Episode 3336: They Spoke Really Loud
Two weeks ago we were talking about a renewed sense of optimism at Manchester United. The stunning reversal of the last few days will go down in the annals of narrative whiplash.
Knocked out of the League Cup in August by a fourth division club, forced to endure the celebrations of the pitch-invading Grimsby fans, their manager flaking into pieces like a smoked haddock on live TV.
Amorim can maybe survive the result but I don’t know if he can survive this image. pic.twitter.com/bGBI5AgXf9
— Adam Clery (@AdamClery) August 27, 2025
We relive the memories of last night, reflect on the deathless images it created and sift through the wreckage of the Ineos-Amorim project.
In the spirit of accountability, Ken revisits some of the dumbest things he has written about Amorim – and pays his respects to those who had eyes to see.
And we have great news ahead of our live show in London on Wednesday September 24th – the special guest will be Arsenal legend Ian Wright! Go to https://www.secondcaptains.com/live-events/ for tickets.
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