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Welcome to Episode 327 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Life in the Championship under Will Still got off to a dramatic start, as two VERY late goals saw Saints come from behind to beat Wrexham AFC at St Mary’s. We break down all the big talking points from the opening day – from tactical surprises and stand-out performances, to Championship refereeing quirks we’ll need to get used to.

We’re also looking ahead to a busy week:

• Northampton Town vs Southampton – EFL Cup First Round preview
• Ipswich Town vs Southampton – Sunday’s trip to one of the promotion favourites, with insight from Lee Anderson of the Talking Town Podcast
• Listener Top 6 predictions – do you agree with our audience’s picks for promotion?

Episode highlights:

• Wrexham Review – late drama, key player performances, and how Saints adapted during the game
• Northampton Town Preview – Will the EFL Cup be a priority?
• Ipswich Town Preview – what to expect from Kieran McKenna’s side, with Lee Anderson from Talking Town
• Listener Top 6 Predictions – some familiar names and a few surprises

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Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC!

We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s.

Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo), as we cover all the latest.

On this week’s pod:

• A full Wrexham preview with Tim from Fearless in Devotion — what should we expect from the Championship newcomers?
• Review of the pre-season match against Brighton — what did we learn, who’s missing, and who must start?
• Injury updates on Downes, THB, Smallbone, and Brereton Diaz — and what it means for selection
• A special feature with the Saints Foundation, highlighting how you can get involved this season
• Season predictions — where will Saints finish and who are the biggest threats.

Plus:

• A look at the club’s squad depth and formation shifts
• Reaction to Jan Bednarek’s Champions League move
• An update on Saints Women, now competing in a reshaped pyramid under new manager Simon Parker

Drop your 1st–6th Championship predictions in the YouTube comments or on X — we’ll read out a few next week!

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Welcome to Episode 325 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC!

We’re back for a one-off summer check-in as Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo) break down all the latest from St Mary’s.

We cover:

• Kamaldeen Sulemana’s £18m departure and what it means for the club
• Damion Downs, arriving from Köln – is he ready for the Championship?
• Jack Stephens’ surprise new 3-year deal — what are the club thinking?
• Early pre-season form, with friendlies against Eastleigh, Gillingham and Valenciennes
• Behind-closed-doors fixtures and the growing trend away from public pre-season games
• Squad size management ahead of August — with a 26-man target, who’s likely to miss out?
• Spanish tour preview: what we’ll learn from Castellon and Espanyol

We'll be back August 3rd for the start of the season!

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Welcome to Episode 324 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton FC!

We’re back (briefly!) for a one-off summer check-in — and there’s plenty to talk about.

Alfie shares what it was like interviewing Southampton investor Dragan Šolak for the Daily Echo, and we pick through the big talking points that came out of it: Rasmus and Henrik’s roles, the club’s financial stance and transfer strategy. If you're interested in reading Alfie's interview, you can find that here - https://www.dailyecho.co.uk/sport/25246799.dragan-solak-interview-southampton-owner-opens-sale-rumours/

There’s also news of redevelopment plans around the stadium, chat about the current state of the squad (including Ramsdale, Tall Paul, and Sulemana), and a quick look at the transfer rumours swirling around ahead of pre-season.

Plus, some quick thoughts on England’s Euro campaign — and how we’re feeling about Saints’ prospects in the Championship this season.

TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast; we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast.

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Welcome to Episode 323 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Coming up on our final episode of the season:

• Arsenal Review – Saints signed off from the Premier League with a record-breaking 30th defeat of the season. We look back at a 2-1 loss to second-placed Arsenal and ask: where did it all go wrong?
• Will Still Confirmed – Southampton have a new manager. Will Still watched from the stands as his new side slumped to another defeat. What can we expect from the 32-year-old?
• Season Reflections – We each pick the moment that summed up the season, talk about where it truly went wrong, and whether Saints have lost their identity.
• Franny Benali Interview – Club legend Franny shares his thoughts on the season after completing his latest fundraising challenge for Saints Foundation.
• Academy & Standouts – A look at the U21s’ promising campaign and who could step up next season.
• Prediction League & FPL Winners – Congrats to our champions! Prizes are on the way – DM us if you’ve won.

