TotalSaintsPod

Haha, thanks SuperSaint. Merry Christmas!

TSP57 is our Christmas Special, with Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) and Ben Stanfield (Host of TSP) getting a rare chance to catch up and record in person (for that reason, we gave Steve the Pod off!) The Episode reflects on another great win for Ralph Hasenhuttl's Saints team (back-to-back wins for the first time since April 2017 indeed!), this time up at Huddersfield Town. There's also a quickfire quiz, where Adam is put under the spotlight on his knowledge of Christmas - including how many reindeer he can name - before our latest installment of "AskAdam". Finally we cover off West Ham United, ahead of their visit to 'Fortress St. Mary's'. You can find the Podcast links here: acast: https://bit.ly/2EGfKnL iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2rTpxiW Wherever you are in the world, and assuming you are celebrating it, we wish you a very happy TSP Christmas. Thanks TSP Team Twitter: @TotalSaintsPod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/totalsaintspod

All up and ready to go (for those that want to listen) for Monday morning

No, this isn't a drill..........we've won a Premier League football match! Adam (Leitch), Steve (Grant) and myself thoroughly enjoy every moment in reviewing the 3-2 St. Mary's win for Saints over Arsenal. Ralph Hasenhuttl's first home game as manager. Once we've calmed down from that, we look ahead to next weekend's game at Huddersfield. A fixture that suddenly looks a lot more appealing for Saints fans. Finally, our Total Recall sees Will Dawe and Leon Burton (from Saints Archive) help us look back at Chelsea 1 Southampton 3 from October 2015. TSP55 is a bundle of energy and happiness. What a pleasant change (for you and us!) You can find the Podcast here: acast: https://bit.ly/2rDv9gW iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2S69kCc Thanks - and Up The Saints! Ben

We certainly try to keep it clean - for the reason's mentioned by Nick up above - but, yes, aware its slightly 'evolved' lately. That's why I mentioned it this weekend (and also added the 'beeps' in for a bit of fun). Anyway, will try to keep it (particularly Steve ) to a minimum going forward. B

A new manager - but same old Saints! Yet another calamitous individual defensive error, this time by Jannik Vestergaard, saw Saints gift 3 points to Cardiff City this past weekend in the Premier League. Reflecting on that disastrous result, and also previewing Arsenal in the upcoming EPL fixture, Ben Stanfield (Host), Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb) and Adam Leitch (Chief Sport Writer, Daily Echo) join forces once more, for TSP Episode 54. There's also a Fantasy Premier League update, and a shout-out to one Saints fan who has just wracked up 200 consecutive home and away games following the red and whites! You can find the Podcast Episode here: - Soundcloud: https://bit.ly/2zRDamT - iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys - acast: https://bit.ly/2B7ykBZ TSP is the dedicated weekly Podcast going to the heart of all things Saints! Thanks as always to those that take the time to listen to the Podcast, Ben Twitter: @TotalSaintsPod Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/totalsaintspod E-Mail: totalsaintspodcast@yahoo.com Patreon: http://www.patreon.com/totalsaintspod

. Safe travels.

There’s literally never a dull day at Southampton FC. A podcasting dream! With Mark Hughes having exited stage left earlier this week, Ralph Hasenhüttl, the ex-Ingolstadt and RB Leipzig Head Coach, has taken over in the St. Mary’s hot seat. Episode 53 sees TSP regulars Ben Stanfield (Host), Adam Leitch (Chief Sports Writer, Daily Echo) and Steve Grant (Owner of SaintsWeb), are joined by Fresh Press UK Football Content Executive, and massive Saints fan, Luke Osman. Providing even more informed opinion on Hasenhüttl, FoxSoccer and Guardian Football Weekly journalist Archie Rhind-Tutt, and AIPS Media Bundesliga specialist Chris Williams, also drop by. Here are the links for anyone who would like to listen: acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a itunes:https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2L29XKq Hope you enjoy - and any feedback is welcome. Thanks Ben

Yep, recording tomorrow night SuperSaint (due to Saints playing tonight - and Ralph only being confirmed earlier (we didn't want to jump the gun incase!)) Hope to have it all edited and ready to listen to Friday morning. Ben

Thanks for the feedback SuperSAINT. Yes, there seemed to be some rumours that change may be about to happen (which I tried to cover off above with "The question is, with pressure continuing to build, will Mark Hughes remain in charge for both the games....!?" ), but you never know in football - especially with Saints! Its never done until its done, especially with them. So we wanted to get this week's out either way (with method behind the Sunday evening release instead of normal Monday) We'll wait and see what happens now, but I'd hope we can all get together to have a chat about 'Hughes out/new man in'... as soon as its confirmed. Thanks Ben

Evening All, Due to various commitments, we managed to record this week's Podcast a bit earlier over the weekend - meaning its available and online now, for anyone who'd like to listen. Alongside the normal regulars, we were delighted to have Tiff Needell join us for a second appearance. Tiff, as always, talks passionately about his love for cars and watching Saints - and positively thrives as we play our one off gameshow, in honour of him being on, 'Player Your Cars Right'! Alongside that we discuss an encouraging and frustrating 2-2 draw with Manchester United, before looking ahead to two tough looking away trips (for different reasons) - Tottenham and Cardiff City. The question is, with pressure continuing to build, will Mark Hughes remain in charge for both the games....!? Anyway, the links to Episode 52 can be found here: acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2Pg7BYL Thanks as always to those that listen. Hopefully it raises a few smiles. Cheers Ben

