In That Number 327: DRAWS: You're Gonna Need a Bigger Lead

The Saints have discovered a new and deeply frustrating way to navigate the Championship: taking the lead and then forgetting how to play football.

We panic our way through back-to-back 1-1 draws against Birmingham City and Lincoln City, as Saints twice found themselves ahead, only to surrender the advantage and leave two wins sitting on the sidelines.

So, is it points gained or four points thrown in the bin? They discuss the performances, the missed opportunities and whether Saints have developed an unhealthy addiction to making things harder than they need to be.

The Transfer Roundabout makes one final spin as the window slams shut. They run through the last-minute arrivals, departure, and whether Saints have done enough business to strengthen the squad.

Then it's back to the Championship, with two huge games at St. Mary's on the horizon. First up, table-toppers Swansea City, before Bristol City roll into town.

Can Saints finally learn how to protect a lead, turn draws into wins and get the season properly moving in the right direction.

Two games. Two leads. Two draws. How big does this lead need to be?

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From Carabao Cup humiliation to a five-star demolition job - it's been quite the week at St. Mary's.

Ray and Kevin kick things off by welcoming back James Ward-Prowse after three years away, and then trying to make sense of the brutal 4-1 defeat to West Ham. A night where absolutely nothing seemed to go right.

Thankfully, just a few days later, Saints remembered how to play football!

The duo look back on the sensational 5-1 thrashing of Millwall, with Saints putting on a performance packed with goals, attacking football and, most importnantly, something resembling defensive competence followinf West Ham. This was exactly the response everyone needed.

It's also time for another spin on the Transfer Roundabout.

With the window entering its final stages, they discuss the latest arrivals, departures and rumours surrounding the club.

Finally, there are two trips on the road to preview.

First up, it's Birmingham City, as Saints head to St. Andrew's looking to build on the Millwall result.

Then it's another trip north to face the mighty Lincoln City. Yes, the word 'minnows may or may not have been used several times during the recording.

Can Southampton turn two away games into six points and keep that momentum going?

All this, plus the usual opinions, arguments, questionable predictions and plenty of Saints-related nonsense.

Up the Saints!

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Ray and Kevin are back for another episode of In That Number, and this time, there's something to cheer about.

The lads look back on Southampton's 3-1 win over Stoke City at St. Mary's - a much-needed three points after the Watford disappointment and a performance that gives fans something to smile about.

There's also plenty to discuss off the pitch, with the latest transfer news taking centre stage - including the ongoing saga surrounding Taylor Harwood-Bellis, as interest in the defender continues to generate plenty of headlines following his Stoke omission.

Then it's time to look ahead, because Saints have two huge games coming up.

First up, West Ham United visit St. Mary's in the second round of the Carabao Cup, before attention switches back to the Championship and a big clash against Millwall.

Knowing Saints, this is probably enough drama for now.

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The Championship is back and unfortunately it starts with a sour note.

The gang dissect Saints' opening day defeat at Watford. They look at what went wrong, the positives to take from the second half, Cyle Larin's goal and whether Saints were unlucky not to come away with something after a much-improved second half.

There's transfer chat too, as they take another ride on the Transfer Roundabout. They discuss the latest rumours and potential incomings and outgoings as Saints look to shape the squad for another long campaign.

They say goodbye to Shea Charles, with the midfielder completing his move to Fulham in a deal worth up to £30m. There's no denying it leaves another hole in the squad.

There's time to turn their attention to Stoke City and the first home game of the season. Can Saints bounce back, get St. Mary's rocking and put that Watford defeat right?

They end with Fantasy Football chat.

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The whole gang is back!

The new season is officially underway, and the boys are back together to celebrate Saints getting their competitive campaign off to a winning start.

They look back at Southampton's 2-0 Carabao Cup victory over Colchester United, including goals from Cyle Larin and Romeo Akachukwu, who grabbed his first senior goal for the club.

It's time for a spin on the transfer roundabout, as they catch up on all the lastest transfer news, rumours and comings and goings.

And finally, attention turns to the Championship opener against Watford, as the lads preview the first league test of the new campaign and ask the big question..... just how good can Saints be this season?

New season. Same gang. Same nonsence.

Saints are back!

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The boys are back as the countdown to the new season continues!

Ray, Kevin and the team discuss the looming suspension hanging over Tonda Eckert, Gianni Infantino's latest FIFA proposal that failed to win support, and reflect on Saints' pre-season preparations, including the friendly at Eastleigh and the training camp in Germany, where Saints faced Eintracht Braunschweig, SC Paderborn and Preussen Munster.

Attention then turns to the season ahead as the panel discuss Southampton's summer signings, the new third kit, and preview the Carabao Cup first-round tie at Colchester United.

To round things off, it's prediction time as everyone puts their neck on the line with their forecasts for Southampton's season and the wider Championship campaign.

As always, don't forget to like, subscribe and leave us a five star review wherever you get your podcasts!

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The boys are back together for another catch-up as the countdown to the new season continues and the World Cup reaches its dramatic climax.

With the team fully assembled, they look back on England's victory over Norway and prepare for the huge semi-final showdown with Argentina.

The panel also dives into the controversies that have surrounded the competition and share their thoughts on the biggest talking points.

Closer to home, there's plenty to discuss at Southampton, with the fixtures list now confirmed, pre-season plans are taking shape and the new kit finally unveiled.

As always, the episode rounds off with the standings in the Discord Predictions League and Fantasy Football

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Ray & Kevin are back after a few weeks rest to chat over the very latest from the Saints camp.

It's SHITNA time. The pair announce the winners from their annual season awards (as voted for by the Discord)

They catch up on all the business done so far and rumours of incomings and outgoings.

Before all that, the two also discuss the World Cup.

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It's been an incredibly tough week for Southampton Football Club, but especially for the fans. Thrown out of the Wembley showdown with Hull and forced to feel ashamed and embarrased.

Ray and Kevin are joined by a special guest Giorgio, a valued Discord member to hash out all the scandal from the past week.

Ray, Kevin and Giorgio unpack the fallout from Saints' latest spying controversy and the questions it raises across the football world.

The trio examine how the story unfolded, who could be affected, and whether the club's reputation can recover from the growing scrutiny.

They also discuss the wider implications for recruitment, competitive intelligence, ethics in modern football and how similar situations have played out elsewhere in the game.

With differing perspectives and plenty of debate, the hosts explore what the saga means for Saints both on and off the pitch, and whether the reaction has been proportionate to the allegations.

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Ray & Kevin are back with the latest edition of ITN.

Middlesbrough are the main agenda at The Riverside. Together they discuss the first leg of the playoff semi finals.

There's an extensive discussion on Spygate 2.0, including the possible ramifications we could be facing.

They also prepare for the crucial second leg at St. Mary's. Can the atmosphere match West Brom from two years ago?

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