Total Saints Podcast - 2026/27

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TSP 384: Tonda’s fate, pre-season verdict, transfers & Colchester preview

We’re back for Season 10 of Total Saints Podcast!

Plenty to get through on the first proper show back. We start with the situation surrounding Tonda Eckert and the continued wait for the FA’s sanction. How severe could the punishment be, and at what point would a lengthy ban leave Saints having to make a decision over the manager?

Steve has also just returned from Germany, so we look back over pre-season and some of the players who have stood out — particularly Lewis Dobbin.

There’s plenty of squad discussion too: could Ross Stewart actually return? Should Saints entertain offers for Cameron Archer? What happens with Shea Charles? And how different might the squad look by the end of the transfer window?

We then preview Saturday’s Carabao Cup First Round trip to Colchester and discuss how strong a side Tonda might select ahead of the Championship opener.

Finally, we remember Kevin Keegan and reflect on just how extraordinary his arrival at Southampton was.

Martin is joined by Steve, Glen and Tom Prentki this week.

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Good to be back. Interested to know what everyone thinks about the Tonda situation in particular — how long would a ban have to be before Saints realistically needed someone else in charge?

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Another great listen. Just joined one of the tiers to support the pod…😀