Total Saints Podcast

Football is just a game, right? There are more important things in life, right? Try telling that to Southampton fans who are currently sat on a weekly emotional rollercoaster (mainly heading in a downward direction!), watching Premier League survival slowly slip away.Saints again found an incredible ability to grasp defeat from the jaws of victory, as they threw away a 2-goal lead against Chelsea this past weekend.Its hard to see them remaining in England’s top division now, but while there’s life there’s hope (right?!!).Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) is joined by regular guest Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) to review a number of talking points, including that red and white self-implosion in the Premier League fixture, as well as the upcoming FA Cup Semi-Final, also against the Blues.Alongside that the guys discuss Matty Targett’s comments whilst on loan at Fulham, briefly preview Leicester City away in the League later this week, before ending on a high with Adam talking poignantly about Rickie Lambert (footballer and man), who deservedly won the 2018 EFL’s Sir Tom Finney Award.Finally, TSP33 also sees Chelsea fan Garry Hayes, a member of The Chels Podcast panel and Producer of independent documentary The Blue Print, give his views and expectations ahead of that clash at Wembley.Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected]

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Another week. Another Podcast. Another Saints defeat. Its an all too familiar pattern this season for Southampton fans. Despite a more committed display at Arsenal (well, certainly compared to last week at West Ham anyway!), it was still zero points collected and another step nearer relegation. Ben Stanfield (host of TSP), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo) and Richard Brereton (Saints fan and Head Writer/Editor of Saints Panel) join forces to reflect on the Arsenal game, as well as to desperately search for some hope and optimism ahead of next week's fixture at St. Mary's, against Antonio Conte's Chelsea.Things certainly look bleak for Saints now, with just 6 Premier League games left to play.Alongside that, with the sole purpose to try and lighten the mood (hopefully!), Richard and Ben also rattle through their "Worst Saints Premier League XI's", with some familiar names securing their places - including Ali Dia!But who'd be in yours? Let us know via any of the contact methods below. We'd love to hear them!Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected]

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"Hello darkness, my old friend, I've come to talk with you again....."You never quite know how low you can go as a Saints fan - but, after a 3-0 defeat at West Ham, a new level was located for this season! Dreadful. Effortless. Worrying. There are so many words you can associate with Saints' woes at the moment, and unfortunately none of them are positive! In TSP31, Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) try their best - yet again - to be constructive and/or positive, but its no easy task any longer!This Episode looks back at the fallout from the London Stadium, as well as previewing Saints next Premier League match, at the Emirates Stadium vs Arsenal.Sandwiched in the middle (with the sole aim of lightening the mood!), are highlights from the speeches at the official opening (28/3/18) of the SeaCity Museum's new "Southampton Football Club: We March On, Then and Now" exhibition - charting 132 years of memorabilia and stories associated with our great Club/City. Councillor Satvir Kaur, Saints Chairman Ralph Krueger, Lawrie McMenemy and the legendary Matthew Le Tissier all have their say.In the meantime, where do Saints go from here on the pitch? It only looks to be one way - sadly for the fans!!Twitter: @totalsaintspod Facebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: [email protected]

