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 discuss:

• Five changes from the Birmingham draw and a reshuffled back three
• Whether celebrating a clean sheet at home shows how low expectations have fallen
• Cam Bragg’s first home start — and why he impressed
• Leo Scienza’s minutes being managed and what that says about Saints’ attacking threat
• Saints’ slow, predictable build-up and lack of cutting edge
• Gavin Bazunu’s big save — and whether it masks deeper issues

Is the mood starting to turn on the head coach already? Are Saints becoming too cautious for their own good?

Reports suggest Bayern Munich keeper Daniel Peretz could arrive on loan with a sizeable option to buy.

We debate:

• The risk vs reward of the move
• What it means for Bazunu and George Long
• Why recruitment — not the head coach — appears to be driving decisions

Next up is a trip north to face a Middlesbrough side who haven’t scored in four games.

We look at:

• Their recent dip after a strong start under new management
• Whether Saints return to their strongest XI
• How Saints should approach another physical Championship test

🎧 Plus all the usual fan debate, honest opinions, and Saints perspective you won’t get anywhere else.

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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 it still feel so hard to turn decent spells into goals?

Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House to dissect the Birmingham performance, pick apart the tactical and psychological sticking points, and ask what Saints need to tighten up immediately.

We also look ahead to the next test: Millwall at home on New Year’s Day. Can The Saints start the new year with a win?

And because it’s Episode 350, we’re celebrating properly: a special quiz to mark the milestone, and a look back to 2017

We also confirm details of an exciting upcoming Total Saints Podcast Live Show at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation. Patreon members will receive first access to tickets, with more details coming very soon.

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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 questions.

Is the early new-manager bounce already fading?

Are Saints becoming too predictable again?

And has the January transfer window suddenly become even more important?

Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House to pick apart what went wrong at Oxford, why Saints struggled to turn possession into threat, and whether this is a wobble to ride out — or a warning sign that deeper issues are resurfacing.

The panel also looks ahead to a quick return to action away at Birmingham, just weeks after Saints beat them at St Mary’s, with suspensions and injuries for Blues adding extra intrigue to Monday night’s clash.

We also confirm details of an exciting upcoming Total Saints Podcast Live Show at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation.

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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 it went wrong, whether it was a missed opportunity, and what it tells us about this side under Tonda Eckert.

We also look ahead to Boxing Day, as Saints travel north to face Oxford United — a struggling side in the bottom three, but one capable of causing problems on their own patch.

Martin Starke is joined this week by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo).

COVENTRY CITY REVIEW

• Another soft goal conceded from a cross — and familiar defensive issues

• Coventry reduced to ten men early in the second half

• Nathan Wood scores his first Saints goal to level the game

• Over 45 minutes against ten men — why couldn’t Saints force a winner?

• Tactical questions around shape, substitutions, and attacking intent

• Gavin Bazunu going up for a late corner… then playing it short

• Post-match flashpoints and Frank Lampard losing his cool

• Five unbeaten under Eckert — but the first home game not won since his arrival

LIVE PODCAST ANNOUNCEMENT

We’re delighted to announce that Total Saints Podcast will be going live at St Mary’s Stadium on Thursday, 22nd January 2026, in partnership with the Saints Foundation.

It’ll be a live audience, special guests (to be revealed), and a genuinely unique night for Saints fans. Capacity will be limited, with Patreon members getting first access to tickets.

More details coming soon — but get the date in the diary.

OXFORD UNITED PREVIEW

• Boxing Day trip to the Kassam Stadium

• Oxford winless in four and sitting in the bottom three

• Capable at home despite struggles

• Team selection questions ahead of a packed festive schedule

• Saints need three points to maintain momentum

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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 box. We look back at a dreadful performance that we never truly looked like winning — and ask whether this was simply a bad day or a more worrying sign.

We also turn our attention to another lunchtime kick-off, with league leaders Coventry City heading to St Mary’s. On paper, it looked like a mouth-watering fixture. After the weekend, it suddenly feels like a far tougher test.

In This Episode

Norwich Review – A 2–1 defeat at Carrow Road as Saints struggle to impose themselves against a bottom-three side

What Went Wrong – Missed chances, defensive issues, and a worrying return of old habits

Coventry Preview – Can Saints respond against the league leaders at St Mary’s?

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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. After a blistering first half and a 3–0 lead, Tonda Eckert’s side were forced to hang on as West Brom clawed back two goals from set pieces.

We discuss:

• Adam Armstrong reaching 11 league goals and running out of superlatives for his current form
• Leo Scienza continuing to shine with another electric performance
• Tom Fellows’ contribution to the opener (and concern over his injury)
• How Saints keep flying out of the blocks under Tonda
• Why second halves are becoming a problem
• Substitutions lowering the level and the lack of depth behind the front line
• Set-piece defending issues and the ongoing debate around Gavin Bazunu
• Saints rising to 8th in the table after six wins in seven games

Plus, the panel revisit the goalkeeper conversation… and whether January might be the time for change.

