The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Scott Saunders
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The Promised Land is a Manchester United podcast brought to you by football journalist, editor and presenter Scott Saunders talking all the latest on the biggest club in England. Taking an approach of "never too high, never too low", a phrase coined by TPL's former co-host, the late Rob Blanchette, the show aims to bring an element of calmness and measured analysis on what we see on and off the pitch in relation to United. Scott has the unique insight of being a fan of the club for 30 years and working in the football media scene for over a decade, and will often endeavour to bring an alternative eye and critical thinking to what's being reported. There's no shouting or over the top reactions, but instead level-headed conversation on all the latest topics for every United fan to enjoy.

  1. 3d ago

    Transfer Latest: Baleba, Kone, Tchouameni, Scott, Camavinga - What's Going On With Midfield?

    Scott Saunders rounds up the latest Manchester United transfer news regarding the third midfielder the club want to sign this summer. Theres summaries of what's being reported where, why nobody in the press seems to have any faint idea of what United are doing, why United might be muddying the waters, and then there's some talk on targets - why Alex Scott ISN'T right for United, why Baleba might be the best pick of the lot, and why Tchouameni still is likely impossible despite reports to the contrary. Join the TPL FPL league for the new season! ⁠https://fantasy.premierleague.com/leagues/auto-join/qfvxjl⁠ League Code: qfvxjl Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 6d ago

    'An Absolute Gem for £35m!' - The Villa Perspective on Tielemans to Man Utd w/ Ty Bracey

    Youri Tielemans' shock transfer from Aston Villa to Manchester United is done and dusted. Scott Saunders is joined by content creator and Aston Villa fan Ty Bracey to talk about the Belgian's time at Aston Villa, what he excelled at during his time at Villa Park, what his weak points might be and why he feels United are getting a gem for a £35m fee. You can follow Ty, his brand new podcast and his thoughts on Aston Villa at the links below: X: https://x.com/TyBracey YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLySNGN6doBqUNx7LJ6X7pg Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-12th-man-an-aston-villa-podcast/id6788115748 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/033PmaRNFQis2amkOX4IBh Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  3. Jul 20

    Lisandro Martinez Injured AGAIN? Can & Should Man Utd Sign a New Centre Back?

    Lisandro Martinez has suffered another injury in the World Cup Final, raising fresh questions about his long-term availability and whether Manchester United can continue planning around him. This episode reacts to the latest setback, what it means for Michael Carrick's squad, and whether the club now has to seriously consider replacing him - and whether they CAN and SHOULD spend big on a centre back THIS SUMMER in order to fix the problem. There is discussion on why that isn't necessarily the most simple thing to do - given the need in other positions - and there's a run through of why it's a careful balancing act of prioritising a number of different things in the defence as the squad evolves - with Ayden Heaven and Leny Yoro's futures a big part of it. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media: X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/ TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. Jul 19

    Andrey Santos First Impressions, Mainoo's (Lack of) Minutes & Wrexham Reaction

    Manchester United have kicked off their pre-season! ... with a 0-1 defeat to Wrexham. Scott Saunders provides his first impressions of Andrey Santos from the game, what went well, what didn't, why it all doesn't really matter and what United might need to do next with some players on the fringes of their squad. There's talk on Radek Vitek's future and also some World Cup reaction - where Kobbie Mainoo got precisely ZERO minutes for England...while ANOTHER England player is now being sold for over £100m. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  5. Jul 17

    How Many More Signings Do Man Utd Need? Why Carlos Baleba Makes So Much Sense w/ Adam Joseph

    Manchester United have made progress this summer, but the squad still does not look complete. In this episode, Scott is joined by Adam Joseph to go position by position through the depth chart, looking at where United are now covered, where the squad still looks light, and what still needs to happen before the window can really be considered a success. There is discussion on the left-back situation, whether another addition is needed there, and why centre-midfield still feels like the one area that demands another major signing. The conversation turns into a passionate case for Carlos Baleba, why his profile makes so much sense, and why United still need a defensive, athletic, ground-covering midfielder who can win the ball back, carry it, and pass it. The episode also looks at how complete the squad really is, what the remaining priorities should be, and why one more big midfield move could make a huge difference to United’s ceiling this season. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH Follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc And follow Adam's channels: X https://x.com/AdamJoseph IG https://www.instagram.com/adamjosephfootball/ TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@adamjosephfootball Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  6. Jul 16

    Tuchel Proves He Was Never Right for Man Utd & New Signings Reaction w/ Adam Joseph

    England’s World Cup exit has brought fresh scrutiny on Thomas Tuchel, and this episode argues that Manchester United were right not to go down that road. The first half of the show looks at England’s elimination, why Tuchel has to take the blame, and why his latest failure only reinforces the feeling that he was never the right fit for United in the first place. The second half then turns back to Manchester United, with reaction to the signings of Youri Tielemans and Andrey Santos, what both players bring to the squad, and why the club’s midfield rebuild is starting to take shape in a very different way. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  7. Jul 14

    OFFICIAL: Man Utd Sign Youri Tielemans (And Karl Darlow) - REACTION

    Manchester United have completed the signing of Youri Tielemans, adding an experienced Premier League midfielder to Michael Carrick’s squad for a great value £35m. This episode reacts to the deal, rusn through what Tielemans will bring to United, and why the club clearly felt his profile was worth adding in this summer’s rebuild. There is also discussion on how Tielemans fits into United’s midfield and whether this is a short-term solution, a smart value signing, or something more significant than that. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Jul 13 ·  Bonus

    ANDREY SANTOS OFFICIALLY JOINS MAN UTD! Is he the Casemiro Replacement?

    Andrey Santos has been officially unveiled as a new Manchester United player. Scott Saunders reacts to the news on a big Monday in a bonus episode of TPL, and looks into some clues around how Man Utd might use him going forward given the quotes the Brazilian has given to club channels. Is he United's new number 6? With Youri Tielemans on the way too, it's now easier to see how that could happen...and Scott explains why. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-promised-land-a-manchester-united-podcast/id1582616846 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0hS1UG1wGf52m2hcQcEZbH And follow Scott & the show on social media:  X https://twitter.com/__scottsaunders IG https://www.instagram.com/__scottsaunders  TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@__scottsaunders/  TPL X https://x.com/tplmufc Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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The Promised Land is a Manchester United podcast brought to you by football journalist, editor and presenter Scott Saunders talking all the latest on the biggest club in England. Taking an approach of "never too high, never too low", a phrase coined by TPL's former co-host, the late Rob Blanchette, the show aims to bring an element of calmness and measured analysis on what we see on and off the pitch in relation to United. Scott has the unique insight of being a fan of the club for 30 years and working in the football media scene for over a decade, and will often endeavour to bring an alternative eye and critical thinking to what's being reported. There's no shouting or over the top reactions, but instead level-headed conversation on all the latest topics for every United fan to enjoy.

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  • Creator
    Scott Saunders
  • Years Active
    2021 - 2026
  • Episodes
    592
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 134584

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