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Saints In For Fontaine

Saints In For Fontaine
Tuesday, 23rd Aug 2011 11:56

Saints look set to turn their attention Westward

Saints are believed to be interested in Bristol City defender Liam Fontaine, the 25 year old 6ft 2 defender has played in the premier league for ex club Fulham, ironically coming on for his debut as a late sub in a 3-3 draw at St Mary's in January 2005

Nigel Adkins perhaps tiring of discussions with QPR is now looking elsewhere and Fontaine could be the man he turns too, the player has been a regular in the City side since joining them in 2006 and made over 200 appearances including being in the side that reachd the play offs in 2007, ironically he can play either in the centre of defence or at left back, presuambly Nigel Adkins is signing him for his central abilities rather than the fact he is feeling vunerable on the left side after going down to only four left backs on the books.

Last term he started 31 league games plus 1 as sub, although this term he has played only the opening game after picking up an ankle injury, how much Saints would have to pay to secure his services is unclear, but Nigel Adkins is clearly having to re think his plans as the window shutting draws ever closer

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SaintDavo added 12:36 - Aug 23 Is this a little bit 'echo like' reporting by just repeating 2nd hand links ?
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Toussaint added 13:02 - Aug 23 I think the Big Tunisian is getting on a bit and the boy from Eastleigh aint ready yet,even if Seabournes first choice the cover is thin back there
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SaintNick added 13:32 - Aug 23 Im sorry that I dont get rung up by Fontaines agent and handed the story, like most news sources i do have to get it second hand from somewhere and i seem to have been the first local news outlet to carry it
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ThereIn76 added 15:24 - Aug 23 Fonte and Fontaine together - this could get confusing . . .
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SaintNick added 15:53 - Aug 23 I Forte Fontaine and Fonte would all go well together
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