The Promised Land | A Manchester United Podcast

Marcus Rashford is officially back in the Manchester United squad and has been handed the No.14 shirt ahead of the new season.

But after discussing why Rashford deserves another opportunity at United, the reaction has been... mixed.

This episode is largely about that debate. The biggest comments and arguments from TPL listeners are addressed, including concerns over Rashford's attitude, work rate and previous performances.

There's also discussion of what the No.14 shirt tells us about Rashford's place in the squad and what he now needs to do to make his Manchester United return work.

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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!

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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.

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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.

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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.

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