Episode 382 - Total Saints Podcast

Episode 382 - Total Saints Podcast

From Total Saints Podcast by Total Saints Podcast

May 25, 2026 · 53 min

About this episode

The episode discusses the fallout from Southampton's failed Spygate appeal and the club's future in the Championship.

It’s the final Total Saints Podcast of the season, and unfortunately, there is still only one place to start: the fallout from Southampton’s failed Spygate appeal. Martin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and George Rees-Julian to look back on another extraordinary few days at Saints, following the dismissal of the club’s appeal against the EFL sanctions and the publication of the Independent Disciplinary Commission’s written reasons. The panel discuss the seriousness of the findings, the pressure placed on junior members of staff, the club’s handling of the situation, the ongoing FA investigation and the deafening silence from those in positions of leadership. There is also a lengthy discussion about Tonda Eckert’s future, whether there is any realistic way back for him, and what Southampton now need to do to begin repairing the damage done to supporters, players, staff, commercial partners and the wider reputation of the club. Attention then turns to the summer ahead. With Saints now preparing for another season in the Championship, the panel look at which players are likely to stay or go, the uncertainty around Daniel Peretz, Aaron Ramsdale and the goalkeeper position…

People in this episode

Host: Martin

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

Topics covered

  • Southampton FC
  • Spygate appeal
  • EFL sanctions
  • FA investigation
  • player transfers
  • Championship preparation
  • club reputation

Keywords

  • Spygate
  • Southampton
  • EFL
  • FA investigation
  • player transfers
  • Championship
  • Tonda Eckert
  • Aaron Ramsdale
  • James Bree
  • Ross Stewart

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Southampton, EFL, FA, Hull City, Middlesbrough

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