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Total Saints Podcast – Episode 356 Saints and Pompey share the spoils once again as the South Coast Derby ends 1–1 at Fratton Park. This week, we look back on a bruising derby with plenty of flashpoints, missed chances, and familiar frustrations. Was it a fair result? Should Saints have done more after taking the lead? And why do set-pieces continue to cost us? We also discuss Matsuki’s surprise start, James Bree’s return to the XI, Flynn Downes’ involvement in the derby flashpoint, Player of the Week nominations, and look ahead to a lunchtime trip to Stoke City — another side dealing with an injury crisis. 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/38081c 📺 Video: https://youtube.com/live/tkW4MRxf7_E

Unfortunately the live podcast required a heavy amount of editing to sound remotely audible, so we lost the crowd noise as a result. We had about 100 people in the room on Thursday night.

We recorded a special live episode from the Halo Lounge at St Mary’s, in support of the Saints Foundation. The pod covers: Saints 1–0 Sheffield United reaction South Coast Derby preview Guests: James Beattie & Mark Dennis Audience Q&A Saints Foundation Impact Campaign A great night with Saints fans, club legends and a brilliant local cause. 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/37eb79 📺 Video: https://youtu.be/a-K9_YPOa04

Episode 354 – Same Problems, Seven Without a Win Another grim afternoon at St Mary’s as Hull City complete the double, leaving Saints without a win in seven Championship matches. In this episode we cover: Repeating tactical issues and sticking with five at the back Soft goals, poor defending, and familiar mistakes Whether the selection after Middlesbrough showed worrying acceptance Ross Stewart’s goal and why he has to play more Growing frustration with where this season is heading A preview of Sheffield United on Wednesday night with Chad Jarvis from the Red Half of Sheffield Podcast. We also talk about our live podcast at St Mary’s this week, raising money for the Saints Foundation, with James Beattie and Mark Dennis joining us. 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/37b9aa 📺 Video: https://youtube.com/live/IiadicXDaYQ

Total Saints Podcast LIVE at St Mary’s – James Beattie confirmed We’re delighted to announce that the Total Saints Podcast will be recording a live show inside St Mary’s Stadium. James Beattie will be joining us on stage to help preview the return of the South Coast Derby away at Portsmouth, with the evening held in support of the Saints Foundation Impact Campaign. There’ll also be Saints memorabilia auctions on the night, and plans to head down to The Dell for a pint afterwards. Patreon tickets went first and general sale is now live. Tickets: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TotalSaintsPodcastxSaintsFoundationLiveEvent

Total Saints Podcast – Episode 353 Saints progress to the FA Cup fourth round after a 3–2 win at Doncaster — but once again it’s the second-half performance that raises serious concerns. We break down: Another defensive collapse after a strong first half Daniel Peretz’s mixed debut Oriol Romeu’s continued absence Cam Bragg’s impressive display The £120 FA Cup shirt debate Ronnie Edwards’ move to QPR The episode opens with a tribute to lifelong Saints fan and TSP sponsor Paul Castle, before we’re joined by Ant Northgraves from To Hull and Back to preview Hull City at St Mary’s and assess a big week ahead. 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/376944 📺

Total Saints Podcast – Episode 352 Saints end the festive run with a humiliating 4–0 defeat at Middlesbrough, conceding four to a side that hadn’t scored in seven hours of football. The panel react with raw frustration, questioning the lack of leadership on and off the pitch, dreadful defending, and Tonda Eckert’s continued defence of a five-at-the-back system that leaves Saints 15th, winless in six, and drifting. We also: Question the post-match messaging and in-game management Ask whether McCarthy has to return in goal Preview the FA Cup trip to Doncaster Reflect on four years of Sport Republic: 2 relegations, 7 managers, and mounting fan anger 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/3726e2 📺 Video: https://youtube.com/live/rHHCrdP7Nd0 As ever, keen to hear thoughts from others — especially on where this goes next.

Saints were held to a 1–1 draw away at Birmingham, in a frustrating match of two very different halves. We cover: Another early concession from a recycled set piece Bazunu’s outstanding save to keep Saints in the game Substitutions finally making an impact Archer back on the scoresheet A controversial Saints equaliser and red card Whether Saints deserved more Previewing Millwall at St Mary’s on New Year’s Day 🎧 Listen Here 📺 Watch Here Interested to hear how others feel about this one...

