to discuss Manchester United's upcoming Premier League campaign.

They break down United's summer transfer haul, including ongoing interest in selling and funding further purchases, before breaking down the competition for the top four spots, which teams scare them at the top of the table, and what constitutes a successful season in year two under Erik ten Hag.

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Colin and Pauly are back with another episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast as Manchester United's new season is just two weeks away!

This episode features a recap of the tour and a pair of interviews courtesy of Marriott Bonvoy. The first set is Colin interviewing Raphael Varane, Diogo Dalot, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka and the second is Colin and Nathan both sitting down with club legend Bryan Robson.

The final part of the episode is a conversation with Colin and Pauly about the fast-approaching new season and the squad setup after the signing of Rasmus Hojlund.

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Colin and Pauly return for The Fergie Fledglings.

Topics for today include the departure of David De Gea, the arrival of Andre Onana, and Manchester United's overall approach to strengthening the team ahead of year two under manager Erik ten Hag.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin and Pauly recap a bit of transfer news, including United's links to players targeted by Arsenal, the shady business offering Chelsea FFP relief, and the departure of Manchester United Academy graduate Zidane Iqbal. Then they dive into Manchester United's own difficult recent history of selling players and finding profit from talented youth prospects.

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The Fergie Fledglings Podcast returns!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly go through Manchester United's 2022/23 campaign with a comprehensive season review. They start with the vibes from the preseason tour all the way through a disappointing but manageable end of a long and arduous season for everyone involved. Ups and downs, a World Cup, some memorable performances and several forgettable ones. They even talk about the appendicitis Manchester Derby and a tweet that was never sent and therefore makes little sense to talk about.

It's all here in the end of season farewell, though maybe there will be an episode next week to discuss slow moving transfer rumors!

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Colin, Nathan, and Pauly recap a disappointing FA Cup Final. Manchester City came away 2-1 victors over Manchester United thanks to two goals from Ilkay Gundogan, a player and match that really underlined the differences between the clubs in terms of squad planning and building.

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New episode of the Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly briefly recap Manchester United's Premier League finish and hectic season before previewing the upcoming FA Cup Final date on Saturday against Manchester City.

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New Fergie Fledglings episode as the season winds down!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back to discuss Manchester United's end to the season, just one point away from UEFA Champions League qualification after a win at Bournemouth. They also share their thoughts on a potential move for Chelsea midfielder Mason Mount and go through a list of players recently linked with the club.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings!

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly go over the latest Manchester United headlines, notably the bidding war to pry ownership from the Glazer family, the United Women's defeat at the hands of Chelsea at Wembley, and transfer news concerning the midfield and defense.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast.

Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back to discuss Manchester United's impotent attacking play in the last few games and how it's made the race for the Top 4 much more interesting than thought to be a month ago. With Liverpool closing in fast, United suddenly need 9 points from their remaining four games to guarantee a place in the UEFA Champions League next season.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Nathan and Pauly recap the latest in Manchester United's quest to wrap up a top four spot in the Premier League, looking at a 1-0 win over Aston Villa at the weekend and previewing a trip to the south coast to take on Brighton & Hove Albion.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!

Colin and Pauly recap the many factors involved in Manchester United's 3-0 loss at Sevilla. The Reds crashed out of the UEFA Europa League at the Quarter-final stage due to an incoherent mess off a 2nd leg approach, and did so with an FA Cup Semi-final date with Brighton & Hove Albion just a couple days away.

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New episode of The Fergie Fledglings.

Colin and Pauly discuss the highs and lows of Manchester United’s 2-2 draw with Sevilla in the UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal 1st leg. With injuries, suspensions, and own goals galore there is plenty of reason to be nervous, but this is not the time for panic.

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Colin, Nathan, and Pauly are back for a new episode of The Fergie Fledglings podcast!

They discuss Manchester United's 2-0 win over Everton from the weekend, as well as the return of Anthony Martial and injuries to Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford ahead of a UEFA Europa League Quarterfinal date with Sevilla on Thursday.

To close the show they answer and discuss listener questions about the importance of Erik ten Hag and Casemiro, who is set to return to action this week.

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The first episode of The Fergie Fledglings entirely devoted to the Manchester United Women's team!

Colin is joined by Marty Hill (Twitter: @Martyjhill1) to discuss United's exciting title charge in 2022/23 that has them challenging for both the FA Women's Super League and FA Cup late in the season. They talk about what's at stake with the players on expiring contracts, the teambuilding process and support (or lack thereof) from the club, and the different barriers between matchday fans and regular support of the club within Manchester.

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