Jose Fonte and Cedric Soares

[Jimmy_D]

Portugal will be underdogs, but they WILL have a chance.

 

It'd be awesome to see Fonte lifting the trophy

[Nordic Saint]

We could do with buying another couple of players from that Portugal team. I expect José will have a word with them. He appears to be the leader of that team, constantly organising them and nearly all of their attacks build from the back, starting from him. Cédric really has electric pace. If he converted from wing-back to winger, he'd be a brilliant replacment for Mane. The only question mark would be against his finishing.

[Turkish]

Won't they be the first current saints players to play in an international final? I know Paine was in the 66 squad and a few have done it before joining or after leaving but think they'll be the first to do it whilst being saints players.

[Mr Saints]

Delighted for Jose. Legend.

[Shance]

He was quality tonight. Really hope he lifts the trophy!!

[davefizzy14]

Jose was quality tonight and Cedric played very well too. Hope they both lift the trophy!

[The Cat]

Won't they be the first current saints players to play in an international final? I know Paine was in the 66 squad and a few have done it before joining or after leaving but think they'll be the first to do it whilst being saints players.

 

I thought I had come over all MLG and found a genius stat to prove your theory wrong but sadly Aleaddine Yahia was only a squad member for the Tunisian team which won the ACON in 2004, the season he belonged to Saints but played no first team games.

[Turkish]

I thought I had come over all MLG and found a genius stat to prove your theory wrong but sadly Aleaddine Yahia was only a squad member for the Tunisian team which won the ACON in 2004, the season he belonged to Saints but played no first team games.

 

Peter Shilton won the Stanley Rous cup in 1986 whilst a saint. Does that count?

[Portugalsaint]

We were at our local sports bar here in Portugal where the Southampton flag signed by both our Portuguese players is adjacent to the Portuguese flag, again, signed by both our players. The bar owner Jose, kept shouting "we have two Southampton players" which was winding up the Scoucers. Unfortunately, the Liverpool towel is also on the wall (unsigned). Great excitement when they won tonight. Both Fonte and Soares appeared on Portuguese TV talking about The match. Fonte is a credit to Southampton.

 

To be fair, the Portugal defence looked useless in the early part of the Euros, Carvalho is well past his best. Since they put Fonte and Soares in the team, they haven't looked like losing.

 

FORCA PORTUGAL

[The Cat]

Peter Shilton won the Stanley Rous cup in 1986 whilst a saint. Does that count?

 

If only facts like these had come out when Koeman was considering the Everton job he'd have surely stayed. Sir Les missed a trick.

[Wes Tender]

Both Fonte and Cedric have been superb for Portugal since they have played together in defence. There have been several mentions by the match commentators that they are both Southampton players and they have been a credit to us.

[Lighthouse]

Thought I had an absolute cracker - Lucien Mettomo in the 2008 ACON (Cameroon were runners up) turns out he didn't even make the squad.

 

No luck with Viafara or Delgado either.

[the saint in winchester]

Agree, Jose and Cedric were brilliant tonight. Hope our manager was watching and makes Cedric first choice starter next season. How Koeman chose to overlook him or fall out with him, I don't know, but onwards and upwards.

[LaptopSaint]

As a Welshman I was hoping Jose would fall on his arse and score a comedy own-goal and Cedric would get sent off. I'm sure I'll be giving them big love again in August though.

[cellone]

Both played well tonight. gits. Looking forward to watching Cedric and trusting in Fonte this coming season. gits

[Pamplemousse]

If anyone deserves to be added to the banner, it's Fonte

[Ivan Katalinic's 'tache]

If anyone deserves to be added to the banner, it's Fonte

 

This. Absolutely.

[angelman]

Nice to hear Adrian Durham being so positive this morning. Said that he was surprised Wales didn't attack Cedric who after all is a fairly average defender. Or maybe he said that he wasn't particularly good. His words tend to come in one ear and out the other, but the gist of it is correct as to what he said.

Edited 7 July, 2016 by angelman

[Lets B Avenue]

Nice to hear Adrian Durham being so positive this morning. Said that he was surprised Wales didn't attack Cedric who after all is a fairly average defender. Or maybe he said that he wasn't particularly good. His words tend to come in one ear and out the other, but the gist of it is correct as to what he said.

 

Strange that. I think exactly the same about Adrian Durham, when I hear him speak.

 

I also think he's a c*nt.

[Slugger]

Nice to hear Adrian Durham being so positive this morning. Said that he was surprised Wales didn't attack Cedric who after all is a fairly average defender. Or maybe he said that he wasn't particularly good. His words tend to come in one ear and out the other, but the gist of it is correct as to what he said.

To be fair on PL viewing Cedric is a pretty average defender.

 

Portugal also had two fairly slow CBs and they were rarely tested.

 

Its a fair point.

[mrfahaji]

To be fair on PL viewing Cedric is a pretty average defender.

 

Portugal also had two fairly slow CBs and they were rarely tested.

 

Its a fair point.

 

Wales always set themselves up as a defensive unit first though, which gives the RB a lot less pressure defensively and more opportunity to join the attack, which I think most would agree is a stronger area for Cedric. For the same reason, Walker (twice) and Clyne were arguably England's best players in games against defensive teams - the full backs are often the out-ball, so see a lot of the ball in attacking areas without being particularly exposed the other way.

[Jai27]

If anyone deserves to be added to the banner, it's Fonte

 

100% YES. Been with us for 6 years having dropped down a league to join us. Captain, role model and a credit to the club.

 

Now he's playing in an international final! Congrats Jose

[mrfahaji]

If anyone deserves to be added to the banner, it's Fonte

 

Agreed, but I think we should only add people to the banner once they've stopped playing for us. Just in case he comes back from the Euros and says he wants to join Everton.

[DuncanRG]

I've always wanted France to win the tournament after everything they've been through as a nation. I think I'll stick by that, but what an achievement it would be for Jose and Cedric to lift the trophy. Would be delighted for them.

[Redslo]

Fonte is a natural leader. Despite joining the national side somewhat late in years, you can see that he has earned the respect and friendship of his teammates. It makes this run that much more enjoyable for me to watch.

 

It will be a real test if Pepe is out. It helps that Ramsey is on suspension.

 

Ronaldo is maturing and becoming less of a tw*t every day. He will probably never make it to the ranks of the humble, but (in addition to loving himself) he has immense love for the game, team, and country. You must respect that, along with his talent.

 

He already has. He said so in a post game interview.

[buctootim]

He already has. He said so in a post game interview.

 

Ronaldo for Pope!

[brett24]

Nobody else worried someone may come in for Fonte after his performances at the Euros?

[Jai27]

Nobody else worried someone may come in for Fonte after his performances at the Euros?

 

I think at the age of 32 none of the big clubs are going to consider an offer. Would he want to go back to Benfica if offered? Maybe after this season but I don't think before.

[Give it to Ron]

Am in Portugal on hols and it's only Ronaldinho they see. Watched in hotel bar and made sure they saw how good Jose and Cedric were last night ;-)

 

 

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[Mowgli]

To be fair on PL viewing Cedric is a pretty average defender.

 

Portugal also had two fairly slow CBs and they were rarely tested.

 

Its a fair point.

 

Cedric is only average because saints fans have high expectations. Statistically he was one of the best right backs in the league last season. RK only preferred Martina when the opposition set up for the counter attack as Martina tended to play a better game in that situation.

 

Portugal my have had two fairly slow CBs but I was very impressed when Fonte chased Bale to stop the cross albeit at the expense of a corner

[nta786]

So when will Jose and Cedric come back for training? Like August the 6th? Won't season start in like 10 days though? Hmm. Imm guessing they'll miss most of our pre season fixtures then?

[tajjuk]

So when will Jose and Cedric come back for training? Like August the 6th? Won't season start in like 10 days though? Hmm. Imm guessing they'll miss most of our pre season fixtures then?

 

They'll probably get a week off, so be back around 18th July.

 

Has the club ever had players involved in a major international final?

[goneawol]

Nice to hear Adrian Durham being so positive this morning. Said that he was surprised Wales didn't attack Cedric who after all is a fairly average defender. Or maybe he said that he wasn't particularly good. His words tend to come in one ear and out the other, but the gist of it is correct as to what he said.

 

He said Cedric is terrible and Wales should've doubled up on him. Also said Cedric is only a Southampton reserve.

Probably based on the first 100 seconds against Poland.

[Batman]

Nice to hear Adrian Durham being so positive this morning. Said that he was surprised Wales didn't attack Cedric who after all is a fairly average defender. Or maybe he said that he wasn't particularly good. His words tend to come in one ear and out the other, but the gist of it is correct as to what he said.

