Total Saints Podcast

Did Southampton do enough in the summer transfer window—and is this squad genuinely capable of finishing in the Championship’s top two?🌐 Total Saints: https://totalsaints.co.uk/❤️ Join our Patreon community: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcast🛍️ Visit the TSP shop: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/With the window now closed, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Alfie House and Tom Prentki to deliver their verdict on Southampton’s summer business.Did Dragan Solak and the owners deliver on their promise to build a team as good as last season? The panel rate the window and discuss the arrivals of James Ward-Prowse, Keven Schlotterbeck and Zach Abbott, the uncertainty surrounding Aaron Ramsdale, Sam Edozie’s situation and whether Saints have left themselves short of depth—particularly in attack.The team also reviews the 1–1 draw away at Birmingham City. Was a point a fair result, who was responsible for the equaliser and which players strengthened their case for a start this weekend?Finally, Kyle from the Stacey West Podcast joins us to preview Saturday’s visit to newly promoted Lincoln City. We discuss Lincoln’s impressive rise, how they may approach the game and whether Ward-Prowse and Matsuki should come into the Southampton starting XI.Let us know your rating for Saints’ transfer window and your score prediction for Lincoln in the comments.🎧 LISTEN TO THE PODCASTApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/total-saints-podcast/id1268769885Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XuhNXfPeGaLizP7Zb8aJE📱 FOLLOW TOTAL SAINTSX: https://x.com/TotalSaintsPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalsaintspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@totalsaintspodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/totalsaintspod.bsky.social📧 Contact us: [email protected] 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 SaintTSP 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/TotalSaintsPodcastListen and watchWebsite: https://totalsaints.co.uk/YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSaintsPodcastApple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/total-saints-podcast/id1268769885Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/0XuhNXfPeGaLizP7Zb8aJEFollow Total Saints PodcastX: https://x.com/TotalSaintsPodInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/totalsaintspod/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod/Threads: https://www.threads.com/@totalsaintspodBluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/totalsaintspod.bsky.socialSupport TSPPatreon: https://www.patreon.com/c/TotalSaintsPodcastTSP Shop: https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk/Contact the podcast: [email protected] 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.

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.

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/yellowsA 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-echoSaints 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.

Saints are Wembley-bound — and suddenly the mood around Southampton feels completely different.In Episode 370 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to look back on a superb 2-1 FA Cup win over Arsenal at St Mary’s, as Southampton produced one of their best performances of the season to book a place in the semi-finals. From the first whistle, Saints played with bravery, purpose and belief, asking questions of Arsenal rather than simply trying to survive. The panel reflect on the tactical plan, the energy of the performance, the atmosphere inside the ground, and why this result feels significant beyond just the cup itself.There’s plenty of praise for the standout performances on the night, including Ross Stewart’s tireless centre-forward display, Shea Charles’ composed late winner, and a defensive effort that stood up brilliantly against elite opposition. The team also discuss Ryan Manning’s battle with Max Dowman, the growing impact of players stepping in from the squad, and the sense that Tonda is building something with real resilience and clarity. It was a night that felt special in the moment — and one that could yet shape the final weeks of the season.The focus then shifts quickly back to the promotion race, with Saints heading to Wrexham for another huge Championship fixture. The panel preview the challenge, assess how Southampton might approach the game after such an emotional win, and give their score predictions. There’s also an update on Benali on Tour, a look at the club’s latest financial figures, and the latest on the fixture reshuffle after Saints’ progress to the semi-finals.If you’re enjoying the podcast, you can support TSP on Patreon, visit the merch store, and follow Total Saints Podcast across social media at @TotalSaintsPod. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Saints head into the international break in the top six after a professional 2-0 win over Oxford United at St Mary’s. Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to reflect on another important three points, a stunning long-range strike from Shea Charles, and a result that keeps Southampton’s momentum rolling at exactly the right time. The panel discuss Saints’ latest tactical tweak under Tonda, why this side is finding different ways to win, and whether fourth place is now a realistic target heading into the final stretch of the season. There’s also chat about the Oxford reaction to the Saints Foundation advertising boards, the growing importance of Fin Azaz, James Bree and Daniel Peretz, plus a look at the wider promotion and relegation picture. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.