“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 was created, victory against Newcastle United took Saints to the summit of England’s top division.While it only lasted for 40 hours or so, getting to first place is an achievement that should be treasured by everyone connected with the Club (and who is to say we won’t get there again soon?!)TSP135 sees Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Simon Peach (PA Media) look back on a memorable Friday night for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.Alongside all that excitement – and ahead of the next International break – the panel also work their way through some questions from TSP listeners (35:45).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 Villa, Saints eventually crawled over the line to win 4-3. It took Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side up to joint 3rd in the Premier League. Yes, that’s right……THIRD!With nerves still a little frayed (not just from Halloween!), Ben, Steve, Glen and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) try to unpick the key moments from a rollercoaster of a Premier League match.In slightly calmer waters, TSP134 also includes a discussion about the recent Leadership Diversity Code (24:00) coverage, including why Saints decided not to sign up to it (at least for the moment).Lastly, there is a preview of next Friday night’s visit to St. Mary’s of Newcastle United (32:10).Sorry, did we mention Southampton Football Club are joint 3rd in the Premier League………!?Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastTotal Saints Podcast goes to the heart of all things Saints FC.Edited by Alex Graham

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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.However, exactly a year to the day since Hasenhüttl suffered a totally different experience involving nine goals (lets promptly leave that there….!), it was Ralph’s turn to get one over on his Italian counter-part this time, as Saints professionally dismantled Premier League leaders, Everton.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) look back on all the key talking points from another excellent home win at St. Mary’s.TSP133 also includes our latest ‘Red & White Insight’, where Toby Steele (Managing Director at Saints) joins us for a chat (28:15) about a number of topical themes, including Club finances, the summer transfer window, Pay-Per-View, ‘Project Big Picture’ and more!The episode finishes with a preview of next weekend’s visit to Villa Park (1:11.45), including a way listeners can help the City of Southampton by investing their ‘£14.95 pay-per-view cost’ elsewhere!Total Saints Podcast goes to the heart of all things Saints FC.Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 Vestergaard seems to have gained superhuman strength since his barnet was trimmed by the barbers!Our big Dane – with his recent ‘short(er) back and sides’ – nodded in a well-deserved, injury-time equaliser for Saints (vs Chelsea) this weekend.TSP132 sees your regular panel react to that moment, Theo Walcott’s ‘returning debut’ and much more from Stamford Bridge.The Pod also includes the latest ‘TSP – International Supporters Club’ (from Bulgaria; 26:15), reflects on the recent Premier League Pay-Per-View decision (50:25), discusses the Transfer Window (41:15), celebrates Danny Ings first senior goal for England (62:05) and previews next weekend’s fixture against Everton (65:05).Total Saints Podcast goes to the heart of all things Saints FC.Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited and Produced by Alex Graham

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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 regular foursome of Ben, Steve, Glen and Dan, reflects on all the key talking points from St. Mary’s, as the Baggies were put to the sword in very professional style.Alongside the excitement of that, discussion covers the impending International break, Transfer Deadline Day, Ibrahima Diallo’s arrival (32:30) and also a Fantasy Premier League update.Finally, after Eric Dier’s rapid exit from the pitch earlier this week, the chaps discuss rare occasions when ‘nature has called’ for footballers (i.e. “Jason Puncheon, he sh*ts when he wants”!)Total Saints Podcast goes to the heart of all things Saints FC.Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited and Produced by Alex Graham

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You can file Saints first victory of the new Premier League season, away to Burnley, under ‘ugly but effective’!While many neutrals probably decided early on that ‘Little Mix – The Search’ was a more entertaining watch, Saints fans enjoyed every single minute of the Turf Moor fixture.TSP130 sees your regular TSP panel – Ben Stanfield, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Dan Sheldon – reflect on a very professional performance by Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side.Can it now kick start the season? Time will tell…Ahead of previewing next weekend’s home game against West Bromwich Albion (38:45) – which could see our favourite ‘thing in a shirt’ return – Dan also provides his latest views on the Saints transfer window (25:45).TSP is your regular weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints FC!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastProduced and Edited by Alex Graham

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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 been followed up by the Carabao Cup exit (vs Brentford) and a humiliating second-half capitulation against Spurs.TSP129 sees Ben Stanfield, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon trying to pick the bones out of a frankly horrible start to 2020/21.Prior to previewing next weekend’s trip to Burnley, Francisco Fourcade (Southampton FC Argentina) also joins the Pod this week, as he helps kick off our new ‘TSP - International Supporters Club’ feature.Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly podcast going to the heart of all things Saints FC (good, bad and/or ugly…)!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastProduced and Edited by Alex Graham

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This week, ahead of the disappointing 1-0 Premier League defeat at Crystal Palace, Total Saints Podcast spoke exclusively to Saints manager, Ralph Hasenhüttl (23:00)In a brief catch up, Ralph spoke about his hopes for 2020/21, how important James Ward-Prowse has become, the new 4-year deal and…..cows and mountains!Featuring your regular panel of Ben Stanfield, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon, the episode provides further analysis on that frustrating opening day loss.Alongside all the above, TSP128 covers a potential American takeover of the Club (or not…), previews the Carabao Cup fixture against Brentford and also looks ahead to Spurs visit to St Mary’s (33:30 onwards).TSP is the dedicated weekly podcast going to the heart of all things Saints FC!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastProduced and Edited by Alex Graham

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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 the new campaign - away to Crystal Palace. Given Saints dreadful opening day record, can they secure anything from Selhurst Park? Listen in and hear what the guys have to say.This TSP episode also includes the first edition of ‘Red and White Insight – life inside our Club’, featuring Saints CEO, Martin Semmens (35:00).Mr Semmens talks about a number of successes and challenges within the Club over recent times, including the impact of Coronavirus, securing Ralph Hasenhuttl to a new deal, potential contract extensions for key first-team players, sponsorship issues, the Saints Women’s team and more.Total Saints Podcast goes to the heart of all things Saints FC!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastProduced and Edited by Alex Graham

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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 the season sees the newly confirmed TSP panel – Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and The Athletic’s Dan Sheldon – once again go to the heart of all things Saints FC.Conversation covers the upcoming Premier League campaign, a few dodgy predictions, the Saints fixture list, some ‘sponsoring issues’, Dan’s recent move to The Athletic and much more.If you love Southampton Football Club then, fingers crossed, you’ll love TSP!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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