 

Fair comment on the face of it.

Bang average for us last season and dropped for cuco plenty of times

 

We shall see if Puel can unlock the talent etc

[Nordic Saint]

They'll probably get a week off, so be back around 18th July.

 

Has the club ever had players involved in a major international final?

 

No, Fonte and Cédric are the first. Terry Paine played in England’s opening game of the 1966 World Cup Finals v Mexico but then was replaced by Alan Ball, who, of course, later played for Saints.

 

If there had been a World Cup in the early 1900s, however, Saints might well have been good enough to win it, as they thrashed the national teams of Argentina, Uruguay, Hungary and France on tour.

 

I think that Fonte, although playing in the less glamorous position of centre back, has now earned the right to be considered one of the all-time great Saints, up there with the likes of Paine, Channon and Le Tissier.

[lickierambert]

Let's sell him to Cardiff for 3 million

[buctootim]

He said Cedric is terrible and Wales should've doubled up on him. Also said Cedric is only a Southampton reserve.

Probably based on the first 100 seconds against Poland.

I doubt he even knows anything about him - simply clocked he doesn't play regularly for Saints and assumed he must be carp.

[ericofarabia]

]We were at our local sports bar here in Portugal where the Southampton flag signed by both our Portuguese players is adjacent to the Portuguese flag' date=' again, signed by both our players[/b']. The bar owner Jose, kept shouting "we have two Southampton players" which was winding up the Scoucers. Unfortunately, the Liverpool towel is also on the wall (unsigned). Great excitement when they won tonight. Both Fonte and Soares appeared on Portuguese TV talking about The match. Fonte is a credit to Southampton.

 

To be fair, the Portugal defence looked useless in the early part of the Euros, Carvalho is well past his best. Since they put Fonte and Soares in the team, they haven't looked like losing.

 

FORCA PORTUGAL

 

Excellent work. Well done to all concerned!!

 

How good would it feel to say that we have two World Cup Winners in our team.

[Pancake]

Excellent work. Well done to all concerned!!

 

How good would it feel to say that we have two World Cup Winners in our team.

 

Steady, it's only the Euros Eric.

[ericofarabia]

Steady, it's only the Euros Eric.

 

Ooooops .... bit of a senior moment there!!

 

Thanks for bringing it to everybody's attention though

[VectisSaint]

They'll probably get a week off, so be back around 18th July.

One week, don't be daft. They will get 3 or 4 weeks like everyone else. Davis, Long, Forster and Bertrand not back yet, not forgetting Pelle. They will be back early August, not much pre-season for Cedric and Jose this year which will be a problem for them and us.

[Pancake]

Ooooops .... bit of a senior moment there!!

 

Thanks for bringing it to everybody's attention though

 

No worries. Jus let doing my bit for help the aged.

[Saint IQ]

One week, don't be daft. They will get 3 or 4 weeks like everyone else. Davis, Long, Forster and Bertrand not back yet, not forgetting Pelle. They will be back early August, not much pre-season for Cedric and Jose this year which will be a problem for them and us.

 

3 weeks I reckon, back for 1st of August.

[Spoonman]

Very proud watching Jose excel at this level, a lot has happened since that wonderful last gasp looping header (& celebration) at the withdean five years back. Would be soooo sweet if the two lads arrive back with winners medals. Forca Portugal indeed ?

[FriendlySaint]

What a laugh that Koeman played Martina, and even Yoshida at times, over Cedric at right back

[Saint_clark]

What a laugh that Koeman played Martina, and even Yoshida at times, over Cedric at right back

 

Cedric was poor a lot of last season, and Martina was very good in the latter stages. Lets not rewrite history.

[doddisalegend]

Cedric was poor a lot of last season, and Martina was very good in the latter stages. Lets not rewrite history.

 

Cedric has all the attributes to be a very good RB it will be interesting to see if Puel can get more out of him than Koeman.

[angelman]

I'm not sure which games Cedric was supposed to be poor at. I went to all the home games except Everton, and saw no evidence of him being **** that others seem to have.

[Lord Duckhunter]

I thought Cedric struggled with the physical nature of the league on occasions . If he can't get used to it week in week out , he'll not be consistently making the side . He maybe better suited to Spain .

[musesaint]

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