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Red Couch Mancs
by Vivek Jacob, Karl Mascarenhas
Red Couch Mancs is a Manchester United reaction podcast. From post-match analysis to transfer reactions, hosts Vivek Jacob and Karl Mascarenhas keep you up to date on the latest from the red side of Manchester.
Episodes
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E67: Man Utd 2021-22 Season Preview & Predictions
The time has come for Manchester United to take the next step in the Ole Gunnar Solskjaer era. Vivek and Karl look ahead to bigger expectations with the new recruits in place and who the best players at each position could be. The episode was recorded on Sunday, Aug. 8 and hence the uncertainty...
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E66: Defenders review, Varane signing, Olympic round up
Vivek and Karl finally review United's defenders as we have big news to bring you with the signing of Rafael Varane, pending a medical. We breakdown: - Impact and chain reaction of the signing of Varane - Potential loan deals - Marcus Rashford shoulder surgery and the knock on effect - Olympic...
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E65: United's friendly vs Derby, Title chances, Olympic round up
Karl and Vivek push their defenders review by one more week in the hopes that we have some great news to share regarding Varane. In the mean time, Karl and Vivek discuss: - United friendly against Derby and how the youngsters fared - Are United closer to a title with Sancho? - Should we believe…
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E64: Euro 2020 Final review, Rashford surgery, shootout strategy
Euro 2020 is in the books and it was a special tournament to look back on. Vivek and Karl debate: - Why did England lose the plot in the second half? - Shootout strategy - Disgusting racism against Rashford, Sancho, Saka - Rashford surgery impact - Euro 2020 Team of the Tournament
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E63: Midfielder review, transfer rumours, Euro 2020 Finals preview
Karl and Vivek breakdown United's midfield, a topic that has polarized fans throughout the season. What does Utd need to do in the transfer market to address any midfield concerns that will take them to the next level. Other topics include: - Fred, Scott, Pogba, Bruno, DVB performance breakdown -...
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E62: Sancho to United! Forwards review, Euro 2020 R16 review
In this episode, Karl and Vivek revel in the long overdue completion of the Jadon Sancho transfer, examine his fit in United's forward line, then review the season that was for the forwards. Euro 2020 included as well. - How much does Sancho help the right-sided attack? - Is Martial in a United...
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E61: Goalkeeping performance review, transfer rumours, Euro 2020
We take a look at the performance of both goalkeepers and who will be the number for United next season. Vivek in typical fashion, breaks it down with the stats throughout the season to give you an in depth view of where each keeper excelled. Other topics include: - Bruno vs. Pogba - Maguire back…
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E60: Solskjaer performance review, transfer rumours, Euro 2020
Vivek and Karl are back to begin their 2020-21 season performance reviews beginning with the Manchester United manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer. Did he have a successful season? What defines success next season? Where does he need to improve? Other topics include: - Joel Glazer x Fan Forum - Cantona...
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E59: Man Utd 1 - 1 Villareal a.e.t (10-11 p.k.) UEL Final
Manchester United end another season trophy-less as Villareal pull off the upset with an astounding penalty shootout win that saw 21 out of 22 players score. It came down to a battle of the two goalkeepers' scoring abilities and David de Gea was the one to blink. Karl and Vivek discuss…
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E58: Wolves 1 - 2 Man Utd EPL Match 38
Man United end the season undefeated away from home, only the second time that has been done in EPL history. With not much else to play for Karl and Vivek discuss: - Top scorers for a single club - Donny van de Beek still lackluster - Juan Mata deserves the winning goal - Europa league final...
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E57: Man Utd 1 - 1 Fulham EPL Match 37
Man United's point along with Chelsea defeating Leicester City ensures a second place finish for the season, one better than last year. Karl and Vivek discuss: - El Matador special, Kane who? - De Gea shows off reflexes, does Henderson have an elite ceiling? - Suspect back line - EPL Match 38 @...
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E56: Man Utd 2 - 4 Liverpool EPL Match 36
Manchester United had a chance to severely dent their arch rivals UCL hopes and they were off to a great start, however mistakes led to their undoing, losing 4-2 in the process. Harry Maguire was sorely missed and Utd are desperate to get him back for the Europa league final. Vivek was busy with...
