The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Adam Joseph joins Scott Saunders for a trial of a new episode series looking at the misfortune of Manchester United's rivals this season. There's always a lesson to be learned for United and they're pointed out throughout the episode, but this is the first look on TPL mainly dedicated to other clubs. If you like it, drop in the comments and let us know if you want more of this! This week, Chelsea...

Scott Saunders is joined by Adam Joseph to run through the latest Manchester United transfer news released by The Athletic on Thursday. There's a breakdown of the report and its fresh headlines - how Micky van de Ven is now a target, who Adam's ideal CB pick is instead of him, why Carlos Baleba remains in focus, and more on the future of head coach Michael Carrick. Due to video issues, this episod...

Michael Carrick is "INCREASINGLY LIKELY" to get the Man Utd job beyond the end of this season, according to the latest reports. Scott Saunders gives his take on whether Carrick is the right choice, the safe choice, if safe is right at this moment in time, and other candidates like Julian Nagelsmann and Andoni Iraola. Get in touch with your thoughts in the comments! Subscribe to the podcast on all...

Scott Saunders breaks down his thoughts on Aurelien Tchouameni - who has been linked with Man Utd in the past few days. There's talk about how likely the deal is, whether he's the right midfield fit, the potential cost of the deal and how United should construct their summer. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1 ...

Transfer reporter Graeme Bailey rejoins the podcast to discuss Man Utd's summer transfer plans. On the agenda is the latest on where Elliot Anderson is likely to go, if Sandro Tonali is heading to Manchester, and which midfielders United are most likely to end up signing given competition from Manchester City. There's also the reasons why Myles Lewis-Skelly could leave Arsenal with United interest...

Scott Saunders provides his instant reaction to the HUGE Man Utd win at Stamford Bridge on Saturday night, which now puts United on the brink of qualifying for next season's Champions League. There's talk on a host of standout performances, the flow of the game, and what's important after a win like this. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromise...

JUST DON'T LOSE! Scott Saunders provides a patched up and put together podcast looking ahead to Man Utd's trip to Chelsea discussing: - Lisandro Martinez and Harry Maguire's suspensions - The breaking news around Leny Yoro's injury - What defence Michael Carrick can put together to visit Chelsea And more. Get your comments in with your lineups, preferred back fours and predictions. Subscribe to th...

Graeme Bailey rejoins the podcast for the first in a two-part conversation around the latest developments at Manchester United. The first topic on the agenda is Michael Carrick's long term future as Man Utd head coach - and how likely it is at the moment that he gets the role permanently. Scott & Graeme talk about United's style under Carrick, their recent drop off, substitutions and potential wea...

Scott Saunders discusses the latest on the Man Utd manager hunt with Andoni Iraola now CONFIRMED to be leaving Bournemouth. Should United turn to the Spaniard instead of Carrick? Scott discusses! Also, United have been linked with moves for Bournemouth players Eli Junior Kroupi & Marcos Senesi. Would they make sense as summer signings? Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠htt...

Scott Saunders reacts to Monday night's defeat against Leeds for Man Utd, which puts the brakes on their progress to qualify for the Champions League. Discussed is United's performance on the night, why it was so poor, the team selection from Michael Carrick, Manuel Ugarte, Lisandro Martinez's red card and more. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: ⁠https://www.youtube.com/@Th...

Scott Saunders reacts to the results over the Premier League weekend with Arsenal potentially bottling the league, Man City possibly catching them, Aston Villa drawing and Chelsea losing - and why Champions League is NEARLY at Man Utd's grasp. United play Leeds on Monday night and Scott explains the context of the situation and why getting UCL football wrapped up ASAP is huge for Man Utd's summer...

Man Utd have been linked with a move for Aston Villa's Morgan Rogers - he'd cost a lot of money but is he the right player for United to go after? Scott Saunders discusses the reports. In the show, there's also the latest on Arsenal selling Myles Lewis-Skelly and links to Real Madrid's Eduardo Camavinga. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromised...

