Total Saints Podcast

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 edge currently running throughout the side.Given Danny Ings’ continued absence, you got the feeling Saints could have played until the next UK Bank Holiday and still not score! Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on a thirteenth loss in seventeen Premier League matches - since that win over Jürgen Klopp’s side at St. Mary’s in early January.Finally, ahead of a double-match week for Ralph Hasenhüttl and his players, TSP160 previews the upcoming fixtures against Crystal Palace (31:40) and Fulham (41:15).TSP is the 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/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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? They’ll produce a spirited, ‘against the odds’ display, just like they did against Leicester City.After showing lots of effort and commitment, Saints did well to secure a 1-1 draw.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on a game that oozed determination, achieved 10/10 player ratings and (*quelle surprise*)….included more VAR controversy!Next up is a trip to Anfield, as Ralph Hasenhüttl and his side try to finish this season in a positive manner.Could that mean a rare Premier League ‘double’ over Liverpool? You’ll have to listen to the match preview (38:30) to find out what TSP think…Finally, ahead of the remaining 2020/21 fixtures, TSP159 also includes an update on the latest TSP Fantasy Premier League standings (34:15). Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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Saints suffered FA Cup Semi-Final heartache at Wembley, after a thoroughly lacklustre showing against Leicester City. Despite Ralph Hasenhüttl saying his team ‘left everything out on the pitch’, Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss, amongst other post-match reaction, whether they agree with that opinion…..or not!TSP158 also includes conversation about the proposed (..../disgraceful!) European Super League (26:30) and previews Saints’ next match, against a Jose Mourinho-less Tottenham Hotspur (42:20).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 next weekend’s FA Cup semi-final at Wembley.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) are joined by Simon Peach (PA Media) to preview another pivotal match in the Club’s history (50:15).Jamie (Leicester Fan TV) also provides an ‘opposition view’ from the Foxes camp (59:25).Ahead of that Wembley build-up, the guys reflect on Saints latest Premier League match – a dreadful 3-0 loss vs Sam Allardyce’s Baggies.TSP157 also includes the final ‘International Supporters Club’ of the season, a feature which has racked up over 30,000 ‘virtual miles’! Victor Galea (Southampton FC Malta) brings down the curtain on a thoroughly interesting and enjoyable look at life inside various #GlobalSFC supporter groups (30:10). Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 of a match, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side secured a fantastic 3-2 win over Burnley.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and regular guest Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) work their way through the key moments, players and decisions from another tough – and emotionally draining – Premier League battle.Sean Dyche also pops in (again) to provide some post-match reaction.TSP156 also previews next week’s visit to the Hawthorns, as Saints take on Sam Allardyce’s West Bromwich Albion (32:00).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) look back at a dominant showing from Hampshire’s premier football team, including standout performances by Nathan Redmond and Stuart Armstrong.TSP155 also sees the panel answer several listener questions, including whether Danny Ings might need to be sold this summer (30:15), possible touchline support for Ralph Hasenhüttl (37:05) and the SFC Playbook’s progress (or not)(43:05).Lastly, Chéle became McChéle earlier this week. An achievement TSP simply have to acknowledge!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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Saints did their best to ruin Mother’s Day by putting in an excruciating performance against Brighton & Hove Albion. With Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side showing little desire or urgency, it was no surprise to see The Seagulls eventually win 2-1.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) try to dissect what is (or isn’t…..!) going on with the St. Mary’s outfit at the moment.TSP154 also includes a preview of next weekend’s FA Cup Quarter-Final visit to Bournemouth (31:15). If Saints can secure victory then, despite the current Premier League ‘doom and gloom’, Wembley will be waiting!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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Saints finally secured a much-needed Premier League win, thanks to a convincing 2-0 victory over Sheffield United.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) purr over Nathan Tella’s performance at Bramall Lane, Che Adams ‘thunderb*stard’, the importance of Kyle Walker-Peters, Ralph Hasenhüttl’s 100th game in charge of Saints and much more!TSP153 also includes the latest ‘International Supporters Club’, as Alec Weise from Milwaukee, Wisconsin drops in for a chat about 'all things Saints/USA’ (26:25)!The Pod finishes with a look ahead to the next two fixtures for Hasenhüttl’s side. Firstly, the daunting trip to ‘champions-elect’, Manchester City (49:40), on Wednesday. Secondly, Brighton and Hove Albion’s visit to St. Mary’s next weekend (59:15).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 not taking their chances – Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side eventually lost 3-0 to Leeds. Worryingly, the Austrian even called his players out publicly for ‘giving up’!Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) chat about a dodgy pitch, dodgy result and even dodgier run of form!TSP152 also includes a look ahead to two more Premier League fixtures for the South Coast Club – the trip to Everton (24:55) on Monday (where Saints haven’t won in the league since 1997!) and then next weekend’s visit to Sheffield United (35:40).It’s taken a while, but finally that famous TSP question is raised once again…..do the panel believe the Blades match is a ‘must win’ for Saints?!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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“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 League points, courtesy of a hard-fought 1-1 draw with Chelsea.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss a resolute Saints performance, some Minamino magic, possession stats and Alex McCarthy’s ‘penalty-saving record’.TSP151 also looks ahead to Tuesday night’s rearranged game with Leeds United, as Ralph Hasenhüttl and the lads head for Elland Road (41:45).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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