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Southampton responded in emphatic fashion at St Mary’s, putting five past early Championship leaders Millwall in an impressive 5-1 victory. Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to break down a much-needed Saints win. After another slow start, the panel discusses what suddenly clicked, the attacking performance that followed and whether this can be the result that really gets Tonda Eckert’s side moving. There’s also plenty to say about two very different debuts. Keven Schlotterbeck made an immediate impression at the heart of the defence, while James Ward-Prowse returned to St Mary’s and quickly reminded supporters what he can offer. How much have the pair strengthened this Southampton side? Attention then turns to what could be a frantic Tuesday. Saints travel to Birmingham looking to carry the momentum from the Millwall win, while the transfer window closes later that evening. The panel assesses the possible departures, where the squad could still be strengthened and whether there might be one final deadline-day arrival. But can Saints back it up at Birmingham and start climbing the Championship table? Become a Total Saint TSP is proudly supported by our Patreon community of more than 600 Saints fans. Members can join our WhatsApp community, enter the TSP Prediction League and help us continue producing the podcast. Get 25% off your first month or year with the code TSP25 before 2 September: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast Listen and watch Website: https://totalsaints.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSaintsPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/total-saints-podcast/id1268769885 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XuhNXfPeGaLizP7Zb8aJE Follow Total Saints Podcast X: https://x.com/TotalSaintsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalsaintspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@totalsaintspod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/totalsaintspod.bsky.social Support TSP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast TSP Shop: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/ Contact the podcast: hello@totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Alarm bells are ringing after Southampton suffered a dismal 4-1 Carabao Cup defeat to a heavily rotated West Ham side at St Mary’s. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to examine one of the worst performances of the Tonda Eckert era. The panel discusses the worrying lack of intensity, whether the Saints squad looks fit enough and which players emerged from a difficult night with any credit. Attention then turns to the final days of the transfer window. Southampton are closing in on experienced Augsburg defender Keven Schlotterbeck, while reports of a possible return for James Ward-Prowse emerge during the podcast. Would bringing the former Saints captain home make sense, and how much business does the club still need to complete? Finally, Alex Grace from That Millwall Podcast joins the show to preview Saturday’s meeting with the early league leaders. After the West Ham humiliation, can Saints produce the response supporters need to see? Become a Total Saint TSP is proudly supported by our Patreon community of more than 600 Saints fans. Members can join our WhatsApp community, enter the TSP Prediction League and help us continue producing the podcast. Get 25% off your first month or year with the code TSP25 before 2 September: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast Listen and watch Website: https://totalsaints.co.uk/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSaintsPodcast Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/total-saints-podcast/id1268769885 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XuhNXfPeGaLizP7Zb8aJE Follow Total Saints Podcast X: https://x.com/TotalSaintsPod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalsaintspod/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod/ Threads: https://www.threads.com/@totalsaintspod Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/totalsaintspod.bsky.social Support TSP Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast TSP Shop: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/ Contact the podcast: hello@totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southampton recorded their first Championship win of the season after two late goals secured a 3-1 victory over Stoke City at St Mary’s. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Daily Echo reporter Dan Hargraves to discuss a result that looked more comfortable than the performance, Cyle Larin’s third goal in three games, Flynn Downes’ Player of the Week display and the impact made by Divin Mubama, Lewis Dobbin and Sam Edozie from the bench. The panel also considers the future of Taylor Harwood-Bellis after the defender was left out amid interest from Aston Villa. With no deal agreed, what would represent an acceptable offer, how urgently would Southampton need to replace him and has the squad become weaker during the transfer window? Russ from the West Ham Network joins the podcast to preview Tuesday’s Carabao Cup tie at St Mary’s. We hear the view from inside an unhappy West Ham fanbase, assess how both teams could approach the competition and discuss the ticket prices for a game likely to feature significant rotation. Elsewhere, Flynn Downes wins the first combined TSP Player of the Week vote, the team reflects on the unusual rock-paper-scissors debate before Ryan Manning’s penalty, and Martin shares details of Saints Foundation’s 15,000ft Big Saints Skydive. Become a Total Saint at https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast and get 25% off your first month or year with the code TSP25 before September 2nd. Visit the TSP shop at https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/ or find details of the Big Saints Skydive at https://www.southamptonfc.com/en/saints-foundation-big-saints-skydive . