{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/632d9f5d0b0d520016eaaaf1/688fd825eb4229c919fcefa3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 326 - Total Saints Podcast","description":"<p><strong>Welcome to Episode 326 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton FC!</strong></p><p>We’re officially back for the 2025/26 season — and there’s plenty to get into ahead of Saturday’s big opener at St Mary’s.</p><p><br></p><p>Joining host Martin Starke this week are Steve Grant (SaintsWeb), Glen de la Cour (League One Minus 10), and George Rees-Julian (Daily Echo), as we cover all the latest.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>On this week’s pod:</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>A full <strong>Wrexham preview</strong> with Tim from Fearless in Devotion — what should we expect from the Championship newcomers?</li><li><strong>Review of the pre-season match against Brighton</strong> — what did we learn, who’s missing, and who must start?</li><li>Injury updates on Downes, THB, Smallbone, and Brereton Diaz — and what it means for selection</li><li>A special feature with the <strong>Saints Foundation</strong>, highlighting how you can get involved this season</li><li>Season predictions — where will Saints finish and who are the biggest threats.</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>A look at the club’s <strong>squad depth and formation shifts</strong></li><li>Reaction to <strong>Jan Bednarek’s Champions League move</strong></li><li>An update on <strong>Saints Women</strong>, now competing in a reshaped pyramid under new manager Simon Parker</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Drop your 1st–6th Championship predictions in the YouTube comments or on X — we’ll read out a few next week!</p><p><br></p><p>Don’t forget: we’re <strong>giving away Saints merch</strong> every matchday this season — just follow us on socials for details!</p><p><br></p><p>You can also support the podcast on Patreon and get:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Ad-free episodes</li><li>Access to the Prediction League &amp; FPL</li><li>WhatsApp group chat</li><li>Exclusive merch and more!</li></ul><p><br></p><p>⚠️ Use code <strong>TSP2025</strong> to get <strong>25% off your first month or year</strong> — offer ends August 31st:</p><p>👉 https://www.patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast</p><p><br></p><p>🛒 Grab your Saints gear from the TSP shop:</p><p>https://shop.totalsaints.co.uk</p><p><br></p><p>Thanks for listening — and as always…</p><p><strong>Keep Marching In!</strong></p><p><br></p><p>📺 <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@TotalSaintsPodcast\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Watch on YouTube</a></p><p>🌍 <a href=\"https://www.totalsaints.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Visit our website</a></p>","author_name":"Total Saints Podcast"}