Source: PA
Fonte to call on experience
Defender Jose Fonte is hoping to draw on his past experiences as he aims to guide new club Southampton to promotion.
The centre-back, who recently left Crystal Palace to join the League One side on a three-and-a-half-year deal, missed out on the chance of promotion when Ben Watson's penalty hit a post in the play-off semi-final against Bristol City back in 2008.
Fonte told the club's official website: "We had a key moment at Bristol City where we got a penalty which would have taken us to the Wembley final, but we missed it and conceded a goal so then it was all over.
"It was difficult the following week, but it was an experience. I've been there and learnt from it as every player did that day so now I hope to make it all the way this time and win it."
The 26-year-old is relishing the chance to prove himself with Saints and he added: "It's difficult to talk about yourself but I can promise that I'm going to give 110 per cent everytime I'm on the pitch and I hope they like what they see. I will work as hard as I can to please them."
