The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Scott Saunders
  • 4.5 (51)
  • Soccer
  • Updated Weekly

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. 11h ago

    Rashford's Return: What It Means for Man Utd's Budget & Serious Attacking Depth w/ Adam Joseph

    Adam Joseph rejoins TPL to look back on the pre-season friendly against PSG, the lessons to take from it and what kind of team Man Utd are developing into under Michael Carrick. There's also a focus on Marcus Rashford's impending return - looking at the incredible depth United have in attack compared to their rivals if he stays, and what a relatively unplanned reintegration for Rashford means for United's financial position and summer transfer plans - has that unplanned cost delayed them in the market to this point? Let us know your thoughts in the comments! Join TPL FPL 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 Follow Adam too: X https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  2. 1d ago

    Tielemans Debut, Amad Shines, Mount Injured (Of Course) - Man Utd 1-1 PSG REACTION

    Man Utd drew 1-1 with PSG in their fourth pre-season game with another encouraging performance for the most part! Scott Saunders breaks down why pre-season is making him excited for the new Premier League campaign, and also speaks on Youri Tielemans' debut, Amad's form and of course....the injury scare to Mason Mount that everyone was expecting. 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. 2d ago

    I'm Giving Marcus Rashford Another Chance at Man Utd - Here's Why

    Having revisited Marcus Rashford's interview from last year, I came away with a different perspective. Rather than focusing on individual moments or performances, this episode looks at what Rashford had to say about Manchester United's lack of long-term direction, constant managerial changes and the absence of a clear footballing identity. Many of the frustrations he described were shared by supporters at the time, but with another year having passed—and significant cultural changes taking place under the current football leadership—is it time to reassess Rashford's situation? I discuss where I think he was right, where I disagree, why the cultural reset at Manchester United has been so important, and what Rashford would have to prove if he is to earn another opportunity at the club. This isn't about ignoring the criticisms of his performances or attitude. It's about asking whether there is now a genuine opportunity for Marcus Rashford to come back into a very different Manchester United. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  4. 3d ago

    Hall Transfer Not Expected, Baleba Injured & Tchouameni Set to Stay | What Now for Man Utd?

    Setbacks all around for Man Utd in the transfer market in the last 24 hours?? Rodri's decision to join Barcelona over Real Madrid was unexpected and Scott Saunders explains how that directly impacts any hope Man Utd will have had of signing Aurelien Tchouameni - is the deal now completely dead? Carlos Baleba - a midfield alternative - has picked up an injury, and the thoughts on Lewis Hall joining United this month are not positive all around. So what now? Scott runs through why he thinks United WILL act in the transfer window before it closes but also acknowledges that business MUST be done in order for United to compete in this episode of TPL. JOIN TPL FPL NOW! 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

  5. 4d ago

    Transfer Latest: Vitek & Bayindir Sold, Zirkzee to Juventus? Man Utd Start Selling

    Manchester United's transfer window continues to gather pace, with major developments around Joshua Zirkzee, Radek Vítek and Altay Bayındır leaving. In this episode, Scott Saunders reacts to reports that Juventus are stepping up their pursuit of Zirkzee and discusses why his departure could be the key to United signing another striker before the transfer window closes. There's also a look at United's deal to sell Radek Vítek to Middlesbrough, including the initial fee, add-ons, sell-on clause, matching rights and buy-back option, as well as Bayındır's loan move to Celta Vigo and why it finally brings an end to a nightmare goalkeeping chapter. There's also the latest on Marcus Rashford's future, what Bruno Guimarães' move away from Newcastle could mean for Lewis Hall and whether a precedent has now been set for United's long-standing left-back target. JOIN TPL FPL for the new season now! 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

  6. 5d ago

    Mason Mount as the 'Third Midfielder' & the Lewis Hall Briefings - What's Going On?

    So, what if Man Utd don't do anything else this summer? What if they actually do keep Mason Mount as the third midfielder and not sign another one? What if Lewis Hall is too expensive and they don't sign a left back? Scott Saunders addresses the latest doomerisms around Man Utd's transfer window and lack of recent activity. Also discussed is why it's important to control the media narrative - or just not feed it at all - and why United are changing behaviour in the market for the good of themselves. JOIN TPL FPL now! 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

  7. 6d ago

    8 Long-Term Problems That Held Man Utd Back - And the Progress in Fixing Them | w/ Adam Joseph

    For over a decade, Manchester United haven't just been missing one or two players – they've been battling deeper structural problems that have repeatedly held the club back. In this episode, Adam Joseph joins the podcast to assess the biggest long-term issues that have defined United since Sir Alex Ferguson retired, and whether INEOS and the current football leadership are finally fixing them. The discussion covers culture, recruitment, financial discipline, the wage structure, midfield balance, athleticism, leadership, squad depth, player sales, football identity and more, with each area assessed based on how much progress has actually been made. Rather than focusing on one transfer or one result, this is a broader look at where Manchester United really are as a football club—and whether the foundations are finally being put in place to compete for major honours again. Join TPL FPL 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 Follow Adam too: X https://x.com/AdamJoseph Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

  8. Aug 2

    Transfer Window Predictions & Pre-Season Learnings: Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph

    Adam Joseph is back on the pod for a new Man Utd state of play episode with Scott Saunders - discussing what the guys expect to happen in the remaining month of the transfer window and what we've learned so far from United's pre-season fixtures. Join the TPL FPL league below 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 Follow Adam too here: X https://x.com/AdamJoseph IG https://www.instagram.com/adamjosephfootball/ 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
    605
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 134584

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