<![CDATA[The Madras United Podcast]]>Join Sanjay and Desmond, two die-hard Manchester United fans from Chennai, as they dive deep into the world of the Red Devils on the Madras United Podcast. Recorded live on Riverside.fm, each episode unpacks match highlights, player tactics, transfer rumors, and historic Old Trafford moments with sharp analysis, lively debates, and fan moments. From Cantona's swagger to Ronaldo's roar, relive the glory days and fuel the fire for future triumphs—your ultimate United fix straight from India. Subscribe now and chant "Glory, Glory Man United!"

]]>https://riverside.comRiverside.fm (https://riverside.com)Sat, 11 Apr 2026 03:32:49 GMTWed, 04 Feb 2026 06:38:55 GMT60Sanjay & Desmond<p>Join Sanjay and Desmond, two die-hard Manchester United fans from Chennai, as they dive deep into the world of the Red Devils on the Madras United Podcast. Recorded live on Riverside.fm, each episode unpacks match highlights, player tactics, transfer rumors, and historic Old Trafford moments with sharp analysis, lively debates, and fan moments. From Cantona's swagger to Ronaldo's roar, relive the glory days and fuel the fire for future triumphs—your ultimate United fix straight from India. Subscribe now and chant "Glory, Glory Man United!"</p>episodicSanjay & Desmondsanjaykhan04@gmail.comno<![CDATA[Episode 7 - Victory over Villa and a draw against Bournemouth]]>The conversation covers the impact of the international break on club teams, highlighting the challenges and advantages it brings. It also delves into the controversies and inconsistencies in refereeing decisions, shedding light on the need for improved officiating. Additionally, the discussion evaluates player retention and squad composition, providing insights into the future of various team members. The conversation delves into player evaluations, team management, and the future prospects of various players. It covers topics such as player resilience, defensive abilities, leadership lessons, potential and development, performance, and the need for player retention and replacement. The discussion also touches on the impact of injuries, the role of young players, and the importance of loaning out players for development.

Takeaways

  • International break impact on club teams
  • Controversies and inconsistencies in refereeing decisions
  • Player retention and squad evaluation Player Evaluation
  • Team Management

Chapters

  • 00:00 International Break Impact on Club Teams
  • 06:22 Controversies and Inconsistencies in Refereeing Decisions
  • 32:26 Player Retention and Squad Evaluation
  • 45:17 Contract Talks and Squad Composition
  • 51:20 Mason Mount's Performance and Future
  • 56:31 Matthias Dillict's Impact and Journey
  • 01:02:29 Player Management and Communication
  • 01:08:12 Lenny Oro's Potential and Development
  • 01:13:28 Player Retention and Replacement
]]>d56696fb-b598-46da-b35e-dd270853e4c3Thu, 09 Apr 2026 13:28:44 GMT<p>The conversation covers the impact of the international break on club teams, highlighting the challenges and advantages it brings. It also delves into the controversies and inconsistencies in refereeing decisions, shedding light on the need for improved officiating. Additionally, the discussion evaluates player retention and squad composition, providing insights into the future of various team members. The conversation delves into player evaluations, team management, and the future prospects of various players. It covers topics such as player resilience, defensive abilities, leadership lessons, potential and development, performance, and the need for player retention and replacement. The discussion also touches on the impact of injuries, the role of young players, and the importance of loaning out players for development.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>International break impact on club teams</li><li>Controversies and inconsistencies in refereeing decisions</li><li>Player retention and squad evaluation Player Evaluation</li><li>Team Management</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 International Break Impact on Club Teams</li><li>06:22 Controversies and Inconsistencies in Refereeing Decisions</li><li>32:26 Player Retention and Squad Evaluation</li><li>45:17 Contract Talks and Squad Composition</li><li>51:20 Mason Mount's Performance and Future</li><li>56:31 Matthias Dillict's Impact and Journey</li><li>01:02:29 Player Management and Communication</li><li>01:08:12 Lenny Oro's Potential and Development</li><li>01:13:28 Player Retention and Replacement</li></ul>no01:02:35Episode 7 - Victory over Villa and a draw against Bournemouthfull<![CDATA[Episode 6 - A win and a loss - Review of the Crystal Palace & Newcastle games]]>The conversation delves into United's performance in the games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, highlighting key moments, turning points, and the impact of red cards. It also explores the influence of Amad and Sesko on the team's attack, discussing their roles and contributions to the team's performance. The conversation delves into strategic player selection and squad management, emphasizing the need for creative players and the potential impact of new signings. It also explores the defensive stability and performance assessment, highlighting the transformation of the team's defense and the impact of key players. Additionally, the discussion covers the remaining fixtures and top-four prospects, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities for the team in the upcoming games.

