Episode 377 - Total Saints Podcast

Episode 377 - Total Saints Podcast

From Total Saints Podcast by Total Saints Podcast

April 30, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the aftermath of a 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town and the implications for the team's play-off prospects.

The automatic promotion dream is over — but the play-offs are officially confirmed. In Episode 377 of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to look back on a dramatic 2-2 draw with Ipswich Town at St Mary’s. A result that did little for either side, but gave us plenty to discuss: another draining night, a chaotic second half, Ryan Manning’s free-kick, Cyle Larin’s late goal, Jack Clarke’s impact off the bench and another outstanding save from Anatoliy Trubin/Peretz late on. The panel also debates whether Larin has now become the first-choice striker for the biggest games, whether the midfield balance was right, and how much the recent run of eight games in 24 days has finally started to show.   With Saints now 18 league games unbeaten but unable to reach the automatic places, attention turns fully to the play-offs. The panel discusses the importance of finishing third or fourth, who Saints might want to avoid, and whether there is much difference between Middlesbrough, Millwall, Wrexham, Hull or Derby as potential opponents. There’s also a look ahead to the final game of the regular season, as Saints travel to…

People in this episode

Host: Martin

Guests: Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, George Rees-Julian

Topics covered

  • play-offs
  • football analysis
  • team performance
  • player impact
  • upcoming matches
  • fan engagement

Keywords

  • Total Saints Podcast
  • Ipswich Town
  • Cyle Larin
  • play-offs
  • football
  • Saints
  • Ryan Manning
  • Jack Clarke
  • Anatoliy Trubin
  • Benali on Tour

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Saints Foundation

Places: St Mary’s, Preston North End, Lake District

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