Scott Saunders
The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast
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 alternat...
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Episodes
Atletico Madrid in the Champions League, plus, some Pogba, Sancho & manager chat! 22.02.2022 45:36
On today's edition of The Promised Land - A Manchester United podcast, Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) & Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B) look ahead to the first leg of Man Utd's Champions League tie with Atletico Madrid at the Wanda Metropolitano. They also look back on the victory over Leeds, talk Pogba, Sancho & the manager's position. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immun...
Power struggle involving Ronaldo? What does the future hold for Paul Pogba? 18.02.2022 46:37
On this edition of The Promised Land: A Manchester United podcast, Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) & Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B) discuss the reported power struggle involving Cristiano Ronaldo, Paul Pogba's future, Brighton, Leeds & more. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is vi...
Ten Hag preferred to Pochettino? 15.02.2022 44:47
On this edition of 'The Promised Land', Scott Saunders (@_scottsaunders) & Rob Blanchette (@_Rob_B) discuss Ralf Rangnick's post Southampton comments, Marcus Rashford, Harry Maguire, Gary Neville's leak claims, Erik ten Hag and more! Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 FREE travel packs with your first purchase. All you have to do is visit...
Burnley, Maguire, Rice, Southampton & Rangnick's man compared to Ted Lasso?! 11.02.2022 44:12
On today's edition of The Promised Land, a Manchester United podcast, Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss a disappointing draw at Burnley in the Premier League, Harry Maguire & Declan Rice's future plans. The guys also look ahead to the weekend's visit of Southampton & comparisons between Ralf Rangnick's coach and tv character Ted Lasso! Part of the @90min_football network! Athletic Greens i...
Out of the FA Cup with the biggest net spend in world football 08.02.2022 46:04
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss Manchester United's elimination from the FA Cup, and potential implications for the remainder of the season. They discuss Jesse Lingard's future, whether United actually have a chance of winning the Champions League and the revelation that United have the highest net spend in world football over the last decade. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1...
January transfer analysis - have Man Utd done enough? 01.02.2022 55:22
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss the outlook for Manchester United for the remainder of the season, following the closure of the January transfer window. There's talk on Donny van de Beek's move to Everton, Jesse Lingard's immediate future and the potential return (and departure?) of Paul Pogba. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vitamin D AND 5 F...
Signs of progress & January departures 25.01.2022 43:15
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette break down why Manchester United's Premier League win over West Ham could be significant - in terms of result, league position, control and confidence for the months ahead, and look at the moves the club could make in the final week of the January transfer window - featuring chat on Anthony Martial, Jesse Lingard, Eric Bailly and more. Athletic Greens is going to gi...
Giving Ralf time & the Martial fall out 18.01.2022 43:37
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss the state of Manchester United after dropped league points at Aston Villa, and how Ralf Rangnick will need time and patience to implement his ideas. There’s also talk on the future of Anthony Martial and potential midfield transfer targets like John McGinn and Jude Bellingham. Athletic Greens is going to give you a FREE 1 year supply of immune-supporting Vit...
FA Cup progress & the form of Marcus Rashford 11.01.2022 53:18
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss Manchester United's fortunate FA Cup win over Aston Villa and the small improvements in effort levels, but lack of control in the overall performance. They talk about Marcus Rashford's form and the futures of as many as 17 'unhappy' players at Old Trafford. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastcho...
A dose of reality 04.01.2022 1:06:39
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette break down Manchester United's current malaise - which showed itself in a poor 1-0 home defeat to Wolves. They issue a defence of Ralf Rangnick, look at Luke Shaw's explosive comments and dig deep into the problems which are holding the club back both on and off the pitch. There's also discussion on the returning Phil Jones and Paul Pogba's contract situation. This...
Beating Burnley, Maguire's poor form & January transfer targets 31.12.2021 48:51
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss Manchester United's two final games of 2021, a draw with Newcastle and a win over Burnley, and look ahead to 2022. The guys preview the home match with Wolves and question the form of Harry Maguire, Marcus Rashford & Bruno Fernandes, and look at positions that need to be strengthened in the January transfer window. This show is brought to you by our friends...
2021 in review & a January squad clearout 21.12.2021 59:21
In the absence of United in action, Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette look back on the club's year on the whole - asking the question of it Manchester United are in better shape now than this time last year, and which players stand a good chance of being regular squad members under new manager Ralf Rangnick. They also look ahead to 2022, and in particular the January transfer window - discussing whe...
