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TSP108 sees us head all the way back to the late 1960s/early 1970s as, thanks to Saints Archive, Eric Martin drops in for our latest Total Recall. Eric chats about his early career at Dunfermline Athletic, sharing a changing room with Sir Alex Ferguson, first meeting Ted Bates, signing on at The Dell, life alongside Mick Channon, Terry Paine and other Saints’, a memorable debut at Everton and eventually lining up alongside Pele. The great memories from Eric, who now lives in the United States, prove once again that there is so much more to Saints history than just ‘the Premier League Years’! If you'd like to listen to the episode you can find it via any of the following links: acast: https://bit.ly/2Jp1Pnm iTunes: https://apple.co/2wBAJGY SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2UJ9su6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2xtHASS

Thanks all. Glad you’ve enjoyed it!

With Saints still self-isolating off the pitch currently, its enabled us to catch up on some great Total Recall’s! In this latest episode, Adam Blackmore (BBC Radio Solent Sports Editor) drops in for an exclusive chat. Adam discusses his move to Radio Solent in 2004, the digital generation, what responsibility he feels in reporting on all things Saints, working with Dave Merrington, some of the managers and players he’s interacted with, a few of the ‘slip-ups’ and his assessment of Mr Gao/the current Saints ‘strategy’. If you'd like to listen to TSP107, you can find it via any of the below links: acast: https://bit.ly/399YKSB iTunes: https://apple.co/2UsGtdR SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/39cJCUy Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2UoHvaK

Thanks Snopper. Appreciate it!

Someone asked a similar question a few weeks back. As I mentioned then, at the start of this season we’d been encouraged to post them separately, as some had been struggling to find the latest episode in the mass thread we had (of all episodes/comments) last season

Self-isolating? Stuck working from home? Still commuting into the office? Yes, the world is currently in a state of Coronavirus-shock, but that doesn’t stop the TSP guys from (hopefully!) keeping you entertained! With no active football to talk about (well, other than Saints excellent ‘Tic-Tac-Toe’ point against Man City!), TSP106 includes chat about the impact the ‘other c word’ is having on the Premier League at the moment (3:00). Alongside that, Dan Sheldon (Daily Echo) joins up to discuss Saints’ mixed 2019 financial results and some listener comments (39:45), and we also head to the USA to hear from Ali Elazhari and Alex Hart, a Californian-based TSP patron (18:25). If you'd like to listen to the Pod episode you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/3d1YXdH iTunes: https://apple.co/2w2dxBo SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2TUlb9K Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38SWaQL Keep well - and safe!

Hmmm, we'll probably gloss over the 'sales pitch' this week......but TSP105 does include Newcastle reflections, Jisheng Gao potentially selling Saints (23:45), some TSP outtakes (28:25) and a preview of Norwich City away (34:20). If you'd like to listen to the episode (promise we try to be as constructive as always!), you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/2IxwHl0 iTunes: https://apple.co/38z5vgr SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2TxxDw0 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2IrRgiW Who'd be a Saints fan, eh....

Matt Le Tissier is arguably the greatest footballer to ever wear a Saints shirt. His wonderful goals, thrilling of crowds and the instrumental part he played in helping us survive in the Premier League for so many years, mean he'll forever be a legend. Therefore we were very proud/grateful that 'Le God' joined TSP/Saints Archive this week for our latest 'Total Recall' (28:00). Alongside that, TSP104 sees us hear from Robbie at SaintsWorld (18:50), includes us dissecting the poor result at West Ham and also previews next weekend's game against Newcastle (56:45). If you'd like to listen to the Pod episode, you can find it via these links: acast: https://bit.ly/2VCgsuW iTunes: https://apple.co/38c84or SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/39qcTvC Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2TfoIPP

Whilst having the potential to be a tricky fixture on paper, this weekend saw good (the Saints) overcome evil (the Villans) with relative ease! TSP103 sees the regular TSP panel chat through all the key talking points from that Villa win – including Will Smallbone’s Premier League debut and Shane Long scoring with his……well…….er…….’bits’! Alongside that, there’s also a TSP FPL update and a preview of the next match for the lads, away to West Ham United. If you'd like to check out the episode, you can find it via any of these following links: acast: https://bit.ly/2unJUte iTunes: https://apple.co/2Vj2VIf SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2T7rRQt Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2vdHrls

The local SWF advice at the start of the season was to stop doing it all on one thread (as we had previously), so folk could find the most recent episode more clearly/quickly.

