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Nov 12
1h 11m

What’s going on at Manchester United?

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About this episode

In this special Manchester United focused episode of the Tifo Football podcast, we talk about how Ruben Amorim’s first year as manager at Old Trafford has been. 


This episode of the Tifo football podcast is hosted by Joe Devine, features Laurie Whitwell & Jon Mackenzie and is produced by Steve Hankey.



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00:00 - An AMAZING intro 


02:35 - Laurie’s reflections on one year of Ruben Amorim


07:25 - What grade should Amorim get for his time so far?


18:00 - Sir Jim Ratcliffe’s warm words


22:29 - A break before stuff & more things


22:31 - Grading signings under Amorim


27:33 - How flexible is Amorim really?


38:30 - Will this strategy bear delicious fruit?


42:44 - Sorry Jon, adverts


42:46 - If he had forever could Amorim win the league?


50:58 - Who were the other contenders when Amorim was hired?


54:00 - the Dan Ashworth diversion


1:01 - Benjamin Šeško






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