Takeaways

  • United's performance in the games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United
  • The impact of Amad and Sesko on the team's attack Strategic approach to player selection
  • Defensive stability and performance
  • Remaining fixtures and top-four prospects

Chapters

  • 00:00 United's Performance Against Crystal Palace
  • 09:50 The Impact of Amad and Sesko on the Team's Attack
  • 32:02 Strategic Player Selection and Squad Management
  • 46:54 Remaining Fixtures and Top-Four Prospects
]]>b4cde27a-b4f3-4507-a02a-897cedc5c6aaSat, 14 Mar 2026 09:20:28 GMT<p>The conversation delves into United's performance in the games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United, highlighting key moments, turning points, and the impact of red cards. It also explores the influence of Amad and Sesko on the team's attack, discussing their roles and contributions to the team's performance. The conversation delves into strategic player selection and squad management, emphasizing the need for creative players and the potential impact of new signings. It also explores the defensive stability and performance assessment, highlighting the transformation of the team's defense and the impact of key players. Additionally, the discussion covers the remaining fixtures and top-four prospects, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities for the team in the upcoming games.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>United's performance in the games against Crystal Palace and Newcastle United</li><li>The impact of Amad and Sesko on the team's attack Strategic approach to player selection</li><li>Defensive stability and performance</li><li>Remaining fixtures and top-four prospects</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 United's Performance Against Crystal Palace</li><li>09:50 The Impact of Amad and Sesko on the Team's Attack</li><li>32:02 Strategic Player Selection and Squad Management</li><li>46:54 Remaining Fixtures and Top-Four Prospects</li></ul>no00:53:23Episode 6 - A win and a loss - Review of the Crystal Palace & Newcastle gamesfull<![CDATA[Episode 5 - Review of the West Ham and Everton games]]>The podcast episode delves into the impact of United's short break on their performance, the challenges of playing away from Old Trafford, the influence of stadium changes on United's performance, and the struggles with killing games and tactical rigidity. It also explores the hypothetical addition of a player to break the low block and concludes with a discussion on future episodes.

Takeaways

  • Impact of short breaks on team performance
  • Challenges of playing away from home stadiums

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to Away Day Battles
  • 05:53 Similarities in Both Games
  • 15:01 Impact of Stadium Changes on United's Performance
  • 25:09 Benjamin Sesko's Impact and Adaptation
  • 35:50 Hypothetical Player Addition to Break Low Block
  • 43:53 Conclusion and Future Episodes
]]>557ac1b2-d5aa-46cc-acf6-c68460e02919Sun, 08 Mar 2026 16:25:15 GMT<p>The podcast episode delves into the impact of United's short break on their performance, the challenges of playing away from Old Trafford, the influence of stadium changes on United's performance, and the struggles with killing games and tactical rigidity. It also explores the hypothetical addition of a player to break the low block and concludes with a discussion on future episodes.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Impact of short breaks on team performance</li><li>Challenges of playing away from home stadiums</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to Away Day Battles</li><li>05:53 Similarities in Both Games</li><li>15:01 Impact of Stadium Changes on United's Performance</li><li>25:09 Benjamin Sesko's Impact and Adaptation</li><li>35:50 Hypothetical Player Addition to Break Low Block</li><li>43:53 Conclusion and Future Episodes</li></ul>no00:33:415Episode 5 - Review of the West Ham and Everton gamesfull<![CDATA[Episode 4 - United ease past Spurs]]>The podcast hosts express gratitude to the community and reflect on their podcast journey. They then discuss United's winning streak and player performance, followed by a detailed exploration of the controversy surrounding Romero's red card. The conversation delves into the performance and scoring opportunities of the team, strategic substitutions, inconsistency, and goal difference improvement. It also covers the importance of confidence, challenges in breaking down defensive teams, urgency, and possession strategy. Additionally, it discusses lethargy, missed scoring opportunities, top finish aspirations, and realistic targets. The financial implications of Champions League qualification, its impact on players and contracts, and the importance of Champions League for players and clubs are also explored. Furthermore, the analysis of the City vs. Liverpool game, critical moments, controversial goals, and the impact on the title race are discussed. Lastly, the conversation analyzes Arsenal's title race and X-factor, focusing on the frontline and confidence issues.