Episode 349 – Oxford Away Review & Birmingham Preview Saints’ away struggles continued with a 2–1 defeat at Oxford — plenty of the ball, not enough threat, and another late blow. Neil Crespin is joined by Steve Grant, Glen de la Cour and Alfie House to break down what went wrong, what’s changed in recent weeks, and why January is starting to feel unavoidable — plus a look ahead to Birmingham away. 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/36ecce 📺 https://youtube.com/live/pp5XKSZtt8Y

Saints played over 45 minutes against ten men but couldn’t find a winner against Coventry City at St Mary’s. In this episode we cover: Another soft goal conceded Why Saints struggled to break down 10 men Tactical and substitution questions Post-match flashpoints Oxford United away on Boxing Day 🎧 Listen here 📺 Watch here Was it two points dropped or a fair result?

Total Saints Podcast – Episode 347: Norwich Review & Coventry Preview Episode 347 of the Total Saints Podcast is now available. We react to Saturday’s 2–1 defeat away at Norwich City, where Saints once again struggled to impose themselves against a side in the bottom three. We also look ahead to Coventry City at St Mary’s, with the league leaders visiting for another lunchtime kick-off. 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/36686e 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/Fdj7xsmq4Xk

Episode 346 – Saints 3–2 West Brom New episode of TSP is up after a very “Saints” evening at St Mary’s. 3–0 up and cruising → 3–2 and hanging on. We talked through all of it, including: Scienza + Armstrong looking ridiculous at the moment Why we fall off a cliff in the second half Set-piece panic The Bazunu question (stick or twist in January?) Impact of the subs and lack of depth Norwich preview with Connor Southwell 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/363fdc 📺 Video episode: https://youtube.com/live/3hrIxur2n9M What’s the biggest issue right now — goalkeeper, defending corners, or mentality once we’re ahead? And who would you realistically look at in January?

Evening all, Episode 345 of the Total Saints Podcast is now out! This week we discuss: 🔴 Tonda Eckert appointed permanent head coach Thoughts on the 18-month deal, the risks involved, and where the real pressure sits — with Sport Republic. 🔴 Saints 3–1 Birmingham A strong response after Millwall: • Scienza outstanding again • Finn Azaz makes it six in five — first Saint since Danny Ings to do so • Tom Fellows with a brilliant driving run • Armstrong delivering as a No.9 • Kyogo with a major miss • Whether the early subs disrupted the team • Flynn Downs returning, Shea Charles still to come • Saints move within 3 points of the play-offs 🔴 West Brom Preview WBA have lost 7 of their last 8 away games and conceded 15. Big chance for momentum going into a busy December. 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/361d39 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/PV-VeaXBr8M We’ll be back on Wednesday night for the midweek pod.

Episode 343 – Leicester Review + Millwall Preview Saints beat Leicester 3–0, which makes it four wins in a row under Tonda Eckert. Harwood-Bellis gets a brace, Azaz is flying, and there’s finally a bit of confidence and structure about us again. On this week’s episode, we chat through the Leicester game, the red card, set-piece improvement, why everything suddenly looks organised, and whether Tonda’s appointment is now just a matter of time. We also look ahead to Millwall away. Listen here: https://pod.fo/e/35adaa Watch on YouTube: https://youtube.com/live/wivZWeTbV1w

What. A. Performance. 4 goals in 8 minutes, Azaz brace, Adam Armstrong running the entire game, Tom Fellows terrorising their full-back, Cam Bragg composed as anything. We break down the win, talk Tonda’s future, and preview Leicester on Tuesday with Leicester Fan TV. 📺 Watch Here 🎧 Listen Here Also — Prediction League leaderboard is updated. Black Friday: 15% off the TSP shop all week, 20% for Patrons. COYR!

Back-to-back wins for the first time since April! 🔴⚪️ Caspar Jander and Finn Azaz both scored their first goals as Saints saw off Sheffield Wednesday 3-1. On this week’s pod: Reaction to Saints 3-1 Sheff Wed Tonda Eckert’s 100% start – should he stay on? Romeu’s influence and Downes’ injury Charlton preview (and Nathan Jones 👀) Predictions League update 🎧 Listen – https://pod.fo/e/34f878 📺 Watch – https://www.youtube.com/live/u2ibDUnhnrw?si=9am6XGl30nTn_f6A 💬 totalsaints.co.uk

