Amorim's Man United: growing pains or a deeper crisis?
The Athletic FC Podcast
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🗓️ 19 February 2025
⏱️ 48 minutes
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Summary
Defeat at Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table
Next up they take on a resurgent Everton managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times at Old Trafford.
So from David Moyes to Ruben Amorim, United seems to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance.
So what is preventing them from moving forward?
Host: Ayo Akinwolere
With: Adam Crafton, Oli Kay, Carl Anka & Charlotte Harpur
Executive Producer: Adey Moorhead
Producer: Mike Stavrou
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| 1:17.8 | Welcome to the Athletic Fc podcast with me, Iyo Akimwalere. |
| 1:22.0 | Defeated Spurs last weekend left Manchester United in 15th place in the table. |
| 1:32.6 | Next up, they take on a resurgent Everton, managed by the first person challenged with bringing back the good times to Old Trafford. |
| 1:39.1 | So from David Moyce to Ruben Amarin, United seemed to be stuck in a cycle of underperformance. |
| 1:42.3 | So what is preventing them from moving forward? |
| 1:49.7 | Joining us today, we have the athletics, Adam Craftham, Carl Anker, and Olly Kay as well. |
| 1:50.6 | Adam, let's start with you. |
| 1:54.6 | Look, there were seven academy players on the bench at the weekend. |
| 1:58.8 | Was that unfortunate because of injuries or maybe a sign of things a little deeper? |
| 2:01.8 | Well, if you're using academy players, that's a good news story. |
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