Total Saints Podcast

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.In This EpisodeNorwich Review – A 2–1 defeat at Carrow Road as Saints struggle to impose themselves against a bottom-three sideWhat Went Wrong – Missed chances, defensive issues, and a worrying return of old habitsCoventry Preview – Can Saints respond against the league leaders at St Mary’s?Support the PodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukSocials: @TotalSaintsPod on all platformsWebsite: https://totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 formLeo Scienza continuing to shine with another electric performanceTom Fellows’ contribution to the opener (and concern over his injury)How Saints keep flying out of the blocks under TondaWhy second halves are becoming a problemSubstitutions lowering the level and the lack of depth behind the front lineSet-piece defending issues and the ongoing debate around Gavin BazunuSaints rising to 8th in the table after six wins in seven gamesPlus, 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 ManningImproved structure, intensity, and simplicity in Norwich’s playA significant injury list, including Josh Sargent and Mathias KvistgaardenNorwich’s youth-heavy squad, inconsistent attacking output, and a defence that has conceded heavilyWhy this remains a dangerous away fixture despite Norwich’s league positionHow Saints might line up – and whether Jack Stephens returns to the XIFollow & Support TSP🎙 Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook: @TotalSaintsPod🛒 Merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Patreon: patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 345 – Birmingham 1–3 Saints Review + West Brom PreviewHello 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.In This EpisodeBirmingham Review - Saints off to a flying start under full-time boss Tonda Eckert, winning 3–1The Tonda Appointment - Has he already begun to justify the club’s decision?West Brom Preview - Can Saints maintain momentum and control games at home?Prediction LeaguePlenty 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.Support the PodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukSocials: @TotalSaintsPod on all platformsWebsite: https://totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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 afternoonHow Millwall’s aggressive press nullified Armstrong, Azaz, Fellows & JanderThe impact of missing Scienza and DownesSubstitutions under the spotlight – Romeu’s return, Aribo’s struggles & options off the benchFinn Azaz extends his scoring streak to five goals in four gamesTonda Eckert’s first defeat – what he learned and what it means for the manager decisionSouthampton vs Birmingham Preview – their stark home/away form, key threats & expected Saints XIChampionship table chaos – how Saints stay well in the mixPlayer of the Week across the Leicester and Millwall fixtures🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more.🔴⚪️ https://totalsaints.co.uk/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode 343 – Saints 3–0 Leicester Review + Millwall PreviewSouthampton’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. In This Episode• 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 🛍️ Black Friday Deals (Ends Friday at Midnight)• Shop: 15% off site-wide at shop.totalsaints.co.uk (automatically applied)• Patrons: 20% off with code on Patreon/WhatsApp• Patreon: 50% off first month or year using code BLACKFRIDAYPrediction League130+ 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. Support the PodcastPatreon: https://patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcastMerch: https://shop.totalsaints.co.ukSocials: @TotalSaintsPod everywhereWebsite: https://totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.We’ve also got new Patrons, competition winners, and a big Black Friday discount running on the TSP Shop — all the details inside.This Week on the PodcastSaints thrash Charlton 5–1 at The ValleyManning opens the scoring before Armstrong, Jander and Azaz turn it into a routFinn Azaz bags a brace — the version we thought we’d signed?Adam Armstrong’s best game in years10 goals in the last three games… what’s changed?Tactical discussion: hybrid build-up, confidence boost, midfield tweaksTom Fellows impresses at right wing-backThoughts on Cam BraggTonda Eckert’s impact — is the job his if Saints avoid defeat in the next two games?Leicester preview with Reedy from Leicester Fan TVBlack Friday Week – TSP ShopWe’ve got 15% off site-wide all week at shop.totalsaints.co.uk — no code needed, discount applied automatically at checkout.Patrons get 20% off all week — your exclusive code is on Patreon and in the WhatsApp chat.Patron ShoutoutsA warm welcome to Mark McGinness, Rikki, and Michael Kevershan, who have joined our TSP Supporter tier. Thank you for backing the podcast — we appreciate you!Competition winners this week:Josh Starks (Patron) – wins our X giveaway, taking home the new LEO teeSean – winner of the Patron WhatsApp giveawayCongrats both!Prediction LeagueAnother 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).Want to play?You must be a Patron. All the details and leaderboard are on our website: https://totalsaints.co.uk/FeaturingMartin Starke (Host)Glen de la Cour – League One Minus 10Alfie House – Senior Southampton Reporter, Daily EchoThanks to Our SponsorsA big thank you to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow & Support TSPTwitter / Instagram / Facebook / Threads / YouTube: @TotalSaintsPodShop: shop.totalsaints.co.ukPatreon: patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

