Welcome to Episode 329 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!The Will Still era hit its first bump, as Saints fell to league leaders Stoke City in a frustrating defeat made worse by failing to make more than half an hour against ten men count. We pick apart what went wrong, who still shone, and what the result tells us about Still’s early blueprint.We’re also looking ahead to a busy week:Southampton vs. Norwich – Tuesday night’s EFL Cup at Carrow Road: rotate or go strong?Southampton vs. Watford – A trip to Vicarage Road in the Championship and what to expect on the road.Transfer chat – New right-back Mads Roeslev, Tyler Dibling’s impending departure, and where the squad still needs reinforcements before the window closesLinks & 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 328 - Total Saints Podcast
Welcome to Episode 328 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to get into this week:Ipswich Town 1–1 Southampton – Was a point at Portman Road a good result against one of the Championship favourites? We look back on Saints’ first away game of the season, the midfield trio of Downes–Charles–Fernandes, defensive struggles, Adam Armstrong’s role up top, and whether the bench was strong enough.Northampton Town 0–1 Southampton – A scrappy EFL Cup win that sets up a trip to Norwich in Round Two. Did anyone really stake a claim for the first XI?Southampton vs Stoke City preview – With Stoke top of the early Championship table, we’re joined by Potters fan Robin Evans to help us size up Saturday’s clash at St Mary’s. Should Will Still revert to a back four at home?We also celebrate Paul Castle’s incredible 360km walk over 15 days, raising funds for men’s mental health charity Big Moose.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more. Special August offer: 25% off your first month or year on any tier.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you enjoy the pod, please leave us a review and share it with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Episode 327 - Total Saints Podcast
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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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.
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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