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Lastly, I just wanted to take the time to thank everyone at SaintsWeb for listening to our Pod over the past few years, to Steve for all his efforts, for all your feedback and comments and - most importantly - for being so supportive of us posting the Pod on your platform each week.Keep Marching In!Ben/Team TSP

3 years ago – complete with clunky opening soundtrack (and, arguably, two even clunkier sounding ‘podcasters’) – Total Saints Podcast was born.125 episodes later, we’ve achieved 200,000 global listens and enjoyed many laughs, shared many frustrations and argued many disappointments. It’s been some journey!Unfortunately, dear TSP listener, that journey is now at an end.TSP125 - ‘The Final Countdown’ sees us together for one final ‘hurrah’ – reviewing Saints last game of 2019-20, the 3-1 win versus Sheffield United.In this bumper final episode, some of our favourite partners and journalists also join in, sharing their opinions on Saints Player of the Season, Most Improved Player, their ‘one to watch’ in 2020-21 and ‘one wish’ for the next 12 months. Happy Hot Tubs, Saints Archive, SaintsWorld, Dan Sheldon, Andrew Pate, Joe Prince-Wright and Simon Peach all feature in that.Finally, as the referee prepares to blow for full-time, an old TSP friend also pops in, for a ‘must attend’ chat….If you'd like to listen to this episode then you can find it via any of the below links:acast: https://bit.ly/32VJTvpiTunes: https://apple.co/3jKmDqrOvercast: https://bit.ly/39vAZGaSoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2DcrmjWSpotify: https://spoti.fi/32XtOWg

Thank you very much guys! Glad you've enjoyed it 👍

Thank you for listening to us 👍

Thanks SKD. Appreciate the kind words re the Pod. It may sound odd to have worked so hard on something for 3 years.....and then just knock it on the head - but I need to take a break from it as, despite being incredibly proud of the product we now have, its become all consuming unfortunately. Its never been about the money (albeit we've been incredibly lucky to have our technology, hosting costs etc. covered by our patrons). More the fact that myself, Steve, others love talking about Saints and, where possible, have enjoyed trying to promote an unfashionable football club to anyone who'll listen to us! Its been a great ride - but its time to take a rest. P.S - at least we've left the team back in mid-table again! 😉

Thanks guys. Really appreciate all the support (throughout). B

Saints 2019-20 Premier League away campaign came to a finish with yet another win! Only this season’s Champions have claimed more points on the road than us - as we've ended with a record top-flight haul of 31 (which includes 9 wins!). TSP124 sees the regular panel - and Dan Sheldon (Daily Echo) - look back on another successful ‘day at the office’ (/emotional roller coaster!) for Ralph Hasenhüttl’s men. The Pod ends with Dan discussing the latest on Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg (23:00), and a preview of the final Premier League fixture of the season for Saints – at home to Sheffield United (27:45). If you’d like to listen, the episode is available via any of the below links: acast: https://bit.ly/32DiNcm iTunes: https://apple.co/30r5Obc Overcast: https://bit.ly/3heQllc SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2OGtmDi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/399D8Ya

This current Saints side simply don’t know when they’re beaten – as was proven again up at Old Trafford. Despite trailing for much of the match, Michael Obafemi pounced in the 96th minute to provide more jubilation for us all. TSP123 sees Ben, Steve and Glen joined by Dan Sheldon (Daily Echo) and Simon Peach (PA Media) to review all the significant moments from the 2-2 draw, including Oriol Romeu riling Gary Neville (#JoyousScenes). With two further fixtures just around the corner for Ralph and the lads, we also preview (22:50) Brighton’s visit to St. Mary’s (on Thursday) and the trip (30:30) down to relegation threatened Bournemouth (on Sunday). If you'd like to listen to the episode, its available via any of the below/preferred links: acast: https://bit.ly/3fuAqP7 iTunes: https://apple.co/2AYfv87 Overcast: https://bit.ly/32kXOuW SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/30aofke Spotify: https://spoti.fi/32k90I0

Your weekly dose of Total Saints Podcast is here.....Yes, all in all, its been a pretty good 7 days for Saints - with the massive win against Pep Guardiola’s Manchester City (which achieved mathematical Premier League safety!) being followed up by a largely excellent showing away to Everton.TSP122 sees Ben, Steve and Glen catch up swiftly after the Goodison fixture, reflecting on those two performances/results.Alongside news on the 2020-21 Saints kit release, the Pod also includes a preview (30:00) of next Monday’s visit to Manchester United’s ‘Theatre of Dreams’.If you'd like to take a listen to the episode, you can find it via any of the below links:acast: https://bit.ly/3ef3Dw4iTunes: https://apple.co/2OceFaQOvercast: https://bit.ly/38GORNDSoundCloud: https://bit.ly/38P4u5BSpotify: https://spoti.fi/2W2DOt5