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southampton’s Championship campaign gets off to the worst possible start as Saints suffer a self-inflicted 2-1 defeat away at Watford. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Daily Echo Southampton reporter Dan Hargraves to pick through a frustrating afternoon at Vicarage Road. The panel discuss the mistakes which handed Watford their goals, Jack Stephens’ difficult afternoon, Tonda Eckert’s tactical set-up, Southampton’s continued slow starts and why Fin Azaz’s introduction made such a difference. There’s also a look at the squad following Shea Charles’ departure, with midfield reinforcements now firmly on the agenda, while the panel debate whether Saints also need another centre-back. Attention then turns to the first Championship game of the season at St Mary’s. Stoke City fan Robin Evans joins the podcast to preview Saturday’s meeting, reflect on Stoke’s own opening-day defeat and give his verdict on new Saints striker Divin Mubama following his loan spell with the Potters last season. Plus, there’s the latest transfer discussion after Southampton rejected Benfica’s offer for Taylor Harwood-Bellis, while Aaron Ramsdale’s appearance for the U21s raises further questions about where the goalkeeper will be playing once the transfer window closes. Finally, we make our Southampton vs Stoke predictions and check in on the TSP Prediction League after 161 entries for the opening weekend. TSP is powered by our community of Total Saints on Patreon. Join for free or become a paid member to access more of the community, including our WhatsApp groups and Prediction League. Throughout August, new paid members can get 25% off their first month or year with code TSP25 . patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Shea Charles looks set to leave Southampton for Fulham in a deal worth up to £30m. Is it good business for Saints — and, with the Championship season about to begin, how big a hole does his departure leave in Tonda Eckert’s squad? Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant and Glen de la Cour to discuss the latest transfer news before looking back at Saints’ 2-0 Carabao Cup victory at Colchester United. There’s plenty to discuss from the game, including Cyle Larin’s return, Finn Azaz’s impact, another impressive performance from Cam Bragg and a brilliant late finish from Romeo Akachukwu. Attention then turns to the Championship opener at Watford. Peter from the Watford podcast Do Not Scratch Your Eyes joins the show to give us the view from Vicarage Road, discuss their new manager and squad, and help us preview Sunday’s game. Plus, we discuss reports linking Saints with Manchester City striker Divin Mubama, Jay Robinson’s loan move and the new Southampton away kit. ❤️ Support Total Saints Podcast on Patreon and get 25% off your first month or year with code TSP25 until the end of August: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast 🌐 https://totalsaints.co.uk/ 📱 @TotalSaintsPod Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Season 10 of Total Saints Podcast is underway! Saints are back in action and there’s plenty to discuss ahead of the first competitive game of the new season. At the time of recording, Southampton are still waiting to discover what punishment Tonda Eckert will receive after he and the club accepted charges relating to last season’s ‘Spygate’ controversy. With a potential touchline ban hanging over the Saints boss, the panel discuss what punishment might be coming, how long a ban would have to be before the club considered its options and how well Saints have handled a difficult summer. Steve is also fresh back from Germany as we review Southampton’s pre-season preparations. Lewis Dobbin has certainly made an impression, but what does his form mean for Finn Azaz? We also discuss the striker situation, whether there could yet be a route back for Ross Stewart, Cameron Archer’s future and which big names could still leave before the transfer window closes. Then attention turns to the first competitive fixture of 2026/27, with Saints travelling to Colchester United in the Carabao Cup First Round on Saturday. How strong will Tonda go, could Cyle Larin feature and what can the game tell us about his preferred XI ahead of the Championship campaign? Finally, we remember Southampton and England legend Kevin Keegan following his passing, and reflect on just how extraordinary his arrival at The Dell was. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Tom Prentki for TSP 384. Also in this episode: our Patreon sale is now live! New members can get 25% off their first month or first year using code TSP25 . We’re aiming to grow the TSP community to 750 members before Christmas, so if you’ve been thinking about joining us for the new season, now’s a great time. https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The Total Saints Podcast returns with a special World Cup episode as Glen de la Cour is joined by Steve Grant and Alfie House. Before turning their attention to England, the panel catches up on the latest developments at Southampton, including Ross Stewart’s departure, the released list, James Bree’s new three-year contract and the opening run of Championship fixtures. They also discuss the uncertainty surrounding Tonda Eckert, Saints’ new home shirt, record season-ticket sales and the disappointing reduction in funding for the club’s women’s team and academy. Attention then turns