Football, Taught By Matt Busby

No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

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Soccer, Manchester United, Premier League, Sports

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 25 March 2025

⏱️ 75 minutes

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#803 | In this episode the focus is on Wayne Barton's latest book, 'Football Taught by Matt Busby,' which explores the historical identity of Manchester United. The conversation delves into the origins of United's philosophy, beginning with the era of Matt Busby and the evolution under subsequent managers, particularly the influence of youth development and entertaining football. Highlights include Busby’s impact, the rebuilding post-Munich crash, and Ferguson's continuation of United’s core principles. Wayne elaborates on the tactical and philosophical shifts over the decades, the significance of certain eras, and the challenges faced since Ferguson's departure. The discussion touches on key historical moments, goals that define United’s identity, and evaluations of more recent managers, contemplating the potential of the current manager to adapt and uphold the club's storied traditions. Sponsor NQAT is brought to you in association with NordVPN, and you can take advantage of our 🌏 Exclusive NordVPN deal → https://nordvpn.com/nqat including four months free on the two year plan and a 30-day money back guarantee. 00:00 Introduction 01:10 Book Launch Events 02:37 Origins and Inspiration Behind the Book 09:42 Pre-Busby Years and Early Identity 18:39 Busby's Philosophy and Early Influences 22:32 Sponsorship Message 24:26 Busby's Tactical Innovations and Legacy 36:18 Sexton's Tactical Approach 40:01 The Influence of Jimmy Hogan 42:40 Ferguson's Early Struggles 46:01 The Fergie Fledglings 55:57 Post-Ferguson Challenges 01:04:01 Current Managerial Philosophies 01:08:05 Conclusion If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing exclusive bonus episodes, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts Subscriptions. We do a bonus show and a tactical review every week for backers. No Question About That is available on YouTube, Apple, Spotify, Amazon and all podcast apps. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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