COVID postponements, Martial and Cavani out plus Champions League draw reaction 14.12.2021 48:40
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette analyse recent Man Utd performances following the postponement of the Brentford trip due to a COVID outbreak. They look at the possibility of Anthony Martial & Edinson Cavani leaving in January, potential incomings and react to the Champions League draw - which pits United against Atletico Madrid. 'This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Proprep. Visit http...
Ralf Rangnick's United - first impressions 08.12.2021 45:12
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette dissect what they've seen of Man Utd so far under new interim manager Ralf Rangnick. They discuss the 4-2-2-2 system and how it could work moving forward, look at the players who could and may not excel under the German and talk all about Cristiano Ronaldo - who appears to be moving away from moving smart. This podcast is brought to you by our friends at Proprep. Vi...
A new Manchester United? 30.11.2021 36:06
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette reflect on the announcement of Ralf Rangnick as the club's interim manager, what it means for the rest of the season, and what his appointment means for the club as a whole over the coming seasons. There's talk on which players could excel, his tactical approach and whether it will alter United's behaviour in the transfer market. Advertising Inquiries: https://redci...
Champions League qualification, interim-interim coaches & eyes on Pochettino 24.11.2021 55:47
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette reflect on Michael Carrick's Manchester United winning their Champions League group and Jadon Sancho's great performance against Villarreal. They discuss in depth the managerial situation at the moment, give their thoughts on why Mauricio Pochettino is the right choice for next permanent coach and run through the pitfalls of appointing an interim. The guys also look...
Ole Gunnar Solskjaer (finally) sacked by Manchester United 21.11.2021 47:42
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette react to Sunday's news of Ole Gunnar Solskjaer being sacked as manager of Manchester United, and the news of Michael Carrick taking interim charge as the club search for a successor. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
Ole still in, succession planning, Brendan Rodgers & Watford away 17.11.2021 40:44
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette reflect on Ole Gunnar Solskjaer's position as manager going into Saturday's trip to Watford, and discuss how a managerial succession plan has now been put in place following a poor run of form and results. They discuss Brendan Rodgers' credentials were he to succeed Solskjaer, whether Ole can actually turn things around and the possibility of new arrivals in 2022. A...
Holiday season 09.11.2021 41:54
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss the state of Manchester United after defeat to Manchester City & ahead of the international break. They explore if there's any significance behind manager Ole Gunnar Solskjaer going on holiday at a time of crisis, and explore other candidates' suitability to replace him. There's talk on Ralph Rangnick and Brendan Rodgers, plus discussion on Paul Pogba's futu...
Solskjaer's back three, missing out on Conte & Man City preview 02.11.2021 45:10
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer switching his Man Utd system for the win at Tottenham and how it could work moving forward, look at Antonio Conte taking over at Spurs, what it means for Solskjaer and who could be the next candidates if results return south, and preview the derby clash with Man City on Saturday. Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn...
Solskjaer on the brink after disaster against Liverpool 27.10.2021 51:48
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss the fall out to Manchester United's disastrous performance and 5-0 home defeat to fierce rivals Liverpool, the club's decision to stick by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer for now and what the next few weeks will bring for the club as they embark on some massive decisions. The guys address rumours of fall outs in the squad and Paul Pogba calling out reports, as well as...
"We need to change something..." 19.10.2021 51:45
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette discuss Manchester United's poor form under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer following a humbling defeat to Leicester, and look back at the continued themes in matches that are leading to underperformance ahead of matches with Atalanta and Liverpool. They also discuss the growing speculation around Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte, and even dream up how Conte's preferred syste...
Squeaky bum time for Ole & a difficult run of games 13.10.2021 45:54
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette look ahead to Man Utd's trip to Leicester and the massive run of games the club have coming up in the Premier League and Champions League. The guys also discuss what Raphael Varane and Harry Maguire's injuries mean for the team, if Eric Bailly and Victor Lindelof are up to the task of replacing them and discuss Jesse Lingard, Donny van de Beek and 'schoolmastery' co...
Is Ronaldo a problem? 05.10.2021 53:41
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette look at Man Utd's start to the season on the whole and discuss in depth the impact that their three new major signings - Jadon Sancho, Raphael Varane and Cristiano Ronaldo have made on the team so far - for better or for worse. Subscribe | Share | Review Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/ad...
Man Utd's worrying performances, the losing habit and managers waiting in the wings 28.09.2021 46:59
Scott Saunders & Rob Blanchette take a deep dive into what's going wrong under Ole Gunnar Solskjaer after Man Utd suffer three defeats in 10 days, with important matches to come. They look at the style of play, the results and below par performances, and how the manager can turn it around with two high profile managers in Zinedine Zidane and Antonio Conte waiting in the wings. Advertising Inquirie...
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