to England’s World Cup campaign. Steve reflects on following the team across North America and being inside the Azteca for the extraordinary 3–2 victory over Mexico, while the panel assesses England’s performances against Croatia, Ghana, Panama and DR Congo. They debate whether the Mexico win has shown that Thomas Tuchel’s team can win the tournament and look ahead to a quarter-final against Erling Haaland’s Norway. There is also discussion of France, Argentina and the remaining contenders, alongside the wider controversies surrounding the tournament. The panel takes aim at FIFA, the expanded 48-team format, hydration breaks, questionable officiating, contrived countdowns and manufactured fan culture, before picking out the teams, pundits and moments they have most enjoyed so far Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The summer break did not last long. On Episode 383 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to react to another extraordinary week at Southampton Football Club. The week began with the written reasons from the League Arbitration Panel, including further details around the WhatsApp messages, the pressure placed on junior members of staff and the panel’s view of how the situation unfolded. Saints then released their own statement, followed by video messages from Dragan Solak and Tonda Eckert. With nobody losing their job and Dragan making it clear that Tonda has his backing, the panel discuss whether Saints have opted for pragmatism and continuity rather than a full reset. Is this now a siege mentality moment? Has the club decided that the best way through the chaos is to stick together, move on and focus everything on promotion? There is also a wider look at the fan reaction, which has been far from straightforward. Some supporters remain angry about the damage done to the club’s reputation, while others are already turning their attention to next season and the importance of getting back to the Premier League. The panel ask whether results will ultimately decide how quickly this fades, and whether a strong start to the season could change the mood very quickly. The FA investigation is also still hanging over the club. Tonda may have Dragan’s support, but if further punishment follows, Saints could yet find themselves dealing with another major twist before the new season begins. Elsewhere, the panel look ahead to what business as usual might actually mean. With season ticket information, the retained list, contract decisions and summer recruitment still to come, there are plenty of questions about how Saints now rebuild and whether Dragan’s promise of an exciting team will be matched by action in the transfer market. There is also discussion on Saints Women, with Aimee Palmer, Tara Bourne and Atlanta Primus among the confirmed summer departures, raising further questions about another rebuild and the challenge of pushing for promotion next season. Plus, there’s a look ahead to Ryan Garner’s huge world title fight at St Mary’s, updates on the TSP World Cup sweepstake for Patreon members, and a thank you to the supporters after more than 100 end-of-season merch packages were sent out over the weekend. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It’s the final Total Saints Podcast of the season, and unfortunately, there is still only one place to start: the fallout from Southampton’s failed Spygate appeal. Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to look back on another extraordinary few days at Saints, following the dismissal of the club’s appeal against the EFL sanctions and the publication of the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s written reasons. The panel discuss the seriousness of the findings, the pressure placed on junior members of staff, the club’s handling of the situation, the ongoing FA investigation and the deafening silence from those in positions of leadership. There is also a lengthy discussion about Tonda Eckert’s future, whether there is any realistic way back for him, and what Southampton now need to do to begin repairing the damage done to supporters, players, staff, commercial partners and the wider reputation of the club. Attention then turns to the summer ahead. With Saints now preparing for another season in the Championship, the panel look at which players are likely to stay or go, the uncertainty around Daniel Peretz, Aaron Ramsdale and the goalkeeper position, the sellable assets in midfield, and the decisions facing the club over players such as James Bree and Ross Stewart. The team also reflect briefly on Hull City’s play-off final win over Middlesbrough, the likely needle when Saints and Boro meet again next season, and what the result said about the play-offs Saints were removed from. There is also time for the final TSP admin of the season, including the Prediction League winners, the signed Atlanta Primus shirt giveaway, Patreon-exclusive merch updates, thanks to our sponsors Steam Town Brewery and Paul Castle Associates, and a farewell to George Rees-Julian as he makes his final TSP appearance before leaving The Echo. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This emergency edition of the Total Saints Podcast reacts to the breaking news that Southampton have been expelled from the Championship play-off final after admitting to spying breaches involving three clubs during the season. Martin Starke is joined by Glen de la Cour, Martin Sanders and Alfie House from the Daily Echo to break down what we know so far, including the EFL statement, Saints’ appeal, the additional breaches involving Oxford United and Ipswich Town, and the four-point deduction handed to the club for next season. The panel discuss whether the punishment is disproportionate, why the situation has left so many supporters feeling angry and embarrassed, and what the consequences could be for those involved behind the scenes. There is also a wider look at the damage done to the fanbase, the chaos around Wembley tickets, the impact on players who may now question their futures, and whether Sport Republic can ever properly rebuild trust with Southampton supporters. It is one of the most extraordinary and damaging nights in recent Southampton history — and this episode captures the immediate reaction as Saints fans try to make sense of it all. