On this week’s BBC Radio Solent Saints and Sinners podcast, Tom Deacon and Adam Blackmore are joined by the medium and psychic Clinton Baptiste and former GB athlete Roger Black to chat about Sunday’s play-off final against Leeds. Black expressed his thoughts on the emotional rollercoaster of the last two years, from being bottom of the Premier League to the current journey in the Championship. He reflected on the team’s journey this year, from a terrible start to a sequence of unbeaten games that led them to Wembley. While the ultimate goal was to go up automatically, they are grateful for the experience and journey they have had this season.
Blackmore emphasized the importance of dealing with the occasion on Sunday, both on and off the pitch. Having Leeds as the opponent adds to the significance of the match, as both teams were relegated from the Premier League. He mentioned the incredible support from the fans during the win over West Brom and hoped they could recreate that energy as the players head to Wembley. Despite the pressure to win on Sunday, he highlighted the value of the experience the club has provided to the fans throughout the season.
The anticipation and excitement for Sunday’s final were palpable in the conversation, with both guests looking forward to the big match. The podcast episode is available on BBC Sounds for listeners to catch the full discussion.