We’re joined by Connor Southwell as Norwich undergo yet another shift in direction following the arrival of new manager Philippe Clement.

Key talking points:

• What’s changed since Clement replaced Liam Manning
• Improved structure, intensity, and simplicity in Norwich’s play
• A significant injury list, including Josh Sargent and Mathias Kvistgaarden
• Norwich’s youth-heavy squad, inconsistent attacking output, and a defence that has conceded heavily
• Why this remains a dangerous away fixture despite Norwich’s league position
• How Saints might line up – and whether Jack Stephens returns to the XI

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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 appointment means for the club moving forward. We’ll also turn our attention to Tuesday night’s clash with West Brom, looking at key selection questions, injury updates, and how Saints can build on a confident opening display.

In This Episode

Birmingham Review - Saints off to a flying start under full-time boss Tonda Eckert, winning 3–1

The Tonda Appointment - Has he already begun to justify the club’s decision?

West Brom Preview - Can Saints maintain momentum and control games at home?

Prediction League

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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-punch fashion, with Millwall scoring a 97th-minute winner at The Den. But was the performance more frustrating than the result? The team analyses where Saints were undone, what Millwall got right tactically, and how much the absence of Leo Scienza and Flynn Downes affected the flow of the game.

In this week’s episode:

• Millwall 3–2 Saints – full reaction to a bruising afternoon
• How Millwall’s aggressive press nullified Armstrong, Azaz, Fellows & Jander
• The impact of missing Scienza and Downes
• Substitutions under the spotlight – Romeu’s return, Aribo’s struggles & options off the bench
• Finn Azaz extends his scoring streak to five goals in four games
• Tonda Eckert’s first defeat – what he learned and what it means for the manager decision
• Southampton vs Birmingham Preview – their stark home/away form, key threats & expected Saints XI
• Championship table chaos – how Saints stay well in the mix
• Player of the Week across the Leicester and Millwall fixtures

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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 and effective. 

In This Episode

• Leicester Review:

– Saints 3–0 up by half-time after goals from Harwood-Bellis (x2) and Finn Azaz

– Bazunu’s crucial early save

– Tactical switches: Downs & Quarshie in; Stephens & Bragg out

– Leicester’s red card and total collapse

– Saints’ set-piece improvement and clearer structure under Tonda 

• The Tonda Question:

– Has he now earned the job?

– Players speaking openly about clearer instructions

– What we still need to see: reaction to adversity, in-game management

– Why not appointing him now feels impossible

• Millwall Away Preview:

– Injury-hit Millwall and a short turnaround

– Likely return for Jack Stephens

– Too soon for Oriol Romeu?

– Predictions: Steve 2–0, Glen 3–1, Martin 2–0 

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130+ entries this week, 91 backing a Saints win, and five people landing the exact 3–0 scoreline. Prediction League access is included with any Patreon tier. 

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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 a big Black Friday discount running on the TSP Shop — all the details inside.

This Week on the Podcast

• Saints thrash Charlton 5–1 at The Valley
• Manning opens the scoring before Armstrong, Jander and Azaz turn it into a rout
• Finn Azaz bags a brace — the version we thought we’d signed?
• Adam Armstrong’s best game in years
• 10 goals in the last three games… what’s changed?
• Tactical discussion: hybrid build-up, confidence boost, midfield tweaks
• Tom Fellows impresses at right wing-back
• Thoughts on Cam Bragg
• Tonda Eckert’s impact — is the job his if Saints avoid defeat in the next two games?
• Leicester preview with Reedy from Leicester Fan TV

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• Josh Starks (Patron) – wins our X giveaway, taking home the new LEO tee
• Sean – winner of the Patron WhatsApp giveaway

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Prediction League

Another huge week with over 130 entries.

46 people got the result correct — unsurprisingly, no one nailed the 5–1 scoreline!

Closest guesses: James Wills (5–3) and Britton Swisher (4–0).

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Featuring

• Martin Starke (Host)
• Glen de la Cour – League One Minus 10
• Alfie House – Senior Southampton Reporter, Daily Echo

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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 Athletic Preview – The Saints return to The Valley to face some old ghosts in the Nathan Jones derby. Can they keep their momentum against their former boss?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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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?

• Russell Martin is bookies favourite to replace Still, but who else is in the running?

• Sheffield Wednesday Preview - Can The Saints pull off two wins in a row for the first time in over a year?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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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. Ultimately, that process has taken longer than any of us would have liked…”

With that seismic news breaking just as we started recording, Episode 339 of the Total Saints Podcast is packed.

This week:

• Preston Review – Saints beaten 2-0 at St Mary’s, drop to 21st in the table, and the atmosphere turns toxic.

• Players arguing with fans, boos echoing around the ground, and Will Still’s post-match admission: “There isn’t an instant fix.”

• Comparing this slump to 2008/09 – is this as bad as it gets?

• Reaction to the club’s managerial statement and the growing unrest around Sport Republic.