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saints are heading back to Wembley. Episode 380 of the Total Saints Podcast looks back on a tense, dramatic and ultimately unforgettable night at St Mary’s, as Southampton beat Middlesbrough 2-1 after extra time to book their place in the Championship play-off final against Hull City. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on the key moments from the semi-final second leg, including Ross Stewart’s crucial equaliser before half-time, Shea Charles’ late cross-shot winner, and the scenes in the Northam End when the ball finally found its way into the net. The panel discuss Saints’ slow start, the tactical shape, Flynn Downes being left out of the starting XI, and the impact he made from the bench. There’s also praise for the team’s fitness and resilience, with Middlesbrough visibly tiring as the tie went deeper into extra time. There’s plenty to unpack from a fiery evening too, including the Taylor Harwood-Bellis and Luke Ayling incident, the ball boy controversy, Andy Madley’s refereeing performance, and several penalty claims that could easily have changed the direction of the game. The conversation also turns to the ongoing spying controversy between Southampton and Middlesbrough. With more reporting emerging, including the Daily Mail photo published this week, the panel discuss the possible implications, the way the story has been covered, and the uncomfortable uncertainty it has left hanging over what should be a week of pure excitement for Saints supporters. There’s also a quick look at the Prediction League, with 78 entries, 68 backing a Saints win and 23 correctly calling the 2-1 scoreline. We’ll be back on Sunday night at 7pm for a special pre-Wembley podcast ahead of the Championship play-off final against Hull City. Que sera, sera… Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 379 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to look back on a dramatic few days for Saints, both on and off the pitch. This week, the panel begins with the story nobody expected to be discussing: Spygate. Middlesbrough accused Southampton of spying on a training session at their Rockliffe Park base, before the EFL confirmed that Saints had been charged with breaches of its regulations. The panel discuss what is currently known, how Saints may respond, whether the club are likely to contest the charge, and what kind of punishment could follow. Then it’s on to the play-off semi-final itself, as Saints somehow left the Riverside with a 0-0 draw after a brutal first half against Middlesbrough. Boro dominated the opening 45 minutes, registering 17 shots while Saints failed to have one of their own, but Southampton stood firm thanks to some huge defensive moments from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Nathan Wood, James Bree and Daniel Peretz. The second half brought a much-improved Saints performance, helped by the introduction of Ross Stewart and Shea Charles. The panel discuss why the first half went so badly, whether Flynn Downes’ return helped or hindered the balance, the struggles of Caspar Jander and Finn Azaz, and whether Kim Hellberg’s side may have already played their best football of the tie. There is also a look ahead to Tuesday night at St Mary’s, where Saints will need one more big performance to keep the unbeaten league run going and book a place at Wembley. The panel give their score predictions and discuss the importance of the atmosphere, the coach arrival, and turning the fallout from the week into a proper siege mentality. Plus, there is a reminder for patrons in the Bobby Stokes, James Beattie, Francis Benali and Mick Channon tiers to complete the Patreon merch form by May 20th so the end-of-season exclusive merch packages can be prepared. We’ll be back on Wednesday night at 7pm to react to the second leg. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

You can still donate to our Benali on Tour fundraiser for Saints Foundation here — every contribution makes a difference: https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echo Southampton are officially heading into the play-offs — and with a win behind them. On Episode 378 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, Alfie House and, briefly, Producer Alex Graham to look back on a huge weekend for the club and the podcast team. Before the football, the panel reflect on Benali on Tour, after Martin, Alfie and Alex took part in the gruelling 10 Lake District Peaks challenge in aid of Saints Foundation. It proved to be one of the toughest physical challenges any of them had ever faced, but thanks to the generosity of the TSP community, more than £3,000 has been raised so far, with the wider fundraising total heading towards £50,000. There’s also praise for Franny Benali, Iain Dowie, the Saints Foundation team and the many supporters who made the weekend so memorable. The focus then turns to Saints’ 3-1 win away at Preston North End. With fourth place on the line, Tonda Eckert made a few changes, resting James Bree and Finn Azaz, while Shea Charles and Cameron Archer were used in slightly different roles. The panel discuss the overall performance, goals from Taylor