TSP 340: Some Positivity (At Last) Saints finally get back to winning ways — a 2-1 win at QPR in the first game since Will Still’s sacking. We talk: Oriol Romeu’s return Tonda Eckert’s first win in charge Bazunu still giving us heart attacks Sport Republic in London Sheffield Wednesday preview (with a longer preview posted to our YouTube channel where Glen chats with James from the Wednesday Till I Die podcast) 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/34cfd8 📺 Video: https://www.youtube.com/live/wZdtFWCuSGQ?si=t9STxGgkbMFVuaJ8

TSP 339 – Will Still SACKED | Preston Fallout & What Happens Next The club have confirmed Will Still’s departure after Saturday’s 2–0 defeat to Preston, along with Rubén Martinez, Clément Lemaitre and Carl Martin. U21 boss Tonda Eckert steps in as interim. This week’s Total Saints Podcast dives into: Reaction to the sacking and official statement The toxic atmosphere at St Mary’s Players clashing with fans How it compares to 2008/09 What’s next for Saints and the potential replacements 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/3495c5 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/7RnkMsAqFEA

TSP 338 – Bristol & Blackburn Reviews: Substitutions Meltdown & Pressure on Still Two damaging defeats, a touchline meltdown and growing unrest. We unpack both games, the tactical stubbornness, Wélington’s red, and whether Still can turn it around ahead of Preston at St Mary’s. 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/344f22 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/fujMFu1k2fk

TSP 337 – “One of our best performances”? Swansea review + Bristol City & Blackburn previews Another post-international-break 0–0, this time against Swansea. Will Still called it “one of our best performances of the season” after 21 shots and 3.26 xG — but no goals to show for it. The TSP team debate whether that’s progress or papering over the cracks, then looks ahead to a big week with trips to Bristol City (Tues) and Blackburn (Sat). 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/3403bd 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/sZQLhoY4ngw

Total Saints Podcast – Episode 336 The latest TSP is out now! Topics this week: Ross Stewart’s injury setback – “months rather than weeks” Saints Women’s two wins over Pompey, including that 5–2 comeback at Fratton Park Swansea preview with Luke from the Swans Cast Podcast Listen: https://pod.fo/e/33c167 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/vStp41cHWNY Support the podcast and join the TSP community for ad-free shows, Prediction League, FPL and WhatsApp chat: patreon.com/totalsaintspodcast

TSP 335 – Sheffield United Win & Derby Draw: Progress or Papering Cracks? Two away games this week – a 2–1 win at Bramall Lane and a frustrating 1–1 at Derby. We talk through both matches, the ongoing issues in Will Still’s system, Ross Stewart’s injury, and what needs fixing over the break. Also: - Saints Women win 2–1 at Birmingham - U21s thrash Derby 4–1 - Weekend giveaway winner shoutout Listen: https://pod.fo/e/337b76 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/GUM0DphJpGo shop.totalsaints.co.uk

Total Saints Podcast Ep.334 – Boro draw, Liverpool exit, Sheff Utd & Derby previews Plenty discussed this week: 1–1 vs Middlesbrough – better, but still one win in seven Carabao Cup exit at Liverpool (with a few positives) Previews of Sheffield United and Derby County Saints Women draw 1–1 with Sunderland 🎧 Audio: https://pod.fo/e/3333ea 📺 Video: https://youtube.com/live/AJtsTCEFMp0

Total Saints Podcast Ep. 333 – Hull Defeat, Liverpool Cup, Boro Preview The latest TSP is out: Hull 3–1 Saints – five games without a win. Is it the players, the manager, or both? Carabao Cup trip to Liverpool – a tie nobody seems too excited about. Middlesbrough preview – Rob Edwards’ high-flyers visit St Mary’s. Saints Women beaten 1–0 by Bristol City in WSL2. Listen/watch here: 🎧 https://pod.fo/e/32eef7 📺 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gqs-AFtAS6Y What’s your take — what’s the bigger worry right now: the defence, the lack of goals, or the mood around the team?

Saints 0–0 Pompey Reaction + Hull Preview | Total Saints Podcast Ep 332 This week’s Total Saints Podcast is live: Pompey review – was the 0–0 fair or just a wasted derby? Hull away preview Saints Women’s 4–4 draw with Palace TSP spotted at St Mary’s (player sponsorship + tifo) 🎧 Listen: https://pod.fo/e/32aacd 📺 Watch: https://youtube.com/live/vWxe7t3z-GI