Takeaways

  • United's Winning Streak
  • Player Performance and Resurgence
  • Romero's Red Card Controversy Consistency in performance
  • Importance of Champions League qualification

Chapters

  • 00:00 Community Appreciation and Podcast Journey
  • 08:03 Controversy Surrounding Romero's Red Card
  • 32:23 Performance and Scoring Opportunities
  • 37:28 Urgency and Possession Strategy
  • 43:16 Impact of Champions League Qualification on Players and Contracts
  • 49:03 Arsenal's Title Race and X-Factor Analysis
]]>9c261aa1-2442-45ac-97b9-2b5c4ea6e3e2Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:15:12 GMT<p>The podcast hosts express gratitude to the community and reflect on their podcast journey. They then discuss United's winning streak and player performance, followed by a detailed exploration of the controversy surrounding Romero's red card. The conversation delves into the performance and scoring opportunities of the team, strategic substitutions, inconsistency, and goal difference improvement. It also covers the importance of confidence, challenges in breaking down defensive teams, urgency, and possession strategy. Additionally, it discusses lethargy, missed scoring opportunities, top finish aspirations, and realistic targets. The financial implications of Champions League qualification, its impact on players and contracts, and the importance of Champions League for players and clubs are also explored. Furthermore, the analysis of the City vs. Liverpool game, critical moments, controversial goals, and the impact on the title race are discussed. Lastly, the conversation analyzes Arsenal's title race and X-factor, focusing on the frontline and confidence issues.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>United's Winning Streak</li><li>Player Performance and Resurgence</li><li>Romero's Red Card Controversy Consistency in performance</li><li>Importance of Champions League qualification</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Community Appreciation and Podcast Journey</li><li>08:03 Controversy Surrounding Romero's Red Card</li><li>32:23 Performance and Scoring Opportunities</li><li>37:28 Urgency and Possession Strategy</li><li>43:16 Impact of Champions League Qualification on Players and Contracts</li><li>49:03 Arsenal's Title Race and X-Factor Analysis</li></ul>no00:41:124Episode 4 - United ease past Spursfull<![CDATA[Episode 3 - United make it 3 wins in a row]]>The conversation covers United's recent performance and tactics, Casemiro's impact and departure, and succession planning for United's midfield. It delves into the chaos, tactics, and top 4 push of United, as well as the implications of Casemiro's departure and the importance of choosing the right manager for the club's style of play. The conversation covers the attacking style of play, vision and teamwork, Fulham's comeback, and the late winner by Sesko. It delves into the strategic aspects of the game, the impact of injuries, and the potential for a top-four finish.

Takeaways

  • United's recent performance and tactics
  • Casemiro's impact and departure
  • Succession planning for United's midfield Attacking style of play
  • Vision and teamwork
  • Fulham's comeback
  • Late winner by Sesko

Chapters

  • 00:00 United's Recent Performance and Tactics
  • 22:58 Succession Planning for United's Midfield
  • 29:50 Fulham's Comeback
  • 37:40 Late Winner by Sesko

