Total Saints Podcast

Episode 179 - Total Saints Podcast

13 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another defeat this week against Arsenal, it turns out the 27th time wasn't the charm! The team assess what needs to change moving forward and how we ...

Episode 178 - Total Saints Podcast

05 Dec 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A jammed packed TSP this week, the team cover the disastrous 1-1 draw against Brighton, the somewhat positive 2-2 draw against Leicester, the incoming...

Episode 177 - Total Saints Podcast

28 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Another defeat this weekend, putting us on a 2 game losing streak going into December. Are the next 2 games winnable or could it be a ropey end to 202...

Episode 176 (Bonus) - Total Saints Podcast

24 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

In this bonus episode of the Total Saints Podcast, Martin catches up with Southampton FC Managing Director, Toby Steele. They discuss ticketing and th...

Episode 176 - Total Saints Podcast

21 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

A tale of two halves at Carrow Road, a great start followed by a very disappointing second half. With Norwich in the rearview mirror, that means Liver...

Episode 175 - Total Saints Podcast

07 Nov 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Welcome to TSP 175 This episode of the Total Saints Podcast was recorded live in front of a very real (and very virtual) audience. Thanks to all ...

Episode 174 - Total Saints Podcast

31 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It may have taken almost 8 months, but Saints finally have a win on the road, and what a goal to earn the points.Welcome to TSP 174!In the podcast thi...

Episode 173 - Total Saints Podcast

24 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 172 - Total Saints Podcast

17 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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,...

Episode 171 - Martin Semmens Q&A - Total Saints Podcast

10 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 a...

Episode 170 - Total Saints Podcast

03 Oct 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 169 - Total Saints Podcast

26 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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, rea...

Episode 168 - Total Saints Podcast

19 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 t...

Episode 167 - Total Saints Podcast

12 Sep 2021

Contributed by Lukas

We're back after the international break with plenty to talk about... Welcome to TSP 167In this episode of the Total Saints Podcast, the team review t...

Episode 166 - Total Saints Podcast

29 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 165 - Total Saints Podcast

22 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 164 - Total Saints Podcast

15 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 163 - Total Saints Podcast

08 Aug 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 TS...

Episode 162 - Total Saints Podcast

25 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Total Saints Podcast brings down the curtain on another Premier League campaign.In truth, it’s been very disappointing for Saints – culminating in...

Episode 161 - Total Saints Podcast

16 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Fu...

Episode 160 - Total Saints Podcast

09 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 edg...

Episode 159 - Total Saints Podcast

02 May 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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? ...

Episode 158 - Total Saints Podcast

19 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saints suffered FA Cup Semi-Final heartache at Wembley, after a thoroughly lacklustre showing against Leicester City. Despite Ralph Hasenhüttl saying...

Episode 157 - Total Saints Podcast

13 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 nex...

Episode 156 - Total Saints Podcast

04 Apr 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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...

Episode 155 - Total Saints Podcast

21 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 154 - Total Saints Podcast

14 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saints did their best to ruin Mother’s Day by putting in an excruciating performance against Brighton & Hove Albion. With Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side...

Episode 153 - Total Saints Podcast

07 Mar 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saints finally secured a much-needed Premier League win, thanks to a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (S...

Episode 152 - Total Saints Podcast

28 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 ...

Episode 151 - Total Saints Podcast

21 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

“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 ...

Episode 150 (Lawrie McMenemy Special) - Total Saints Podcast

17 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

TSP celebrate their 150th episode in true Saints style!During the course of Southampton Football Club’s 135-year history, one moment still stands ou...

Episode 149 - Total Saints Podcast

14 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

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 Bourne...

Episode 148 - Total Saints Podcast

07 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Having had so many enjoyable weeks during the first half of the season, the past seven days are better best forgotten if you’re a Saints fan!

S...

Episode 147b - Total Saints Podcast

03 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

As Britney Spears once said….."Oops!...I(/we!) did it again!"Yes, sadly, for the second time in two seasons, Saints succumbed to an embarrassing *-0...

Episode 147 - Total Saints Podcast

01 Feb 2021

Contributed by Lukas

VARstrating? VARcical? VARiable? VARking annoying(!!)? Call it what you want….!Yes, while Saints could have played better against Aston Villa, VAR (...

