Rant Cast

On this week’s Rant Cast Ed & Paul look back on the international week in which many of Sir Alex Ferguson’s players were present. Did United’s stars return home fit and healthy in time for matches against Sunderland in the Premier League and Chelsea in the FA Cup? We talk Robin van Persie – the Dutchman wants to finish his career at Old Trafford. And Ferguson – United’s manager calls for a record breaking Premier League victory by the end of the campaign. Rio Ferdinand – the defender takes some heat for not joining up with England. And finally on this week’s show: we look back into the distant past at United’s victory over Reading at Old Trafford and take all your weird, and wonderful, questions.

On this week’s post-FA Cup Rant Cast regulars Ed and Paul talk about Manchester United’s draw with Chelsea at Old Trafford in which Sir Alex Ferguson’s side ran out of legs. Did defeat to Real Madrid take more out of the Reds than expected? We also tackle the biggest issues of the week, including Rio Ferdinand’s recall to the England squad. It’s a recall accepted by the veteran central defender, but would you? Also on this week’s show: we take your Twitter questions, debate the battle to avoid relegation, look forward to United’s fixture with Reading at Old Trafford and give away a fine competition prize from China Town Branch.

After two weeks of conspicuous absence, regular presenters Ed & Paul return with this week’s Rant Cast. On the show this week we look back on Manchester United’s matches with Queens Park Rangers, Norwich City and Real Madrid. In London a stunning goal by Rafael da Silva helped United to a comfortable win at Loftus Road. Meanwhile, a burst of late goals sealed a healthy 4-0 victory over Norwich at Old Trafford. Yet, celebrations over a substantial lead in the Premier League were brought to a halt, with Real Madrid winning 2-1 at Old Trafford on Tuesday night. Did referee Cuneyt Cakir’s controversial dismissal of winger Nani end United’s hopes in Europe for another season? We take all your Twitter questions, give away a fine competition prize from China Town Branch and, finally, look forward to United’s FA Cup quarter-final tie with Chelsea at Old Trafford this weekend.

On this week’s show presenters Ed & Paul discuss a momentous week in Manchester United’s season. Domestically, United moved 12 points clear of Manchester City in the Premier League after defeating Everton at Old Trafford last weekend. We look back on victory over the Toffees and City’s demise at Southampton. Also on this week’s show – we review the superb match with Real Madrid – the scoring draw makes United marginal favourites to progress. Tactics, performances and all the reaction from the Spanish capital. Finally, we look ahead to United’s FA Cup fixture with Reading at Old Trafford. Just how many changes will Sir Alex Ferguson make?

ON this week’s packed Rant Cast we look back on Manchester United’s narrow victory over Fulham at Craven Cottage in the Premier League. Wayne Rooney’s goal, coupled with Manchester City’s failure to beat Liverpool leaves Sir Alex Ferguson’s side nine points clear. We look ahead to United’s fixture with Everton at the weekend – a game which tormentor-in-chief Marouane Fellaini may miss through injury. Big relief all round. Also on this week’s show: We take your questions, discuss nicknames, Paul Gascoigne, Fergie’s FA charge, Ronaldinho, Matt Jansen, United’s Asian tour and match fixing. Finally, we talk Real Madrid – United’s Champions League Round of 16 to the Bernabeu next week in the biggest match of the season to date.

On this week’s show we look back at Manchester United’s comfortable FA Cup victory over Fulham at Old Trafford last weekend – a win so comfortable Sir Alex Ferguson’s side barely needed to break sweat. It was a totally different story in midweek though, with United beating Southampton, but struggling against Maricio Pochettino’s relegation-threatened side. Also on this week’s show – we talk money. United’s share price has rocketed in recent weeks, while the Deloitte Football Money League places the club third in the list behind Real Madrid and Barcelona. Meanwhile, United confirm a deal for youngster Wilfried Zaha, and we discuss and enjoyable weekend of cup football. No Schadenfreude there. Honest. Finally, we take your questions and look ahead to a league match against Fulham in west London this weekend.

On this week’s show regular presenters Ed & Paul look back on Manchester United’s hard-fought draw with Tottenham Hotspur at White Hart Lane. Sir Alex Ferguson’s side conceded a last-minute equaliser amid controversy over a penalty not given and criticism of David de Gea. But would the Scot have taken a point ahead of the game? Also on this week’s show: we talk Qater, with United’s players heading out to the middle east for four days of warm weather training. But why were Ferguson’s players wearing Bugs Bunny pyjamas on the flight and did the great man himself partake We talk transfers, with  Wilfried Zaha heading to Old Trafford in a a £15 million deal, and Federico Macheda heading off to VfB Stuttgart on loan for the rest of the season. We take your Twitter questions and preview games in the coming week against Fulham in the FA Cup at Old Trafford and Southampton in the Premier League.