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International breaks are generally boring affairs for Club supporters but, in light of the season Southampton are ‘enjoying’, its actually been a relaxing time for Saints fans – with little or nothing to worry about for a couple of weeks. Bliss!With Adam Leitch taking (another) well-earned break, Ben Stanfield (host of Total Saints Podcast) is joined by the returning Lucy Highnett (@lucyhighnett on Twitter) and also Aidan Small (Owner of Fresh Saints; @mraidansmall). Lucy, Aidan and Ben reflect on Mark Hughes first game as Saints manager – a win away to Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup Quarter-Final – as well as looking at Saints ‘record-breaking’ £43.7m profit, announced as part of this week’s 2016-17 financial results. To finish, the discussion moves on to Saints vital next Premier League game – away to a hostile West Ham United – and the return of a few more weeks of complete nervousness and worry! Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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Two Podcasts in just 4 days - you lucky devils, you! Yes, after Saints took the decision to sack Mauricio Pellegrino (eventually!), Mark Hughes was installed as the new Southampton manager until the end of the season. Ben Stanfield (host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (SaintsWeb) get together to discuss Pellegrino out/Mark Hughes in - and whether a 'bounce effect' can now save the Club in the final stretch of games this season. Alongside that Greg Baker, Head of Saints Foundation, talks about the upcoming SeaCity Museum Exhibition that the Club are running - which charts much of the history of Saints since they formed in 1885. Finally there is another chance to hear our previous recording with Wigan Athletic fan Barry Worthington - host of Progress with Unity Podcast - ahead of this weekend's FA Cup Quarter-Final. In the meantime the Total Saints Podcast production team are going for a well earned lie down....Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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Few words can really do justice in trying to explain how bad Saints were at Newcastle. From ‘number 1 to number 11’ it was simply shambolic and effortless. They let the entire Football Club down and, with pressure already building, may well have assisted in another Premier League manager being given his P45. Whether that does happen or not, only time were tell. In Total Saints Podcast Episode 28, Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Daily Echo) joins Ben Stanfield (Host), to give a very honest assessment of what he saw at St. James Park – and it wasn’t pretty! Games are rapidly running out for Saints but, despite only 1 win in 17 Premier League games now, they remarkably still find themselves outside the relegation zone. Next up for them its Wigan Athletic in the FA Cup. Adam and Ben are joined by Barry Worthington, a Wigan fan and host of their Progress With Unity Podcast. Can Saints reach Wembley to ease some of the pain from this season? Will Mauricio Pellegrino be at the DW Stadium to lead them? As ever with Saints, it looks like it will be another rollercoaster week!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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Consistent. A word synonymous with Saints this season for generally the wrong reasons. Consistently poor and unentertaining performances, generally rewarded with little (or few) Premier League points. Well, they were at it again this weekend with a rather drab 0-0 St Mary’s performance against Stoke. Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) attempt to pull out some of the key talking points from the game and make them sound a lot more positive and interesting than they really were. Alongside that, the two of them discuss whether Saints should consider themselves lucky that there haven’t been more signs of discontent from the fanbase at a truly woeful season, as well as whether they’ve misplaced the ‘local/family Club feel’ that they have always prided themselves on, in search of an improved global branding. The Podcast ends with a preview of the Newcastle United away game, which is next up for Saints in the Premier League.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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It wasn't the result that Saints picked up at Burnley (1-1, thanks to a 90th minute equaliser from Manolo Gabbiadini - assisted somewhat by referee Bobby Madley!) that left Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Southern Daily Echo) scratching his head, it was the manner of the performance. Saints were dreadful from start to finish and, in Episode 26 of Total Saints Podcast, Adam talks to Ben Stanfield (Host) about his enhanced nervousness for the coming weeks, based on what he witnessed. Alongside the Burnley review, Adam and Ben discuss a number of other topics in and around Saints currently, as well as previewing next weekend's crucial looking six-pointer versus Stoke City. For a pair of generally optimistic chaps, this week's Podcast really pushes the boundaries!Total Saints Podcast is the dedicated weekly Southampton podcast, going to the heart of all things Saints!Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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Its become a common theme this season, but Episode 25 sees the Total Saints Podcast panel celebrate another win against West Bromwich Albion - this time in the FA Cup. Ben Stanfield (host) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer at the Southern Daily Echo) are joined by Robbie Read (@saintsinfrance) and Mark Taylor (@saint_mark_211). Mark, at only 31, discusses his personal battle with Myeloma, outlining an incredibly positive attitude to his daily health challenges, alongside working and being a Daddy. Its an inspirational story that reiterates, whilst football is only a game, the love and support of fellow football fans can (and will) go a long way to helping us all through our lives together. Mark and Robbie also reflect on a memorable weekend at the Saints v Liverpool game - discussing some of their pre-match and matchday experiences (including catching up with Matt Le Tissier!) - before the Podcast finishes up with a preview of Saints next Premier League game at Burnley. "A true friend won't let you face tough times alone!"Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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Episode 24 of Total Saints Podcast sees Ben Stanfield (host) joined by Simon Peach (Press Association; Saints fan) and St. Mary's season ticket holder, Glen De La Cour. The guys reflect on Saints achieving a commendable 4 points from two Premier League games this last week, against Brighton and West Brom (a rare league double!). Alongside that they discuss the conclusion of the January transfer window - a very disappointing one for Saints - and finally the upcoming fixture against Liverpool. Sandwiched in the middle is Tina Croucher, who talks about her work at The Saints Foundation and undertaking tours of St. Mary's. TSP is the dedicated weekly Southampton Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints.Twitter: @totalsaintspodFacebook: www.facebook.com/totalsaintspodE-Mail: [email protected]

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