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Early Doors!

Southampton FC
Southampton FC
Premier League
Southampton
South Coast Derby
FA Cup
Portsmouth FC
Football
Gordon Strachan
Southampton Football Club
Mental Health
Morgan Schneiderlin
Claus Lundekvam
Manchester United
Championship
Southampton F.C.
FIFA
Rickie Lambert
Mauricio Pochettino
Alan Ball
Europa League

Tom Deacon and Matt Le Tissier look back on some classic Southampton matches and memories, speak to guests from across the world of football and sport, and take part in some entertaining challenges, as they bring you a light-hearted, fun-filled show for fans of Saints or football in general.

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Latest Episodes

Our final episode of the current season of Early Doors is a 1976 FA Cup special, featuring interviews with many of the legends who helped us win the trophy 50 years ago.

Academy graduate and Southampton Under-18s Head Coach Andrew Surman joins hosts Matt Le Tissier and Tom Deacon on the latest episode of Early Doors!

Episode 18 sees Glenn Cockerill join hosts Matt Le Tissier and Tom Deacon, talking all things Southampton after his 358 appearances for the club!

With over 450 appearances for the club, defender Jason Dodd joins hosts Matt Le Tissier and Tom Deacon on episode 17 of Early Doors.

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Jim Magilton
Former Southampton midfielder and current manager at Cliftonville.
Cliftonville
Episode: Super JIM MAGILTON ☘️ | EARLY DOORS! Episode 11
Gordon Strachan
Former professional football player and manager, known for his time at Southampton, Celtic, and the Scotland national team.
Dundee FC
Episode: LEGENDARY manager Gordon Strachan 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 | EARLY DOORS! Episode 10
Claus Lundekvam
Former center back for Southampton FC and football pundit
Southampton FC
Episode: When CLAUS LUNDEKVAM scored 🤯 | EARLY DOORS! Episode 9
Oriol Romeu
Former Southampton FC player who made 256 appearances and scored 8 goals.
Girona FC
Episode: Oriol Romeu: Those European nights and an unwanted yellow card record!
Paul Hedges
Representative from Saints Foundation discussing mental health initiatives.
Saints Foundation
Episode: Oriol Romeu: Those European nights and an unwanted yellow card record!
Michael Svensson
Former centre-back for Southampton, sharing insights from his playing days and career.
Episode: Michael Svensson: His partnership with Claus, playing under Strachan and how injury ended his Saints career; Plus the WORST excuses for being late for training | Episode 5
Rickie Lambert
Former professional footballer known for his time at Southampton, where he scored 117 goals.
Southampton F.C.
Episode: Rickie Lambert's best Southampton memories | Episode 4
Marian Pahars
Former Southampton player, known as the Latvian Michael Owen.
FIFA
Episode: Marian Pahars on THE DERBY | Episode 3
Antti Niemi
Former Southampton FC goalkeeper
Southampton FC
Episode: Antti Niemi on THAT TalkSport call | Episode 2

Hosts

Tom Deacon
Co-host of Early Doors!, noted for hosting and storytelling with football nostalgia.
Matt Le Tissier
Co-host of Early Doors!, former Southampton legend with deep club insights and banter.

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When CLAUS LUNDEKVAM scored 🤯 | EARLY DOORS! Episode 9
Q: What are Claus' reflections on his career and personal struggles?
He described his journey through professional football, the impact of mental health and addiction recovery, and how he's now committed to helping young people facing similar issues.
When CLAUS LUNDEKVAM scored 🤯 | EARLY DOORS! Episode 9
Q: Matt, what did you admire about Claus' game?
Claus had incredible resilience and defensive skill, capable of playing over 400 games for one club—a rare achievement in modern football. His quality as a defender was exceptional.
Oriol Romeu: Those European nights and an unwanted yellow card record!
Q: Could you sum up your time at Southampton?
Southampton was a club that gave me the platform to fulfill my dreams, and I left feeling grateful for the love and support of the fans.
Oriol Romeu: Those European nights and an unwanted yellow card record!
Q: What was that season like for you?
That season was one of my best in terms of games played, consistency, and overall team performance.
Oriol Romeu: Those European nights and an unwanted yellow card record!
Q: How can the fans make the most of this project?
Fans can visit the Extra Time Hub at every Match Day to seek help or to chat with representatives about various mental health themes.

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A nostalgic, football-focused show centered on Southampton FC and broader football memories. Episodes mix intimate career retrospectives from former Saints players and managers with banter-filled conversations between the hosts, spotlighting landmark matches, derbies, and club culture. The format often includes themed topics (derbies, Premier League moments, European nights) and guest insights on training, management, and personal growth, all delivered with a light-hearted, storytelling bent. Unique threads include mental health awareness through the Saints Foundation and candid anecdotes about club history, making it appealing to long-time Saints fans and general football enthusiasts seeking warm, behind-the-scenes memories and friendly de... more

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2. Gordon Strachan
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