Thanks for listening. Glad you enjoyed it - and appreciate you letting us know. Despite today’s result, it will indeed be interesting to see what the Club do over the short-term. We don’t look like we’ve given up playing for Hughes, but confidence and game management skills remain low. As you say, it’s reaching a critical stage of the season now. Stick or twist!? B

As mentioned earlier, the links below for TSP Episode 51 (for anyone wishing to listen) The 3 of us reflect on another disappointing result at Fulham, as well as ahead to the upcoming games against Leicester City (Carabao Cup) and Manchester United (Premier League). Thankfully, to bring some much needed enjoyment (hopefully!), this week's Total Recall goes all the way back to April 1996 - and Saints fantastic 3-1 win over Alex Ferguson's Red Devils. Will Dawe and Leon Burton from Saints Archive join us to reminisce about a much better moment in time. Full TSP51 discussion points: > The international break > Fulham defeat > Pierre Emile-Hojbjerg © > Stuart Armstrong off the mark > Mark Hughes - what now? > TSP Poll - Stick or twist? > Total Recall - Man Utd, April ‘96 > Leicester City Cup game preview > Manchester United PL preview Podcast links: acast: https://bit.ly/2r7zMzG iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2r6R8wp Patreon: www.patreon.com/totalsaintspod Thanks as always to those who do listen. Cheers Ben (and Steve and Adam)

Thanks guys. Glad you enjoyed it (if you can call it that!) Think its easy to bash player performances at the moment, especially when emotions are high. Having stats to back it up will always add more credibility to/for an opinion. Its evident to all that Austin has to offer more than he currently is. The bigger question is whether he can be bothered to do so. But that could go for almost all of them! Anyway, I'll post the Episode 51 Podcast links (for those that would like to listen) further down here, when I'm home from work later tonight. Cheers Ben

Appreciate it, thanks.

Thanks. Wanted to do something to acknowledge the War/Club, but with very limited information/accurate content available. Think it came out pretty well in the end. B

Thanks. Hope it helps with the commute! Ben

Thanks. Appreciate it - and, yes, promise we'll try! Ben

Having reached our 50th Episode birthday - most of which have been discussing thrown away leads and dropped points - and also with so much going on at Saints in the past week, I thought I’d post a one off TSP thread. With Steve away in Sri Lanka, Adam and I chat through everything that’s happened - including: * The Watford draw * Gabbiadini scoring * Cedric (mainly being cr*p) * Simon Hooper (also being cr*p) * Charlie Austin’s ‘outburst’ * Charlie Austin’s ‘outburst’ Parklife style * Total Recall - Ex-Saints in World War 1 * Les Reed/Martin Hunter being given the boot * Ralph’s ‘BIG INTERVIEW’ with Adam - and what the future now does (or doesn’t) look like * “Spaces becoming opportunities” - or something like that! * Mr Gao and his ‘investment’ to date Anyway, should you feel like listening to our views/Adam’s analysis, then you can via the following: > SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2zLCJtH > acast: https://bit.ly/2RM4eur > iTunes: https://apple.co/2FiJ0zk > Patreon: https://bit.ly/2B0oqmJ Thanks as always for the feedback, and hope the extended version this week covers off some of the key points you’d want to hear/expect to be discussed by Adam after a turbulent week. Thanks Ben

Considering everything that is going on on the pitch currently (or isn't!), Episode 49 of Total Saints Podcast seemed to turn out alright in the end. Ben, Steve and Adam review on the drab 0-0 draw with Newcastle. Many deemed it 'must win', but again it was a largely a load of rubbish. We also reflect on the sad goings on at Leicester City, that meant the postponement of our Carabao Cup fixture this week - and quite rightly so. We also discuss the next PL fixture against Manchester City - with a large amount of nervousness and pessimism! Finally, to break up the monotony of Saints in the current period, we introduce our first/pilot 'Total Recall' feature, where we will look back at memorable wins (maximum of one a Pod!) from over the years - players, goals, decisions etc. Our first (obviously!) is the 2003 December stuffing of Harry Redknapp's Portsmouth. Glorious stuff! The Podcast is available on a number of channels, including Google Podcasts and the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2EOhm0s iTunes: https://apple.co/2FiJ0zk acast: https://bit.ly/2qkc8iN Hope (for those wishing to listen) it brings an element of lightheartedness, and levelheadedness, to proceedings. Always happy to take feedback - positive and/or constructive. Cheers B

Thanks for letting us know. Glad you enjoyed it - and welcome aboard! Thanks Ben

I'm still chuckling at it. All that positive build up......then wallop! B

Adam, Steve and Ben are reunited for this week's Episode 48 of Total Saints Podcast - and its nice to have something other than a defeat to talk about! The Podcast covers: Steve on England in Sevilla. ️ Adam on Hawaii The Bournemouth draw CB selections *♂️ Footballers tweeting/on social media Fan surveys Leonardo Jardim link ⚫️ Newcastle United preview Should you wish to listen to the Podcast then you can via any of the below links: SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2yXtXZ8 iTunes: https://apple.co/2OuQJys acast: https://bit.ly/2qCeo8a Despite a few technical gremlins we managed to get through it and, I hope, provide some interesting chat, more in line with some of the previous feedback. Fingers crossed for 3 points against Newcastle! Thanks for listening.

Thanks Topcat. All very valuable feedback/comments and taken on board. Leave it with us (apart from the Daily Echo bit - that’s their decision(s) really).

Thanks for the feedback. Whilst agreeing with you to a certain level, we’re also only 8 games into the season, and our Podcast tries not to overreact at each and every opportunity (on any subject, including recruitment) like some may. We do try to remain level-headed and consider all pros and cons. Thanks for listening