Marcus Rashford: A Retrospective

No Question About That - a Manchester United podcast

Studio 1878

Soccer, Manchester United, Premier League, Sports

4.7 • 1K Ratings

🗓️ 23 July 2025

⏱️ 49 minutes

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#893 | Ed and Daniel take an in-depth look at Marcus Rashford’s journey - from local hero at United to his fresh start on loan at Barcelona. They unpack the highs and lows of his time at Old Trafford, exploring how tactical shifts, managerial instability, and media scrutiny shaped his form and confidence. The conversation moves beyond the pitch too, touching on Rashford’s high-profile activism during the pandemic and how it influenced his public image - for better and worse. With Hansi Flick now guiding his next chapter at Barça, we debate what Rashford might become in a new system, under a new spotlight. And wrap by considering Rashford's legacy at United and what this departure says about the club’s current direction. 00:00 – Introduction 00:52 – Rashford’s Rise and Barcelona Switch 02:33 – Barça’s System: A Good Fit? 04:44 – Early Promise and Development 06:35 – United’s Instability and Its Toll 08:59 – Off-Field Challenges and Motivation 12:08 – Big Game Player? Mental Strength in Focus 14:55 – Activism, Backlash, and Media Noise 17:30 – Rashford’s Legacy 25:00 – What’s Next If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube. Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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