In this episode, Keith and D break down Manchester United's latest signings and what the upcoming season holds. They debate the potential impact of new players Zirkzee and Lenny Yoro, comparing them to legends like Rio Ferdinand.

The hosts emphasize the importance of squad depth and discuss how United can build a powerhouse team akin to Real Madrid, highlighting the need for strong infrastructure.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Recap

03:45 Analyzing Manchester United's Recent Signings

10:09 The Importance of Squad Depth

18:00 Building a Well-Oiled Machine like Real Madrid

22:17 Strategic Decisions for a Young and Talented Team

23:10 Goalkeepers' Longevity

26:29 The Importance of a Mobile Defensive Midfielder

29:15 Manchester United's Strategy for Player Acquisitions

33:38 Exploring Performance-Based Contracts

36:48 The Potential Sale of Sancho and Ten Hag's Relationship with Ineos

45:34 The Impact of Ineos Group in Football

48:49 The Future of Sports Broadcasting: Streaming Services

52:54 The Return of Ruud van Nistelrooy to Manchester United

57:59 Kobie Mainoo: A Potential Future Captain

01:01:33 Assessing the Performances of Trent Alexander-Arnold and Diogo Dalot

01:06:35 Excitement for the Upcoming Season

In this episode of the Biggie and Smalls podcast, Keith Ippolito and D. McGuigan discuss Eric Ten Hag's candid remarks about the England national team and his thoughts on players like Luke Shaw and Marcus Rashford. They also touch on Ten Hag's comments about Ineos approaching other managers and the injury problems at Manchester United. The hosts analyze Micah Richards' criticism of Ten Hag and discuss potential transfer rumors involving Xherdan Shaqiri and Ben White. The conversation covers topics such as the transfer negotiations between Manchester United and Everton for Ben White, the need for squad depth in defense, the performance of players in the Euro 2020 tournament, and the potential signings for Manchester United. The hosts discuss the importance of not overspending on players and the need for efficient and timely negotiations. They also express their opinions on the current squad and the areas that need improvement. In this final part of the conversation, Keith and D. McGuigan discuss the upcoming Copa America and their excitement for the tournament. They also talk about the coverage of soccer in the United States and their hopes for the sport's growth in the country. They touch on the busy summer of football with the Euros, Copa America, and upcoming Olympics. They wrap up by mentioning the return of the Premier League and other sports in the fall.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Father's Day Weekend

03:02 Ten Hag's Candid Remarks on England and Manchester United

08:16 Ineos Approaching Other Managers and Transfer Rumors

16:35 Micah Richards' Criticism of Ten Hag

24:39 Transfer Negotiations and Squad Depth in Defense

31:18 Analyzing Performances in Euro 2020

36:00 Opinions on Potential Signings for Manchester United

53:07 Excitement for Copa America and Euros

59:55 Coverage and Growth of Soccer in the United States

01:02:07 The Busy Summer of Football

01:03:08 Looking Forward to the Premier League and Fall Sports

Keith and D discuss the recent decision by INEOS to keep Erik Ten Hag. They express their support for Ten Hag and the need for continuity at the club. They also discuss the importance of developing young players and the potential sale of players like Mason Greenwood and Amad Diallo. The conversation then shifts to the upcoming transfer window and the need for strategic signings that align with the club's philosophy. They mention the potential departure of Jadon Sancho and the importance of including a buyback clause in any deal. The episode concludes with a discussion about the upcoming Euros and the excitement of watching the tournament. Group A: Germany and Switzerland are likely to advance. Group B: Spain and Italy are the favorites. Group C: England is expected to win the group. In this final part of the conversation, the hosts discuss the upcoming Euro 2020 tournament and make predictions for the group winners, the overall winner, and the Golden Boot winner. They also touch on Luke Shaw's recent comments about his injury history at Manchester United. The hosts express their skepticism about Shaw's remarks and discuss the importance of players taking responsibility for their own fitness. They conclude the episode by plugging their social media accounts and inviting listeners to subscribe and leave reviews.

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Chapters

00:00 Introduction and Discussion of Managerial Change

03:13 The Importance of Continuity at Manchester United

06:40 Developing Young Players for Long-Term Success

12:09 Strategic Signings in the Transfer Window

27:47 Excitement for the Upcoming Euros

51:48 Group A: Germany and Switzerland Advance

54:29 Group B: Spain and Italy Favorites

56:26 Group C: England Expected to Win

57:27 Euro 2020 Predictions

01:14:44 Luke Shaw's Comments

01:17:06 Taking Responsibility for Fitness

01:23:28 Follow Us and Subscribe