The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast | Podcast Transcripts & Episodes

Amorim Stays, Maresca Goes & What United Must Get Right in 2026 w/ Adam Joseph

02 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

In the newest bumper episode of TPL, Adam Joseph rejoins the podcast to discuss how active we can expect Man Utd to be in the January transfer window,...

What we MUST see: 5 realistic expectations for Manchester United in 2026

01 Jan 2026

Contributed by Lukas

Happy new year! Scott Saunders is back for the first time in 2026 outlining expectations we should be placing on Manchester United that they delive...

Amorim submits to the worst team in the league - United 1-1 Wolves REACTION

31 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Man Utd's final game of 2025 - a terrible 1-1 home draw with Wolves, who haven't won a game all season. You just knew this w...

Has Ruben Amorim changed system for good? | Wolves preview

29 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns to look back on the Newcastle win after missing an episode, looking forward to the Wolves game in Man Utd's last game of 2025, ...

SEMENYO REJECTS UNITED! What happens now? Newcastle preview & starting XI

24 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to the news that Manchester United have missed out on Antoine Semenyo to rivals Manchester City, meaning their immediate top tar...

How do Man Utd replace Bruno Fernandes? Mainoo's injury, Martinez in midfield & more

22 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Bruno Fernandes is out injured — so how do Manchester United actually cope without him? In this episode, I break down the realistic midfield soluti...

Mistakes cost United in narrow Villa defeat | VILLA 2-1 MAN UTD REACTION

21 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on Man Utd's defeat to Aston Villa on Sunday which leaves them three points off the top four going into Christmas. United p...

Amorim takes aim at "entitlement" in United camp | Aston Villa preview

19 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd's trip to Aston Villa on the latest episode of TPL, and ponders how Ruben Amorim gets through this game with six...

Man Utd to go "all out" for Antoine Semenyo - should they pay up?

18 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders catches up on the most recent Manchester United news and spends a large chunk of the podcast chatting about the club's interest - now c...

T-shirt statements & social media digs - Man Utd STILL have MASSIVE problems they haven't fixed

17 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders jumps back on the pod to discuss some significant off-field issues that have cropped up so far this week - addressing the nonsense that...

"The club wanted me to go" - Bruno drops another bombshell on his United future - REACTION

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Bruno Fernandes' latest explosive interview that has dropped after the draw with Bournemouth, where he has stated to Portugue...

Thrilling chaos but more dropped points | Man Utd 4-4 Bournemouth reaction

16 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United draw 4–4 with Bournemouth in one of the most chaotic games of the season – but what does it actually tell us about this team und...

"Amass is struggling" - Is Ruben Amorim putting down the Man Utd academy?

15 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Ruben Amorim has made headlines ahead of the Bournemouth game (again) with something he's said (again!!) when speaking about the Man Utd academy (agai...

Man Utd big picture review: Amorim style concerns & trusting youth w/ Adam Joseph

12 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders welcomes Adam Joseph back to the podcast for a big picture review of the state of play of Manchester United after 15 matches. They exp...

UNITED RISE TO 6TH! Mount shows his class | Wolves 1-4 Man Utd match review

09 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Mason Mount won player of the match as Man Utd beat the worst team in the Premier League, Wolves, 4-1 in the end on Monday night - to take the team up...

United let us & themselves down again | MAN UTD 1-1 WEST HAM match review

05 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to another incredibly frustrating Manchester United game, which saw the team drop points at home to relegation threatened West H...

Can you trust United to beat West Ham? Amad & Mbeumo outline title ambitions!

03 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd vs West Ham and asks the question of....can you trust United to do the job you expect them to do?! Well, probab...

Will Mainoo leave in January? Gallagher price revealed, Barcelona pass on Rashford?

02 Dec 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns with another podcast discussing the latest on Man Utd's January transfer plans, as a list of first team players have been publi...

Zirkzee & Mount STEP UP! Palace 1-2 Man Utd REACTION!

30 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MAN UTD EARNED A HUGE (AND SURPRISING!?) WIN OVER CRYSTAL PALACE ON SUNDAY! Joshua Zirkzee & Mason Mount goals gave United the points after a shock...

Cunha still out, huge improvement needed! PALACE vs UNITED PREVIEW

28 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd's match at Crystal Palace on Sunday and shares his concerns after the level of performance in defeat to Everton ...

Embarrassed by 10 players | MAN UTD 0-1 EVERTON reaction

25 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

MAN UTD LOSE TO EVERTON - WHO HAD 10 MEN FOR 70 MINUTES. An embarrassing Premier League performance against a team who had United's number all night...

How do Man Utd replace Sesko? Zirkzee's chance, Martinez returns? Everton preview

21 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Sesko is injured and will miss a number of weeks, so with Everton on the horizon, the questions are mounting up - how do Man Utd replace him?...

