01 Sep 2014 10:42:26
Just a thought. Does anyone else see Alderwiereld and Gardos as a younger more dynamic pairing than either of them with Fonte?

1.) 01 Sep 2014
To be honest, it was Lovren that improved Fonte last season. Now he's gone Fonte doesn't look as comfortable with Yoshida. If we get Alderweireld then hopefully that will raise his game again. But, I'm excited about the new CB pairing if it happens.

2.) 01 Sep 2014
In the future, if the are good enough. But I would not discard Fonte too quickly. He is captain, given that role because he has the leadership, talent and loyalty to SFC. All this love for Lovren and how great he was, I always thought his success was because of Fonte's steady leadership at the back. Lovren has gone to scousehampton and so far has returned to his unremarkable form that he had before he came to SFC and resurrected his career. Although I don't get to attend games, but even on the telly I could see Mopo giving instructions to FONTE. This world class CB for Argentina and now coach knew Fonte was the key to the defense, giving his tactical info to him, not Lovren. At the time it just highlighted how the coaching staff has always regarded Fonte as a greater asset than most of the Saints fans on these forums. I remember many games that NA praised Fonte after the game for his commanding CB performance. He is 30 so one or two more years left before age will see him fade into the background. He should be given full honors from SFC for being through the entire journey back up the leagues and a huge part of our success so far.

3.) 01 Sep 2014
Well said bermuda. the new lundekvam!