]]>c163b546-5d0b-49c2-87a8-83971c4ae6d4Mon, 16 Feb 2026 18:19:01 GMT<p>The conversation covers United's recent performance and tactics, Casemiro's impact and departure, and succession planning for United's midfield. It delves into the chaos, tactics, and top 4 push of United, as well as the implications of Casemiro's departure and the importance of choosing the right manager for the club's style of play. The conversation covers the attacking style of play, vision and teamwork, Fulham's comeback, and the late winner by Sesko. It delves into the strategic aspects of the game, the impact of injuries, and the potential for a top-four finish.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>United's recent performance and tactics</li><li>Casemiro's impact and departure</li><li>Succession planning for United's midfield Attacking style of play</li><li>Vision and teamwork</li><li>Fulham's comeback</li><li>Late winner by Sesko</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 United's Recent Performance and Tactics</li><li>22:58 Succession Planning for United's Midfield</li><li>29:50 Fulham's Comeback</li><li>37:40 Late Winner by Sesko<p></p></li></ul>no00:41:003Episode 3 - United make it 3 wins in a rowfull<![CDATA[Episode 2 - United's win over Arsenal]]>The conversation delves into the thrilling comeback of Manchester United against Arsenal, exploring the expectations versus reality of the match and the dramatic turn of events. The chapter 'Thrilling Comeback Against Arsenal' captures the essence of the discussion and sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the game. The conversation covers Dorgu's injury and its impact on the team, Arsenal's set-piece tactics, and Cunha's winning goal along with a discussion on Carrick's future as a manager.

Takeaways

  • Thrilling Comeback
  • Expectations vs Reality Dorgu's injury impact
  • Arsenal's set-piece tactics

Chapters

  • 00:00 Thrilling Comeback Against Arsenal
  • 23:24 Dorgu's Injury and Impact on the Team
  • 31:09 Cunha's Winning Goal and Carrick's Future
]]>fc0cc46f-f00e-46ca-9b74-1984384ddfdeWed, 04 Feb 2026 18:21:46 GMT<p>The conversation delves into the thrilling comeback of Manchester United against Arsenal, exploring the expectations versus reality of the match and the dramatic turn of events. The chapter 'Thrilling Comeback Against Arsenal' captures the essence of the discussion and sets the stage for a comprehensive exploration of the game. The conversation covers Dorgu's injury and its impact on the team, Arsenal's set-piece tactics, and Cunha's winning goal along with a discussion on Carrick's future as a manager.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Thrilling Comeback</li><li>Expectations vs Reality Dorgu's injury impact</li><li>Arsenal's set-piece tactics</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Thrilling Comeback Against Arsenal</li><li>23:24 Dorgu's Injury and Impact on the Team</li><li>31:09 Cunha's Winning Goal and Carrick's Future</li></ul>no00:38:592Episode 2 - United's win over Arsenalfull<![CDATA[Episode 1 - The Derby Victory]]>The Madras United podcast kicks off with an introduction to the hosts and their passion for Manchester United. They share their journey of becoming Manchester United fans and discuss their favorite United memory from the 2008 Champions League semi-final. The hosts analyze the recent Manchester Derby win, the impact of Mbeumo and Amad on the team, and Bruno Fernandes' contribution. They also discuss Cunha and Dorgu's performance in the match, Carrick's impact, and future expectations for the team.

Takeaways

  • Passion for Manchester United
  • Memorable moments

Chapters

  • 00:00 Introduction to the Madras United Podcast
  • 06:32 Analysis of Manchester Derby Win
  • 16:48 Bruno Fernandes' Contribution to the Team
  • 24:42 Carrick's Impact and Future Expectations
]]>e7904854-5e31-4d78-8d99-8f62454e5fcfWed, 04 Feb 2026 18:09:43 GMT<p>The Madras United podcast kicks off with an introduction to the hosts and their passion for Manchester United. They share their journey of becoming Manchester United fans and discuss their favorite United memory from the 2008 Champions League semi-final. The hosts analyze the recent Manchester Derby win, the impact of Mbeumo and Amad on the team, and Bruno Fernandes' contribution. They also discuss Cunha and Dorgu's performance in the match, Carrick's impact, and future expectations for the team.</p><p></p><p>Takeaways</p><ul><li>Passion for Manchester United</li><li>Memorable moments</li></ul><p></p><p>Chapters</p><ul><li>00:00 Introduction to the Madras United Podcast</li><li>06:32 Analysis of Manchester Derby Win</li><li>16:48 Bruno Fernandes' Contribution to the Team</li><li>24:42 Carrick's Impact and Future Expectations</li></ul>no00:31:34Episode 1 - The Derby Victoryfull