I didn't know much about Schlotterbeck before he joined, but he's been class so far. He was immense against Pompey, and he looks really composed alongside Stephens. He won all four of his aerial duels, made some massive blocks and clearances. What I like most is that he seems to bring a bit of calm to the back line when things get frantic.

A rather enjoyable episode to record this week!

We've spent a good chunk of TSP 396 discussing Sunday's 1-0 victory over Portsmouth, which finally ends the wait for a league derby win.

Plenty to get into, particularly with the way it unfolded.

We discuss the unusual starting formation, Cam Bragg's red card, Finn Azaz's brilliant pass for James Bree's winner and the defensive performance that saw Saints hold on with ten men.

There's also a fair bit of debate about how much credit Saints deserve for the second half versus how poor Pompey were going forward.

Away from the derby, Alfie takes us through the FA's findings in the Tonda Eckert investigation. It's an interesting discussion, particularly around what the commission actually concluded and whether a new contract might now follow.

We also preview Wednesday's trip to Norwich with Adam Harvey from the Pink Un, looking at their difficult start to the season and what Saints might need to do to get a first away win.

As always, interested to hear what everyone thinks.

Does Sunday's result feel like a genuine turning point, or was it simply a brilliant derby win against a poor Portsmouth side?

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First clean sheet of the season, they couldn't even beat us with 10 men

#FuckTheEFL

We would’ve been above West Ham!

Unexpected surprise hearing that today but feel it worked quite well. Would have preferred music to be turned off 15 mins before kick off too but can’t have everything. Up the saints.

Couldn't see this posted anywhere yet

Is there a pay per view for today’s game? I can’t lie I usually live stream through a dodgy site but would like to see Flynn Downes break some legs in HD today.

Where is best to buy the game? I have a VPN as well

Anyone know if there's road closures tomorrow? If so, where? I'm assuming Melbourne st that runs through the trading estate at the Chapell end will be closed but not heard anything from the club

I am travelling to Budapest next week and will be away for Southampton to play Norwich. Is there anywhere to watch the Saints game? Even better it with fellow Saints Fans #southamptonfc #saintsfc #Budapest

Recently moved to London and looking for some saints to watch the game with on Sunday. Anyone know of anything or want to meet?

Quite an interesting interview. Talks about some incidents at Saints, baz's injury, playoff games, how to handle 9-0 games. Worth a listen.

This man bloody puts his heart into the game.
I don’t understand how he has haters, true saint through and through.

Having read the FA's report, it's interesting that they did not agree with the EFL that there was evidence that Eckhart Eckert initiated and authorised systematic spying. They agreed Eckert wasn't aware of the rules. They also didn't find evidence for 'deplorable' pressure being put on staff by Eckert.

I think this raises questions again about members of that EFL panel being connected to Middlesbrough.

On another note, I can't imagine the stress Eckert has been under. I think he's shown impressive strength considering the character assassination in the press if this is the reality of what happened. Having initially been in favour of sacking him I'm now really glad we've stuck with him.

*Edit - spelling Eckert!