Rant Cast

After a dramatic 2010 this edition of the Rant Cast looks back on the recent win over Sunderland and the draw with Birmingham City, with regulars Ed & Paul. We preview West Bromwich Albion away on New Year’s day, Stoke City at home in midweek and discuss what might happen in 2011 and beyond. Happy New Year to all Ranters!  

In this festive edition of the Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul discuss the highs and lows of 2010, a year in which disappointment on the pitch has been match by some players’ behaviour off it. But as the club heads into 2011 we finish on a high, with United top. Will it be so after matches against Sunderland, Birmingham and West Brom?  

In this edition of the Rant Cast, recorded ahead of the postponement of United’s fixture with Chelsea, regulars Ed & Paul discuss United’s recent victory over Arsenal at Old Trafford, talk about Anderson’s new contract and discuss Sir Alex Ferguson, who today passes Sir Matt Busby as the longest serving United manager in the club’s history.  

In this edition of the Rant Cast Ed & special guest presenter – United Rant contributor – Jay Shon discuss United’s recent draw with Valencia in the Champions League and what it means for the side’s progress. We preview the top-of-the-table match with Arsenal next monday, including injury news and we talk Ballon D’Or nominees! With apologies for the echoey effects on Jay’s audio – technology!  

In this special 50th edition of the Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul discuss United’s huge recent victory over Blackburn Rovers, the sobering defeat to West Ham United and we preview next week’s Champions League dead rubber with Valencia. We talk about corruption at FIFA and take in the magnificent, if one-sided, el classico.  

In this edition regulars Ed & Paul discuss United’s recent victories over Wigan Athletic and Rangers, together with the upcoming fixtures against Blackburn Rovers and West Ham United. We talk about Wayne Rooney’s return to the side and wonder whether he received a more positive reaction than he actually deserved?  

In this edition regulars Ed & Paul discuss United’s draw at Villa Park and preview the upcoming fixtures with Wigan Athletic and Rangers. We talk money with blogger Andy Green, pondering what the future holds after the Glazer family ‘paid off’ £243m in PIK loans this week. And we wonder if retirement really is for young people. The cast asks – why it is England always lose? Is it a societal problem, or are the players just crap? And, finally, Paul ‘comes out’ live on air … as a Frenchman!  

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look back on United’s recent victory over Wolves at Old Trafford, the bore draw with City at the Bertie Dome, and we look ahead to the Reds’ trip to Aston Villa. Rant says a sad farewell to a departing hero, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and a big hello to a Norwegian protegé, Mats Møller Dæhli.  

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look back on Manchester United’s recent victories over Tottenham Hotspur and Bursaspor, we look ahead to the games with Wolverhampton Wanderers and Manchester City and discuss Sir Alex Ferguson’s 24 years in charge at Old Trafford. We talk about the Scot’s legacy and who might take over. The show ends on FC United of Manchester – the Red Rebels – who play Rochdale in the FA Cup tonight!  

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look back on Manchester United’s midweek Carling Cup victory over Wolverhampton Wanderers and ahead to the games with Tottenham Hotspur and Bursaspor in the coming week. We say happy birthday to Edwin van der Sar and wonder who United will bring in to replace him. Finally, we take issue with Rio Ferdinand and explain exactly why Wayne Rooney wasn’t nominated for this year’s Ballon D’Or.

In this special episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul eat humble pie as Wayne Rooney signs a new £10 million-a-year contract with Manchester United. We ponder why the ‘White Pele’ signed, talked summer transfers and discuss the bitter taste that is left in the mouth by the saga. The pod also looks back on United’s victory over Stoke City.  

In this episode of Rant Cast – recorded before Wayne Rooney signed his new contract today – regulars Ed & Paul talk about the ongoing saga: is it a case of player greed gone mad or the Glazers’ poor investment in the first team squad? What are the morals of demanding £250,000 a week to play with a pig’s bladder? We also review the West Bromwich Albion and Bursaspor matches this week, and look forward to this weekend’s tough fixture against Stoke City at the Britannia.

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look back on the disappointing draw with Sunderland a fortnight ago, analyse Wayne Rooney’s ongoing problems and talk Glazernomics. We discuss Owen Hargreaves’ mooted comeback and look forward to the upcoming fixtures with West Bromwich Albion and Bursaspor. Finally, Rant Cast sides with former Dipper Danny Murphy as we talk Nigel de Jong, Carl Henry and dirty tacklers of the Premier League.  

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look on the disappointing draw with Bolton Wanderers last weekend and the much more positive win in Valencia. We discuss Anderson’s performance and role in the team, Sir Alex Ferguson’s ongoing war with the media, and wonder whether the side is missing a genuine captain.  

In this episode of Rant Cast regulars Ed & Paul look back on the wonderful Old Trafford win over Liverpool and United (reserves) victory at Glandford Park, Scunthorpe. We wonder why Sir Alex Ferguson couldn’t be bothered to turn up though – did the chance of a mid-season tan on the Mediterranean hold just too much appeal? We also preview the week’s coming matches, talk about Bébé’s début and – hopefully – welcome Owen Hargreaves back into the United fold.