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (The Daily Echo) for one last deep dive into a painful but unforgettable campaign.

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In this bonus episode of Total Saints Podcast, FootballMartin (aka Martin Sanders) chats with a journalist from Get French Football News to get the full lowdown on Will Still — the man set to become Southampton’s new manager.

Together, they explore Still’s rise through the ranks in Belgium and France, his time at Reims and Lens, and whether he’s the right fit for Saints. What’s his playing style? How does he lead? And why are some fans unsure?

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Welcome to Episode 322 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Coming up this week:

• Everton Review – After showing some fight against Man City, it was back to the usual script with a lifeless 2-0 defeat at Goodison Park. Did anyone impress? And was Rusk just trying to limit the damage?
• New Manager Latest – Will Still is reportedly in talks to become the next Saints boss. A 32-year-old Football Manager prodigy with limited experience—what could possibly go wrong?
• Arsenal Preview – The final game of this dismal season is on Sunday at St Mary’s. Will we see the last of KWP, Bednarek, and other key players? Will the new manager be watching from the stands?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Alfie House (The Daily Echo), and Martin Sanders as they pick through another uninspired defeat, assess the new manager rumours, and look ahead to one last Premier League match before the drop.

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TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast; we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast.

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Welcome to Episode 321 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Coming up this week:

• Man City Review – Saints avoid embarrassment and even pick up a point against FA Cup finalists Man City. Was it the best performance of the season? Or just City on autopilot?
• Rúben Dias vs Rusk – Dias slams Saints for not even trying, but Rusk hits back, insisting it was a necessary approach. Who’s got it right?
• Everton Preview – Two games left, and Sunday’s trip to Goodison Park is the last away day. Will the Toffees fold under pressure, or is there one last twist to this miserable season?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (The Daily Echo) as they reflect on a rare positive result, discuss the tension between players and manager, and look ahead to a crunch clash at Goodison.

Welcome to new Bobby Stokes Tier Patron Chris Fincher – thanks for the support!

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We're back Monday May 19th at 7pm with TSP 322!

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Welcome to Episode 320 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Coming up this week:

• Leicester Review – Just when you think it can’t get worse, Saints deliver another limp performance and lose 2-0 to Leicester. From unmarked Vardy goals to more poor substitutions—this was a new low.
• Rusk Sympathy? – Is it even fair to blame Simon Rusk for this mess? With a squad running on fumes and nothing to play for, what else could he do?
• Man City Preview – The penultimate home game of the season, and it’s against Pep’s City. If they turn up, this could be a mauling. Can Saints avoid further embarrassment?
• Club Sale & SR Questions – Rumours about a sale swirl again. Would Saints fans welcome the end of the Sport Republic era?

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (The Daily Echo) as they dissect another grim defeat, preview the inevitable, and ask what the future could look like.

Welcome to new Bobby Stokes tier Patron CasaBago – we really appreciate your support!

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We're back May 11th at 7pm with TSP 321!

TSP is supported by our loyal TSP Patrons, thanks to everyone supporting the podcast; we couldn’t do it without you. If you’d like to support us, head to www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast.

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Welcome to Episode 319 of the Total Saints Podcast, your home for all things Southampton Football Club!

Coming up this week:

• Fulham Review – Another late collapse costs Saints at least a point. After leading at half-time, another set of poor substitutions and a deflected equaliser sees Saints lose 2-1 at St Mary’s.
• Positives and Concerns – Jack Stephens on the scoresheet, good performances from KWP and Downes, but major questions over the striking options for next season.
• Leicester City Preview – It’s the one we’ve been waiting for… El Crap-ico! Could Saints pick up their last realistic points of the season before facing Man City, Everton, and Arsenal?
• Midroll Offer – 25% off a case of Total Saints Pilsner at Steam Town Brewery – just quote “TotalSaintsPod” when you visit!

Join Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (The Daily Echo) as they reflect on another heartbreaking defeat, highlight the few bright sparks, and look ahead to a huge (but not for the right reasons) trip to Leicester.

We're back May 4th at 7pm with TSP 320!

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