Total Saints Podcast

Lincoln Frustration, Eckert Questions & Swansea Preview | TSP 391

Total Saints Podcast

Show Notes

Southampton were minutes away from their first Championship away win of the season before Lincoln City’s late equaliser left Saints reflecting on another two points dropped—and raised fresh questions about Tonda Eckert’s game management.

Martin Starke is joined by Alfie House, Tom Prentki and Martin Sanders to examine the 1-1 draw, from Welington’s spectacular goal and James Ward-Prowse’s return to the substitutions that allowed Lincoln to take control. Did the late switch to a back three invite unnecessary pressure, and does Eckert have enough quality on the bench to change matches?

Those concerns lead directly into Tuesday night’s meeting with unbeaten Swansea City at St Mary’s. Freelance sports journalist George Rees-Julian joins the panel to explain Swansea’s impressive start, where they can be exposed and how Saints may need to change their midfield and defensive setup to get the result.

Plus, the panel discusses Keven Schlotterbeck’s encouraging start, Jay Robinson scoring on loan and the latest TSP Player of the Week.

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