Total Saints Podcast

We're doing Benali on Tour! Please support us if you can! https://saintsfoundation.enthuse.com/pf/total-saints-podcast Saints are into the FA Cup 5th Round after a 2-1 extra-time win over Leicester City at St Mary’s. James Bree struck the winner yet again in cup competition, while Cyle Larin converted from the spot and a number of academy players were given valuable minutes in what Alfie described...

Saints were 3-0 down at half-time… and won 4-3. In an extraordinary night at the King Power Stadium, Southampton overturned a three-goal deficit for the first time in club history. What looked like a season-ending collapse turned into one of the most dramatic victories Saints fans have ever seen. Martin is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus Ten) and Alfie House (D...

A home win, a clean sheet, and a debut goal with the first touch. Saints 1–0 Watford might not have been a classic, but it felt like progress — and suddenly, belief is creeping back in. In Episode 358, the panel look back at a hard-fought win over Watford, discuss the impact of switching back to a proper back four, and assess a dream debut for Cyle Larin. There’s also praise for Wellington, renewe...

The January transfer window is about to slam shut — and Saints look set for at least one major late twist. In Episode 357, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League1Minus10) and Alfie House (Daily Echo) to break down a busy final 24 hours of the window, assess a hugely encouraging away win at Stoke, and look ahead to a massive opportunity against managerless Watfo...

Honours even once again in the South Coast Derby, as Saints and Pompey play out a fiery 1–1 draw at Fratton Park. This week, the panel break down a bruising derby that had chances, controversy, set-piece frustration and another big away following. We discuss Saints’ game management, missed opportunities, and whether a point was fair in the end – plus the moments that swung the momentum. There’s al...

TSP 355 – Live at St Mary’s Stadium The Total Saints Podcast heads to St Mary’s for a special live show, recorded in front of a packed Halo Lounge in support of the Saints Foundation. We break down a gritty but vital 1–0 win over Sheffield United , before previewing the South Coast Derby with Saints legends James Beattie and Mark Dennis , who bring stories, insight and plenty of edge ahead of Sund...

Come to our live show at St Mary's! featuring James Beattie and Mark Dennis Tickets here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TotalSaintsPodcastxSaintsFoundationLiveEvent Seven without a win. Same problems. Same questions. Saints’ miserable run continues as Hull City complete the double at St Mary’s, leaving Southampton without a win in seven Championship matches and drifting uncomfortably towar...

Welcome to Episode 353 of the Total Saints Podcast - Your home for all things Southampton FC! Saints are through to the FA Cup fourth round — but once again, it wasn’t without drama. We react to a chaotic 3–2 win away at Doncaster Rovers, another alarming second-half collapse, and more questions about Saints’ defensive structure, game management, and decision-making. We also pay tribute to lifelon...

Welcome to Episode 352 of the Total Saints Podcast - your home for all things Southampton FC! A miserable end to the festive fixtures as Saints are thrashed 4–0 away at Middlesbrough — a side that hadn’t scored in over seven hours of football. The panel react to a shambolic second-half collapse, question Tonda Eckert’s system, substitutions and post-match comments, and ask how much longer the curr...

Hello and Happy New Year — welcome to Episode 351 of the Total Saints Podcast , your home for all things Southampton FC. We start by thanking our incredible TSP Patron community , whose support makes the show possible every week. The New Year began as the old one ended — with a damp squib. Saints were held to a boring 0–0 draw at home to Millwall , a game low on quality and talking points. We disc...

Welcome to Episode 350 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Saints headed to Birmingham City and came away with a frustrating draw. A poor first half set the tone and even an incredible save couldn't get The Saints back on track. So what went wrong and what does it say about where Saints are right now? Are the same old issues creeping back in? Why does...

Welcome to Episode 349 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Saturday brought another frustrating away day for Saints, as a depressingly familiar performance ended in a 2–1 defeat at Oxford United . Despite dominating possession, Saints once again lacked tempo, incision, and defensive control — conceding late to leave fans asking some uncomfortable quest...