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E55: Man Utd 1 Leicester City 2 EPL Match 35
Manchester United's valiant title charge finally comes to an end and Man City finally claim their title after having the bubbly on ice for over a week. Due to the fixture congestion, Man Utd made 10 changes to their team from the weekend, giving quite a few youngsters a shot. That resulted in…
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E54: Aston Villa 1 Man Utd 3 EPL Match 34
Man United picked up a record-equaling 10th comeback league victory of the season away to Aston Villa to take one more step towards wrapping up second place and delaying City's celebrations for another day. Karl and Vivek discuss: - Pogba leading the charge early - Traore wonder goal puts United…
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E53: Roma 3 Man Utd 2 UEL SF 2nd Leg
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer breaks his semifinal jinx and Manchester United are through to the Europa League final! Special guest Peter Galindo (@GalindoPW) joins the show to discuss with Vivek: - Very strong starting lineup - Cavani doesn't get enough credit - Vintage Dave saves - Mourinho to Roma…
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E52: Man Utd 6 Roma 2 UEL SF 1st Leg
Special guest Michael Singh (@MichaelSingh94) joins Vivek and fills in for Karl to discuss United's magnificent second half performance that puts them on the verge of the Europa League final. - Rashford vs. Greenwood on the right wing - Pogba handball to concede penalty - Lindelof poor in United...
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E51: Leeds Utd 0 Man Utd 0 EPL Match 33
Manchester United and Leeds United played out a surprisingly boring 0-0 draw and Michael Maynard of Toronto Maple Leeds (@MapleLeeds on Twitter) joined Vivek and Karl to break it all down. - Impact of Super League on those outside Top 6 - Kalvin Phillips vs. Bruno Fernandes - Luke Shaw handball?…
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E50: European Super League Out, Woodward Out
Vivek and Karl celebrate their 50th episode with a bang, breaking down the rise and fall of the European super league (ESL). This conversation transcended the football world, making its way into everyday conversation. Ultimately, the ESL lasted a total of 72 hours and as a result there were…
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E49: Man Utd 3 Burnley 1 EPL Match 32
Manchester United with a 3-1 victory over Burnley, it was tight in the second half when it was tied 1-1 but a couple of late goals sealed the victory. Vivek and Karl breakdown what Utd need to do to finish the season on a good note including: - Finishing in the top 3 - What positions should be...
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E48: Man Utd 2 Granada 0 UEL QF 2nd Leg
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's men are through to another cup semifinal after taking care of business against Granada. Edinson Cavani wrapped up the tie with an early goal and Alex Telles impressed after an extended absence. Vivek and Karl discuss: - Surprisingly strong starting XI - Cavani shows his…
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E47: Tottenham 1 Man Utd 3 EPL Match 31
Friend of the show and devoted Spurs fan Zaman Alli joins Karl and Vivek to break down another away comeback win by United. - Henderson start makes clear he is now No. 1 - Bruno vs. Hojbjerg matchup - United's disallowed goal, VAR, Son drama - Pogba dictates another pivotal match - Granada UEL QF...
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E46: Granada 0 Man Utd 2 UEL QF 1st Leg
Manchester United get an important 2-0 victory away from home and in the process have one foot in the semi finals. They will be concerned that 3 of their players are suspended for the return leg in Shaw, Maguire and McTominay. Overall it was a game with few incidents and Ole might prefer that…
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E45: Man Utd 2 Brighton Hove Albion 1 EPL Match 30
United channel some of their away form at Old Trafford, coming from behind to take the 3 points with a 2-1 victory. Vivek Jacob was on a well deserved Easter break and in his place we had a guest in Bharat Khanna, a lifelong united fan and long time friend and listener of the show. With this...
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E44: Leicester City 3 Man Utd 1 FA Cup QF
The fixture pileup finally caught up with United as they crashed out of the FA Cup with defeat to Leicester City. Special guest Peter Galindo -- soccer writer at Sportsnet and host of Northern Futbol (a podcast covering Canadian soccer) -- joined the show to break it all down. A theme throughout...
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E43: AC Milan 0 Man Utd 1 UEL R16 2nd Leg
Die-hard AC Milan fan as well as senior NBA writer and co-host of the Pound the Rock podcast Joseph Casciaro (@josephcasciaro on Twitter) joins Vivek and Karl to break down United's 1-0 win over Milan that came courtesy a super-sub performance from Paul Pogba. - Importance of the No. 6 role in a...
