#157: Carrick's United and Breaking Down Zonal Defences

This week, Kees and Aaron discuss the tactical drivers behind a slight regression from Carrick's United against West Ham, and what they mean moving forward. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees welcomes guest Jon Mackenzie of the Tifo Football podcast to discuss the shifting sands of the Premier League's tactical landscape and what it means for Michael Carrick's Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After Carrick's third consecutive win, Kees and Aaron discuss what the results mean, evaluate the changes in performance, and debate what that means for United's medium-term future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees discusses Man United's crucial victory over Arsenal at the Emirates. Article by Tiago Estêvao as mentioned on the podcast: https://tiagoestv.medium.com/in-defense-of-long-shots-e230c6f6815c Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After United's win in the Manchester Derby this weekend, Aaron and Kees discuss how United exploited City's weaknesses, and whether Michael Carrick will find the next few weeks as easy as his first has felt. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Kees discuss Ruben Amorim's sacking, what it means for Man United on the pitch in 2026, and where we go from here. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Aaron and Kees discuss (and lament) an injury-ridden United squad and how to survive the upcoming run of matches following a frustrating loss to Aston Villa. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees discusses United end-to-end 4-4 draw against Bournemouth at Old Trafford, and then takes listener QA on defensive errors, attacking performances, and United's youth. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kees takes listener Q&A about United's draw to West Ham at Old Trafford and win against Wolves at the Molineux. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a mixed run of results against midtable sides, Aaron and Kees discuss whether United's performances align with the quality of the players available to Ruben Amorim. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices