Total Saints Podcast

TSP celebrate their 150th episode in true Saints style!During the course of Southampton Football Club’s 135-year history, one moment still stands out above any other – the 1st May 1976.It was the day Saints upset all the odds to beat Manchester United and win the FA Cup.The man behind that success was Lawrie McMenemy – and he joins TSP150 to chat exclusively about a 50-year love affair with the Club.Speaking with Ben Stanfield (Host) and Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Lawrie recalls first joining Saints in 1973, Terry Paine frustrations, the famous FA Cup run, his Wembley memories, that Bobby Stokes goal, the subsequent homecoming, stunning world football by signing Kevin Keegan, Rupert Lowe and much more!It’s 90 minutes of unique opinion and storytelling by Southampton’s most successful ever manager.www.totalsaints.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @TotalSaintsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod Patreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast

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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 Bournemouth – the Midlands side then got their revenge in the Premier League. The latter was Saints sixth league defeat in a row (an unwanted Club record!).Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss the more notable moments across both games – including Mohammed Salisu’s debut and a belting volley from Danny Ings.TSP149 also includes the latest International Supporters Club. February’s edition comes from one of the sunniest countries in the world (thankfully – as we could do with a little sunshine at the moment!). Panos Grigorakakis, from the Greek Saints, drops in for a chat on all things Hellenic (35:45).Finally, there’s a preview of next weekend’s fixture against Chelsea, as Thomas Tuchel brings his new side to St. Mary’s (46:50).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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!

Saturday's 3-2 reverse at Newcastle United saw Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side record five Premier League defeats in a row for the first time since 1998!TSP148 sees Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) try to come to terms with yet more defensive woe, this time at St. James’ Park.The Pod episode also includes thoughts on a very topical question right now – VAR decision making. A TSP patron asks whether or not discussions (between on-field and Stockley Park officials) should be made ‘public’ for all to hear – thus helping to better understand the eventual outcome(s)…..or not?! (30:30).Lastly, ahead of back-to-back games with Wolves – firstly in the FA Cup and then in the Premier League – there is a preview of this coming week’s action (41.55)Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 loss. This time it was Manchester United who basked in the glory of a record-equalling score line.With a number of mitigating factors at play – including an early (but fully justified!) red card, numerous injuries to the squad and an inept refereeing performance by Mike Dean (quelle surprise!) – it didn’t feel as much of a shock as it might have done otherwise.In this bitesize TSP147b (this time the ‘b’ stands for b*ll*cks!), Ben Stanfield (Host), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Simon Peach (PA Media – who witnessed the collapse first-hand….!) console each other by reflecting on the significant talking points from Old Trafford.The big question now is whether Southampton can recover from yet another *-0 loss?Let’s hope so!! #InRalphWeTrustWeb: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast

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VARstrating? VARcical? VARiable? VARking annoying(!!)? Call it what you want….!Yes, while Saints could have played better against Aston Villa, VAR (….and the humans operating it!) once again stole all the headlines.Despite a large amount of post-match emotion, Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) and Simon Peach (PA Media) do their best to exchange professional opinion on handballs, offsides, injuries and more!TSP147 also covers Monday’s deadline day (41:40), a lesser-spotted transfer request (47:15) and the latest TSP Fantasy Premier League standings (40:00).Lastly, ahead of tomorrow's trip to Old Trafford, there is a preview of the Manchester United game (52:35).Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 world-class threat of Cedric Soares (and his ‘phenomenal crossing’….!), Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side showed plenty of energy and commitment throughout.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on the 1-0 win, alongside previewing Tuesday’s Premier League clash with The Gunners. TSP146 also includes a look at this week’s hummel (new kit deal) announcement (37:25) – reigniting a 30-year love affair with Saints – as well as Ghanaian side, Asante Kotoko SC, joining our International Club Partnership programme (39:35). Finally, there’s the latest view on Danny Ings ‘will he won’t he’ contract situation - aka ‘Ingsgate’ (44:25)!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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. Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) join forces once again to pick the bones out of that King Power fixture.Having reported a £76.1m pre-tax loss, TSP145 also delves into Saints latest 2019/20 financial results (59:15 - if you're interested particularly in that sort of thing!). There’s discussion on FA Cup rescheduling, Shrewsbury Town (a preview of that game can be found in TSP143) and the potential now for two ties in five days (79:35).Lastly, TSP’s latest International Supporters Club features Trevor Foy – the President of the Southampton Australian Supporters group and one of the key cogs in the Global Saints community.Trevor chats to Ben (29:45) about life ‘down under’, the evolution of SAS, how he’s helped connect Saints fans around the world, Guly de Prado 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/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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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 Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) cover a variety of topics, including the January transfer window, the long-term future of Ralph Hasenhüttl’s ‘SFC playbook’, lockdown TV/book recommendations and more!Despite an ongoing desire to make TSP as professional in its production as possible, the first-batch of 2020/21 outtakes also rear their ugly head (46:30) – proving things don’t always go to plan (especially when you’re the host!).Lastly, ahead of visiting the King Power next weekend, there’s a preview of the Premier League fixture with Leicester City (54:55).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 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-established beard, saw his young Saints side – missing several key players – secure a hard-fought victory over Liverpool.In this bonus, mid-week 'bite size' episode, TSP143b sees Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on some clever set-piece work, Danny Ings 50th Premier League goal for the Club, numerous matchday Academy graduates and Hasenhüttl’s own post-match emotion. Its not often you beat the Champions, so a moment to treasure for every Saint around the world!www.totalsaints.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @TotalSaintsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod Patreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast

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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 West Ham – bringing a couple of points, but not much excitement!Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) discuss some of the more interesting elements of those matches – including Saints manager, Ralph Hasenhüttl, having to ‘work from home’!TSP143 also includes previews of the Premier League fixture with Liverpool (23:15) and the FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town (38:15).Ahead of that St. Mary’s 3rd Round match, Ollie Warner (Host of Salopcast) drops in to give a more detailed ‘opposition view’ on Steve Cotterill’s League One side.Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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