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. 19h ago

    How Damaging is the Derby Defeat? Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph

    Manchester United have had a difficult start to the Premier League season — and the derby defeat to Manchester City has only added to the frustration. A few days removed from the game, this episode takes a calmer look at what happened at Old Trafford. Was the defeat actually as bad as it felt at the time? How damaging is United’s start to the season, and how much responsibility should fall on Michael Carrick, the players and the club’s summer recruitment? There’s also a wider look at the issues beginning to emerge in Carrick’s team, what should genuinely concern United supporters and which problems may simply require patience as a new-look squad settles. Finally, attention turns to the next two games and the response United desperately need. How important is this upcoming run, what needs to change and what would it take to feel like the season is back on track? 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 Follow Adam too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 2d ago

    Poor Performance & Terrible VAR Call Costs United the Derby | Man Utd 0-1 Man City Reaction

    Manchester United have LOST the Manchester derby at Old Trafford.... with Enzo Fernandez not being punished for an offside in the lead up to Erling Haaland's winner! Scott Saunders looks at the decision, the standard of refereeing and how they can keep getting things wrong.....but also at why United didn't actually do enough to win the game outside of the poor refereeing. United didn't manage the game and made poor decisions....and didn't look like scoring. Share your thoughts in the comments. 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. 3d ago

    Is There a Blueprint to Beat Man City? Manchester Derby Preview, Lineup & Prediction

    Manchester United face Manchester City at Old Trafford in the first derby of the season — but is there already a blueprint for how Michael Carrick's side can beat their neighbours? After Carrick masterminded a 2-0 victory over City last season, this episode looks at how United should approach Sunday's game and where Enzo Maresca's new-look City side can be exploited. What does United's game plan need to look like? Should Carrick sacrifice possession and attack City in transition? Where are the spaces United can exploit, how do they limit City's biggest threats, and what lessons can be taken from the previous derby victory? There's also a full run-through of the team Carrick could select, the big decisions in midfield and attack, and which players are best suited to the tactical demands of the game. Plus, the predicted Manchester United starting XI and score prediction ahead of a huge early-season test at Old Trafford. 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. 4d ago

    Start Sesko More! Mainoo & Tielemans Star in UCL Return | Man Utd 4-0 Sabah Reaction

    Manchester United are back in the Champions League — and back with a win after a comfortable 4-0 victory over Sabah at Old Trafford. Matheus Cunha, Bruno Fernandes, Benjamin Šeško and Lisandro Martínez got the goals as Michael Carrick's side opened their European campaign with three points and a clean sheet. This episode looks at the immediate reaction to United's performance, Patrick Dorgu's display at left-back and what it could mean for the position going forward. There's also discussion on another impressive showing from Kobbie Mainoo, while Šeško scores for the second game running and strengthens his case for a starting place. Plus, Joshua Zirkzee's contribution from the bench and what Carrick can take from a convincing European win ahead of the Manchester derby. 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. 5d ago

    Your Comments: Expectations & Underwhelming Results, Left Back & Rashford | TPLQA

    The latest Your Comments Answered episode has plenty to discuss after Manchester United's frustrating start to the season. There's talk about negativity and balancing expectations with what you see on the pitch, questions on Michael Carrick and his coaching staff, whether previous United managers deserved more patience, and the importance of giving this latest project time to develop. Plus, the Rashford debate continues — is he being shoehorned into the team at the expense of Cunha and Šeško? — before turning to United's decision not to sign a left-back, Luke Shaw's form, Patrick Dorgu's potential in the position and whether Lewis Hall could be revisited. 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

  6. 6d ago

    CHAMPIONS LEAGUE IS BACK! Man Utd vs Sabah Preview, Starting XI & Prediction

    Champions League football is finally back at Old Trafford as Manchester United begin their European campaign against Azerbaijani champions Sabah. Michael Carrick's side return to Europe's biggest competition after a three-season absence, with United looking to make the perfect start against a Sabah team preparing for the first Champions League league-phase match in their history. This episode previews the game, takes a closer look at the opposition and assesses the big selection decisions facing Carrick — particularly with Manchester City visiting Old Trafford just three days later. How much should United rotate? Is it time for Benjamin Šeško to start? Could Andrey Santos come into midfield? And which players need to make their case for a place in Carrick's strongest XI? Plus, the predicted Manchester United starting line-up, key battles and score prediction as another Champions League journey begins at Old Trafford. 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. 6d ago

    Why Are Man Utd Conceding So Many Goals? A Look at the Defence w/ Adam Joseph

    Scott Saunders and Adam Joseph look at a wholistic view of Man Utd's first three games of the season - in each of which they've conceded two goals - and discuss the reasons why they are shipping in so many. Is it to do with the approach, the mentality, the confidence levels, instructions, or the transfer market? And how do they find solutions in the team to start improving? Let us know your thoughts in the comments. 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 Follow Adam on X too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Sep 7

    What Went Wrong at Everton? Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph

    Manchester United were held to a 2-2 draw by Everton — but what did the performance tell us about Michael Carrick’s team and where they are at this early stage of the season? Adam Joseph joins for the latest Man Utd State of Play to look back at the draw, why United failed to turn the game into three points and whether Carrick got his substitutions and response right as the match developed. There’s also discussion around Gary Neville’s criticism, the debate over United’s best XI and how Carrick finds the right balance within a squad that suddenly has plenty of options. Plus, Luke Shaw’s performances come under the microscope, the left-back situation is assessed, and there’s a look at Senne Lammens and whether he was at fault for Everton’s goals. After a chaotic 2-2 draw, how concerned should United be? 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 Follow Adam too: https://x.com/AdamJoseph 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
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    642
  • Rating
    Explicit
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