Scott is joined by Jamie Bajwa, a Man Utd fan and finance professional who runs the Sub-Prime Goals Substack, to go into greater depth about how much United stand to gain from qualifying for the Champions League - with 5th place now confirmed as a qualification place through league finish this year. Discussed is a number on how much United are likely to spend this summer if they return to the UCL,...

Scott Saunders reacts to the news that Harry Maguire has officially extended his contract with Manchester United. Discussed is the journey Maguire has been on from signing to the lows he went through and back to the point of his renewal, and why the extension is an important and sensible decision for the club to take at this moment in time. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube:...

Adam Joseph rejoins Scott Saunders on TPL to talk about Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes - and put into perspective how good he has been this season. Scott gets a Football Writers Association player of the year vote and has already made his choice - this episode runs through the reasons why the Portuguese Magnifico is the best player in the Premier League, and Adam brings all the stats to...

Adam Joseph rejoins the podcast for a deep dive into life without Man Utd playing football and looking to the short term future. Discussed is the likely new contracts for Kobbie Mainoo and Harry Maguire and a raft of transfer targets who could join United in the summer. The guys outline their priority order of signings for the summer by position and their current positions on the head coach role....

Scott Saunders offers his current take on Man Utd's manager situation beyond the end of this season - if Carrick is top choice, what needs to happen for him to get the job, who else is in the frame, the risks of keeping Carrick or letting him go, and lots more. Subscribe to the podcast on all major platforms: YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@ThePromisedLandMUFC?sub_confirmation=1  Apple: https://...

Will Marcus Rashford join Barcelona permanently? It's a question up in the air at the moment and while Barcelona are chief for playing down their ability to spend money (word is they want to extend the loan deal rather than pay €30m) Scott Saunders investigates if... they actually have a point? Man Utd will be looking to raise as much money as possible to reinvest this summer and are counting on R...

All the talk has been about Man Utd signing a new midfield in 2026...but what about a new left back? Luke Shaw has a year left on his deal and isn't the player he used to be, so left back is creeping up the priority list. Scott Saunders discusses how much we can expect Man Utd to allocate to the position and runs through the likelihood of some big targets actually joining - including talk about Le...

Scott Saunders returns with a new TPL catching up on some of the stuff he's missed recently - notably the reporting that Man Utd will make an approach for Newcastle's Sandro Tonali in the summer! Scott digs into whether to buy in to the talk and also addresses a new report on Man City going for Tonali as well as Elliot Anderson - who United want too. Discussed is how the midfield should be made up...

The Premier League is taking its final break of the season - and there's just SEVEN GAMES left to play! Scott takes stock of Manchester United's remaining fixtures in the league this season and runs the rule over their Champions League chances but also outlines all of the games United's immediate rivals for top five - Aston Villa, Liverpool, Chelsea and Manchester City - have to play, and explains...

Man Utd drew at Bournemouth on Friday night to hold on to third place ahead of a LONG break until their next Premier League match....but the headlines were stolen by a poor refereeing decision which quite possibly impacted the outcome of the game. Scott Saunders talks through his thoughts on the 2-2 draw and the lack of consistency in decision making which saw United NOT get a penalty and Harry Ma...

Bruno Guimaraes to Man Utd - could it really happen? Scott Saunders digs into the latest story from Reuters and explains why this may have some REAL validity to it. Also discussed is his fit in the team, the thoughts on the quoted €80m price, and if it could really happen. Scott also discusses the latest attempts by Barcelona to low ball Man Utd over Marcus Rashford. Subscribe to the podcast on al...

The reports are rolling - Man Utd are interested in Newcastle's Sandro Tonali. Scott Saunders addresses the latest news around Man Utd's hunt for a new midfielder - and explains why he feels as though this deal may, as difficult as it will be to pull off, the most likely one to happen for the summer coming up as it stands. Elliot Anderson's name is discussed, as well as an idea on why we're hearin...

Casemiro is going to leave Manchester United - it's already decided. But is letting him go without at least an extension offer the wisest decision for Man Utd in a summer where their midfield needs a revamp? Scott Saunders explains why while it may not even happen, United should at least table a conditional, less expensive offer to keep the Brazilian around the squad beyond the rest of this season...