The Tactics Show: Failed System, Failed Principles

#914 | Ed, Dharnish and Daniel discuss the tactics that led to United's disappointing performance in the derby on Sunday. This analysis covers the ongoing debate about Amorim’s formation, player roles, and the manager's stubborn adherence to his philosophy. The convo offers a critique of United's lack of pressing, poor midfield setup, and misuse of players like Bruno Fernandes. There’s an inevitable debate about the manager’s future, and what changes, if any, might improve the team's form. 00:00 Introduction 01:36 Analysing United's Performance 02:53 City's Tactical Dominance 04:15 United's Flaws 06:02 Player Performance and System Critique 13:02 Managerial Decisions and Future Outlook 19:10 The Margins of Error 19:26 Player Quality and Trust Issues 20:51 Systemic Problems and Individual Errors 22:05 Managerial Stubbornness and Patience 24:14 Player Roles and Tactical Adjustments 30:56 Upcoming Matches and Managerial Future 31:58 Striker Dilemma and Squad Depth 32:57 Final Thoughts and Predictions If you are interested in supporting the show and accessing a weekly exclusive bonus episode, check out our Patreon page or subscribe on Apple Podcasts. Supporter funded episodes are ad-free. NQAT is available on all podcast apps and in video on YouTube . Hit that subscribe button, leave a rating and write a review on Apple or Spotify . Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices