{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/632d9f5d0b0d520016eaaaf1/696d63c04796fcbb57d1d2a3?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode 354 - Total Saints Podcast","description":"<p>Come to our live show at St Mary's! featuring James Beattie and Mark Dennis</p><p>Tickets here: https://register.enthuse.com/ps/event/TotalSaintsPodcastxSaintsFoundationLiveEvent</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Seven without a win. Same problems. Same questions.</strong></p><p><br></p><p>Saints’ miserable run continues as Hull City complete the double at St Mary’s, leaving Southampton without a win in seven Championship matches and drifting uncomfortably toward trouble.</p><p><br></p><p>In this episode of the <strong>Total Saints Podcast</strong>, the panel reflect on another deeply frustrating afternoon — defensive frailty, questionable selection calls, and a performance that felt painfully familiar.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss:</p><p><br></p><ul><li>Why <strong>five at the back</strong> keeps failing — yet keeps returning</li><li>Soft goals, poor defending from set pieces, and a lack of conviction in attack</li><li>Whether sticking with the same XI after Middlesbrough showed worrying acceptance</li><li>Why Tom Fellows coming off made little sense — especially with Ross Stewart on the pitch</li><li>Tonda Eckert’s post-match “home truths” and growing fan anger</li><li>If change at manager level would actually fix anything — or if deeper issues remain</li></ul><p><br></p><p>There was at least one positive: <strong>Ross Stewart</strong>’s goal and presence up front, offering a glimpse of what Saints have been missing.</p><p><br></p><p>Looking ahead, we preview Wednesday night’s clash with <strong>Sheffield United</strong>, joined by Blades fan <strong>Chad Jarvis</strong> from the Red Half of Sheffield podcast. With both sides struggling, is this a chance for Saints to steady themselves — or another nerve-shredder waiting to happen?</p><p><br></p><p>We also share details on our <strong>live podcast at St Mary’s</strong>, raising funds for the Saints Foundation, with special guests <strong>James Beattie</strong> and <strong>Mark Dennis</strong>.</p>","author_name":"Total Saints Podcast"}