Episode 146 - Total Saints Podcast

24 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Saints secured their place in the FA Cup Fifth-Round, thanks to a well-deserved victory over current holders, Arsenal.Despite having to manage the wor...

Episode 145 - Total Saints Podcast

17 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It just wasn’t Saints’ night!Despite undoubted effort, a threadbare squad and lack of creativity ultimately saw them lose 2-0 to Leicester City. B...

Episode 144 - Total Saints Podcast

11 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

With Saints FA Cup tie against Shrewsbury Town delayed (at least for now), TSP144 sees the regular panel start by answering some Patron questions.Ben ...

Episode 143b - Total Saints Podcast

05 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

It was a result that had Ralph Hasenhüttl on his knees at full-time (thankfully, in a good way!).The Austrian, with tears of joy flowing into a well-...

Episode 143 - Total Saints Podcast

03 Jan 2021

Contributed by Lukas

Happy New Year!Yes, TSP kick-off 2021 by reflecting on a ‘what might have been’ Christmas period for Saints. Two 0-0 draws – against Fulham and ...

Episode 142 - Total Saints Podcast

21 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

It was a case of ‘what might have been’ for Saints this week – with a frustrating draw at Arsenal followed up by a disappointing loss to Manches...

Episode 141 (Rickie Lambert Special) - Total Saints Podcast

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

In modern day footballing terms, few stories navigate the emotional rollercoaster more than that of Rickie Lambert.From beetroot factory to beating Sc...

Episode 140 - Total Saints Podcast

14 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Thanks to a dominant performance throughout, Saints ruthlessly put Sheffield United (‘The Blades’) to the sword this weekend. The game ending 3-0....

Episode 139 - Total Saints Podcast

09 Dec 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Ralph Hasenhüttl celebrated his second anniversary as Southampton manager with a hard-fought, 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.The victory also s...

Episode 138 - Total Saints Podcast

30 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Not for the first time at St. Mary’s, it was late heartache against Manchester United this weekend.Having got themselves into a 2-0 half-time lead, ...

Episode 137 - Total Saints Podcast

22 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After yet another international break, Saints return to Premier League action this week with a tough looking trip to Molineux.Ben Stanfield (Host), St...

Episode 136 - Total Saints Podcast

13 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Its time for TSP's latest 'Red & White Insight (#3)', which sees Martin Semmens (Saints CEO) kindly joining the podcast again.Martin reflects on a num...

Episode 135 - Total Saints Podcast

08 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“We’re top of the league, we’re top of the league……we are Southampton, we’re top of the league!”Yes, 28 years since the Premier League w...

Episode 134 - Total Saints Podcast

01 Nov 2020

Contributed by Lukas

At no point in the ‘How to be a Southampton FC fan’ guide does it ever say life will be easy!After a scintillating first 45 minutes against Aston ...

Episode 133 - Total Saints Podcast

25 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On the 13th May 2017, Carlo Ancelotti’s Bayern Munich (5) beat Ralph Hasenhüttl’s RB Leipzig (4) in a dramatic, nine-goal, Bundesliga thriller.Ho...

Episode 132 - Total Saints Podcast

18 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The Bible (Old Testament) tells us that Samson lost his superhuman strength if/when his long hair was cut. But, in more modern times, Jannik Vestergaa...

Episode 131 - Total Saints Podcast

04 Oct 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Its back-to-back wins (and back-to-back clean sheets!) for Saints now, after a comfortable 2-0 win vs West Bromwich Albion.TSP131, featuring your regu...

Episode 130 - Total Saints Podcast

27 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

You can file Saints first victory of the new Premier League season, away to Burnley, under ‘ugly but effective’!While many neutrals probably decid...

Episode 129 - Total Saints Podcast

20 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Crash, bang, wallop! Yep, Saints are back….Its been a tough first week of the season for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men. Defeat to Crystal Palace has now...

Episode 128 - Total Saints Podcast

13 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week, ahead of the disappointing 1-0 Premier League defeat at Crystal Palace, Total Saints Podcast spoke exclusively to Saints manager, Ralph Has...

Episode 127 - Total Saints Podcast

06 Sep 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Can you smell that? Yes, the new Premier League season is just around the corner now!TSP127 sees your regular TSP panel preview Saints first game of t...

Episode 126 - Total Saints Podcast

30 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Due almost entirely to the brilliant support and encouragement of our loyal listeners, Total Saint Podcast are back for 2020-21!This first episode of ...

