Saints FC Podcast

Tom and John return to the microphones for a rare outing to discuss this weird new feeling that is linked to being a Southampton FC fan. Are the Saints making us feel good for a change? [email protected]

John and Tom decide to stomach the topic of Saints one more time this season. We reflect on the multitude of different things that Saints got wrong this season.

Tom and John reflect on the first few games of Nathan Jones tenure as Southampton manager, and have a look ahead to the league game against Villa and EFL Cup semi-final vs. Newcastle.

John and Tom are back in the studio(ish) to record a one-off episode to discuss whether Ralph should remain as Southampton FC manager.

Tom and John are back together to have a closer look at Saints new owners and what this will mean for the club in the short and longer-term. Will Saints have £100ms? Are we going to be an 'intelligent' football club? Let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

Hello Listeners, we're back! We decided to record another episode of the Saints FC Podcast again. We hope you enjoy it. [email protected]

John & Tom, overcome technical difficulties to bring you a review of the Saints Leicester game and a look forward to the coming fixtures. If you want to try Gousto head here: https://cook.gousto.co.uk/raf?promo_code=JOHN42051224&utm_source=iosapp the offer code is: JOHN42051224 for 60% off your first meal box, and 30% off your boxes for the rest of the month. We've been enjoying the works of Glen De La Cour and Jacob Tanswell so go and check them out! [email protected]

John and Tom are joined by Saints fan and football analyst Alex Stewart from Tifo Football to rue over what might have been in the FA Cup semi-final and discuss the European Super League proposals. [email protected] @TifoFootball_

John and Tom cover the 5-2, the inexplicable loss to Brighton and Saints progress through to the FA Cup semi-final, coupled with an outstanding performance from Nathan Redmond! [email protected]

John and Tom look back on the past two Saints games, including a rare Premier League win and have a brief look at some of the highlights of Ralph's 100 game career as Saints Manager. We delve into why Kyle Walker-Peters is so essential for Saints and muse about Nathan Tella's impact. [email protected]

Tom and John reluctantly talk about how badly Saints are doing, again! Is it a conspiracy? Are refs actually that bad? Is it luck, the manager, what can Saints do to turn it around? [email protected]

John and Tom are joined by the Athletic's Carl Anka, as one of the few men to have witnessed BOTH the 9-0s. We relive some pain, try and exorcise some ghosts, and try and find some positives to look forward to. As ever: [email protected] 

Saints, get through the third and fourth round of the FA Cup knocking out Shrewsbury and holders Arsenal in one week, where lots of Saints youngsters get a chance to show off. [email protected] 

What a win! Tom & John celebrate Saints beating Liverpool at St Mary's and Ralph's outpouring of emotion as we keep the hunt for the title and European positions alive. Let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

John is joined by Ben for another episode of the Ultimate Saints XI.  This time James Beattie is up, he chooses his all-time favourite Saints XI. Some he's played with, some from the past and some from more recent times. Let us know your thoughts on James' team: [email protected] Follow us on twitter: https://twitter.com/SaintsFCPodcast

John and Tom talk about the Premier League title race, well, mainly they focus on Saints, but that is part of the Premier League title race right now! email us: [email protected]

John and Tom are joined by Alex Stewart from Tifo on Saints beating Brighton and Ralph's Tactics. Alex is purveyor of fine football information videos that you need to have in your life, here he is explaining Saints tactics: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nBnczPnBBdY We talk about Saints victory over Brighton, what's been going right at Saints and reflect on Ralph's two years in charge of Saints Make sure you subscribe and let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

Carl Anka returns to the Saints FC Podcast to chat with John and Tom about the latest game against Manchester United, his thoughts on Southampton from afar and rekindling his bromance with Ralph Hasenhuttl. We talk about James Ward-Prowse par excellence and then get onto Saints recurring nightmare of trying to defend a lead. Let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

John & Tom celebrate 100 episodes of the Saints FC Podcast and invite along Jacob Tanswell (the young up and coming journalist writing about Saints that you need to know about) who happens to be celebrating his 20th birthday! We have a look at the tactical battle that played out at Molineux and have a quick peek at Saints next fixture vs Manchester United. Let us know your thoughts: [email protected] Check out Jacob's writing at: https://www.prostinternational.com/author/jtanswell/ Get 20% off and free postage for your below the waist grooming needs @ manscaped.com by entering the SAINTS discount code!

It's the big one! This episode sees the Saints FC Podcast taken over by the Channon family as Mick Channon Jnr interviews Mick Channon about his ultimate Saints XI. Ever wandered who Saints most successful ever player would have in his team? Well, here it is. On top of that, this is just a rather lovely chat between a father and son talking about their shared love for Southampton Football Club and some of their collective memories together. Let us know what you think: [email protected]

Ben Miller and John Bailey speak to Mick Channon Jnr about his Ultimate Saints XI. Mick Channon Jnr reminisces about some of his early memories of the Saints players as he grew up in and around the Southampton Football Club dressing room. There's some great stories, and some swearing (so just beware of that!) Let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

John and Tom are back to discuss how the mighty Southampton Football Club have risen to the top of the top flight in English football for the first time since 1988! COYR! Get 20% off and free postage for your below the waist grooming needs @ manscaped.com by entering the SAINTS discount code! [email protected] 