Harwood-Bellis, Ross Stewart and Kyle Larin, Daniel Peretz’s mistake, Tom Fellows’ lively display, and why Caspar Jander continues to look like one of Saints’ key players heading into the final stretch of the season. There’s also a discussion around Player of the Week, the atmosphere at Deepdale, the impressive away following, and the strange sight of an inflatable object making its way around the away end. Attention then turns to the play-off semi-final against Middlesbrough. Saints were beaten 4-0 at the Riverside earlier in the season, but the panel discuss why this version of Southampton looks very different now. With Flynn Downes available again, Jack Stephens working back towards fitness, and selection questions around Matsuki, Tom Fellows, Cyle Larin and Ross Stewart, there are big decisions ahead before Saturday’s first leg. The team also discuss the importance of finishing fourth, the psychological benefit of having the second leg at St Mary’s, the dangers of complacency, Middlesbrough’s recent form, and just how much promotion could shape the future of the squad. To finish, there’s a quick word on the Southampton FC Women’s team, who ended their WSL2 campaign with a strong win and a fifth-place finish, plus a reminder to catch TSP’s recent interview with Marieanne Spacey-Cale. We’ll be back next Sunday at 7pm to react to the first leg and look ahead to the decisive return fixture at St Mary’s. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The automatic promotion dream is over — but the play-offs are officially confirmed. In Episode 377 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to look back on a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town at St Mary’s. A result that did little for either side, but gave us plenty to discuss: another draining night, a chaotic second half, Ryan Manning’s free-kick, Cyle Larin’s late goal, Jack Clarke’s impact off the bench and another outstanding save from Anatoliy Trubin/Peretz late on. The panel also debates whether Larin has now become the first-choice striker for the biggest games, whether the midfield balance was right, and how much the recent run of eight games in 24 days has finally started to show. With Saints now 18 league games unbeaten but unable to reach the automatic places, attention turns fully to the play-offs. The panel discusses the importance of finishing third or fourth, who Saints might want to avoid, and whether there is much difference between Middlesbrough, Millwall, Wrexham, Hull or Derby as potential opponents. There’s also a look ahead to the final game of the regular season, as Saints travel to Preston North End with thousands of supporters heading north and a possible home second leg still to play for. There’s also an update on Benali on Tour, with Franny Benali, Martin, Alex, Alfie and a group of Saints fans taking on a 14.5-mile challenge across 10 Lake District summits in aid of Saints Foundation — with the TSP team closing in on 100 sponsors before the weekend. https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echo Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Southampton’s FA Cup run came to an end at Wembley, but Episode 376 of the Total Saints Podcast looks back on a performance full of pride, fight and genuine belief against Manchester City. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on the 2-1 semi-final defeat, the incredible Finn Azaz moment, the limbs in the Saints end, and the frustration of seeing City turn the game around so quickly after Southampton had briefly dared to dream. The panel discuss the defensive effort, the atmosphere at Wembley, standout performances from Caspar Jander, Cam Bragg, Nathan Wood and Taylor Harwood-Bellis, plus the impact of missing key players including Flynn Downs, Ryan Manning and Jack Stephens. There’s also a look at whether this result can galvanise Saints for the final push of the Championship season, with Ipswich Town heading to St Mary’s for a huge rearranged fixture in the race for second place. The team preview Tuesday night’s game, discuss Ipswich’s recent form, the automatic promotion picture, Saints’ team selection, score predictions, and what needs to happen for the final day at Preston to still have something riding on it. Plus, there’s a nod to the Southampton Women interview with Marieanne Spacey-Cale, the U21s’ penalty shootout defeat to Aston Villa, and plenty of appreciation for the Saints fans — and TSP merch — seen at Wembley. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a special episode of the Total Saints Podcast. Martin Starke and Glen de la Cour are joined by Southampton FC’s Marieanne Spacey-Cale for an in-depth conversation about the women’s team, the progress made this season, and the club’s ambitions going forward. Marieanne reflects on a competitive WSL2 campaign, the growth shown by a young squad, and the identity Southampton Women are trying to build under Simon Parker. She also discusses the importance of developing homegrown players, what the academy looks for in young talent, and what success would look like over the next 12 months. The conversation also covers supporter growth, attendances, the future of the women’s game, and a range of questions from the TSP Patreon community. A big thank you to Marieanne for joining us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 375 of the Total Saints Podcast! This week, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to look back on Southampton’s 2-2 draw with Bristol City — a result that may have dented hopes of automatic promotion, but did little to erase the momentum and resilience built during a remarkable unbeaten run. The panel reflect on a frustrating night at St Mary’s, where Saints never quite found their rhythm, conceded two