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The Final Score

The Final Score

The Final Score: Hope, hype and heartbreak..on repeat; The pain of being a Manchester United fan

Oct 21, 2026 · 7 min · 8 segments

A 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League — just another night Manchester United fans would rather forget. But perhaps the worst part of supporting United isn’t losing; it’s the cycle of hope…

A 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League — just another night Manchester United fans would rather forget. But perhaps the worst part of supporting United isn’t losing; it’s the cycle of hope, hype and heartbreak that follows every setback. From unpredictable performances to boardroom infighting and the burden of past glory, we ask: why does backing one of football’s biggest clubs feel like such a thankless task? *Join Neil Humphreys & Zia-ul Raushan - LIVE every weekday at 6.50am for The Final Score only on Let's Talk Singapore | Weekdays 6-10am* See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

A 4-1 defeat to Como in the UEFA Champions League — just another night Manchester United fans would rather forget. But perhaps the worst part of supporting United isn’t losing; it’s the cycle of hope…

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Show signals: SuitabilitySafeBiasNot political

Speakers: Zia-ul RaushanHostNeil HumphreysHost

Top entities: Manchester United F.C.×50 Michael Carrick×8 Neil Humphreys×8 Alex Ferguson×4 UEFA Champions League

No Progress Under Carrick2:20 – 2:49

Neil HumphreysHost

2:20

Here we go.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:20

Let's start with a drum roll, please.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:24

Coming in at number six.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:25

In at number six, unexpected.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:27

After the highs of Michael Carrick and what he came in to do last season, took over when we were relatively mid-table, pushed us all the way to third.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:35

You thought Carrick would build from there.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:37

Yes.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:37

And that's what has caught me off guard almost.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:40

I don't mind losing the odd game.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:42

But there's no substance there to tell me this is going to become better.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:46

And that is the most worrying.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:48

Could not agree more.

Manchester United F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
97%50 mentions
Michael CarrickPersonAssociation football manager
91%8 mentions
Neil HumphreysPersonBritish author and columnist
84%8 mentions
Alex FergusonPersonScottish former association football manager
78%4 mentions
UEFA Champions LeagueSports OrganizationFootball competition
72%1 mention
ManchesterCityCity in England
66%2 mentions
Cesc FàbregasPersonSpanish football manager
59%2 mentions
Lisandro MartínezPersonArgentine footballer
53%2 mentions
Bruno FernandesPersonPortuguese footballer
47%2 mentions
Paul PogbaPersonFrench footballer
41%2 mentions
Manchester City F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
34%1 mention
Liverpool F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
28%2 mentions
Alexis SánchezPersonChilean footballer
22%2 mentions
CasemiroPersonBrazilian footballer
16%2 mentions
West Ham United F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
9%2 mentions
Arsenal F.C.Sports TeamFootball club
3%1 mention

Manchester UnitedSports > Soccer > English football
Sports psychologyPsychology
Player recruitmentSports > Soccer
Football club managementSports > Soccer
Manchester United governanceSports > Soccer > Football club management
Poor recent season and lack of progressSports > Soccer > English football > Manchester United
Manchester United transfer strategySports > Soccer > Player recruitment
Manchester derby rivalrySports > Soccer > Club rivalries
Football fandomPsychology > Sports psychology
Manchester United supportersPsychology > Sports psychology > Football fandom
Club rivalriesSports > Soccer
English footballSports > Soccer
Sports
Psychology
SoccerSports

No Progress Under Carrick2:20 – 2:49

Neil HumphreysHost

2:20

Here we go.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:20

Let's start with a drum roll, please.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:24

Coming in at number six.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:25

In at number six, unexpected.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:27

After the highs of Michael Carrick and what he came in to do last season, took over when we were relatively mid-table, pushed us all the way to third.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:35

You thought Carrick would build from there.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:37

Yes.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:37

And that's what has caught me off guard almost.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:40

I don't mind losing the odd game.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:42

But there's no substance there to tell me this is going to become better.

Zia-ul RaushanHost

2:46

And that is the most worrying.

Neil HumphreysHost

2:48

Could not agree more.

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