There's no winter break for TSP (or battening down of the hatches for Storm Ciara!)......as they cast aside any sun cream, plane tickets and foreign money, to instead reflect on the past week in and around St. Mary's. Ben, Lucy and Glen look back on Saints frustrating FA Cup exit vs Spurs, before previewing the next Premier League fixture, against Burnley. Will Dawe (Saints Archive) also drops in, as TSP102 sees our latest 'Total Recall' welcome Shelly Provan, Southampton FC Womens Captain. Shelly talks (16:54 onwards) about playing for England, Disneyland and balancing motherhood, PE teaching and football. If you'd like to listen to the episode you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/378GUhT iTunes: https://apple.co/38eLmwD SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2UDSsHm Spotify: https://spoti.fi/31GoEv5

Saints eventually lost at Anfield, but only after putting in a very proud performance for most of the game. The TSP panel chat through some of the positives from that defeat, assess some questionable refereeing by Kevin Friend (or more like Kevin Foe....!) and reflect on where it leaves Saints with 13 Premier League games to now play. TSP101 also sees Henry Cunningham, Customer Service and Operations Manager at Happy Hot Tubs, talk about working for the South Coast ‘tub’ provider, and his background following Saints. Lastly, ahead of our preview of the FA Cup reply versus Spurs, John Paron, one of the main men behind ‘Southampton Australian Supporters', talks about being a Saint ‘Down Under’, Peter Shilton and an impending Gold Coast SAS road trip! If you'd like to listen to the episode, you can find it via any of the below links: acast: https://bit.ly/2Ulm5x0 iTunes: https://apple.co/2todq1F SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2ROL5ef Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37TjhuT

No, afraid not. The release of the 100th episode - and therefore, more importantly, the work of the Saints Foundation - took preference this week instead.

Not necessarily!!!!

Recorded ‘live’ at the 5 Rivers Pub in Southampton, and in support of the inspirational Saints Foundation, Total Saints Podcast celebrates its 100th episode! Ben, Adam, Steve and Glen look back on some favourite TSP moments, discuss a variety of ‘interesting’ Pod stats and also undertake ‘Ask TSP anything’ (with a ‘unique’ twist at the end….) Sandwiched in the middle of all that, Greg Baker (Head of Saints Foundation) talks about the Foundation’s 2019 successes and 2020 hopes, before Russell Loveland (special guest) outlines, in very powerful fashion, how the Foundation/Saints4Sport project helped him get his life back on track. There is also a TSP100 Quiz – which sees Will Dawe (Saints Archive) and Joe Prince-Wright (NBC Sports - and Saints fan) join the panel for some competitive questioning! If you'd like to listen to the episode, which helped raise over £1,000 on the evening (for the Foundation), you can do so via any of the following links: acast: https://bit.ly/2viZgiT iTunes: https://apple.co/30QsxwR SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2TSWtr4 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2uqNMt9

Saints unbeaten run finally came to a halt, after a ‘game of two halves’ loss against Wolves. The TSP panel discuss what went right/wrong at St. Mary’s, as well as previewing the upcoming fixtures against Palace and Spurs - which includes Steve having a ticket allocation rant! Dan Sheldon, Sports Writer at the Daily Echo, also joins TSP99 - to chat about the latest Saints transfer window news (spoiler: there ain’t much at the moment!) and his recent interview with Portuguese international, Cedric Soares. If you'd like to listen to the episode, you can find it via the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2R8CvGL Spotify: https://spoti.fi/378oZss iTunes: https://apple.co/2RvnkXm acast: https://bit.ly/36axTnU Thanks for all your support through our first 99 episodes - next up.....our 'live' 100th episode! Out later next week.