On this week’s packed show we review Manchester United’s victories over Liverpool in the Premier League and West Ham United in the FA Cup. On both occasions Sir Alex Ferguson’s side started brightly only for the momentum to tail off in the second half of the game. We talk finance – in the week that United signs too more sponsors has the game taken rampant commercialism too far Meanwhile, the transfer window has brought a fresh round of speculation – Ronaldo’s contract, Nani’s future and Wilfred Zaha are all on the agenda. Finally, we take some of your questions and talk about Pep Guardiola’s return to management with Bayern Munich.

On Rant Cast this week we look back on Robin van Persie’s piece of magic against West Ham United in the FA Cup third round – a goal made in Cardiff and finished in Rotterdam, long to be held in the memory. van Persie’s was a strike that saved United’s hopes and dreams in the Cup. Also on this week’s show: we talk January transfers, with Sir Alex Ferguson angry about one young player’s move to Tottenham Hotspur, while another pair move on the Peterborough United on loan. Nothing like a bit of nepotism for the soul. Meanwhile, Chelsea and Liverpool make moves in the transfer market and rumours abound. We take your Twitter questions and look ahead to two games in the coming week. First, the fixture with Liverpool at Old Trafford on Sunday, and then the return Cup fixture with the Hammers.

On this week’s pack show regular presenters Ed and Paul look back on 2012 with friends Awate, Doron, Musa and Liz, and to a positive future in 2013. We discuss the highs and lows of the past 12 months and look forward to some attacking football in the coming year. Also on the show: we look back on United’s victories over West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic in the Premier League – where did all those clean sheets come from? We discuss the transfer window, with United having already shipped out Angelo Henriquez and Bebe on loan, and Joshua King on a permanent deal. Meanwhile, Liverpool spend big on mediocre English players, while Chelsea capture Newcastle United’s Demba Ba. And finally, talk Sir Alex Ferguson – once again postponing retirement! 

On the final Rant Cast of the year regular presenters Ed and Paul look back on two eventful matches in the past week. First, Sir Alex Ferguson’s team drew at Swansea City, but the performance was over-shadowed by controversial incidents on the pitch. Was Ferguson right to question Ashley Williams’ ‘attack’ on Robin van Persie, or was the Scottish manager simply manipulating the media? We move on to United’s victory over Newcastle United at Old Trafford – another barnstormer of a match, with the Reds coming out 4-3 winners. But how long can Ferguson’s side keep on coming back from the brink when goals are shipped quite so easily? Also on this week’s show – we look ahead to matches against West Bromwich Albion and Wigan Athletic in the coming week. Can United stretch the Premier League lead beyond seven points? Finally, we take your twitter questions and say goodbye to 2012.

In the last Rant Cast before Christmas Ed and Paul look ahead to Manchester United’s upcoming Champions League fixture with Real Madrid. In an emotional encounter Cristiano Ronaldo will return ‘home’ and Sir Alex Ferguson will once again cross swords with friend and sometimes nemesis, Jose Mourinho. Also in the show this week: we look ahead to fixtures against Swansea City in Wales, and a Boxing Day match against Newcastle United at Old Trafford. Can United start the packed festive programme with six points this week? 

On this week’s Rant Cast Ed and Paul look back on a stunning Manchester derby – a game in which United snatched a last-minute winner through Robin van Persie’s outstanding free kick. The match proffered United plenty of confidence and has seeming teared a fissure in Roberto Mancini’s squad. We also review the Reds’ victory over Sunderland at Old Trafford. There wasn’t the cricket score many had predicted, but a six point Premier League lead was comfortably restored. Also on this week’s Rant Cast – we take your Twitter questions and look ahead to the transfer window.

On this week’s Rant Cast regular presenters Ed and Paul look back on Manchester United’s dysfunctional victory over Reading at Madjeski – a game that offered one of the worst defensive performances in Sir Alex Ferguson’s 26 year reign at Old Trafford. Still, with United top of the Premier League, whose complaining? Recording ahead of the fixture with CFR Cluj, we also look forward to Sunday’s derby against Manchester City at Eastlands. After the blues beat United twice in the Premier League last season can Ferguson’s team find a semblance of self respect – and revenge? Finally, we take your Twitter questions and discuss Ferguson’s support for Jose Mourinho at Old Trafford.

On this week’s packed Rant Cast we review Manchester United’s victories over Queens Park Rangers and West Ham United at Old Trafford – occasions on which the Reds did very little to impress but gained valuable points in the Premier League title race. It was a week in which legends and nostalgia reigned. United supporters celebrated 20 years of Eric Cantona’s signature, while Sir Alex Ferguson’s statute was finally unveiled underneath the eponymously named stand at Old Trafford. We also talk about Anders Lindegaard’s call for a “gay hero” in professional football – what are the chances of a more progressive view from football fans? Finally, we take your questions, and look ahead to the football in the week ahead!