• QPR Preview – two fixtures that were supposed to define Will Still’s future… before fate intervened.

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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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?

• Blackburn Review – A week that somehow got worse. Saints arrived at Ewood Park sitting 18th, faced one of the few sides below them… and still managed to lose. Was this Will Still’s lowest moment yet?

• Selection Chaos & Substitution Madness – Four changes, early saves from McCarthy, a straight-red for Welington, and fans chanting “You don’t know what you’re doing”. The pressure is building – hard.

• Preston Preview – Saints return to St Mary’s next Saturday, desperate for a reaction. But with suspensions, illness and injuries mounting… where’s the next win coming from?

We also touch on:

• Forum frustration and calls for change

• Juventus reportedly eyeing up Saints’ sporting director Johannes Spors

All that and more, plus the latest from our Prediction League and your usual dose of Saints therapy from Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House, guest hosted this week by Neil Crespin.

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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.

• Bristol City Preview – A tricky midweek trip to Ashton Gate. Can Saints finally turn dominance into points and end their run of home draws?

• Blackburn Preview – Another away day follows on Saturday, with Rovers struggling near the bottom. Is this the perfect chance to build some momentum?

• Plus, we catch up on Saints Women in the League Cup and check in on how the Prediction League is shaping up!

Featuring Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (Daily Echo).

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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 Stewart Injury Update – Just when it looked like his Saints career was getting started, another setback rules him out for “months rather than weeks.” What does that mean for the season ahead?
• Saints Women on Fire – Two wins over Pompey in one week, including a comeback 5–2 victory at Fratton Park. We look at Simon Parker’s side’s rise to third in the league and what’s clicking this season.

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Welcome to Episode 335 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Plenty to cover this week:

• Derby Review – A 1–1 draw at Pride Park, and another frustrating afternoon for Will Still’s Saints. Ross Stewart limped off again, and despite taking an early lead through Adam Armstrong, Saints failed to build on it. With just one shot on target after the break, are we really improving – or just standing still?
• Sheffield United Review – A scrappy 2–1 win on the road. Ross Stewart’s brace sealed the points, but it was far from comfortable. Did Saints finally turn a corner, or did they just get away with one?
• Will Still Discussion – Four points from six looks good on paper, but has the mood really lifted? With the international break ahead, we ask whether Saints are still searching for their identity – and if patience is starting to wear thin.
• Player of the Week – After Nathan Wood took the honours last week, who stood out this time? Alex McCarthy, Ross Stewart, Adam Armstrong, and Wood himself all in contention.
• Saints Women & U21s – Wins all round. The Women beat Birmingham 2–1 away (Primus and Peplow on target), while the U21s thrashed Derby 4–1 to stay unbeaten in Premier League 2.

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Welcome to Episode 334 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Plenty to cover this week:

• Middlesbrough Review – A 1–1 draw at St Mary’s against the Championship leaders. A better performance, but one win in seven raises concerns. Did Will Still’s switch back to a back five steady the ship, or just paper over the cracks?
• Liverpool Review – Predictable Carabao Cup exit at Anfield, but with some positives to take. Did we see glimpses of progress, or just another missed opportunity?
• Sheffield United Preview – Saints head to Bramall Lane on Tuesday night. With United finally off the mark under new management, can Saints find a way to end their winless run?
• Derby County Preview – The last game before the international break. With Derby struggling for goals but staying competitive, can Southampton finally take advantage against a side around them in the table?
• Saints Women – A 1–1 draw with Sunderland leaves Simon Parker’s side 6th in WSL2, four points off top spot.

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Welcome to Episode 333 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Plenty to cover this week:

• Hull Review – A 3–1 defeat, five games without a win… and arguably the lowest point yet under Will Still. Was this on the manager, the players, or both? We look back at a wasted trip and some worrying signs.
• Liverpool Preview – Saints head to Anfield in the Carabao Cup to face the Premier League leaders. Does anyone even care about this tie, or is it just a distraction?
• Middlesbrough Preview – Rob Edwards’ high-flying Boro visit St Mary’s. Can Saints finally turn a corner against the Championship pace-setters?
• Saints Women – A narrow 1–0 defeat to Bristol City leaves Simon Parker’s side 5th in WSL2 after three games.

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Welcome to Episode 332 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Plenty to cover this week:

• Pompey Review – Thirteen years we waited for a league South Coast Derby… and it ended 0–0. Was it a fair result, or a wasted Sunday lunchtime? We look at the performance, the selection choices, and whether this Saints side can really handle the big occasions.
• Hull City Preview – Attention turns quickly to a tricky trip to Hull. Can Will Still’s men put things right and finally find some rhythm in the league?
• TSP in the Spotlight – From sponsoring both Saints captains (Jack Stephens and Atlanta Primus) to featuring on the St Mary’s tifo, the pod has been busy off the pitch. We share the details.
• Saints Women – A wild 4–4 draw with Crystal Palace keeps Simon Parker’s side unbeaten but provides a real test of credentials early in the campaign.

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