Saints Fc Podcast

Tom and John discuss the disappointing loss at home against Burnley and the (ahem, yes) disappointing draw way at Brighton & Hove Albion. Unfortunately this is not a cheery podcast as we try and work out why Saints results have been so poor. Whether Southampton have desreved to be on the receiving end of the results and whether Match of the Day's new statistic XG can provide an insight into what has been happening.

John Bailey and Tom Parker discuss the latest happenings at St Marys with a draw against Newcastle United and a win against West Brom courtesy of a Sofiane Boufal wonder goal.

Saints FC Podcast talk to Michael Cox author of The Mixer. Michael Cox of ZonalMarking.net and the Totally Football Show podcast speaks to the Saints FC Podcast about all things tactics, following the release of 'The Mixer' a book he's written about 25 years of tactics in the Premier League.

The Saints FC Podcast are joined by Richard Chaplow all the way from Orange County in California, USA.

John is joined by both James and Tom for this episode of the Saints FC Podcast as they discuss their trip to Selhurst Park in the victory against Crystal Palace and the loss at St Marys to Manchester United.

John and Tom are back together in the famous Saints FC Podcast 'studios' to talk about what has gone wrong at Saints?

The Ugly Inside take over the Saints FC Podcast for 'Transfer Talk'

John and Tom get together again to discuss the summer that Southampton have had, with new manager Mauricio Pellegrino arriving from Alaves, players coming in and players leaving, transfer rumours and the incredibly annoying Virgil Van Dijk transfer scenario.

The Saints FC Podcast interview Hassan Kachloul. Hassan Kachloul joined Southampton in 1998 and played for three seasons racking up 85 appearances and 15 goals from midfield.

Ken Monkou joins the Saints FC Podcast for a conversation. We cover his time at Southampton FC, Huddersfield, winning Player of the Year for Chelsea and his post football career tossing pancakes!   Ken Monkou played over 200 games for Saints in the Premier League, scoring over 10 goals including a vital last minute winner versus Norwich City in the famous 5-4 win for Saints and the first goal when Saints schooled Man Utd during the infamous 'invisible kit' day. Ken takes us through disagreements with Graeme Souness, fashion advice from Ian Dowie and what part of the cake Matt le Tissier is. As always get in touch @SaintsFCPodcast on twitter and saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com 

John Bailey and Tom Parker discuss the 2016-17 Premier League season through the eyes of Southampton Football Club.   Part 2 covers off questions from our followers and goes through the first ever annual Saints FC Podcast awards! Listen in to see who's won: Academy/Young Player of the Season Player of the Season Goal of the Season Hero of the Season Villain of the Season Chant of the Season Player/Manager most likely to leave Most bleedingly obvious typical Saints thing to do of the Season Twitter: @SaintsFCPodcast Email: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com Read more at http://saintsfcpod.libsyn.com/#2TDWcv1vfXRDSgJm.99

John Bailey and Tom Parker discuss the 2016-17 Premier League season through the eyes of Southampton Football Club. Part 1 of the end of season review takes a whistle stop tour through the entire season, starting with Ronald Koeman, Mane, Wanyama and Pelle leaving, with Claude Puel coming in along with Saints record signing Sofiane Boufal. We discuss the cup run in the EFL Cup, the Europa League disappointment, beating Inter Milan, Arsenal and Liverpool, while failing to find momentum and capitalise on the progress of the past few seasons. Part 2 will be out in the next few days where you can join us for comments from listeners and the coveted Saints FC Podcast Awards. Twitter: @SaintsFCPodcast Email: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com

The Saints FC Podcast is lucky enough to speak to Saints legend and former England international David Armstrong. David is famous for playing as part of arguably one of the best Southampton sides ever including Mick Channon, Alan Ball and Kevin Keegan who came close to winning titles and trophies under Lawrie McMenemy. David tells us about being involved in one of the greatest Saints goals ever, playing over 350 consecutive games while at Middlesborough and how he adapted to life after football following an injury that left him disabled from his mid 30s.  Following the interview with David, Tom and John discuss Saints recent form in the Premier League, the games against Chelsea, Manchester City and Hull City. We also discuss rumours about Claud Puel and whether he will be eased out of the club in the summer.

The @SaintsFCPodcast 's John Bailey and Tom Parker discuss all things Southampton as we look back at Saints performances against Tottenham Hotspur, Bournemouth, Crystal Palace and West Bromwich Albion and reaching 40 points in the Premier League Also on the agenda is James Ward-Prowse and Nathan Redmond's England debuts, Ryan Bertrand's 100th appearance for Southampton and Shane Long's recent run of form. We work out how to pronounce Dusan Tadic, then proceed to mispronounce his and a load of other players and managers names wrong in the podcast and Dele Alli is declared to the be the future world's best player! It's been a good few games for Southampton, so this podcast is a suitably cheery meander through a couple of wins and good performances. Enjoy, and let us know what you think, either on twitter, iTunes reviews and ratings or even on email: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com    

The Saints FC Podcast speak to the sons of two Southampton Football Club legends, Mick Channon Jr. son of Mick Channon and Mitchell Le Tissier, son of Matt Le Tissier. Mick has written a book, 'How's your father? Embracing Failure in the Shadow of Success' and shares some fantastic anecdotes from his life, as a student, racehorse trainer, Southampton trialist and son of a famous father. Mitchell Le Tissier tells us about his experiences growing up on the Channel Islands, playing for Southampton at his father's testimonial, being subbed on for Peter Beardsley and Ian Wright's bizarre choice of penalty spot.

In the first half of this episode we talk to ex Saints FC legend Brett Ormerod about his time at Southampton Football Club. We talk about his famous performance in the 2003 FA Cup semi final, playing in the final and losing to Arsenal 1-0.  Brett tells us about James Beattie, Anders Svennsson, and life under Gordon Strachan and what it was like in that great Saints side that made it to 8th in the Premier League and to the FA Cup final. Brett also tells us what it was like as Saints started to fracture after Strachan left, Harry Redknapp, Rupert Lowe and Clive Woodward are all discussed in a time when Brett tells us Saints had lost their way. Afterwards we give our opinion on Southampton's performance in the EFL Cup final versus Manchester United, what the atmosphere was like and our thoughts for the rest of the season.

John Bailey and Tom Parker launch the first episode of the Saints FC Podcast and are joined by two Saints legends, Jason Dodd and Neil Maddison. We talk about the 3-1 loss to West ham United, the brand of football under Claude Puel and look forwards to the EFL Cup Final.  Jason Dodd and Neil Maddison discuss life at Southampton from the late 80s through to the early 00s, playing for only £91 a week, playing snooker with team mates and learning their trade under Dave Merrington. Jason and Neil reminisce on victories over Pompey, Neil Heaney kicking a Tottenham right back into the stand and how the focus of their team tactics of getting the ball to Le Tiss!  #SaintsFC #WeMarchOn