Total Saints Podcast

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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After 2-3 weeks of significant stress, emotion and pondering, your TSP Host, Ben Stanfield, is back with a short update on hopes of continuing the Podcast into Season 2020-21 after all.Quite simply, this has been down to the overwhelming support we've received from TSP listeners since originally announcing it would retire at the end of 2019-20.Many of the messages (which are still being received even today...) have mixed disappointment/sadness with a strong imploration that we do all we can to carry on.With that in mind, and after much discussion, we're hopeful that it can/will be prolonged - as long as the 'producing a quality listen' vs 'managing Pod/life' balance is achieved. So, if you're one of those listeners who is willing to back us, and become a TSP patron, please follow the 'Become a Patron' section via: https://www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastFinally, wherever you are in the world, thank you for all your messages over the past few weeks. They have meant so much to all of us on the team and are ultimately why we'll now be trying our best to 'keep the show on the road'!Keep Marching In!Twitter: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]: www.patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast

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3 years ago – complete with clunky opening soundtrack (and, arguably, two even clunkier sounding ‘podcasters’) – Total Saints Podcast was born. 125 episodes later, we’ve achieved 200,000 global listens and enjoyed many laughs, shared many frustrations and argued many disappointments. It’s been some journey!Unfortunately, dear TSP listener, that journey is now at an end.TSP125 ‘The Final Countdown’ sees Ben Stanfield (Host) joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb) and Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) for one final ‘hurrah’ – reviewing Saints last game of 2019-20, the 3-1 win versus Sheffield United.In this bumper final episode, some of our favourite partners and journalists also join in, sharing their opinions on Saints Player of the Season, Most Improved Player, their ‘one to watch’ in 2020-21 and ‘one wish’ for the next 12 months. Happy Hot Tubs, Saints Archive, SaintsWorld, Dan Sheldon, Andrew Pate, Joe Prince-Wright and Simon Peach all feature.Finally, as the referee prepares to blow for full-time, an old TSP friend also pops in, for a ‘must attend’ chat….Thank you TSPers and goodbye! :(#TotalSaintsPodcast #ThankYouTSPListeners #TSP125 #TheFinalCountdownTwitter: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]: www.patreon.com/totalsaintspod2019-20 Sponsor: Happy Hot TubsPartners: Saints Archive and SAINTSWORLD

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Saints 2019-20 Premier League away campaign came to a finish with yet another win! Only this season’s Champions have claimed more points on the road than Saints, who ended with a record top-flight haul of 31 (which includes 9 wins!).But, as ever with our boys in red and white, the game was an emotional roller coaster, as Bournemouth were finally put to bed in the 98th minute – thanks to Ché Adams!Before his winner, there’d been a goal, a VAR intervention, a penalty, a missed penalty, an equaliser, further VAR intervention….and (thankfully!) a disallowed equaliser! Quite the match.TSP124 sees Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10) and Dan Sheldon (Daily Echo) look back on another successful ‘day at the office’ for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men.The Pod episode ends with Dan discussing the latest on Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg (23:00), and a preview of the final Premier League fixture of the season for Saints – at home to Sheffield United (27:45).Twitter: @TotalSaintsPodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]: www.patreon.com/totalsaintspod2019-20 Sponsor: Happy Hot TubsPartners: Saints Archive and SAINTSWORLD

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