Saints secured their Premier League safety with a classy and professional 3-1 win against Watford. It was the Club’s 8th top-flight away win of the season – a Southampton record! TSP121 sees us bask in the knowledge that another season in England’s premier footballing division awaits Ralph Hasenhuttl's side. As well as reflecting on the Hornets win, there's an update from sponsor Virgin Media (22:45) about some of the brilliant initiatives they’ve been working on, in partnership with Saints, during the lockdown. Finally, in what now looks like a ‘free hit' for the haloed safety-achievers, we preview next week’s game against Manchester City (34:45). P.S - Danny Ings is amazing!! If you'd like to check out the episode you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/3g8q4V0 iTunes: https://apple.co/3ibLL8z Overcast: https://bit.ly/2AbRkmi SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/38gEmQP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3dKNeiG

Saints kicked off their Project Restart campaign in style, walloping Norwich City 3-0. TSP120 sees us look back on all the key talking points from that first game back (......and Steve reflecting on all his hard SaintsWeb work over the past few months! 😀) Discussion includes Dan Sheldon’s matchday stadium experience (*spoiler alert - there were LOTS of desks!*), Danny Ings carrying on where he left off, Saints excellent fitness levels and also strong rumours that a former TSP contributor may have completely changed his stance on ‘must win’ predictions! The episode also previews (32:00) Saints next Premier League fixture – at home to Arsenal this coming Thursday - including Glen's views on Cedric Soares being injured again! acast: https://bit.ly/3fPDftN iTunes: https://apple.co/2YWZAin Overcast: https://bit.ly/37Rf23S SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3dqBm5k Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3eq0bQb

19 years ago this week, our beloved old football stadium closed its doors for the final time. Having hosted the last ever competitive match (vs Arsenal on 19th May 2001), and the last ever match (vs Brighton on 26th May 2001), it saw 103 years of dedicated service come to an end. To celebrate one of England's famous old football stadiums, TSP116 sees us joined by Russell Masters, the man behind www.historicsouthampton.co.uk. Among other things, we discuss Saints first moving to The Dell ( in 1898 ), the first ever match, stuffing Pompey, boxing bouts, World War 2 attacks, record attendances and, of course, the final competitive goal - scored by the one and only, Matt Le Tissier. This episode is simply full of Dell content and memories, as we pay tribute to this massive part of our Club/City's history. If you'd like to listen to the Pod, please use any of the following/preferred links: acast: https://bit.ly/2LRq6nd iTunes: https://apple.co/2ZshThm Overcast: https://bit.ly/2XmUUSb SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3giBkPu Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3e5PGAW

Thanks all. A great bloke indeed.

Over the past 40 years, Dave Merrington has spent many hours coaching our youth team players, managing us in the Premier League and summarising on Radio Solent. TSP114 sees TSP/Saints Archive catch up with this 'Saint', chatting through his numerous stories and memories. Whether it be working with young Matt Le Tissier's and Alan Shearer's, battling Premier League survival (with zero budget!) or supporting Adam Blackmore's matchday coverage, Dave's done it all! You'll do well to find anyone who is more passionate about life in and around St. Mary's than 'Big Dave' - he's quite simply DC! If you'd like to listen to this episode you can find it via any of the below links: acast: https://bit.ly/2WO99iw iTunes: https://apple.co/2LhHmSn Overcast: https://bit.ly/3cpANJe SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3dsIaQi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2YU48Yq

No-one has ever played more games for Saints (over 800) than Terry Paine, and only 3 players in history have scored more goals for the Club (over 180) - he is quite simply a footballing legend. Add to that an MBE, the Honorary President position at Saints and being a member of the famous 1966 World Cup winning England squad and it’s quite some CV! TSP113 sees us/Saints Archive have the pleasure of reminiscing with Terry about some of his most memorable career moments. Whether it be Club or Country, Terry has many fantastic stories to share in this episode. If you'd like to check out the interview you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/2zW3GPb iTunes: https://apple.co/3ffXL7J Overcast: https://bit.ly/3fgPTm8 SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2ylWyLm Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3bZcYrr

Thanks Snopper - likewise the kind feedback.

