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2 August 2025

Saints legend Benali shares verdict on Bednarek and Ramsdale transfers

Following the likes of Virgil van Dijk, Dejan Lovren, and Jose Fonte would have been difficult, and while he's had his ups and downs, Bednarek was a consistent performer.

Jan Bednarek has discussed Southampton's Premier League return

17 November 2024

Fonte: 'I love Martin but I don't know if Saints can stay in the Premier League'

FORMER skipper Jose Fonte is fearful the current Saints squad does not possess the quality required to avoid relegation from the Premier League.

Former Jose Fonte has shared his thoughts on Southampton's chances of staying up this season

9 August 2025

Meet the chef at the historic restaurant with links to the Titanic

Jose Andres not only for his cooking but for his World Central Kitchen and his humanitarian dedication to helping others around the world. What’s your career ambition? To retire back to Spain.

Manuel Garza, head chef at The White Star Tavern in Southampton

16 October 2024

Former captain Fonte admits Saints move was 'best decision of my life'

FORMER captain Jose Fonte admitted his move to Saints "changed his life" before adding it was the "best decision" he ever made.

6 February 2025

Club legend Fonte on survival chances: 'It's now or never for Southampton'

SAINTS legend José Fonte has issued a rallying cry to his old club, insisting their Premier League survival chances hinge on the next two games.

16 May 2015 - Saints v Aston Villa, Saints players lap of appreciation, Josse Fonte

11 June 2024

Ex-Saints captain recalls cult hero teammate 'loved by everyone'

FORMER captain Jose Fonte recalled Saints cult hero Guly do Prado, adding that he was "loved by everyone." The attacker played 118 times for Southampton, scoring 23 times and providing 13 assists, between 2010 and 2014.

Jose Fonte remains in contract with cult hero Guly do Prado

4 October 2024

Saints hero Schneiderlin set for St Mary's return in charity game this month

The 34 year old joins the likes of Shane Long, Jose Fonte, Theo Walcott, Rickie Lambert, Franny Benali, Matt Le Tissier and James Beattie who have already been announced for the game. Morgan Schneiderlin is locked in!...

Morgan Schneiderlin is set for a return to St Mary's

20 July 2025

New McDonald's opens on busy high street

READ MORE: New store opens at Rownhams services on the M27 motorway Franchisee Jose Calaza, who now owns and operates 14 McDonald's sites across the south coast, has taken on the eatery, and said he is "delighted" to be opening "another brand-new"...

A new McDonald's has opened on Gosport High Street.

13 August 2024

First details of Saints Legends XI vs Russell Martin XI at St Mary's revealed

Saints are advertising with a graphic that features Saints heroes Jose Fonte, Shane Long and Theo Walcott - but no team news has been given.

A Saints Legends XI will take on Russell Martin's XI at St Mary's

13 October 2024

Russell Martin XI require entertaining penalty shootout to beat Saints Legends

Ahead of the match, recently retired Walcott signed hats and shirts for young fans while Jose Fonte and Franny Benali posed a formidable autograph partnership. ...

Russell Martin's XI took on Saints Legends at St Mary's

14 May 2025

Voting opens for 2024-25 Southern Daily Echo Saints Player of the Year

, 11–12 Rickie Lambert, 12–13 Morgan Schneiderlin, 13–14 Adam Lallana, 14–15 José Fonte, 15-16 Shane Long, 16-17 Oriol Romeu, 17-18 Alex McCarthy, 18-19 Nathan Redmond, 19-20 Danny Ings, 20-21 James Ward-Prowse 21-22, James Ward-Prowse, 22-23 Roméo Lavia...

Vote for your Southampton Player of the Year.

5 June 2024

'Tremendous' - Former Saint Fonte issues glowing verdict on Martin and promotion

FORMER Saints defender Jose Fonte insists he is "delighted" with the club's promotion and credits manager Russell Martin for the turnaround.