Transfer targets ranked, Martinez in midfield & more - your comments answered #TPLQA

20 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In this episode of the show, Scott takes the opportunity to say THANK YOU for your continued support of The Promised Land Podcast. And within the sho...

Semenyo's £65m clause: The details, Man Utd's past approach & the wing back conversation

18 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Antoine Semenyo's £65m release clause has put A LOT of clubs on notice ahead of the January transfer window, and Manchester United have been interest...

Carlos Baleba x Elliot Anderson: Can United sign BOTH in 2026? How much would it cost?

17 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Is Carlos Baleba and Elliot Anderson a perfect midfield pairing for Man Utd and is it possible BOTH players are signed in 2026? Scott Saunders discus...

Is Joao Gomes the answer for Man Utd? Gallagher & Adeyemi linked, Zirkzee stays?

14 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses some of the players linked to Manchester United over the course of the last week, with speculation continuing over midfield o...

One Year of Ruben Amorim: An Honest Assessment

11 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders assesses Ruben Amorim's first year in charge of Manchester United, one year on to the day that he arrived at the club. There's analy...

Could Man Utd's season flip after the break? November state of play w/ Adam Joseph

10 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Adam Joseph rejoins the TPL podcast for a breakdown with Scott Saunders on Man Utd's improvement over the last month, the wild ride that is following ...

Man Utd are Frustrating, Flawed...but Progressing | Spurs 2-2 Man Utd REACTION

08 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Manchester United's frustrating...yet relieving and somewhat positive 2-2 draw with Spurs in the Premier League, picking apar...

A true test of PROGRESS - Spurs vs Man Utd preview & predicted XI

06 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Tottenham vs Manchester United on Saturday afternoon - Spurs being a team United haven't beaten since October 2022. Af...

Jason Wilcox reveals how Manchester United have CHANGED - REACTION

05 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Jason Wilcox has spoken publicly about what it's like behind the scenes at Manchester United - and it's cast-iron proof that things are changing for t...

Man Utd drop points & the pundits take their swipes (again)

04 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Man Utd dropped points at Nottingham Forest on Saturday, and predictably the fall out has all been negative since. Scott takes this episode of the p...

Two points dropped or one gained?! FOREST 2-2 UNITED REACTION

02 Nov 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Manchester United salvaged a point from the City Ground on Saturday thanks to a late volley from Amad, on a day where the result could really have bee...

Has Amorim CHANGED his system? Wilcox outlines United's "clear plan"

30 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott entertains the debate on this episode of TPL on whether Ruben Amorim has - amid all the pressure - changed his system to get United winning game...

Bruno's €65m release clause & reacting to his big interview

29 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Discussed on this episode of the podcast is Bruno Fernandes' quotes from a recent interview with a journalist pack, where he revealed all about the pr...

From finished to fundamental: Casemiro's revival & a discussion on his contract

28 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns to give flowers to Casemiro - a hugely criticised and at one point "finished" expensive flop to go down with the rest of Manche...

The tides are turning: Man Utd have a huge opportunity to surprise everyone

27 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott returns after the Premier League weekend and off the back of three Manchester United wins in a row to discuss the feeling around the club after ...

Cunha & Mbeumo are GAME CHANGERS! Man Utd 4-2 Brighton reaction 🔥

26 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Manchester United's 4-2 win over Brighton at Old Trafford which sees the Reds move into the Premier League top four - albeit ...

Can Man Utd win THREE games in a row? Man Utd vs Brighton preview & predicted XI

24 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is back for another TPL looking ahead to the Brighton match at Old Trafford on Saturday, as United hunt for a third straight Premier Le...

Let's talk about Senne Lammens

22 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders spends this episode of TPL talking about Man Utd's new goalkeeper Senne Lammens after his first couple of appearances. The United goal...

Has beating Liverpool broken a Manchester United inferiority complex?

21 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks back on Manchester United's win at Anfield and ponders how much that victory could mean to the club itself and especially to the ...

UNITED BEAT LIVERPOOL AT ANFIELD! POST MATCH REACTION 🔥

19 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks back on an absolutely MASSIVE win for Man Utd at Liverpool, with goals from Bryan Mbeumo and Harry Maguire helping United to vict...

Can Man Utd FINALLY beat Liverpool at Anfield?

17 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Man Utd's massive game against Liverpool at Anfield, and runs through the areas where United can potentially hurt Arne S...

Have INEOS Fixed Man Utd’s Transfer Strategy?

14 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders takes the opportunity during the international break to reflect on Man Utd's transfer market policy on the incomings front - and asks t...

Midfield revamp? Man Utd's £60m Wharton interest & Bruno leaves exit door open

12 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders takes a look into Manchester United's future plans to improve their midfield following links with a £60m move for Adam Wharton, and re...