Thanks both. Glad you enjoyed it/tended to agree

We undertake Part 2 of our Saints Squad Assessment - this time focussing on midfield and attack (TSP109 for Part 1 – GK and defence). TSP112 sees the same merry band return to discuss what may happen to Pierre-Emile Hojbjerg this summer, whether Southampton FC may be forced to try and reintegrate Mario Lemina into the squad, how many more chances Sofiane Boufal is likely to get, as well as the likelihood of Moi Elyounoussi returning from Celtic and ‘tearing it up’ in the Premier League. Moving further forward, Danny Ings has been a sensation for Saints this season, but do Che Adams, Shane Long and Michael Obafemi give the Club enough firepower heading into 2020-21? Does Adams have attitude problems, is Obafemi too injury prone, will Shane Long be offered a new contract……or could Guido Carrillo offer the team some much needed physicality up front? The TSP views and opinions are, as ever, a blended mix of honesty, constructiveness and reality. Should you like to listen to the episode, you can find it via any of the following links: acast: https://bit.ly/3cPRa1w iTunes: https://apple.co/2x9nVaQ Overcast: https://bit.ly/2xfbRVK SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2S8XBoF Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3cPRtcG

Just to confirm, Part 2 of the squad assessment (focussing on Midfield and Attack) will be out next weekend - w/c 27/4. In the meantime (so we're not creating another thread), we've another 'Lockdown Pod', as former 90's midfielder Neil Maddison joins us this week. TSP111 sees Neil talks about his memories of initially signing for Saints as a schoolboy, keeping Alan Shearer company on the long train rides down to the South Coast, working with Dave Merrington, making his first-team debut - against Vinnie Jones and the Crazy Gang! - before eventually winning over Graeme Souness! Should you wish to listen to the episode, you can find it via your preferred channel below: acast: https://bit.ly/2KfWZct iTunes: https://apple.co/2xGo31S Overcast: https://bit.ly/2RRAO0i SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3cxKnt8 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VleRJt

Thanks Mikey. Glad you enjoyed it. We certainly have a few others lined up - starting with Neil Maddison in the next episode (TSP111). In the meantime, there are quite a few others available, should you not have seen/listened to them yet. These include: Episode 62 - Jim McCalliog Episode 68 - Glenn Cockerill Episode 74 - Dave Puckett Episode 87 - Antti Niemi Episode 90 - Francis Benali Episode 104 - Matt Le Tissier Episode 108 - Eric Martin All available here (https://bit.ly/3ah2VfM) or via the banner at the top of the Forum page. Thanks TSP

Firstly, a very Happy Easter to you all. Secondly, you can now find our latest episode of TSP (TSP110) online. This edition of 'Total Recall' sees us proudly welcome two-time Saints Player of the Season, James Beattie. 'Beatts' talks about life in and around The Dell and St. Mary's, through the late 90's and early-to-mid 00's. Conversation covers James early career at Blackburn Rovers, his move to Saints (and the part Dave Jones' son played in that!), The Great Escape '99 season, the final game at The Dell, hot goal-scoring streaks, the 2003 FA Cup run, England frustrations, some listener questions and much much more! Should you wish to listen, you can find it via any of these below sites/links: acast: https://bit.ly/2K1MIAk iTunes: https://apple.co/3ceJZjs Overcast: https://bit.ly/2VhSSSi SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2XrFzkP Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2VjwxE1

Probably about c3-4 weeks time (trying to vary the content as much as possible - given we’ve a while to go until any real-life football happens again!).

Thanks all. Appreciate it. We’ve got a couple of good Total Recall’s around the corner - James Beattie (Ep 110) and Neil Maddison (Ep 111)! After that, who knows....

The latest edition of TSP sees us undertake our first 'squad assessment'. In Part One (of 2) we focus on ‘the wrong end of the pitch’ - goalkeeping and defence! We (inc. Simon Peach) chat through all the questions and comments you'd expect......assessing whether we think our GK, Left-Back, Right-Back and/or Centre-Back positions are really PL quality!? Do we have an established long-term player in any of those roles? Does Ryan Bertrand still have the hunger to play for Saints? Is Kyle Walker-Peters the long-term answer at RB? Where should any funds be spent as a matter of urgency? Does Glen think Wesley Hoedt should be given a 'second chance' this summer?(!) So much to cover in TSP109, across arguably the most concerning areas of the current Saints squad! If you'd like to listen to it - and help pass 45 minutes of 'lockdown' - you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/2RbuAIw iTunes: https://apple.co/3aPVnly Overcast: https://bit.ly/2wby5Hs SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3aLkPIC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2RdlPxp Part 2 (up the other end of the pitch!) out soon….