Former Saints defender Jose Fonte made 288 appearances for the club between 2009-2017

22 May 2025

Mateus Fernandes named Southern Daily Echo Player of the Year 2024/25

, 11–12 Rickie Lambert, 12–13 Morgan Schneiderlin, 13–14 Adam Lallana, 14–15 José Fonte, 15-16 Shane Long, 16-17 Oriol Romeu, 17-18 Alex McCarthy, 18-19 Nathan Redmond, 19-20 Danny Ings, 20-21 James Ward-Prowse 21-22, James Ward-Prowse, 22-23 Roméo Lavia...

Mateus Fernandes wins the Daily Echo Player of the Year award during a Southampton FC Thank You Dinner at St Mary's Stadium.

6 November 2024

Fernandes likens Martin to Amorim as he explains 'easy' decision to join Saints

"I also spoke with Jose Fonte and he told me many good things about the city, the club, the staff and the people- and I was very excited about that."...

Mateus Fernandes has already become a key part of Russell Martin's Saints side

26 August 2016

Puel: Fonte to stay after board talks

Claude Puel insists Jose Fonte will remain a Saints player after the skipper held crunch talks with the club’s board.

14 August 2016

GOSSIP: Fonte 'stalling on contract and open to United move'

A photo posted by JOSE FONTE (@f6nte) on Aug 11, 2016 at 10:49am PDT If Saints allow the defender to leave, it is possible Fonte could line up against his current team mates at Old Trafford on Friday.

Jose Fonte has risen through the leagues with Saints since joining in 2010

18 August 2016

Fonte set for United return

Jose Fonte looks likely to come back into the Saints team for tomorrow night’s game against Manchester United with Claude Puel unconcerned about the transfer speculation surrounding his captain.

1 August 2016

GOSSIP: Manchester United and Everton battling for Saints skipper Fonte?

SAINTS stalwart Jose Fonte is a target for Manchester United and Everton, according to two national papers.

23 May 2025

'Much better' - Fernandes admits to surprising himself in first season at Saints

, 11–12 Rickie Lambert, 12–13 Morgan Schneiderlin, 13–14 Adam Lallana, 14–15 José Fonte, 15-16 Shane Long, 16-17 Oriol Romeu, 17-18 Alex McCarthy, 18-19 Nathan Redmond, 19-20 Danny Ings, 20-21 James Ward-Prowse 21-22, James Ward-Prowse, 22-23 Roméo Lavia...

Mateus Fernandes wins Daily Echo player of the year

7 May 2011

Fonte is the Saints fans' choice

Saints fans have warmed to the 27-year-old with the flowing locks, with the ‘Jose Fonte baby’ chant a favourite at St Mary’s.

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Saints legend Benali shares verdict on Bednarek and Ramsdale transfers

Fonte: 'I love Martin but I don't know if Saints can stay in the Premier League'

Meet the chef at the historic restaurant with links to the Titanic

Former captain Fonte admits Saints move was 'best decision of my life'

Club legend Fonte on survival chances: 'It's now or never for Southampton'

Ex-Saints captain recalls cult hero teammate 'loved by everyone'

Saints hero Schneiderlin set for St Mary's return in charity game this month

New McDonald's opens on busy high street

First details of Saints Legends XI vs Russell Martin XI at St Mary's revealed

Russell Martin XI require entertaining penalty shootout to beat Saints Legends

Voting opens for 2024-25 Southern Daily Echo Saints Player of the Year

'Tremendous' - Former Saint Fonte issues glowing verdict on Martin and promotion

Mateus Fernandes named Southern Daily Echo Player of the Year 2024/25

Fernandes likens Martin to Amorim as he explains 'easy' decision to join Saints

Puel: Fonte to stay after board talks

GOSSIP: Fonte 'stalling on contract and open to United move'

Fonte set for United return

GOSSIP: Manchester United and Everton battling for Saints skipper Fonte?

'Much better' - Fernandes admits to surprising himself in first season at Saints

Fonte is the Saints fans' choice