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E42: Man Utd 1 West Ham 0 EPL Match 29
United faced a hardworking, plucky West Ham side that is in with a shout of Champions League football. Everyone knew that West Ham would be hard to breakdown and it would be a game with few goals. United took some time to figure things out but they grew into the game. Ultimately getting a goal…
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E41: Man Utd 1 AC Milan 1 UEL R16 1st Leg
A bad last-minute error from Dean Henderson costs Manchester United what would have been an undeserved first leg victory. AC Milan were the better side in each half and it was a moment of magic from Bruno Fernandes and Amad Diallo that gave United the lead. Michael Singh steps in for Karl...
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E40: Man City 0 Man Utd 2 EPL Match 28
United come out of the blocks like a house on fire, with a quick fire press resulting in a very early penalty. That set the tone with a lot of swagger throughout the game. City had their moments but all in all it was a pretty impressive performance on the back of some very drab 0-0 draws.…
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E39: Crystal Palace 0 Man Utd 0 EPL Match 27
Unfortunately, another drab performance from a Utd side that seems to be in a bit of a lull. Ole had one eye on the City fixture, and with a lack of options on the bench, United meandered to a 0-0 draw with only 1 shot on target. - Cavani back in the starting lineup - Dean Henderson potentially…
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E38: Chelsea 0 Man Utd 0 EPL Match 26
Karl and Vivek let off some steam after watching Ole Gunnar Solskjaer show this is a side more keen on maintaining a Top 4 spot than putting up any kind of a title fight. Yet again, United play a Top 6 side and let paint dry for 90 minutes. - Chelsea having the better chances - Referee decision…
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E37: Man Utd 0 Real Sociedad 0 UEL R32 2nd Leg
Special guest journalist Emily Wilson (One Football, CBC Sports, MARCA, Managing Madrid) joins Karl and Vivek to discuss the biggest talking points of the Round of 32 second leg fixture that saw Manchester United advance past Real Sociedad to the next stage. - Sociedad looking the better side in...
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E36: Man Utd 3 Newcastle 1 EPL Match 25
After a slow start, the game sprung into life with a moment of magic from Marcus Rashford and a neat finish from Saint Maximin, halftime brought renewed vigor and intensity from Man United who took the lead through Dan James and United never looked back scoring another in the process and putting...
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E35: Real Sociedad 0 Man Utd 4 UEL R32 1st Leg
Real Sociedad played right into Manchester United's hands with a high press and high line that allowed the likes of Bruno Fernandes and Marcus Rashford to run rampant. Karl Mascarenhas was away for today but Waking the Red's Managing Editor Michael Singh joined Vivek to look at: - Rashford's...
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E34: West Bromwich Albion 1 Man Utd 1 EPL Match 24
United need to bridge the gap after Man City extended their lead and Leicester pick up 3 points against Liverpool. Facing a WBA who are in desperate need of 3 points to have any hope of staving off relegation. We discuss the performance on the pitch as well as team selection and what Ole could…
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E33: Man Utd 1 West Ham 0 FA Cup 5th round
Manchester United are through to the FA Cup quarter-finals, getting the goal they needed from Scott McTominay in the seventh minute of extra time after 90 minutes went goalless. Karl and Vivek discuss: - Van de Beek royal disappointment in No. 10 role - Telles filling in well for Shaw - Do United...
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E32: Man Utd 3 Everton 3 EPL Match 23
A kick in teeth. That's the mood after Man United conceded a Dominic Calvert-Lewin goal with the last kick of the game that gave Everton a share of the spoils. In this episode, Vivek and Karl look back on the Paul Pogba injury that changed the flow of the match, David De Gea's errors, and Axel...
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E31: Man Utd 9 Southampton 0 EPL Match 22
United are in 9th heaven with an emphatic 3 points that puts the pressure back on Man City as they narrow the goal difference. Standout performances from their full backs, Luke Shaw and AWB, as well as all round performances from their attacking players were a joy to behold. This episode delves...
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E30: Arsenal 0 Man Utd 0 EPL Match 21
Special guest Devang Desai (@desaidevang on Twitter), host of the Open Era pod (tennis) and A Football Podcast (soccer) joined Karl and Vivek to break down an entertaining draw between Manchester United and Arsenal, as well as how he came to support the Gunners. United squandered several...
