Total Saints Podcast

It was a case of ‘what might have been’ for Saints this week – with a frustrating draw at Arsenal followed up by a disappointing loss to Manchester City.However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side proved in both matches just how far they’ve come, giving more than competitive performances against two of the ‘Big 6’.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) get together for one last time in 2020, reflecting on the significant momentsfrom those games.TSP142 also includes a preview of the upcoming Christmas fixture against Fulham and West Ham United (43:00), as well as the now traditional TSP Christmas Quiz (31:00) – but which panel member comes out victorious?Otherwise, thanks for listening to TSP in 2020, have a very Merry Christmas and lets all hope for a happier and healthier 2021!Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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In modern day footballing terms, few stories navigate the emotional rollercoaster more than that of Rickie Lambert.From beetroot factory to beating Scotland, Lambert proved to become one of Southampton’s greatest ever signings.In this special, pre-Christmas edition of Total Saints Podcast, TSP141 sees Ben Stanfield catch up exclusively with ‘Southampton’s goal machine’.Conversation covers Lambert’s arrival at St. Mary’s, working with Alan Pardew, Nigel Adkins and Mauricio Pochettino, fitness and nutrition, winning at Wembley, proving doubters wrong, arriving in the Premier League and THAT England goal!In an extended episode, enjoy a unique chance to hear from a footballer who was quite simply adored by everyone who loves Southampton Football Club.Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast

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Thanks to a dominant performance throughout, Saints ruthlessly put Sheffield United (‘The Blades’) to the sword this weekend. The game ending 3-0.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) reflect on a win that saw Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side move to 23 points from twelve Premier League games.TSP140 also includes the latest ‘Red & White Insight’ feature, with Greg Baker (Head of the Saints Foundation) dropping in for a chat about 2020, as well as a look ahead to next year (26:20).With a busy pre-Christmas schedule now underway, the Pod also previews two tough-looking fixtures for Saints over the next seven days - firstly the trip to Arsenal, then Manchester City’s visit to St. Mary’s (49:00)Web: www.totalsaints.co.ukE-mail: [email protected]: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPodPatreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastEdited by Alex Graham

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Ralph Hasenhüttl celebrated his second anniversary as Southampton manager with a hard-fought, 2-1 win over Brighton & Hove Albion.The victory also saw Saints become the 11th Premier League representative to achieve 1,000 points.Ben, Steve and Glen discuss the key talking points from the match – including Jannik Vestergaard’s dominant performance…..and VAR!TSP139 also includes the panel’s thoughts on Ralph’s 2-years in charge (25:20), Jan Bednarek’s new contract and previews Sheffield United’s visit to St. Mary’s next Sunday (49:15).In addition to all that, the latest ‘TSP – International Supporters Club’ sees Bharathvishal Maheshkumar join the Pod to chat all things ‘Southampton FC India’ (32:30)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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Not for the first time at St. Mary’s, it was late heartache against Manchester United this weekend.Having got themselves into a 2-0 half-time lead, Saints saw Ole Gunnar Solskjær’s side, unfortunately, fight back to win in injury-time (2-3).While James Ward-Prowse added to his successful quota of free-kicks, Jan Bednarek extended an unwanted, personal record!Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) work their way through the key talking points of a game that, once again, toyed with every emotion.TSP138 also covers the impending return of fans (albeit in small quantities) to the Premier League (22:45) and previews Saints next fixture, a visit to Brighton and Hove Albion (34:45).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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After yet another international break, Saints return to Premier League action this week with a tough looking trip to Molineux.Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (The Athletic) preview the fixture against Wolverhampton Wanderers ending, as per normal, with a range of varied score predictions.Alongside that, TSP137 sees the panel reflect on Oriol Romeu’s new contract (25:35), highlight a great initiative being run by Saints DSA (Disabled Supporters Association) and celebrate a couple of birthdays (including Saints turning 135 years old!).Lastly, in the latest ‘International Supporters Club’, TSP welcomes Gjermund Vik from the Norwegian Southampton Supporters (32:50).Gjermund talks about the history of one of Saints most northerly (and oldest) supporters’ groups, his own memories of watching the Club over the years, his friendship with Claus Lundekvam and more!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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Its time for TSP's latest 'Red & White Insight (#3)', which sees Martin Semmens (Saints CEO) kindly joining the podcast again.Martin reflects on a number of topical subjects including Saints reaching the summit of the Premier League, keeping Ralph Hasenhuttl, player contracts, fans returning to St. Mary's, the '5 subs' rule, Danny Ings recovery, takeover progress, coverage of the Women's team and more!Underpinned by our TSP patrons, many of whom sent questions in for Martin to answer (so thank you guys!), this is the weekly podcast going to the heart of all things Saints FC!Web: www.totalsaints.co.uk E-mail: [email protected] Twitter: @TotalSaintsPod Facebook: Facebook.com/TotalSaintsPod Patreon: www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast

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“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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