poor goals, and were second best for long spells, but still showed the spirit to come from behind twice. There’s discussion around the tactical setup, the impact of Jack Stephens dropping out in the warm-up, some below-par individual performances, and whether the Bristol City game simply came one match too far in a relentless run. Attention then turns to Wembley, with Southampton preparing for an FA Cup semi-final against Manchester City. The team discuss whether it’s a free hit, what sort of side Tom may pick, whether Saints can realistically lay a glove on City, and why the occasion itself still matters regardless of the result. There’s also chat on the extra ticket allocation, the expected sea of yellow at Wembley, Championship clubs rejecting a version of VAR for next season, and Leicester’s spectacular collapse into League One. Plus, a big thank you to everyone who’s backed the TSP Shop ahead of Wembley, and a quick mention of the upcoming Marieanne Spacey-Cale interview coming soon on the channel and podcast feed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 374 of the Total Saints Podcast looks back on Southampton’s dramatic late victory at Swansea, where Saints came from behind and still found a way to take all three points thanks to a huge late finish from Cameron Archer. It was not the most polished Southampton performance of the run, but perhaps one of the most important, with Saints showing the kind of character, resilience and squad depth that can define a promotion push. The panel discuss the balance between control and chaos in this game, whether Downes was fortunate to stay on, and how much the second-half changes shifted the momentum. There is praise too for the impact of Shea Charles and Archer from the bench, plus a wider look at what the latest results mean in the race for automatic promotion. With Bristol City up next at St Mary’s and Wembley also on the horizon, the run-in is starting to feel very real indeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saints are off to Wembley in yellow — and you can be too. Use code YELLOWS for 10% off the ‘Yellows!’ Collection until 25th April. Shop here: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/collections/yellows We're doing Benali on Tour, please sponsor us if you can! https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echo Another week, another win — and suddenly the table is starting to look very interesting indeed. In Episode 373 of the Total Saints Podcast, Neil Crespin steps in for Martin and is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on Southampton’s 3-0 win over Blackburn Rovers at St Mary’s. Saints barely had to get out of second gear at times, but still got the job done comfortably, with Cyle Larin, Ryan Manning and Cameron Archer on the scoresheet as the unbeaten run stretched to 18 matches in all competitions. The panel discuss a performance built on control, pressing and squad depth, and ask whether Cameron Archer’s best display in a Saints shirt could yet give him an important role to play in the final weeks of the season. There’s also discussion around rotation, game management, and whether Southampton are now handling this stage of the campaign like a team that knows exactly what it’s doing. And then there’s the wider picture. With Ipswich slipping up, Saints are now just three points off the automatic promotion places. So has the conversation changed? Is this now a genuine charge for the top two rather than simply protecting a play-off place? The episode also looks ahead to Saturday’s trip to Swansea, with score predictions, selection talk, and a sense that momentum is building at exactly the right time. We also share a quick update on the Yellows collection in the TSP Shop, plus the latest on Benali on Tour, which has now gone beyond its fundraising target for Saints Foundation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saints are off to Wembley in yellow — and you can be too. Use code YELLOWS for 10% off the ‘Yellows!’ Collection from 7pm tonight until 25th April. Shop here: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/collections/yellows A quick Benali on Tour update: thanks to your incredible support, we’ve now hit 117% of target, with £2,638 raised from 91 donors for the Saints Foundation. A brilliant effort already, and every donation makes a difference. If you’d still like to support us, you can do so here: https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast-x-daily-echo Saints made hard work of it at times, but the result was all that mattered. A 2-1 comeback win over Derby keeps the momentum building, moves Southampton up to fifth, and leaves the play-off picture looking a lot more promising than it did a few weeks ago. In this week’s episode, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to reflect on another huge three points at St Mary’s. The panel get into a frustrating first half, the response after the break, Leo Scienza’s moment of quality, and Taylor Harwood-Bellis popping up with yet another massive goal. There’s also praise for Casper Jander’s all-action display, a look at Finn Azaz’s influence despite an off day by his standards, and a wider conversation about what Saints can realistically target from here. There’s also a look ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged game with Blackburn. With Saints now on a six-game winning run, attention turns to whether they can create even more breathing room in the race for the top six, and whether a top-four finish is now firmly in sight. If you’re heading to Wembley, there’s also a quick update on FA Cup semi-final tickets, plus news on the Yellows range in the TSP shop and the latest on Benali on Tour. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.