Man Utd state of play: UAE takeover? Ratcliffe's comments & Amorim future w/ Adam Joseph

10 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is joined by Adam Joseph to discuss the latest around Manchester United in a busy week - with speculation around takeovers coming to th...

Transfer roundup: Bruno shuns Saudi, Maguire contract talks, Mainoo & Zirkzee out in January?

09 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders rounds up the latest transfer news in what's turning out to be a busy few days for Manchester United - with a Bruno move to Saudi seemi...

Three years?! Reacting to Ratcliffe's comments on Ruben Amorim's future

08 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns with a new TPL discussing the latest interview from Sir Jim Ratcliffe on a number of topics around Manchester United - with the...

Amorim calls out Man Utd mentalities | Is Sunderland his last stand?

01 Oct 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns to react to a new interview with Ruben Amorim - where the Man Utd coach talked about player mentalities and their levels of con...

How long has Ruben Amorim got left as Man Utd head coach?

29 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders asks the question on how long Ruben Amorim has left as Man Utd head coach following the latest damaging defeat, and a wave of reports t...

We're all tired of this - BRENTFORD 3-1 MAN UTD reaction

27 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Manchester United losing at Brentford on Saturday in a shorter, more raw episode in the hours after full time. The questio...

Mbeumo x Sesko x Cunha to START? BRENTFORD VS UNITED PREVIEW!

25 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to United's fixture against Brentford at Saturday lunchtime, in a week where United have been given the opportunity to quie...

Man Utd earn MUCH NEEDED Chelsea win! Amorim gets his aggression & De Ligt shines

21 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to Manchester United's 2-1 victory over Chelsea on Saturday, and focuses on the positives and the things to improve from a chaot...

United vs Chelsea preview: Cunha & Mount back, Ratcliffe flies in for meetings & financial results released

19 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to United's fixture against Chelsea on Saturday, knowing the pressure is cranking up on manager Ruben Amorim. Discussed is...

Man Utd early season review: What needs to change & the view on Amorim w/ Adam Joseph

16 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is joined by Adam Joseph to reflect on Manchester United's poor start to the new season. Discussed is the hot questions around whether...

City 3-0 United: 8 wins in 31, how long can this go on?

15 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on a damaging Manchester derby defeat for Man Utd against City, and asks the relevant questions around the manager, the system...

Bayindir to start, Mount, Dalot & Cunha out - Amorim press conference reaction

12 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns with a bonus episode of TPL to discuss the news that Man Utd will be missing three first team players for the Manchester derby ...

Manchester derby preview: Why City are there for the taking...

11 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks ahead to Sunday's Manchester derby outlining thoughts and some optimism for the fixture - with City actually having a worse start...

Man Utd midfield deep dive - an immediate problem vs a long-term plan

10 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TPL, Scott takes a big picture look at the midfield - many people's problem area in the Man Utd team - and runs the rules over a va...

Onana OUT! Lammens in, which Man Utd keeper starts the derby?

08 Sep 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders looks at Manchester United's goalkeeping situation following the signing of Senne Lammens and decision to ship Andre Onana out on loan ...

Massive improvement but bailed out by Bruno - Man Utd 3-2 Burnley reaction

31 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders shares his thoughts on Man Utd's dramatic (and chaotic) late win over Burnley and runs through the positives and negatives of the perfo...

Mainoo loan request denied & is £40m for Garnacho a good deal?

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses the latest massive breaking news around Manchester United, as Kobbie Mainoo communicates he wants to leave the club on loan -...

Grimsby knock out United & Amorim hints he'll walk away - REACTION

28 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on Man Utd's embarrassing League Cup exit to League 2 side Grimsby and Ruben Amorim's startling comments after the game, hinti...

Kobbie Mainoo "open to leaving Man Utd" - this CAN'T happen

26 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses the latest news on Manchester United and addresses the reports that KOBBIE MAINOO is OPEN to leaving the club. While it's no...

Same old issues, Bruno's penalty miss & Mainoo's absence - Fulham 1-1 Man Utd reaction

24 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns with a new episode breaking down his thoughts on the 1-1 draw at Fulham in the Premier League, with a disappointing showing und...

Mainoo's lack of minutes, Sancho rejects Roma & transfer latest

19 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders talks about the latest developments around Manchester United's transfer window - in terms of both ins and outs - and reacts to Jadon Sa...

Man Utd 0-1 Arsenal Reaction: Defeat but PLENTY of positives

17 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on Man Utd's opening weekend Premier League defeat to Arsenal but takes the positives - of which there are plenty - from the p...

BALEBA DEAL OFF & Man Utd vs Arsenal preview - will Sesko start?

15 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns to react to the latest news on Man Utd deciding NOT to pursue Carlos Baleba after Brighton refused to sell the player, and ther...

Baleba talks OPENED with Brighton & will Sancho finally leave?!

