Ashwin Ballal

Backstage at the Theatre

Sports EN ↓ 12 episodes

Backstage at the Theatre goes beyond the results at Old Trafford - mixing news, tactics and banter to help you get through the inevitable rollercoaster of a season. Hosted by two passionate United fans with experiences in football writing and professional scouting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Be sure to visit the podcast's website and support the creator: feeds.acast.com

Author

Ashwin Ballal

Category

Sports

Podcast website

feeds.acast.com

Latest episode

Sep 9, 2026

Where to listen?

Podcasts in the app Replaio Radio Coming soon

Podcasts are coming to the app soon. Install now and be the first to see a whole new take on podcasts

Get it on Google Play Install for free Android almost 10M downloads · 4.8 rating iOS soon

Episodes

Last Minute Dagger and a Flurry of Fixtures to Come - 2026/27 GW3: United vs Everton 09.09.2026

A last minute goal conceded at Everton has understandably dampened the mood after the previous week, but with Champions League returning to Old Trafford and the Manchester Derby to come, the next weeks could already be crucial. Join us to hear our thoughts on the Everton game and also what we are looking forward to in the couple of weeks before the first international break.

New Season, New Hopes, Familiar Questions - 2026/27 GW 2: United vs Ipswich 30.08.2026

Backstage at the Theatre is back after a long hiatus! A lot has changed around Manchester United, but a lot also remains all too familiar. Join us as we take a look at the new season, and the interesting questions that have already been asked of the side early into the campaign.

Episode 9 - Change in form but do United need more? 30.01.2025

There has been a positive turn in form, but have the performances been as convincing as the results show? The hosts dive into the recent results and with the January window heading to a close, they assess if United should have done more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 8 - Discussing Amorim, Rashford and Squad Profiles 16.01.2025

On this episode, the hosts discuss results under Amorim in his first couple of months in charge, as well as his general handling of various situations including Marcus Rashford. They also discuss the upcoming fixtures as well as some key squad profiles for the January and summer transfer windows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 7 - Big Changes at Old Trafford 10.11.2024

Big decisions have been made at Old Trafford, so what can we expect under the new manager and will the squad be up to the task? Join the hosts as they try to answer these questions and more ahead of a massive turning point in the season. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 6 - What Is The Way Forward? 17.10.2024

Manchester United are coming off yet another run of terrible results. As the side regroups after the second international break, the hosts have a heavy discussion in which they try to decipher the way forward. It is still relatively early in the season, can the club make the most out of what is left? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 5 - Improved Results, Tactical Conundrums and a Tricky Run to Come 24.09.2024

After a good run of fixtures with improved performances on the pitch, the hosts look at the key performances over this good run and address some of the tactical conundrums that remain. They also preview the tricky run of fixtures to come, and discuss potential setups to maximise results over the next few games. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 4 - International Break Reset + Crucial Fixtures Ahead 13.09.2024

In this episode, the hosts analyse the Liverpool game and discuss the underlying issues in the playing style. They also go over the players' performances over the international break and preview the upcoming trip to Southampton, as well as the set of fixtures to come. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 3 - Brighton Review, In-Depth Tactics Talk and Liverpool Preview 01.09.2024

The hosts dissect the Brighton game and the defensive set-ups, while also deep-diving into the broader tactics of the team. They also preview the Liverpool game and discuss what the result of that game could mean for the international break. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 2 - Fulham Review, Early Tactics and Brighton Preview 24.08.2024

The hosts review the Fulham game and go over tactical points of note, discussing key positions and early build up issues. They also preview the Brighton fixture and talk about potential tweaks or changes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 1 - Community Shield Review + Season Preview 15.08.2024

The hosts review the Community Shield performance and talk about what that could mean for the start of the season. They also discuss the squad and debate on the ideal personnel fit at the moment. Be sure to get your fix before the season begins! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 0 - Introduction 13.08.2024

Welcome to Backstage at the Theatre, it's great to have you for the very first episode! On this short episode, Ashwin and Anirudh introduce themselves and provide more context about the show. They also make their case as to why you should be tuning in and what you can expect to get out of this podcast. Thanks for being here and we are excited for you to join us for the season ahead! Hosted on Acas...

Listen to the Backstage at the Theatre podcast in Replaio

Radio and podcasts in one app - free, with no sign-up. Install today and do not miss the launch

Get it on Google Play

Replaio is not a podcast publisher; show names, artwork and audio belong to their authors and are distributed through public RSS feeds.