Welcome to Episode 327 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Life in the Championship under Will Still got off to a dramatic start, as two VERY late goals saw Saints come from behind to beat Wrexham AFC at St Mary’s. We break down all the big talking points from the opening day – from tactical surprises and stand-out performances, to Championship refereeing quirks we’ll need to get used to.We’re also looking ahead to a busy week:Northampton Town vs Southampton – EFL Cup First Round previewIpswich Town vs Southampton – Sunday’s trip to one of the promotion favourites, with insight from Lee Anderson of the Talking Town PodcastListener Top 6 predictions – do you agree with our audience’s picks for promotion?Episode highlights:Wrexham Review – late drama, key player performances, and how Saints adapted during the gameNorthampton Town Preview – Will the EFL Cup be a priority?Ipswich Town Preview – what to expect from Kieran McKenna’s side, with Lee Anderson from Talking TownListener Top 6 Predictions – some familiar names and a few surprisesLinks & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – get access to our Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more. Special August offer: 25% off your first month or year on any tier.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you like what we do, leave us a review and share the podcast with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 326 - Total Saints Podcast
Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC!We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s.Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo), as we cover all the latest.On this week’s pod:A full Wrexham preview with Tim from Fearless in Devotion — what should we expect from the Championship newcomers?Review of the pre-season match against Brighton — what did we learn, who’s missing, and who must start?Injury updates on Downes, THB, Smallbone, and Brereton Diaz — and what it means for selectionA special feature with the Saints Foundation, highlighting how you can get involved this seasonSeason predictions — where will Saints finish and who are the biggest threats.Plus:A look at the club’s squad depth and formation shiftsReaction to Jan Bednarek’s Champions League moveAn update on Saints Women, now competing in a reshaped pyramid under new manager Simon ParkerDrop your 1st–6th Championship predictions in the YouTube comments or on X — we’ll read out a few next week!Don’t forget: we’re giving away Saints merch every matchday this season — just follow us on socials for details!You can also support the podcast on Patreon and get:Ad-free episodesAccess to the Prediction League & FPLWhatsApp group chatExclusive merch and more!⚠️ Use code TSP2025 to get 25% off your first month or year — offer ends August 31st:👉 https://www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast🛒 Grab your Saints gear from the TSP shop:https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukThanks for listening — and as always…Keep Marching In!📺 Watch on YouTube🌍 Visit our website Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 325 - Total Saints Podcast
Welcome to Episode 325 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC!We’re back for a one-off summer check-in as Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo) break down all the latest from St Mary’s.We cover:Kamaldeen Sulemana’s £18m departure and what it means for the clubDamion Downs, arriving from Köln – is he ready for the Championship?Jack Stephens’ surprise new 3-year deal — what are the club thinking?Early pre-season form, with friendlies against Eastleigh, Gillingham and ValenciennesBehind-closed-doors fixtures and the growing trend away from public pre-season gamesSquad size management ahead of August — with a 26-man target, who’s likely to miss out?Spanish tour preview: what we’ll learn from Castellon and EspanyolWe'll be back August 3rd for the start of the season!Support the show on Patreon and get early access, shoutouts, merch perks and more: https://www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastCheck out our TSP shop for Saints merch and podcast gear: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukThanks for listening — and as always…Keep Marching In!📺 www.youtube.com/@TotalSaintsPodcast🌍 www.totalsaints.co.uk🎙️ Produced by Audio Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 324 - Total Saints Podcast
Welcome to Episode 324 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton FC!We’re back (briefly!) for a one-off summer check-in — and there’s plenty to talk about.Alfie shares what it was like interviewing Southampton investor Dragan Šolak for the Daily Echo, and we pick through the big talking points that came out of it: Rasmus and Henrik’s roles, the club’s financial stance and transfer strategy. If you're interested in reading Alfie's interview, you can find that here - https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25246799.dragan-solak-interview-southampton-owner-opens-sale-rumours/There’s also news of redevelopment plans around the stadium, chat about the current state of the squad (including Ramsdale, Tall Paul, and Sulemana), and a quick look at the transfer rumours swirling around ahead of pre-season.Plus, some quick thoughts on England’s Euro campaign — and how we’re feeling about Saints’ prospects in the Championship this season.TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast; we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast.Have you checked out our new TSP merch? Visit shop.totalsaints.co.uk for original designs and podcast gear!Keep Marching In!www.totalsaints.co.ukProduced by Audio Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 323 - Total Saints Podcast
Welcome to Episode 323 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Coming up on our final episode of the season:Arsenal Review – Saints signed off from the Premier League with a record-breaking 30th defeat of the season. We look back at a 2-1 loss to second-placed Arsenal and ask: where did it all go wrong?Will Still Confirmed – Southampton have a new manager. Will Still watched from the stands as his new side slumped to another defeat. What can we expect from the 32-year-old?Season Reflections – We each pick the moment that summed up the season, talk about where it truly went wrong, and whether Saints have lost their identity.Franny Benali Interview – Club legend Franny shares his thoughts on the season after completing his latest fundraising challenge for Saints Foundation.Academy & Standouts – A look at the U21s’ promising campaign and who could step up next season.Prediction League & FPL Winners – Congrats to our champions! Prizes are on the way – DM us if you’ve won.Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (The Daily Echo) for one last deep dive into a painful but unforgettable campaign.🎙 Don’t forget – 25% off Total Saints Pilsner at Steam Town in Eastleigh. Just quote TotalSaintsPod in person to claim your discount!TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast; we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast.Have you checked out our new TSP merch? Visit shop.totalsaints.co.uk for original designs and podcast gear!We’re live on YouTube every Sunday at 7pm. Subscribe to get notifications and catch all our new content.Keep Marching In!www.totalsaints.co.ukProduced by Audio Coast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Total Saints Podcast is 100% dedicated to Southampton Football Club - the greatest team in the world. By far (Editors note: in our completely bias opinion anyway!) Martin Starke is joined by regular panellists Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League 1 Minus 10) and Alfie House (Daily Echo) diving into the heart of all things Saints FC with a good mix of opinion, entertainment and humour. "Keep Marching In!"This Podcast has been created and uploaded by Total Saints Podcast. The views in this Podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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