Episode 125a - Total Saints Podcast

02 Aug 2020

Contributed by Lukas

After 2-3 weeks of significant stress, emotion and pondering, your TSP Host, Ben Stanfield, is back with a short update on hopes of continuing the Pod...

Episode 125 - Total Saints Podcast

26 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

3 years ago – complete with clunky opening soundtrack (and, arguably, two even clunkier sounding ‘podcasters’) – Total Saints Podcast was born...

Episode 124 - Total Saints Podcast

19 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saints 2019-20 Premier League away campaign came to a finish with yet another win! Only this season’s Champions have claimed more points on the road...

Episode 123 - Total Saints Podcast

14 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The current Saints side simply don’t know when they’re beaten – as was proven again up at Old Trafford. Despite trailing for much of the match, ...

Episode 122 - Total Saints Podcast

09 Jul 2020

Contributed by Lukas

All in all, its been a pretty good week for Saints, with the massive win against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City (which achieved mathematical Premie...

Episode 121 - Total Saints Podcast

28 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saints secured their Premier League safety with a classy and professional 3-1 win against Watford. It was the Club’s 8th top-flight away win of the ...

Episode 120 - Total Saints Podcast

21 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saints kicked off their Project Restart campaign in style, walloping Norwich City 3-0.TSP120 sees Ben Stanfield (Host) joined by regular panelists, Gl...

Episode 119 - Total Saints Podcast

11 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

FOOTBALL. IS. BACK!!Yes, give or take a few days, the English Premier League is returning to the pitch to complete the 2019-20 season.TSP119 sees Ben ...

Episode 118 - Total Saints Podcast

04 Jun 2020

Contributed by Lukas

“How many? How many?”........*wallop*!!Yes, Neil Heaney was only at Saints for a fairly short period, but he still made quite an impact – not le...

Episode 117 - Total Saints Podcast

28 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This week we're proud to be in the company of Saints 2019-20 Player of the Season (OK.....we've jumped the gun a bit there!), Danny Ings.Having grown ...

Episode 116 - Total Saints Podcast

22 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TSP116 - The Dell Years19 years ago this week, Southampton's beloved old football stadium closed its doors for the final time.Having hosted the last e...

Episode 115 - Total Saints Podcast

15 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's still no Premier League action, but Total Saints Podcast is doing its best to keep busy!In this episode we catch up with two big Saints fans, ...

Episode 114 - Total Saints Podcast

08 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Over the past 40 years, Dave Merrington has spent many hours coaching Southampton FC youth team players, managing Saints in the Premier League and sum...

Episode 113 - Total Saints Podcast

02 May 2020

Contributed by Lukas

No-one has ever played more games for Southampton FC (over 800) than Terry Paine, and only 3 players in history have scored more goals for the Club (o...

Episode 112 - Total Saints Podcast

24 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

This episode sees TSP undertake Part 2 of their Saints Squad Assessment - focussing on midfield and attack (TSP109 for Part 1 – GK and defence).Ben ...

Episode 111 - Total Saints Podcast

18 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Total Saints Podcast is back with another 'Lockdown Pod', as former 90's midfielder Neil Maddison joins us for Total Recall.Neil talks about his memor...

Episode 110 - Total Saints Podcast

11 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

On this episode of TSP 'Total Recall', we proudly welcome two-time Saints Player of the Season, James Beattie - in partnership with SaintsWorld (www.s...

Episode 109 - Total Saints Podcast

05 Apr 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The latest edition of Total Saints Podcast sees us undertake our first 'squad assessment'.Ben Stanfield (Host) is joined by Glen de la Cour (League On...

Episode 108 - Total Saints Podcast

29 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

TSP108 sees us head all the way back to the late 1960s/early 1970s as, thanks to Saints Archive, Eric Martin drops in for our latest Total Recall.Alon...

Episode 107 - Total Saints Podcast

22 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

With Saints still self-isolating off the pitch currently, its enabled Total Saints Podcast / Saints Archive to catch up on some great Total Recall’s...

Episode 106 - Total Saints Podcast

15 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

The world is currently in a state of Coronavirus-shock, but that doesn’t stop the self-isolating Total Saints Podcast panel from keeping you enterta...

