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Saints FC Podcast

Saints FC Podcast

By John Bailey

The Saints FC Podcast. A podcast by John Bailey, Tom Parker and friends to discuss all things Southampton FC. Ocassionally joined by ex-Saints and legends, each show will have comment on the current state of play at Southampton Football Club and interviews with some of the Southampton greats!

#SaintsFC #WeMarchOn

Topics we discuss:
Southampton, football, soccer, Premier League, BPL, Saints,
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Ep 82 Saints FC Podcast - With Duncan Alexander from Opta

Saints FC PodcastFeb 18, 2020

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Ep 118 - Saints FC Podcast - Strange New Feeling

Ep 118 - Saints FC Podcast - Strange New Feeling

Tom and John return to the microphones for a rare outing to discuss this weird new feeling that is linked to being a Southampton FC fan.

Are the Saints making us feel good for a change?

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Feb 01, 202401:08:56
Ep 117 - Saints FC Podcast - Reflections on a hopeless season

Ep 117 - Saints FC Podcast - Reflections on a hopeless season

John and Tom decide to stomach the topic of Saints one more time this season. We reflect on the multitude of different things that Saints got wrong this season.

May 24, 202301:36:47
Ep 116 - Saints FC Podcast - Start of the Nathan Jones era

Ep 116 - Saints FC Podcast - Start of the Nathan Jones era

Tom and John reflect on the first few games of Nathan Jones tenure as Southampton manager, and have a look ahead to the league game against Villa and EFL Cup semi-final vs. Newcastle.

Jan 18, 202301:04:00
Ep 115 - Saints FC Podcast - Ralph in or Ralph out

Ep 115 - Saints FC Podcast - Ralph in or Ralph out

John and Tom are back in the studio(ish) to record a one-off episode to discuss whether Ralph should remain as Southampton FC manager.

Oct 11, 202201:03:40
Ep 114 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints Takeover from Dragan Solak, Rasmus Ankersen and Henrik Kraft

Ep 114 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints Takeover from Dragan Solak, Rasmus Ankersen and Henrik Kraft

Tom and John are back together to have a closer look at Saints new owners and what this will mean for the club in the short and longer-term. Will Saints have £100ms? Are we going to be an 'intelligent' football club?

Let us know your thoughts: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com

Jan 05, 202201:22:39
Saints FC Podcast - Ep 113

Saints FC Podcast - Ep 113

Hello Listeners, we're back!

We decided to record another episode of the Saints FC Podcast again. We hope you enjoy it.

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Dec 14, 202101:13:14
Ep 112 - Saints FC Podcast - A draw that felt like a win!
May 04, 202138:16
Ep 111 - Saints FC Podcast - FA Cup Disappointment & ESL with Alex Stewart
Apr 19, 202101:11:32
Ep 110 - Saints FC Podcast - Star Man Nathan Redmond
Mar 22, 202101:08:27
Ep 109 - Saints FC Podcast - A Rare Premier League Win
Mar 08, 202101:01:21
Ep 108 - Saints FC Podcast - Urgh Football
Feb 24, 202101:10:33
Ep 107 - Saints FC Podcast - 5 x Ls and some Catharsis
Feb 08, 202101:15:40
Ep 106 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints Impress Again
Jan 25, 202101:10:43
Ep 105 - Saints FC Podcast - Ralph in Tears
Jan 05, 202101:14:30
Ep 104 - Saints FC Podcast - Ultimate XI with James Beattie
Dec 28, 202001:11:00
Ep 103 - Saints FC Podcast - The Title Race
Dec 14, 202001:07:00
Ep 102 - Saints FC Podcast - Alex Stewart from Tifo on Saints beating Brighton and Ralph's Tactics
Dec 08, 202001:16:03
Ep 101 - Saints FC Podcast - Carl Anka Returns
Nov 30, 202001:09:15
Ep 100 - Saints FC Podcast - Tactical Battles at Molineux
Nov 24, 202001:02:37
Ep 99 - Saints FC Podcast - Ultimate Saints XI with Mick Channon
Nov 21, 202037:41
Ep 98 - Saints FC Podcast - Ultimate XI Mick Channon Jnr
Nov 19, 202001:12:17
Ep 97 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints go Top!
Nov 11, 202001:10:28
Ep 96 - Saints FC Podcast - Ultimate XI with Sky Sports' Ed Chamberlin
Nov 06, 202050:24
Ep 95 - Saints FC Podcast - That's a James Ward-Prowse
Nov 02, 202001:01:46
Ep 94 - Saints FC Podcast joined by Author Michael Cox to discuss Saints win vs Everton
Oct 27, 202054:02
Ep 93 - Saints FC Podcast - 'Teams like Southampton'
Oct 20, 202001:07:38
Ep 92 - Saints FC Podcast - Theo Returns and Saints return six points from their last two fixtures!
Oct 07, 202001:04:01
Ep 91 - High time for the high line?
Sep 21, 202001:02:26
Ep 90 - Saints FC Podcast 2020-21 Season Preview