Ben Miller takes over the Saints FC Podcast with a new podcast concept called Ultimate XI - first up is long-time Saints supporter and Sky Sports presenter Ed Chamberlin. Please let us know what you think of the episode: [email protected] Remember you can still get your 20% off and free postage with Manscaped at Manscaped.com by entering the code 'SAINTS'

Tom & John discuss Saints rise up the table and the seven goal thriller at Villa. Email us: [email protected] Twitter: @saintsfcpodcast Manscaped Promo Code: SAINTS for 20% off and free shipping, use the promo code at: manscaped.com

Ep 94 - Saints FC Podcast joined by Author Michael Cox to discuss Saints win vs Everton Michael Cox is the author of Zonal Marking and The Mixer, he also writes for the Athletic and is a regular guest on many football related podcasts. You can see his writing for the Athletic here: https://theathletic.co.uk/author/michael-cox/ Email us: [email protected]

John and Tom are back for another episode of the Saints FC Podcast after a thrilling 3-3 draw with Frank Lampard's Chelsea. [email protected] @saintsfcpodcast

Boom! It's a hugely positive episode after the very disappointing start to the season that we covered in the last one. Two wins and a very exciting foray into the transfer market! As ever, let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

Is it high time for the high line after such a short time? John and Tom look at the most commonly cited issue of Saints abysmal start to the new season. [email protected] The Saints FC Podcast is Number 1 in the Feedspot Southampton FC Podcast List: https://blog.feedspot.com/southampton_fc_podcasts/  

John & Tom have a gaze into their crystal ball to see what's coming for Saints this season. [email protected]

John and Tom review the final game of the season and then get onto the Saints FC Podcast awards. Listen in to find out who's won: Player of the Season Young Player of the Season Goal of the Season Hero of the Season Villain of the Season Most Improved Player Best Chant / Song Iconic Moment Cult Hero send us an email: [email protected]

John and Tom are back after four Saints games, three draws and a win, more great stuff from Saints yet again! Let know your nominations for our end of season awards: Player of the Season Young Player of the Season Goal of the Season Hero of the Season Villain of the Season Most improved player Best chant / song of the year? Iconic moment Cult hero? [email protected]

John and Tom are back together to discuss Saints latest heroic victory! That's right, at HOME, against Man City! Lots of love for Saints in this episode - let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

John is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to talk about Saints beating Watford away, the experiences of covering Saints during the lockdown, loads of listener questions and what the best book and film that he has watched as well. If you want your question discussed on the show, send us an email: [email protected] 

What happens when Saints return from a lockdown? A 3-0 away win is what happens! John and Tom find some answers to the questions we had last week as they look back on an emphatic Saints victory and look ahead to this week's games against Arsenal and Watford. [email protected]

After more than 100 days Southampton FC are back with a competitive Premier League fixture away to Norwich City. John and Tom try to remember what football was, is, and what it might be - we also try to remember how to do a podcast. [email protected]

Tom Parker and John Bailey discuss Saints win vs Aston Villa [email protected]

Ep 82 Saints FC Podcast - With Duncan Alexander from Opta. Duncan explains why Saints are outperforming their league position and could be an outside shout for achieving Champions League qualification. [email protected]

We welcome Tom back from his paternity leave to celebrate Saints arrival in the top half of the league table! [email protected]

John and Carl talk about winning. [email protected]

John and Tom are back together to chat about the fabulous away victory against Chelsea and the draw with Crystal Palace. We also reminisce about some of our favourite moments from the past 10 years following Southampton Football Club. [email protected]

John, Tom and Mike discuss the latest happenings at St Marys - let us know your thoughts: [email protected]

John and Tom reflect on a busy past 9 days for Saints as they rack up 6 points from 9 in three crucial games as the relegation battle hots up. [email protected]

Tom Parker and John Bailey are back with Ep 76 of the Saints FC Podcast. They discuss the strong performance at Arsenal and then the ultimately disappointing result, away fans and the run of fixtures that saints must use to turn their season around! [email protected] 

Ep 75 - Saints show resolve, heart and togetherness, despite missing out on the result at Manchester City for the second time in the week. John and Tom are talking about the positives from another disappointment at the weekend and look ahead to the clash against Everton on Saturday. [email protected]

The Saints FC Podcast is back in Southampton to speak to Professor Simon Kemp about a ghastly week to be a Saints fan. We try and digest what on earth led to the horrible 9-0 defeat at the hands of Leicester as well as a quick look at the Wolves draw and Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City, and if there is any glimmer of hope? as always, email us at: [email protected]

One again we are joined by Carl Anka from the Athletic who sprinkles his insight across the current trails and tribulations of Southampton FC. email: [email protected]

John and Tom are back together to discuss the famous victory at Fratton Park, along with a couple of other items. [email protected]

John and Tom are talking about the South Coast Derby, and the other one, and the game against Sheffield United. [email protected]

John is joined by Carl Anka @Ankaman616 from the new kid on the block in terms of English football writing, The Athletic. Carl takes us through why we should care about what he's writing about for the Athletic and his first impressions on the city and the club since moving here in the summer. He gives us our most in-depth look at the 4-2-2-2 formation, Ralph's plans for the club and what he can see from the 'more objective' no-fan viewpoint. Let us know what you think: [email protected] 

John and Tom are back together to discuss all things Southampton, the draw against Man Utd. the win against Fulham, the comings and (well, mostly) goings of the transfer window, and something else........ Oh yes! That 3rd round draw in the Carabao Cup! [email protected] Free beer here: beer52.com/Saints