Thanks (and indeed!) SuperSAINT

Revenge for the 0-*? Maybe not! Respect gained? Absolutely! Yes, Saints showed incredible spirit, organisation and talent to win at the King Power Stadium for the second season in a row, thus restoring some pride after October’s mauling by the Foxes. TSP98 sees your normal TSP panel purring over all the game’s key talking points - including yet another goal for Danny ‘King of the Scummers’ Ings. The Pod also has a brief look back at last week’s Fan Forum event, ahead of previewing next weekend’s Premier League fixture against Wolves. If you'd like to listen to the episode, you can find it via any of the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/30gWp5t acast: https://bit.ly/30esZF7 iTunes: https://apple.co/2tciOoq Spotify: https://spoti.fi/35PBCa8

Saints have carried off where they left 2019 - with two wins (and two clean sheets) - beating both Spurs and Huddersfield Town. The TSP guys, and Freddie Hunt (The Ugly Inside), reflect on both of those games - before previewing the trip to Leicester City and, hopefully, some redemption for that previous.....well......you know! TSP97 also includes a 'Contractual Feelings' (not to be confused with any Marvin Gaye hit!) section, and acknowledges Danny Ings and Michael Obafemi's deserved Premier League Player/Goal of the Month nominations for December. If you'd like to listen to this episode, you can find it via any of the below links: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2ulXVYa acast: https://bit.ly/2twtfmF iTunes: https://apple.co/35srO5T SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/35mozNb

The final week of 2019, and indeed the decade, has been an excellent one for Saints - with great wins at Aston Villa and Chelsea, followed up by a hard-fought draw against Crystal Palace. TSP96 sees us chat through the most memorable Saints moments/players from those three games, as well as previewing the upcoming Spurs (Premier League) and Huddersfield (FA Cup) matches. Finally, there's a 'highly-competitive' end-of-the-decade TSP quiz - titled "Saints - the last 10 years" (Genius (....!!), we're sure you'll agree!) Anyway, if you'd like to listen to the Podcast episode you can find it here: acast: https://bit.ly/39mOYOd SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/37ivpoo iTunes: https://apple.co/2Qvgdxr Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2u3pSUt Thanks to all of you at SaintsWeb for your support of TSP across 2019. We wish you all a very Happy New Year.

Only two weeks until TSP100 Live now! 8pm on Friday 10th January 2020 - at 5 Rivers Sports Bar in Southampton. Alongside a 'live' recording of the 100th TSP episode, there'll be an auction, with some excellent signed Saints memorabilia. 100% of the ticket/auction proceeds are going to Saints Foundation. If you haven't yet got a ticket(s), but fancy coming along, then you can still buy them here: https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/tsp100-live-in-support-of-saints-foundation-tickets-80828449067

It’s Christmas time and, despite the woeful performances by Saints on the pitch recently, TSP appears full of festive cheer (well, some more than others.....)! TSP95 sees us - as well as the Daily Echo’s Dan Sheldon - discuss our 'exciting' preparations for the big day. On the football front, there’s a TSP FPL update, and - in true style - we select our ‘best Saints XI’, 'worst Saints XI', favourite manager and favourite goal(s) of the decade! SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2SdVXTt acast: https://bit.ly/2McWz89 iTunes: https://apple.co/34F4eT5 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2rVc25Z Keep Marching In and Merry Christmas to all at SaintsWeb!

Morning All, TSP94 includes discussion on two home wins, a frustrating away loss, Ralph's 12 month anniversary as Saints boss, a preview of West Ham United.......and a chance to help name a brand new Saints-themed ice cream sundae, which has been created in Florida! If you'd like to listen to the Podcast episode you can check it out here: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2DXfLCr acast: https://bit.ly/2P3CdA7 iTunes: https://apple.co/2LCvECl Spotify: https://spoti.fi/368kJZ0

Yes, it’s true – **insert fanfare sound effect** – Saints have won a Premier League game at St. Mary's!! Along with Matt Markstone (from Southampton Dell_ivery Podcast), we chat through the key moments from a big 3 points - as well as generally counselling each other on the shock! TSP93 also includes Norwich City and Newcastle United previews, as well as our reflections on Matt Crocker being appointed Saints new "Head of Football Operations" from the start of next year. Should you like to listen to the Pod episode, you can find it here: Spotify: https://spoti.fi/2OECr0l SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/37YpSEM iTunes: https://apple.co/33GiCKh acast: https://bit.ly/2DNeMER UTS!

Adam will be a big miss in general. The Club now have no-one with the journalistic experience/knowledge/desire to ‘challenge’ them consistently - and that should probably be a concern for all of us, I think! B