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Hello and welcome to Episode 347 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club.

Saturday lunchtime brought an unwelcome throwback for Saints, as old problems resurfaced in a frustrating 2–1 defeat away at Norwich City. Against an injury-hit side rooted in the bottom three, Saints missed chances, struggled to control the game, and were punished by crosses into the box. We look back at a dreadful performance that we never truly looked like winning — and ask whether this was simply a bad day or a more worrying sign.

We also turn our attention to another lunchtime kick-off, with league leaders Coventry City heading to St Mary’s. On paper, it looked like a mouth-watering fixture. After the weekend, it suddenly feels like a far tougher test.

Norwich Review – A 2–1 defeat at Carrow Road as Saints struggle to impose themselves against a bottom-three side

What Went Wrong – Missed chances, defensive issues, and a worrying return of old habits

Coventry Preview – Can Saints respond against the league leaders at St Mary’s?

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Welcome to Episode 346 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

This week, Martin Starke is joined by Glen de la Cour, Alfie House, and debut guest Rob Maddox (SaintRob) to break down a dramatic night at St Mary’s and look ahead to Saturday’s trip to Carrow Road. 

Saints made it three home wins in a row… but they certainly didn’t make it comfortable. After a blistering first half and a 3–0 lead, Tonda Eckert’s side were forced to hang on as West Brom clawed back two goals from set pieces.

We discuss:

• Adam Armstrong reaching 11 league goals and running out of superlatives for his current form
• Leo Scienza continuing to shine with another electric performance
• Tom Fellows’ contribution to the opener (and concern over his injury)
• How Saints keep flying out of the blocks under Tonda
• Why second halves are becoming a problem
• Substitutions lowering the level and the lack of depth behind the front line
• Set-piece defending issues and the ongoing debate around Gavin Bazunu
• Saints rising to 8th in the table after six wins in seven games

Plus, the panel revisit the goalkeeper conversation… and whether January might be the time for change.

We’re joined by Connor Southwell as Norwich undergo yet another shift in direction following the arrival of new manager Philippe Clement.

Key talking points:

• What’s changed since Clement replaced Liam Manning
• Improved structure, intensity, and simplicity in Norwich’s play
• A significant injury list, including Josh Sargent and Mathias Kvistgaarden
• Norwich’s youth-heavy squad, inconsistent attacking output, and a defence that has conceded heavily
• Why this remains a dangerous away fixture despite Norwich’s league position
• How Saints might line up – and whether Jack Stephens returns to the XI

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Episode 345 – Birmingham 1–3 Saints Review + West Brom Preview

Hello and welcome to Episode 345 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club.

Southampton kicked off the Tonda Eckert era in style, beating Birmingham City 3–1 in his first Championship match as permanent Saints boss. We look at the early signs of a “Tonda blueprint”, and what his full-time appointment means for the club moving forward. We’ll also turn our attention to Tuesday night’s clash with West Brom, looking at key selection questions, injury updates, and how Saints can build on a confident opening display.

Birmingham Review - Saints off to a flying start under full-time boss Tonda Eckert, winning 3–1

The Tonda Appointment - Has he already begun to justify the club’s decision?

West Brom Preview - Can Saints maintain momentum and control games at home?

Plenty of movement again this week, with over 130 entries and a clear majority backing Saints to win. Prediction League access is included with all Patreon tiers.

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Welcome to Episode 344 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

This week, Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus Ten) and Alfie House (Daily Echo) to break down Southampton’s dramatic 3–2 defeat at Millwall and look ahead to two huge home games at St Mary’s.

Southampton’s winning run comes to an end in gut-punch fashion, with Millwall scoring a 97th-minute winner at The Den. But was the performance more frustrating than the result? The team analyses where Saints were undone, what Millwall got right tactically, and how much the absence of Leo Scienza and Flynn Downes affected the flow of the game.

In this week’s episode:

• Millwall 3–2 Saints – full reaction to a bruising afternoon
• How Millwall’s aggressive press nullified Armstrong, Azaz, Fellows & Jander
• The impact of missing Scienza and Downes
• Substitutions under the spotlight – Romeu’s return, Aribo’s struggles & options off the bench
• Finn Azaz extends his scoring streak to five goals in four games
• Tonda Eckert’s first defeat – what he learned and what it means for the manager decision
• Southampton vs Birmingham Preview – their stark home/away form, key threats & expected Saints XI
• Championship table chaos – how Saints stay well in the mix
• Player of the Week across the Leicester and Millwall fixtures

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Episode 343 – Saints 3–0 Leicester Review + Millwall Preview

Southampton’s surge under interim boss Tonda Eckert continues, with Saints sweeping aside Leicester City 3–0 at St Mary’s to make it four consecutive wins. Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant and Glen de la Cour to break down another dominant performance, a buzzing home atmosphere, and a team that suddenly looks confident, organised and effective. 

