Jose Fonte 09:08 - Jul 7 with 3046 views | Ron11 | The Echo is claiming that he's open to a return to Saints. Yes or no? For me a yes, he has a wealth of experience and even at 39 he's fit and has another season or two in him. He could even take over as manager if Martin doesn't work out. | | | | |
Jose Fonte on 09:14 - Jul 7 with 3013 views | Heisenberg | Too old. | |
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Jose Fonte on 09:25 - Jul 7 with 2997 views | IanSouthstander |
Get him in and make him captain. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 09:52 - Jul 7 with 2971 views | arfurdent |
Jose Fonte on 09:25 - Jul 7 by IanSouthstander | Get him in and make him captain. |
Deputy Steward | |
| And the White Knight is talking backwards
And the Red Queen's off with her head |
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Jose Fonte on 10:00 - Jul 7 with 2963 views | SonicBoom | Do you actually mean play?? If you meant to work in Martin's team then I'd say that's a good idea. If you mean to play, in the Championship at 39 years old I'd have to say that is mental. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 10:08 - Jul 7 with 2932 views | PatfromPoole |
Jose Fonte on 09:25 - Jul 7 by IanSouthstander | Get him in and make him captain. |
Seconded. | |
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Jose Fonte on 10:29 - Jul 7 with 2904 views | Ron11 |
Jose Fonte on 10:00 - Jul 7 by SonicBoom | Do you actually mean play?? If you meant to work in Martin's team then I'd say that's a good idea. If you mean to play, in the Championship at 39 years old I'd have to say that is mental. |
More for his experience. And maybe a last ditch substitute with ten minutes go to shut a game down. I did read his wiki profile though, seemed to be giving away a penalty or two late in his career which probably indicates some desperate tackling as he's slowed down a bit. Still a wealth of experience though. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 11:10 - Jul 7 with 2866 views | PaleRider | Makes a lot of sense for me. He definitely improved the players playing alongside him before and can also act as a mentor/leader - something we have been crying out for for some time. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 18:07 - Jul 7 with 2627 views | felly1 | Nick's mythical leader at the back... All his dreams would come true if this happened. 😠| | | | Login to get fewer ads
Jose Fonte on 09:13 - Jul 8 with 2303 views | Ron11 |
Jose Fonte on 11:10 - Jul 7 by PaleRider | Makes a lot of sense for me. He definitely improved the players playing alongside him before and can also act as a mentor/leader - something we have been crying out for for some time. |
Yes. Stephens and Bednarek stand in his shadow. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 11:04 - Jul 8 with 2251 views | SaintNick |
Jose Fonte on 10:29 - Jul 7 by Ron11 | More for his experience. And maybe a last ditch substitute with ten minutes go to shut a game down. I did read his wiki profile though, seemed to be giving away a penalty or two late in his career which probably indicates some desperate tackling as he's slowed down a bit. Still a wealth of experience though. |
Of all the posts here, this one perhaps most represents my view, he would be a good organsiser late in a game and certainly could be a good defensive coach. But the Championship is faster and far more physical than the French League which with the exception of a handful of teams, is not as good a standard as the Championship. I am also a bit worried that some of his muscles may have been damaged by the wild horses than dragged him kicking and screaming out of St Mary's in 2017. | |
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Jose Fonte on 11:29 - Jul 8 with 2239 views | Ron11 |
Jose Fonte on 11:04 - Jul 8 by SaintNick | Of all the posts here, this one perhaps most represents my view, he would be a good organsiser late in a game and certainly could be a good defensive coach. But the Championship is faster and far more physical than the French League which with the exception of a handful of teams, is not as good a standard as the Championship. I am also a bit worried that some of his muscles may have been damaged by the wild horses than dragged him kicking and screaming out of St Mary's in 2017. |
Still one of the best defenders at St Mary's in recent years. | | | |
Jose Fonte on 11:52 - Jul 8 with 2220 views | SaintNick |
Jose Fonte on 11:29 - Jul 8 by Ron11 | Still one of the best defenders at St Mary's in recent years. |
Cant argue with that, we have had a few with perhaps better ability & potential, but since he left no one has really matched his consistency and leadership in the centre of our defence | |
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Jose Fonte on 18:30 - Jul 8 with 2135 views | UTS1885 | If he wanted to do his coaching badges ok, but not playing. We need a leader like him at the back thats for sure and removal of ALL the numpties at CB last season. [Post edited 8 Jul 2023 18:31]
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