{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/632d9f5d0b0d520016eaaaf1/6939f62634867e026d5476ab?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 346 - Total Saints Podcast","description":"<p>Welcome to Episode 346 of the Total Saints Podcast – your home for all things Southampton Football Club!</p><p><br></p><p>This week, <strong>Martin Starke</strong> is joined by <strong>Glen de la Cour</strong>, <strong>Alfie House</strong>, and debut guest <strong>Rob Maddox (SaintRob)</strong> to break down a dramatic night at St Mary’s and look ahead to Saturday’s trip to Carrow Road.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Saints made it three home wins in a row… but they certainly didn’t make it comfortable. After a blistering first half and a 3–0 lead, Tonda Eckert’s side were forced to hang on as West Brom clawed back two goals from set pieces.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Adam Armstrong reaching <strong>11 league goals</strong> and <em>running out of superlatives</em> for his current form</li><li>Leo Scienza continuing to shine with another electric performance</li><li>Tom Fellows’ contribution to the opener (and concern over his injury)</li><li>How Saints keep flying out of the blocks under Tonda</li><li>Why second halves are becoming a problem</li><li>Substitutions lowering the level and the lack of depth behind the front line</li><li>Set-piece defending issues and the ongoing debate around Gavin Bazunu</li><li>Saints rising to <strong>8th in the table</strong> after six wins in seven games</li></ul><p><br></p><p>Plus, the panel revisit the goalkeeper conversation… and whether January might be the time for change.</p><p><br></p><p>We’re joined by <strong>Connor Southwell</strong> as Norwich undergo yet another shift in direction following the arrival of new manager <strong>Philippe Clement</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p>Key talking points:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>What’s changed since Clement replaced Liam Manning</li><li>Improved structure, intensity, and simplicity in Norwich’s play</li><li>A significant injury list, including Josh Sargent and Mathias Kvistgaarden</li><li>Norwich’s youth-heavy squad, inconsistent attacking output, and a defence that has conceded heavily</li><li>Why this remains a dangerous away fixture despite Norwich’s league position</li><li>How Saints might line up – and whether Jack Stephens returns to the XI</li></ul><h2><br></h2><h2><strong>Follow &amp; Support TSP</strong></h2><p><br></p><p>🎙 <strong>Twitter/X, Instagram, Facebook:</strong> @TotalSaintsPod</p><p>🛒 <strong>Merch:</strong> shop.totalsaints.co.uk</p><p>💬 <strong>Patreon:</strong> patreon.com/TotalSaintsPodcast</p>","author_name":"Total Saints Podcast"}