It’s OK, it now has the official not606 stamp of authority Ben! (I posted it on the Match thread and no one has questioned it - of course I’ll blame you if it’s proven incorrect!)
Actually I believe it might've been 1984 because we had many wins in FA Cup also, but maybe 2021 will top it by actually winning it..
Thanks to a dominant performance throughout, Saints ruthlessly put Sheffield United (‘The Blades’) to the sword this weekend. The game ending 3-0. We reflect on a win that saw Ralph Hasenhüttl’s side move to 23 points from twelve Premier League games. TSP140 also includes the latest ‘Red & White Insight’ feature, with Greg Baker (Head of the Saints Foundation) dropping in for a chat about 2020, as well as a look ahead to next year (26:20). With a busy pre-Christmas schedule now underway, the Pod also previews two tough-looking fixtures for Saints over the next seven days - firstly the trip to Arsenal, then Manchester City’s visit to St. Mary’s (49:00) If you'd like to listen you can get it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/37g6hRX Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3kNwzzm iTunes: https://apple.co/346fWIU SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2W9Qspx Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37fjMkY
In modern day footballing terms, few stories navigate the emotional rollercoaster more than that of Rickie Lambert. From beetroot factory to beating Scotland, Lambert proved to become one of our greatest ever signings. In this special, pre-Christmas edition of Total Saints Podcast, TSP141 sees Ben Stanfield catch up exclusively with ‘Southampton’s goal machine’. Conversation covers Lambert’s arrival at St. Mary’s, working with Alan Pardew, Nigel Adkins and Mauricio Pochettino, fitness and nutrition, winning at Wembley, proving doubters wrong, arriving in the Premier League and THAT England goal! In an extended episode, enjoy a unique chance to hear from a footballer who was quite simply adored by everyone who loves Saints. If you'd like to catch the Pod episode, you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/37iE3WK Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3aeUENi iTunes: https://apple.co/3afzxKC SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/38ayKYV Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3gPsV6P
It was a case of ‘what might have been’ for Saints this week – with a frustrating draw at Arsenal followed up by a disappointing loss to Manchester City. However, Ralph Hasenhuttl’s side proved in both matches just how far they’ve come, giving more than competitive performances against two of the ‘Big 6’. The four of us get together for one last time in 2020, reflecting on the significant moments from those games. TSP142 also includes a preview of the upcoming Christmas fixture against Fulham and West Ham United (43:00), as well as the now traditional TSP Christmas Quiz (31:00) – but which panel member comes out victorious? If you'd like to listen to the Pod then you can get it via any of these channels: acast: https://bit.ly/3rfLgie Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3aeUENi iTunes: https://apple.co/3p8XDuM SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/37BzvuQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/37DdYSx Otherwise, thanks for listening to TSP in 2020, have a very Merry Christmas and lets all hope for a happier and healthier 2021!
Well.....we've made it!! What a year its been. Despite many of us having various day-to-day battles to try and overcome, Saints have at least provided some consistent joy throughout 2020. I've tried to reflect on their progress - on and off the pitch - via the latest Total Saints Opinion. https://www.totalsaints.co.uk/post/total-saints-opinion-2020-a-year-to-forget-unless-you-re-saints Finally, I'd/we'd like to wish all of you a very Happy New Year. All the best for 2021! See you on the other side... B
Great piece Ben, thanks so much for posting! The annual points tally of 56 from 34 games is just amazing really, when you go back to where we were this time last year. Let’s hope we can push on for the rest of the season though, we’re not halfway through yet! Thanks again for sharing all the brilliant Podcasts, they really do both inform and entertain and are a must-listen every Monday morning. Thanks also for spreading the word about the “Don’t Pay for PPV” campaign we ran, which did so much good. All the best to all of you involved in TSP, and your families, and let’s hope that at some point in 2021 we can all start watching live football again!
Happy New Year! Yes, TSP kick-off 2021 by reflecting on a ‘what might have been’ Christmas period for Saints. Two 0-0 draws – against Fulham and West Ham – bringing a couple of points, but not much excitement! We discuss some of the more interesting elements of those matches – including Saints manager, Ralph Hasenhüttl, having to ‘work from home’! TSP143 also includes previews of the Premier League fixture with Liverpool (23:15) and the FA Cup tie with Shrewsbury Town (38:15). Ahead of that St. Mary’s 3rd Round match, Ollie Warner (Host of Salopcast) drops in to give a more detailed ‘opposition view’ on Steve Cotterill’s League One side. If you'd like to listen to the Pod then you can find it via any of these links: acast: https://bit.ly/38QkHYw Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3aeUENi iTunes: https://apple.co/3hByHcQ SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/2LlJgV6 Spotify: https://spoti.fi/38aUxAR
Well, just to keep you happy @thereisonlyoneno7 , we recorded a mid-week, 'bite size' special! (see below)
It was a result that had Ralph Hasenhüttl on his knees at full-time (thankfully, in a good way!). The Austrian, with tears of joy flowing into a well-established beard, saw his young Saints side – missing several key players – secure a hard-fought victory over Liverpool. In this bonus, mid-week 'bite size' episode, TSP143b sees us reflect on some clever set-piece work, Danny Ings 50th Premier League, numerous matchday Academy graduates and Hasenhüttl’s own post-match emotion. Its not often you beat the Champions, so a moment to treasure for every Saint around the world! You can find the Pod episode via any of the following links: acast: https://bit.ly/2XbBUXc Amazon Music: https://amzn.to/3aeUENi iTunes: https://apple.co/3b9PRwY SoundCloud: https://bit.ly/3oo3fkQ Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3hQzAyb