14 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns to discuss the latest on Man Utd's transfer pursuit of Carlos Baleba, the Jadon Sancho exit story, Marcus Rashford's words on t...

Man Utd 25/26 season preview: Transfer window, expectations & predictions

13 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is joined by Adam Joseph to look ahead to the 2025/26 season at Manchester United. Discussed is the hangover from last season, the pro...

Baleba & Donnarumma? How possible is Man Utd's perfect transfer window?

11 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is back to talk about the last few weeks of Man Utd's transfer window, and how possible moves are for Carlos Baleba and Gianluigi Donna...

Does Sesko's signing spell the end for Hojlund? De Gea returns & Fiorentina review

09 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Sesko has officially signed for Man Utd and been presented as a new player, but in the wake of his signing and Rasmus Hojlund's absence from ...

SESKO DEAL AGREED! Baleba latest & Garnacho to Chelsea heats up

07 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Benjamin Sesko is joining Manchester United! A transfer is agreed and the medical is set to take place before being announced as a Man Utd player - U...

Man Utd make CARLOS BALEBA approach....surely not?!

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Surely not - Manchester United can't go and sign CARLOS BALEBA after Benjamin Sesko, can they?? The club have made an approach to Brighton over a pot...

SESKO CHOOSES MAN UTD & how a key weakness is being addressed this summer

06 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses Benjamin Sesko's decision to prioritise a move to Manchester United, with a deal now close to being agreed with RB Leipzig. T...

BONUS: Man Utd make £74m Sesko bid - Reaction

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses the latest development on Man Utd's pursuit of Benjamin Sesko, with a first formal offer being lodged for €75m+€10m in ad...

Sesko decision IMMINENT! Is Man Utd's approach the right one?

05 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders digs in to the latest on Benjamin Sesko's situation, as Newcastle turn up the pressure to convince the player to join with Man Utd as o...

The approach to selling Garnacho & does Hojlund have a future?

01 Aug 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders discusses the latest on the futures of Rasmus Hojlund and Alejandro Garnacho - who both could be sold by Man Utd before the end of the ...

"It looks like a different team!" - Man Utd impress in Bournemouth pre-season win

31 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reviews Man Utd's impressive pre-season victory over Bournemouth - a 4-1 win in Chicago with very positive signs to take forward. Di...

BONUS: Man Utd choose Sesko! Hojlund to Leipzig in exchange?

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders jumps on for a bonus TPL reacting to the news that Manchester United have made Benjamin Sesko their first choice to come in as a new st...

Sesko vs Watkins compared: Cost analysis, pros, cons & the right choice

30 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders provides the price ranges for Manchester United's two remaining transfer targets Ollie Watkins and Benjamin Sesko, and runs the rule ov...

Striker or a midfielder? What's Man Utd's BIGGEST priority?

28 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders talks about the latest around Manchester United as the club look at the cost of what it'll take to sign Benjamin Sesko from RB Leipzig....

"We are going to suffer" - Decoding Amorim's first press conference of the new season

26 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on Ruben Amorim's first public messages of the new season, from his first press conference. Filled with playing time threats a...

Which signings should Man Utd prioritise next? GK & striker focus!

23 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Now that Bryan Mbeumo has signed, Scott Saunders takes stock of Man Utd's transfer window so far and runs through the priority targets in key position...

Rashford to join BARCELONA! Cunha makes debut in Leeds friendly - TPL Live

19 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to the day's news on Marcus Rashford's loan to Barcelona, which is nearing completion, and to discuss Man Utd's first pre-season...

Mbeumo deal AGREED! New striker next?

18 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reacts to the news that Man Utd have struck a £71m agreement with Brentford to sign Bryan Mbeumo, discusses Harry Amass' loan decision...

Man Utd make £70m Mbeumo bid - surely it's enough?!

17 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders talks about the latest news on United's latest bid for Bryan Mbeumo, worth £70m. He discusses if it's an overpriced deal, the delay, i...

Will Man Utd ever sign Bryan Mbeumo?

15 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders reflects on the latest update on Man Utd's pursuit of Bryan Mbeumo - where after multiple weeks they're no closer to signing the Brentf...

Man Utd's state of play - The Promised Land x No Question About That

02 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

In a slight change from the usual, Scott speaks with Ed from No Question About That on Manchester United's current state of play in the middle of the ...

Are Man Utd moving too slowly in the transfer market? ft. Adam Joseph

01 Jul 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders is joined by Adam Joseph on the TPL podcast investigating the reasons behind Man Utd's apparent lack of speed in the transfer market th...

Man Utd interested in Watkins & frustration grows over Mbeumo progress

30 Jun 2025

Contributed by Lukas

Scott Saunders returns with a new TPL talking about Manchester United's interest in Ollie Watkins, Jonny Evans' official retirement and role change, a...