Ep 90 - Saints FC Podcast 2020-21 Season Preview

John & Tom have a gaze into their crystal ball to see what's coming for Saints this season.

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Sep 07, 202001:12:20
Ep 89 - Saints FC Podcast - End of Season Awards

Ep 89 - Saints FC Podcast - End of Season Awards

John and Tom review the final game of the season and then get onto the Saints FC Podcast awards.

Listen in to find out who's won:

Player of the Season

Young Player of the Season

Goal of the Season

Hero of the Season

Villain of the Season

Most Improved Player

Best Chant / Song

Iconic Moment

Cult Hero


send us an email: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 27, 202001:36:16
Ep 88 - Saints FC Podcast - Everything is still Awesome!

Ep 88 - Saints FC Podcast - Everything is still Awesome!

John and Tom are back after four Saints games, three draws and a win, more great stuff from Saints yet again!

Let know your nominations for our end of season awards:

Player of the Season Young Player of the Season

Goal of the Season

Hero of the Season

Villain of the Season

Most improved player

Best chant / song of the year?

Iconic moment

Cult hero?

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Jul 19, 202001:19:45
Ep 87 - Saints FC Podcast - Everything is Awesome

Ep 87 - Saints FC Podcast - Everything is Awesome

John and Tom are back together to discuss Saints latest heroic victory! That's right, at HOME, against Man City!

Lots of love for Saints in this episode - let us know your thoughts: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com

Jul 07, 202001:05:16
Ep 86 - Saints FC Podcast - Carl Anka on Winning

Ep 86 - Saints FC Podcast - Carl Anka on Winning

John is joined by The Athletic's Carl Anka to talk about Saints beating Watford away, the experiences of covering Saints during the lockdown, loads of listener questions and what the best book and film that he has watched as well.

If you want your question discussed on the show, send us an email: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com 

Jun 29, 202001:10:07
Ep 85 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints are back with a bang!

Ep 85 - Saints FC Podcast - Saints are back with a bang!

What happens when Saints return from a lockdown?

A 3-0 away win is what happens!

John and Tom find some answers to the questions we had last week as they look back on an emphatic Saints victory and look ahead to this week's games against Arsenal and Watford.

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Jun 23, 202001:00:47
Ep 84 - Saints FC Podcast - We're Back!

Ep 84 - Saints FC Podcast - We're Back!

After more than 100 days Southampton FC are back with a competitive Premier League fixture away to Norwich City.

John and Tom try to remember what football was, is, and what it might be - we also try to remember how to do a podcast.

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Jun 15, 202001:00:19
Ep 83 - Saints FC Podcast: "He scores with his....."

Ep 83 - Saints FC Podcast: "He scores with his....."

Tom Parker and John Bailey discuss Saints win vs Aston Villa

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Feb 25, 202053:50
Ep 82 Saints FC Podcast - With Duncan Alexander from Opta

Ep 82 Saints FC Podcast - With Duncan Alexander from Opta

Ep 82 Saints FC Podcast - With Duncan Alexander from Opta. Duncan explains why Saints are outperforming their league position and could be an outside shout for achieving Champions League qualification.

