Yesterday marked the five year anniversary of the arrival of England left-back Ryan Bertrand to Southampton from Chelsea.
The now 29-year-old worked his way through their youth ranks and certainly tasted success when appearing in their first team, having an FA Cup and a Champions League title win under his belt, but the bulk of his games came from numerous loan spells away from Stamford Bridge.
Five years a Saint! ❤️#OnThisDay in 2014, @ryanbertrand3 joined #SaintsFC! pic.twitter.com/796U498O11
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 30, 2019
In the summer of 2014, he arrived at St Mary’s Stadium initially on a loan spell, before turning the deal permanent for a reported £10million on February 2. With Southampton’s turn in form and our struggles, as one of the more experienced players in the group, and often wearing the armband, he was one player who took significant criticism from sections of the fanbase, especially as he struggled to recapture the form fans expected following his more recent injury problems.
Manager Ralph Hasenhuttl continues to see a future for him at the club, especially following the sale of Matt Targett to Aston Villa, and with the club taking to social media to point out the anniversary, plenty of fans were more than happy to celebrate his time with us so far.
"My favourite @ryanbertrand3 moment at #SaintsFC is ___________" pic.twitter.com/QX0gbrtMN2
— Southampton FC (@SouthamptonFC) July 30, 2019
— George Miller (@georgemilla3699) July 30, 2019
Top lad, top player, top pro & top Saint ????????
— Art68????⚪️ (@ArthurCogger) July 30, 2019
Quality. Proud to play for us. Loyal. Cheers Berty. ????????
— Ralph's Revolution (@saintbannerman) July 30, 2019
Probably one of our best signings…. ????????
— Craig Justice (@JusticeCraig) July 30, 2019
Very much an unsung hero! Thanks for your effort Bert’s!!
— lee wight (@leewight1) July 30, 2019
Just hope Europe will be on the cards soon as Ryan truly is a high profile player but we need more players still another 2/3 quality signings defence n midfield to strengthen
— Scott R S (@ScottRonaldoUK) July 30, 2019
Hero ????????
— Ryan Davies (@ryanrd1905) July 30, 2019
Congrats Ryan????????????
Great Pro????— Julian Hood (@harvey_hood) July 30, 2019
What a sensation player. Such a natural talent and I am sure among the most-loved in the locker room. Such a star to us fans.
— Mark Hopkins (@mark_j_hopkins) July 30, 2019
What a signing. Had my doubts at first but has evolved into one of the best left backs we’ve ever had.
— Ewan Campbell (@EwanCampbell1NI) July 30, 2019
Tremendous player!????
— Samuel McCarthy (@Sammy_M) July 30, 2019
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