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John bids for Saints contract

03 Jul 2009 - 13:50:11

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Former Southampton striker Stern John has returned to the club in the hope of winning a contract at St Mary's.

The 32-year-old left Southampton last season after being loaned out to Bristol City.

As his contract expired, he was left without a club for the forthcoming season.

However, the Trinidad & Tobago star is training with Mark Wotte's team as he aims to win a new deal.

"He needs to work on his fitness and knows he would have to settle for a lot less if we were in a position to offer him any sort of contract in League One," said Wotte.

"That is not something we are able to do until any takeover has been agreed, but we are doing everything we can to make sure we are as prepared as possible.

"We are hoping to play him in some of the friendlies coming up and we will see how things work out."

Also on trial at St Mary's is Nigerian striker Ode Thompson.