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Feb 18, 202058:31
Ep 81 - Saints into the top half

Ep 81 - Saints into the top half

We welcome Tom back from his paternity leave to celebrate Saints arrival in the top half of the league table!

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Jan 22, 202041:40
Ep 80 - Three wins with Carl Anka

Ep 80 - Three wins with Carl Anka

John and Carl talk about winning.

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Jan 13, 202001:03:37
Ep 79 - The Positive Episode

Ep 79 - The Positive Episode

John and Tom are back together to chat about the fabulous away victory against Chelsea and the draw with Crystal Palace. We also reminisce about some of our favourite moments from the past 10 years following Southampton Football Club.

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Dec 30, 201958:15
Ep 78 - Jekyll & Hyde Saints

Ep 78 - Jekyll & Hyde Saints

John, Tom and Mike discuss the latest happenings at St Marys - let us know your thoughts: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com

Dec 23, 201956:39
Ep 77 - The 2-1 Episode

Ep 77 - The 2-1 Episode

John and Tom reflect on a busy past 9 days for Saints as they rack up 6 points from 9 in three crucial games as the relegation battle hots up.


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Dec 09, 201901:09:49
Ep 76 - Saints draw at Arsenal

Ep 76 - Saints draw at Arsenal

Tom Parker and John Bailey are back with Ep 76 of the Saints FC Podcast. They discuss the strong performance at Arsenal and then the ultimately disappointing result, away fans and the run of fixtures that saints must use to turn their season around!

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Nov 27, 201951:47
Ep 75 - Saints show resolve, heart and togetherness

Ep 75 - Saints show resolve, heart and togetherness

Ep 75 - Saints show resolve, heart and togetherness, despite missing out on the result at Manchester City for the second time in the week.

John and Tom are talking about the positives from another disappointment at the weekend and look ahead to the clash against Everton on Saturday.


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Nov 04, 201901:00:02
Ep 74 - Shock and Horror for Saints

Ep 74 - Shock and Horror for Saints

The Saints FC Podcast is back in Southampton to speak to Professor Simon Kemp about a ghastly week to be a Saints fan.

We try and digest what on earth led to the horrible 9-0 defeat at the hands of Leicester as well as a quick look at the Wolves draw and Carabao Cup loss to Manchester City, and if there is any glimmer of hope?

as always, email us at: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com



Oct 30, 201952:48
Ep 73 - Carl Anka Returns to the Podcast (with hope)

Ep 73 - Carl Anka Returns to the Podcast (with hope)

One again we are joined by Carl Anka from the Athletic who sprinkles his insight across the current trails and tribulations of Southampton FC.

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Oct 14, 201901:04:12
Ep 72 - 4-0 (and some other stuff)

Ep 72 - 4-0 (and some other stuff)

John and Tom are back together to discuss the famous victory at Fratton Park, along with a couple of other items.

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Oct 02, 201901:08:33
Ep 71 - South Coast Derby Special

Ep 71 - South Coast Derby Special

John and Tom are talking about the South Coast Derby, and the other one, and the game against Sheffield United.

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Sep 18, 201958:18
Saints FC Podcast - Ep 70 - With Carl Anka from the Athletic

Saints FC Podcast - Ep 70 - With Carl Anka from the Athletic

John is joined by Carl Anka @Ankaman616 from the new kid on the block in terms of English football writing, The Athletic.

Carl takes us through why we should care about what he's writing about for the Athletic and his first impressions on the city and the club since moving here in the summer. He gives us our most in-depth look at the 4-2-2-2 formation, Ralph's plans for the club and what he can see from the 'more objective' no-fan viewpoint.

Let us know what you think: saintsfcpodcast@gmail.com 

Sep 09, 201901:05:20
Saints FC Podcast - Episode 69 - We're coming for you!
Sep 03, 201959:50