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The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Scott Saunders
Manchester United
Michael Carrick
Premier League
Bruno Fernandes
Manchester City
Arsenal
Champions League
Transfer Window
Everton
Marcus Rashford
Chelsea
Benjamin Sesko
Patrick Dorgu
Youri Tielemans
Casemiro
Fulham
Newcastle United
Kobbie Mainoo
Andrey Santos
Tottenham Hotspur

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 pi... more

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Latest Episodes

Manchester United ARE IN THE RELEGATION ZONE.

A ridiculous 4-4 draw with Aston Villa on Sunday ensured that they would spend the international break in the bottom three, with ONE win from their first TEN games in the Premier League season - with no ... more

Manchester United finally have something to celebrate after their dramatic 3-2 comeback victory over Roma, but is this a genuine turning point for Michael Carrick or simply a false dawn?

Adam Joseph returns for the latest State of Play to discuss Un... more

MANCHESTER UNITED HAVE FINALLY WON A GAME!

It took them 54 days but Man Utd beat Roma in the Champions League on Tuesday, finally bringing some much needed relief from the misery of this season so far. Scott Saunders dissects the game, speaks about ... more

The podcast returns with another run through of YOUR comments and thoughts on everything around the crisis that is Manchester United at the moment. Keep them coming and thank you so much!

Scott Saunders talks over the big topics of the moment; Micha... more

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Recent Guests

Adam Joseph
Episode: Carrick, Culture & Crisis: Man Utd State of PAIN w/ Adam Joseph
Jamie Bajwa
Analyst at Sub Prime Goals
Sub Prime Goals
Episode: Is THIS Man Utd's Intended Path to Removing the Debt & The Glazers? w/ Jamie Bajwa
Harry Symeou
Guest, Chronicles of a Gooner
Chronicles of a Gooner
Episode: SHAM CITY! Reacting to the Premier League's DAMNING Man City Statement w/ Harry Symeou
Ty Bracey
Aston Villa fan and podcaster, founder of The 12th Man Podcast
The 12th Man Podcast / Aston Villa
Episode: 'An Absolute Gem for £35m!' - The Villa Perspective on Tielemans to Man Utd w/ Ty Bracey
Daniel Childs
Chelsea fan, content creator who recently hit 40,000 YouTube subscribers
Chelsea Echo
Episode: 'Untapped Potential' - The Chelsea Perspective on Man Utd Target Andrey Santos
Graeme Bailey
Football journalist and pundit, guest on the episode.
Sky Sports / 90min? (as discussed in episode)
Episode: Anderson, Baleba, Lewis-Skelly & More: Man Utd’s 2026 Transfer Plans (w/ Graeme Bailey)
Amad Diallo
Manchester United player, discussing ambitions and teamwork
Manchester United
Episode: Can you trust United to beat West Ham? Amad & Mbeumo outline title ambitions!
Bryan Mbeumo
Player who shares insights on his relationship with Amad
Brentford
Episode: Can you trust United to beat West Ham? Amad & Mbeumo outline title ambitions!
Quentin Gesp
French journalist and Aston Villa fan
Episode: What to expect from Lyon & Cherki links - with French football journalist Quentin Gesp

Host

Scott Saunders
Host with long-standing association to United-focused media and analysis; leads conversations with measured tone and informed perspectives.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 557 ratings
  • Awful

    This douche just loves to hear himself talk and doesn’t take any stance. Rides the fence and uses listener comments and outrage to justify trying to be holier than the rest of the fanbase. The irritating Australian is worse when he is on the show. No substance. Just complains about the fanbase. Why anyone gives him a moment of air time if beyond me.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bob forester
    United Statesa month ago
  • TPL FPL 2025/26

    Thanks for the shoutout on winning the TPL FPL 2025/26 ‘I’m not a Baleba’. Great pod!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Ravi S U
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Woke Scott

    What Scott doesn’t understand is that Ratcliffe’s saying that there should be a sane immigration policy. The proper way is to apply & come over when approved, not crash into Britain & demand housing, welfare & medical coverage while not even trying to assimilate. At the rate Britain’s going you might not even have a country in 5 years( or less) but little fiefdoms warring among each other

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    DonKHote
    United States9 months ago
  • Bruno not top class?

    Had to unfollow the show when your Middlesbrough mate said Bruno wouldn’t get near the Bayern team and that he’s not a top class player. Laughable.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Laingy86
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • The critique of punditry was ridiculous

    This precious snowflake was so inaccurate, wrong, and whiny in his episode critiquing the class of ‘92 for being pundits- it made me go from mildly enjoying his pod, to unsubscribing and getting nauseated at the sight of it.

    Not only was he totally inaccurate with things he said (like Beckham shaving his head in 98 in the face of the abuse he got from world cup) but everything he said was so misguided. Like… grow up. Don’t cry over two people being pundits and having a laugh about a mediocre cb... more

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    bgq69
    United States10 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Positive coverage of guest dynamics when present; some nostalgia for the earlier co-host balance.
Fans value the clear, data-informed takes over hype from other football shows.
Listeners praise the level-headed, balanced analysis and calm delivery.
Regular listeners appreciate concise updates and real-time relevance to MUFC news.

Chart Rankings

How this podcast ranks in the Apple Podcasts, Spotify and YouTube charts.

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#117
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#129
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Apple Podcasts
#136
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Apple Podcasts
#102
Australia/Sports/Soccer
Apple Podcasts
#38
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Apple Podcasts
#57
Ireland/Sports/Soccer

Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Carrick, Culture & Crisis: Man Utd State of PAIN w/ Adam Joseph
Q: Any more reflections on where United should go next if they do make that change?
Joseph says the club must decide whether to hire for immediate stabilization or commit to a longer-term project, potentially with Julian Nagelsmann, while also giving its football leadership real authority.
Carrick, Culture & Crisis: Man Utd State of PAIN w/ Adam Joseph
Q: Have you entertained the thought of relegation?
Joseph says he does not consider United a relegation candidate, though Saunders notes the team is currently in relegation form and worries that poor performances could become entrenched.
Carrick's Future, Blame on Wilcox & Project 150 | Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph
Q: Where do you stand at the moment now on Carrick specifically?
Adam says he is not simply calling for Carrick to be sacked, but has little faith and sees the situation as another turn in the club's cycle of appointing managers to address previous managers' shortcomings.
Carrick's Future, Blame on Wilcox & Project 150 | Man Utd State of Play w/ Adam Joseph
Q: If you had to pick what was a bigger issue for the squad right now, would you say it's conditioning or coaching?
Scott says the problems are intertwined but leans toward tactics and coaching, pointing to the midfield space, the team's possession difficulties and the lack of tactical adjustments.
Man City's Win Over Liverpool Makes a Mockery of the Premier League - PL State of Play w/ Adam Joseph
Q: Do you feel some sympathy for them?
Scott says players who chose to join City should have understood the publicly known charges, though he does not think players who signed believing City was not guilty should be trapped there.

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A calm, level-headed Manchester United-focused show that blends tactical analysis, season previews, and transfer-window commentary with fan interaction. Hosts aim for balanced takes—never too high, never too low—while weighing on-pitch form, recruitment strategy, and long‑term club direction. Notable strengths include concise, opinionated takes peppered with context on management decisions and market dynamics, plus regular sponsor and listener engagement that keeps the cadence steady for UK-based fans and subscribers worldwide.

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1. Adam Joseph
2. Jamie Bajwa
3. Harry Symeou
4. Ty Bracey
5. Daniel Childs
6. Graeme Bailey
7. Amad Diallo
8. Bryan Mbeumo

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