Episode 281 - Total Saints Podcast

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Steve Grant reveals he would have laughed a year ago if told Saints would beat Leeds in a playoff final to return to the Premier League.

Host Martin Starke is joined by Steve Grant, Glenn de la Cour, and Alfie House to review Southampton's playoff final victory. The episode opens with the panel sharing personal experiences from Wembley, including travel logistics and tense moments in the crowd. They break down the game itself, highlighting a slow start, Adam Armstrong's winner, and a defensively solid second half. Tactical analysis focuses on how Southampton nullified Leeds' key attackers like Crysencio Summerville and Wilfried Gnonto, with praise for wing-backs Kyle Walker-Peters and Ryan Fraser. The emotional aftermath is detailed, including Alfie House's interview with a tearful Jack Stephens and scenes from the promotion party. The conversation transitions to squad planning for the Premier League. Transfer rumours are addressed: Taylor Harwood-Bellis's permanent deal is confirmed, while situations for loanees Flynn Downes and Ryan Fraser are discussed. Out-of-contract players Che Adams, Stuart Armstrong, and Alex McCarthy are evaluated. A significant segment covers the potential return of Adam Lallana, with the panel debating his past exit and current value. The owners, Sport Republic, are praised for their hands-off approach this season. The episode concludes with Fantasy Premier League results and patron acknowledgments.

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A lively Wembley debrief with a sharp tactical account of Southampton's promotion-winning goal.

Southampton's 1-0 Championship play-off final victory over Leeds gets an upbeat supporter debrief from three guests who were at Wembley. Adam Armstrong's winner and the return to the Premier League after one year away provide the emotional pull, but the episode also has a firm…

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You get Wembley relief, promotion-party stories and the midfield detail behind Armstrong's winner.

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