⚠️ 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 SporsAll 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.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 337 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:• Swansea Review – Another frustrating afternoon at St Mary’s as Saints were held to a goalless draw by Swansea. Will Still called it “one of our best performances of the season,” but was it really? 21 shots, 3.26 xG, and still no goal — we break it all down.• Bristol City Preview – A tricky midweek trip to Ashton Gate. Can Saints finally turn dominance into points and end their run of home draws?• Blackburn Preview – Another away day follows on Saturday, with Rovers struggling near the bottom. Is this the perfect chance to build some momentum?• Plus, we catch up on Saints Women in the League Cup and check in on how the Prediction League is shaping up!Featuring Martin Starke, Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and Alfie House (Daily Echo).🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes and more!🌐 Visit our website: www.totalsaints.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 336 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Swansea City Preview – Saints return from the international break to host Swansea at St Mary’s. With both sides level on points, can Will Still’s men finally find consistency? We’re joined by Luke Davies from the Swans Cast Podcast to size up the opposition.Ross Stewart Injury Update – Just when it looked like his Saints career was getting started, another setback rules him out for “months rather than weeks.” What does that mean for the season ahead?Saints Women on Fire – Two wins over Pompey in one week, including a comeback 5–2 victory at Fratton Park. We look at Simon Parker’s side’s rise to third in the league and what’s clicking this season.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 335 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Derby Review – A 1–1 draw at Pride Park, and another frustrating afternoon for Will Still’s Saints. Ross Stewart limped off again, and despite taking an early lead through Adam Armstrong, Saints failed to build on it. With just one shot on target after the break, are we really improving – or just standing still?Sheffield United Review – A scrappy 2–1 win on the road. Ross Stewart’s brace sealed the points, but it was far from comfortable. Did Saints finally turn a corner, or did they just get away with one?Will Still Discussion – Four points from six looks good on paper, but has the mood really lifted? With the international break ahead, we ask whether Saints are still searching for their identity – and if patience is starting to wear thin.Player of the Week – After Nathan Wood took the honours last week, who stood out this time? Alex McCarthy, Ross Stewart, Adam Armstrong, and Wood himself all in contention.Saints Women & U21s – Wins all round. The Women beat Birmingham 2–1 away (Primus and Peplow on target), while the U21s thrashed Derby 4–1 to stay unbeaten in Premier League 2.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 334 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Middlesbrough Review – A 1–1 draw at St Mary’s against the Championship leaders. A better performance, but one win in seven raises concerns. Did Will Still’s switch back to a back five steady the ship, or just paper over the cracks?Liverpool Review – Predictable Carabao Cup exit at Anfield, but with some positives to take. Did we see glimpses of progress, or just another missed opportunity?Sheffield United Preview – Saints head to Bramall Lane on Tuesday night. With United finally off the mark under new management, can Saints find a way to end their winless run?Derby County Preview – The last game before the international break. With Derby struggling for goals but staying competitive, can Southampton finally take advantage against a side around them in the table?Saints Women – A 1–1 draw with Sunderland leaves Simon Parker’s side 6th in WSL2, four points off top spot.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 333 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Hull Review – A 3–1 defeat, five games without a win… and arguably the lowest point yet under Will Still. Was this on the manager, the players, or both? We look back at a wasted trip and some worrying signs.Liverpool Preview – Saints head to Anfield in the Carabao Cup to face the Premier League leaders. Does anyone even care about this tie, or is it just a distraction?Middlesbrough Preview – Rob Edwards’ high-flying Boro visit St Mary’s. Can Saints finally turn a corner against the Championship pace-setters?Saints Women – A narrow 1–0 defeat to Bristol City leaves Simon Parker’s side 5th in WSL2 after three games.