Total Saints Podcast

Saints leave St Mary's with a draw against a tough battling Burnley, new stars are shining through and we've plenty more games on the horizon! Welcome to TSP 173 In this week's podcast, the team review the recent draw against Burnley, give their predictions for the Carabao Cup match against Chelsea and our upcoming game against Watford. Plus, we hear more on where James Ward-Prowse might fit back...

The Premier League has returned after another international break, Saints were back in action and so are we... Welcome to TSP 172! On the pod this week, reaction to the first 3 points of the season against Leeds, and we look ahead to the visit of Burnley at St Marys. Plus there’s time for reflections on our interview with Martin Semmens last week. TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks...

With no Saints game this week we took the international break to talk with Southampton FC's CEO, Martin Semmens. We’ll hear from the man at the top about the indifferent start of the season, the work to attract new investors, and the potential for safe standing at St Marys. We asked for your questions and you delivered! All of the questions we asked Martin were taken from your suggestions on Patre...

Saints are heading into the second international break without a win, it’s 4 points from 7 games... and a captain with a suspension to serve, so is it time to panic yet? Welcome to TSP 170! In this weeks podcast the team provide their reaction to the Chelsea game, and we look ahead to an important run of fixtures that starts with Leeds at St Marys. Plus, Eliza Dunn, the Senior Fundraising Officer...

Saints fail to score in the Premier League for the third game in a row, and the wait for a win goes on... Welcome to TSP 169! In this weeks podcast, reaction to the Wolves game, a look back at the Carabao Cup win in mid-week, and we look ahead to the huge challenge of trying to pick up 3 points at Stamford Bridge. Plus, a new sponsor for the training kit, is that something we should be concerned w...

A well-earned point away at the Etihad, and some VAR controversy… rarely will a 0-0 draw give us so much to talk about.  Welcome to TSP 168! In this weeks podcast, reaction to the Manchester City game, and an in-depth look ahead to a busy week which see’s Saints travel to Sheffield United in the Carabao Cup, before Wolves visit St Marys in the Premier League on Sunday & we announce the wi...

We're back after the international break with plenty to talk about... Welcome to TSP 167 In this episode of the Total Saints Podcast, the team review the match against West Ham and look ahead to the ever-daunting game against Man City. Plus, information on the new Total Saints Icons store and how you can win money to spend in the new store on original Saints merchandise! Martin Starke is joined by...

2 games, 10 goals and a couple of new arrivals – Welcome to TSP 166. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant ( SaintsWeb ), Glen de la Cour ( League One Minus 10 ) and Dan Sheldon ( The Athletic ) to review our recent performance at St. James' Park and to reflect on the looming transfer deadline day. The guys also look back to the Carabao Cup win against Newport County and tackle some questions sen...

We've got points on the board!  Saints come away from their first home game of the season with a 1-1 draw against Manchester United. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) to rejoice in the positive performance and look ahead to our next two games. Plus, there's been plenty of news with new signings and stadium-...

The new Premier League season is underway, and there was an all too familiar start for Saints away at Everton. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) to pick out the positives from the opening day. TSP founder Ben Stanfield makes a guest appearance for a catch up, listen out for details on how you can win a new South...

Total Saints Podcast is back for a new season with a safe pair of hands at the helm. At the end of last season, you may have heard regular host and TSP founder Ben teased a potential break to enjoy some family time this season and that's exactly what he's done. But rest assured, Ben is still involved behind the scenes and lifelong Saints fan and radio presenter Martin Starke is joined by Steve Gra...

Total Saints Podcast brings down the curtain on another Premier League campaign. In truth, it’s been very disappointing for Saints – culminating in a predictable 3-0 defeat at West Ham United. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) get together for one final time in 2020/21, assessing both the performance at the London St...

It’s been a great week for everyone who loves/supports/follows Southampton Football Club, thanks to back-to-back 3-1 wins over Crystal Palace and Fulham. With a heck of a lot to chew over, Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on Danny Ings’ 100th senior goal, penalty saves, Wilfried Zaha’s traditional ‘tears at...

It wasn't necessarily a surprise to see Saints lose at Liverpool on Saturday night, but it did once again reiterate the lack of belief and cutting edge currently running throughout the side. Given Danny Ings’ continued absence, you got the feeling Saints could have played until the next UK Bank Holiday and still not score! Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One...

One thing Southampton Football Club will never be is predictable….Expect them to win? They’ll often let you down. Expect them to get turned over? They’ll produce a spirited, ‘against the odds’ display, just like they did against Leicester City. After showing lots of effort and commitment, Saints did well to secure a 1-1 draw. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League O...

Saints suffered FA Cup Semi-Final heartache at Wembley, after a thoroughly lacklustre showing against Leicester City. Despite Ralph Hasenhüttl saying his team ‘left everything out on the pitch’, Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss, amongst other post-match reaction, whether they agree with that opinion…..or not...

Cup fever is starting to intensify in and around Southampton (well…..it was pre-West Brom anyway!), with Saints set to take on Leicester City in next weekend’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) are joined by Simon Peach (PA Media) to preview another pivotal match in the Club’s history (5...

A quiet, uneventful return to Premier League action for Saints? When have they ever been known to do that?!Instead, after an end-to-end, rollercoaster of a match, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side secured a fantastic 3-2 win over Burnley. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and regular guest Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) work their way through the key moments, p...

Saints cruised through to the FA Cup Semi-finals thanks to a comfortable 3-0 win over Bournemouth. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) look back at a dominant showing from Hampshire’s premier football team, including standout performances by Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong. TSP155 also sees the panel answer several...

Saints did their best to ruin Mother’s Day by putting in an excruciating performance against Brighton & Hove Albion. With Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side showing little desire or urgency, it was no surprise to see The Seagulls eventually win 2-1.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) try to dissect what is (or isn’t…..!) going on...

Saints finally secured a much-needed Premier League win, thanks to a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) purr over Nathan Tella’s performance at Bramall Lane, Che Adams ‘thunderb*stard’, the importance of Kyle Walker-Peters, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s 100th game in charge of Saints...

It was another 'game of two halves’ for Saints at Elland Road during the week. Despite playing pretty well in the first 45 minutes – but yet again not taking their chances – Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side eventually lost 3-0 to Leeds. Worryingly, the Austrian even called his players out publicly for ‘giving up’!Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan S...

“What’s that in the rear-view mirror?”“That, my friend, is 29 points!!” Yes, after a loooong 48 days, Saints finally moved on to 30 Premier League points, courtesy of a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Chelsea. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss a resolute Saints performance, some Minamino magic, possession stats and...

TSP celebrate their 150th episode in true Saints style! During the course of Southampton Football Club’s 135-year history, one moment still stands out above any other – the 1st May 1976.It was the day Saints upset all the odds to beat Manchester United and win the FA Cup. The man behind that success was Lawrie McMenemy – and he joins TSP150 to chat exclusively about a 50-year love affair with the...

In true Saints style, it’s been a week of two halves! Having beaten Wolves in the FA Cup on Thursday – which set-up a Quarter-Final tie with Bournemouth – the Midlands side then got their revenge in the Premier League. The latter was Saints sixth league defeat in a row (an unwanted Club record!).Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (T...