Welcome to Episode 348 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! In the final game before Christmas, Saints were held to a 1–1 draw at St Mary’s by league leaders Coventry City — a result that felt both fair and frustrating. Despite playing over 45 minutes against ten men after an early second-half red card, Saints couldn’t find a winner. We break down where...

Hello and welcome to Episode 347 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club. Saturday lunchtime brought an unwelcome throwback for Saints, as old problems resurfaced in a frustrating 2–1 defeat away at Norwich City. Against an injury-hit side rooted in the bottom three, Saints missed chances, struggled to control the game, and were punished by crosses into the...

Welcome to Episode 346 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! This week, Martin Starke is joined by Glen de la Cour , Alfie House , and debut guest Rob Maddox (SaintRob) to break down a dramatic night at St Mary’s and look ahead to Saturday’s trip to Carrow Road.  Saints made it three home wins in a row… but they certainly didn’t make it comfortable....

Episode 345 – Birmingham 1–3 Saints Review + West Brom Preview Hello and welcome to Episode 345 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club. Southampton kicked off the Tonda Eckert era in style, beating Birmingham City 3–1 in his first Championship match as permanent Saints boss. We look at the early signs of a “Tonda blueprint”, and what his full-time appointme...

Welcome to Episode 344 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! This week, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb) , Glen de la Cour (League One Minus Ten) and Alfie House (Daily Echo) to break down Southampton’s dramatic 3–2 defeat at Millwall and look ahead to two huge home games at St Mary’s. Southampton’s winning run comes to an end in gut-pu...

Episode 343 – Saints 3–0 Leicester Review + Millwall Preview Southampton’s surge under interim boss Tonda Eckert continues, with Saints sweeping aside Leicester City 3–0 at St Mary’s to make it four consecutive wins. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant and Glen de la Cour to break down another dominant performance, a buzzing home atmosphere, and a team that suddenly looks confident, organised a...

Southampton run riot at The Valley with a dominant 5–1 win over Charlton , scoring four goals in eight minutes on an afternoon where everything finally clicked. We break down a huge performance, look at the tactical shifts under Tonda Eckert , and preview Tuesday night’s home game against Leicester City , joined by Reedy from Leicester Fan TV . We’ve also got new Patrons, competition winners, and...

Welcome to Episode 341 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! This week: : •  Sheffield Wednesday Review  – Another win for the Saints! Have things really turned around? •  Manager Hunt Update  – Despite back-to-back victories, is Eckert the man to take charge long-term? We dig into the latest rumours from St Mary’s. •  Charlton A...

After a bruising week that saw Will Still and his staff depart, Southampton look like they’re finally finding their footing. Caretaker coach Tonda Eckert stepped up and steered the first team to a victory over QPR but is one result enough to land him the job permanently? This week: • QPR Review – A victory but not a lot of glory for The Saints • Does Eckert have what it takes to lead the team? • R...

Southampton have sacked Will Still. The club confirmed on Sunday evening that the Men’s First-Team Manager, along with Rubén Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin, has left the club , with U21 Head Coach Tonda Eckert taking charge on an interim basis. Group Technical Director Johannes Spors said: “Will is a great person who gave everything to try and improve performances and results. Ultimate...

⚠️ Light language warning – a few choice words in this one! Welcome to Episode 338 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: • Bristol City Review – Another trip to Ashton Gate, another 3–1 defeat. Back-to-back losses two seasons apart, and over 50 years since we’ve taken a point there. What went wrong after such a bright start? •...

Welcome to Episode 337 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: • Swansea Review – Another frustrating afternoon at St Mary’s as Saints were held to a goalless draw by Swansea. Will Still called it “one of our best performances of the season,” but was it really? 21 shots, 3.26 xG, and still no goal — we break it all down. • Bristo...

Welcome to Episode 336 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club! Plenty to cover this week: Swansea City Preview – Saints return from the international break to host Swansea at St Mary’s. With both sides level on points, can Will Still’s men finally find consistency? We’re joined by Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast to size up the opposition. Ross Stew...