• Leicester Review:

– Saints 3–0 up by half-time after goals from Harwood-Bellis (x2) and Finn Azaz

– Bazunu’s crucial early save

– Tactical switches: Downs & Quarshie in; Stephens & Bragg out

– Leicester’s red card and total collapse

– Saints’ set-piece improvement and clearer structure under Tonda 

• The Tonda Question:

– Has he now earned the job?

– Players speaking openly about clearer instructions

– What we still need to see: reaction to adversity, in-game management

– Why not appointing him now feels impossible

• Millwall Away Preview:

– Injury-hit Millwall and a short turnaround

– Likely return for Jack Stephens

– Too soon for Oriol Romeu?

– Predictions: Steve 2–0, Glen 3–1, Martin 2–0 

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130+ entries this week, 91 backing a Saints win, and five people landing the exact 3–0 scoreline. Prediction League access is included with any Patreon tier. 

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Southampton run riot at The Valley with a dominant 5–1 win over Charlton, scoring four goals in eight minutes on an afternoon where everything finally clicked. We break down a huge performance, look at the tactical shifts under Tonda Eckert, and preview Tuesday night’s home game against Leicester City, joined by Reedy from Leicester Fan TV.

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• Saints thrash Charlton 5–1 at The Valley
• Manning opens the scoring before Armstrong, Jander and Azaz turn it into a rout
• Finn Azaz bags a brace — the version we thought we’d signed?
• Adam Armstrong’s best game in years
• 10 goals in the last three games… what’s changed?
• Tactical discussion: hybrid build-up, confidence boost, midfield tweaks
• Tom Fellows impresses at right wing-back
• Thoughts on Cam Bragg
• Tonda Eckert’s impact — is the job his if Saints avoid defeat in the next two games?
• Leicester preview with Reedy from Leicester Fan TV

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• Josh Starks (Patron) – wins our X giveaway, taking home the new LEO tee
• Sean – winner of the Patron WhatsApp giveaway

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Another huge week with over 130 entries.

46 people got the result correct — unsurprisingly, no one nailed the 5–1 scoreline!

Closest guesses: James Wills (5–3) and Britton Swisher (4–0).

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Welcome to Episode 341 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

This week: :

• Sheffield Wednesday Review – Another win for the Saints! Have things really turned around?

• Manager Hunt Update – Despite back-to-back victories, is Eckert the man to take charge long-term? We dig into the latest rumours from St Mary’s.

• Charlton Athletic Preview – The Saints return to The Valley to face some old ghosts in the Nathan Jones derby. Can they keep their momentum against their former boss?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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After a bruising week that saw Will Still and his staff depart, Southampton look like they’re finally finding their footing. Caretaker coach Tonda Eckert stepped up and steered the first team to a victory over QPR but is one result enough to land him the job permanently?

This week:

• QPR Review – A victory but not a lot of glory for The Saints

• Does Eckert have what it takes to lead the team?

• Russell Martin is bookies favourite to replace Still, but who else is in the running?

• Sheffield Wednesday Preview - Can The Saints pull off two wins in a row for the first time in over a year?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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Southampton have sacked Will Still.

The club confirmed on Sunday evening that the Men’s First-Team Manager, along with Rubén Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin, has left the club, with U21 Head Coach Tonda Eckert taking charge on an interim basis.

Group Technical Director Johannes Spors said: “Will is a great person who gave everything to try and improve performances and results. Ultimately, that process has taken longer than any of us would have liked…”

With that seismic news breaking just as we started recording, Episode 339 of the Total Saints Podcast is packed.

This week:

• Preston Review – Saints beaten 2-0 at St Mary’s, drop to 21st in the table, and the atmosphere turns toxic.

• Players arguing with fans, boos echoing around the ground, and Will Still’s post-match admission: “There isn’t an instant fix.”

• Comparing this slump to 2008/09 – is this as bad as it gets?

• Reaction to the club’s managerial statement and the growing unrest around Sport Republic.

• QPR Preview – two fixtures that were supposed to define Will Still’s future… before fate intervened.

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour, and Alfie House as they unpack a chaotic week on and off the pitch.

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⚠️ Light language warning – a few choice words in this one!

Welcome to Episode 338 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Plenty to cover this week:

• Bristol City Review – Another trip to Ashton Gate, another 3–1 defeat. Back-to-back losses two seasons apart, and over 50 years since we’ve taken a point there. What went wrong after such a bright start?

• Blackburn Review – A week that somehow got worse. Saints arrived at Ewood Park sitting 18th, faced one of the few sides below them… and still managed to lose. Was this Will Still’s lowest moment yet?

• Selection Chaos & Substitution Madness – Four changes, early saves from McCarthy, a straight-red for Welington, and fans chanting “You don’t know what you’re doing”. The pressure is building – hard.

• Preston Preview – Saints return to St Mary’s next Saturday, desperate for a reaction. But with suspensions, illness and injuries mounting… where’s the next win coming from?

We also touch on:

• Forum frustration and calls for change

• Juventus reportedly eyeing up Saints’ sporting director Johannes Spors

All that and more, plus the latest from our Prediction League and your usual dose of Saints therapy from Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House, guest hosted this week by Neil Crespin.

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