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E29: Man Utd 1 Sheffield Utd 2 EPL Match 20
United are back down to earth with a thud. Vivek and Karl look back on a nightmare of a performance that included complete no-shows from Anthony Martial, David de Gea, Axel Tuanzebe and Alex Telles. The changes to the side should have brought a renewed vigour but instead they were lacking ideas…
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E28: Man Utd 3 Liverpool 2 FA Cup 4th round
United's first big match win of the season comes against Liverpool! Karl and Vivek look back on one of the most memorable performances of the season that included: - Rashford looking like a star - Luke Shaw continuing great form - Greenwood finally showing up Cantona Collar: Marcus Rashford....
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E27: Fulham 1 Man Utd 2 EPL Match 19
Manchester United reach their halfway point of the season on top of the league table. Edinson Cavani and Paul Pogba were great, Mason Greenwood and Aaron Wan-Bissaka not so much, Karl and Vivek give you everything you need to know. Cantona Collar: Paul Pogba. Beckham Boot: Mason Greenwood. Noisy...
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E26: Liverpool 0 Man Utd 0 EPL Match 18
Karl and Vivek are joined by special guest William Lou -- Raptors beat reporter for Yahoo Sports Canada and die-hard Liverpool fan -- to break down an entertaining 0-0 match that leaves United top of the table. There was plenty of wastefulness up front that saw Anthony Martial and Roberto Firmino...
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E25: Burnley 0 Man Utd 1 EPL Match 17
Karl and Vivek are on Cloud 9 as Manchester United go top of the table for the first time this far into the season since the Sir Alex Ferguson era. It was a performance worthy of the occasion as United battled and bossed their way to victory. Paul Pogba was magnificent for United and it is ironic...
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E24: Man Utd 1 Watford 0 FA Cup 3rd Round
This match was all about the big picture and getting Bruno Fernandes, Marcus Rashford, Aaron Wan-Bissaka and Harry Maguire some rest. Karl and Vivek assess Mason Greenwood in a central striker role, Brandon Williams at right back, Lingard in the No.10 role, and Axel Tuanzebe at centre back.…
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E23: Man Utd 0 Man City 2 EFL Cup semifinal reaction
Another semifinal, another defeat. Vivek and Karl look at what went for Manchester United on the verge of another final, why enough wasn't created on the attacking front, and what exactly led to United conceding off a set piece to put Man City on the front foot. Cantona Collar: Dean Henderson....
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E22: Man Utd 2 Aston Villa 1 EPL post-match reaction
Tied for points with league-leaders Liverpool! Karl and Vivek are buzzing after United's 10th straight unbeaten match in the Premier League, eight of which have been wins. This episode delves into Paul Pogba's magnificent performance, Eric Bailly proving an absolute fortress at the back, and…
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E21: Man Utd 1 Wolves 0 EPL post-match reaction
Marcus Rashford comes up clutch in United's final match of 2020! Karl and Vivek look back on a strong defensive performance, Eric Bailly's best run of form since coming to the red side of Manchester, and Aaron Wan-Bissaka's complete unwillingness to cross a ball. Vivek goes off the English FA...
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E20: Leicester 2 Man Utd 2 EPL post-match reaction
Vivek and Karl look back on a positive performance but an unsatisfying result. Marcus Rashford had a goal but arguably should have had a hat-trick. Anthony Martial and Daniel James were anonymous, while Eric Bailly impressed once again. We're running out of superlatives for Edinson Cavani at this...
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E19: Everton 0 Man Utd 2 EFL Cup quarterfinal reaction
Karl and Vivek look back on an inspired Edinson Cavani goal, arguably the best opening 25 minutes of the season even if it didn't result in a goal, and a back-line that more than held its own. Stay for a discussion of Alex Telles' crossing ability as well, and a look ahead to the crucial Boxing…
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E18: Man Utd 6 Leeds Utd 2 EPL post-match reaction
Karl and Vivek are joined by special guest Matt Balmforth, a die-hard Leeds United fan, to break down a thrilling match between Man United and Leeds. Over 40 shots attempted and eight goals provided plenty of talking points, and this discussion includes Scott McTominay impressing, Anthony…
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