01 Jul 2016 19:59:11
Eds have you heard Southampton linked with any CB's this window?

Seems to me something we need with Fonte ageing but haven't heard any real talk of another option at CB. Yoshida has been better lately I still wouldn't like to see him overly relied upon in the event of an injury to VVD or injury/ decline of Fonte.

{Ed002's Note - I have explained before those I know of. Right now with the window opening today and a new manager we will start to see opportunities.}

1.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 00:13:18
What do you mean, decline of Fonte? Exceptional professional and totally dedicated to SFC . He is still at the top of his game and with VVD they are probably the best centre back pairing in the PL . I agree we need cover which I think we have in Gardos . Maybe me but I just don't believe that post, Jose Fonte is just about the best player we have and is and always will be a legend at St. Mary's.

2.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 00:49:10
And been superb for Portugal.

3.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 10:17:40
No doubt Fonte is a great player and won't decline but still we have europa league fixtures so gardos won't be enough.

4.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 10:21:01
No doubt fonte is a great player and won't decline now but let's remember we have europa league fixtures so I don't think gardos will be enough.

5.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 11:19:32
I agree that Fonte is a great player but there is always a risk of decline.
Additionally, Yoshida has been a liability when he has played and Gardos has just come back from a long injury so he'll need to be eased in along with Rodríguez.
The Ruben Semedo rumours have ceased, but he'd be a smart move (or someone of his quality) for this coming season, whether or not to play often, purchasing a long term replacement would be wise and give us greater strategic freedom.

6.) 02 Jul 2016
02 Jul 2016 15:51:13
John Terry was probably the best CB a couple of seasons ago when chelski won the league. Last season his form fell off a cliff. Fonte is getting older. We need to plan to get another decent CB to play alongside VVD. Gardos is very much untried due to injuries. I think he has all the attributes to be that player but we will have to wait and see. Don't discount a drop in form from Fonte as age gets every player. The good thing is that he is a great leader, has good positional play plus has VVD alongside him with a bit of pace.