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 332 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Pompey Review – Thirteen years we waited for a league South Coast Derby… and it ended 0–0. Was it a fair result, or a wasted Sunday lunchtime? We look at the performance, the selection choices, and whether this Saints side can really handle the big occasions.Hull City Preview – Attention turns quickly to a tricky trip to Hull. Can Will Still’s men put things right and finally find some rhythm in the league?TSP in the Spotlight – From sponsoring both Saints captains (Jack Stephens and Atlanta Primus) to featuring on the St Mary’s tifo, the pod has been busy off the pitch. We share the details.Saints Women – A wild 4–4 draw with Crystal Palace keeps Simon Parker’s side unbeaten but provides a real test of credentials early in the campaign.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedIn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 331 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Pompey Preview (Part Two) – The South Coast derby is back! Saints host Portsmouth at St Mary’s in the first league meeting since 2012. We’re joined by Andy from The P04Cast to get the Pompey perspective, and we share our score predictions ahead of a huge Sunday.Transfer window reaction – Saints finish with a net spend of £62m as Leo Scienza signs on deadline day. Outgoings include James Bree, Charlie Taylor and Will Smallbone. What does it all mean for Will Still’s squad, and what now for Sam Edozie and Joe Aribo?Saints Women flying start – A dominant 4–0 win over Ipswich kicks off the new campaign in style under new boss Simon Parker.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you enjoy the pod, please leave us a review and share it with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 330 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to cover this week:Watford 2–2 Southampton – A dramatic draw remembered for two stunning free-kicks. We look back on Cameron Archer’s second goal in as many games, Ryan Manning’s Beckham-esque strike, full debuts for Finn Azaz and Mads Roerslev, and the big questions heading into the international break.Norwich 0–3 Southampton (EFL Cup) – Saints’ best result of the week, with Ryan Fraser, Archer, and Matsuki on the scoresheet. But does the cup form count for much in the league?Transfer window latest – Big exits confirmed for Tyler Dibling (£35m to Everton) and Fernandes (£40m+ to West Ham), while Azaz, Casper Jander and Tom Fellows arrive. We round up the ins, outs, and what could still happen before deadline day.Pompey preview (Part One) – The first South Coast derby in the league since 2012 is nearly here. We size up Saints vs Portsmouth ahead of a huge clash at St Mary’s.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you enjoy the pod, please leave us a review and share it with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 329 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!The Will Still era hit its first bump, as Saints fell to league leaders Stoke City in a frustrating defeat made worse by failing to make more than half an hour against ten men count. We pick apart what went wrong, who still shone, and what the result tells us about Still’s early blueprint.We’re also looking ahead to a busy week:Southampton vs. Norwich – Tuesday night’s EFL Cup at Carrow Road: rotate or go strong?Southampton vs. Watford – A trip to Vicarage Road in the Championship and what to expect on the road.Transfer chat – New right-back Mads Roeslev, Tyler Dibling’s impending departure, and where the squad still needs reinforcements before the window closesLinks & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – get access to our Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more. Special August offer: 25% off your first month or year on any tier.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you like what we do, leave us a review and share the podcast with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 328 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!Plenty to get into this week:Ipswich Town 1–1 Southampton – Was a point at Portman Road a good result against one of the Championship favourites? We look back on Saints’ first away game of the season, the midfield trio of Downes–Charles–Fernandes, defensive struggles, Adam Armstrong’s role up top, and whether the bench was strong enough.Northampton Town 0–1 Southampton – A scrappy EFL Cup win that sets up a trip to Norwich in Round Two. Did anyone really stake a claim for the first XI?Southampton vs Stoke City preview – With Stoke top of the early Championship table, we’re joined by Potters fan Robin Evans to help us size up Saturday’s clash at St Mary’s. Should Will Still revert to a back four at home?We also celebrate Paul Castle’s incredible 360km walk over 15 days, raising funds for men’s mental health charity Big Moose.Links & Support🛍 Shop TSP merch: shop.totalsaints.co.uk💬 Join our Patreon community: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast – Prediction League, FPL, WhatsApp chat, ad-free episodes, and more. Special August offer: 25% off your first month or year on any tier.Huge thanks to Paul Castle Associates and Steam Town Brewery for sponsoring TSP this season.Follow Total Saints Podcast:Twitter/X | Facebook | Instagram | Threads | Bluesky | YouTube | LinkedInIf you enjoy the pod, please leave us a review and share it with fellow Saints fans – it really helps us grow! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.