Episode 105 - Total Saints Podcast

08 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Every loyal fan knows that Saints never do things the easy way - and so it’s proving again this season!Having rapidly got themselves to 31 points, t...

Episode 104 - Total Saints Podcast

01 Mar 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Matthew Le Tissier is arguably the greatest footballer to ever play for Saints. The legendary number 7 was renowned for scoring wonderful goals, thril...

Episode 103 - Total Saints Podcast

23 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

While having the potential to be a tricky fixture on paper, this weekend saw good (the Saints) overcome evil (the Villans) with relative ease.Yes, Ral...

Episode 102 - Total Saints Podcast

09 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

There's no winter break for TSP......who cast aside any sun cream, plane tickets and foreign money to instead reflect on the past week in and around S...

Episode 101 - Total Saints Podcast

02 Feb 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saints eventually lost at Anfield, but only after putting in a very proud performance for most of the game.Ben, Steve, Lucy and Glen chat through some...

Episode 100 - Total Saints Podcast

23 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Recorded ‘live’ at 5 Rivers Sports Bar in Southampton, and in support of the inspirational Saints Foundation, Total Saints Podcast celebrate their...

Episode 99 - Total Saints Podcast

19 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Saints unbeaten run finally came to a halt, after a ‘game of two halves’ loss against Wolves.The TSP panel of Ben, Steve and Glen discuss what wen...

Episode 98 - Total Saints Podcast

12 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

Revenge for the 0-*? Maybe not! Respect gained? Absolutely!Yes, Saints showed incredible spirit, organisation and talent to win at the King Power Stad...

Episode 97 - Total Saints Podcast

05 Jan 2020

Contributed by Lukas

New Year - same old Saints! Yes, incredibly, Southampton have carried off where they left 2019 - with two wins (and two clean sheets) - beating both T...

Episode 96 - Total Saints Podcast

29 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

The final week of 2019, and indeed the decade, has been an excellent one for Southampton.Great wins at Aston Villa and Chelsea, were followed up with ...

Episode 95 - Total Saints Podcast

20 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

‘Snow is fallin’, all around me....’Yes, it’s Christmas time and, despite the woeful performances by Saints on the pitch recently, TSP appear ...

Episode 94 - Total Saints Podcast

08 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

All in all, it’s been an 'OK week' for Southampton, with back-to-back St. Mary’s wins.Reviewing those - and the more disappointing away trip to Ne...

Episode 93 - Total Saints Podcast

01 Dec 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Yes, it’s true – **insert fanfare sound effect** – Southampton have won a Premier League game at St. Mary’s! Watford were the victims, as Sai...

Episode 92 - Total Saints Podcast

24 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It was a case of ‘typical Saints’ this weekend, as they conceded a last minute equaliser at Arsenal, in a game largely dominated by Ralph Hasenhü...

Episode 91 - Total Saints Podcast

10 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Another St. Mary's fixture. Another St. Mary's defeat for Saints. Its become a common theme!Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Da...

Episode 90 - Total Saints Podcast

03 Nov 2019

Contributed by Lukas

When you suffer the type of humiliating defeat Saints did last week, the last thing you need is a trip up to Manchester City (let alone two....). But ...

Episode 89 - Total Saints Podcast

27 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

“Things can only get better”. D:Ream. 1993. No idea if they were singing about politics, a girl.....or Southampton Football Club! Focussing very ...

Episode 88 - Total Saints Podcast

20 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Saints​ were back in action this past weekend, and so, therefore, were Total Saints Podcast​!Episode 88 sees Ben Stanfield​, Steve Grant​ and ...

Episode 87 - Total Saints Podcast

06 Oct 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Its another packed episode of Total Saints Podcast this week, as we reflect on Saints 4-1 loss versus Chelsea, before previewing the post-Internationa...

Episode 86 - Total Saints Podcast

29 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Southampton FC remain the pride of Hampshire - after a superb 4-0 thrashing of Portsmouth, down at Fratton Park!Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (Own...

Episode 85 - Total Saints Podcast

22 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

It’s a ‘South Coast sandwich’ for Total Saints Podcast this week, as we reflect on Saints disappointing loss to Bournemouth, before previewing t...

Episode 84 - Total Saints Podcast

15 Sep 2019

Contributed by Lukas

Total Saints Podcast dust themselves off after the international break to chat about an excellent 1-0 win at Sheffield United, Leon Crouch's passing a...