Fulham Midfielder Sincil Bound

Chris Sutton will keep Fulham youngster Matt Saunders until at least April 17th unless we desperately need him for the last 3 games of the season. That means he will play in the vital game at Torquay on Saturday , Northampton (H-27/3, the Cheltenham 6 pointer (A-3/4), Morecambe (H- 5/4), Bournemouth (H-10/4 ), Notts Count (A-13/4) and Shrewsbury (A 27/4). This is a very shrewd move from the Chessman ensuring we keep the youngster for another 7 matches in a hectic month that includes Easter.

Saunders, a Sutton new years resolution has been a massive hit at the Bank with box-to-box performances that have threatened a goal or two long before Fridays scintillating Sincil show. An injury in January meant he had to return to Fulham however he has been an ever present since replacing Oakes on February 16th in a 2-1 win. Matt has the engine of a Mercedes and goes box to box for 90 minutes. Always an outlet for his teammates he has that defensive midfield lynchpin knack of being in the right place at the right time. Comfortable on the ball he is clearly a consistent two footed player with pedigree. Don`t expect him to stay beyond this season however as Matt is very highly though of at Fulham. Many feel he will be the next graduate to make it to the first team and to ensure his rapid progress is maintained he needs Championship or Premiership football.

Thanks Matt, we will treasure you while we can and savour the magic moments as you brilliantly keep us up this season. Undoubtedly you will be gracing some famous grounds over the course of a glittering and rewarding career.


39 Matthew Saunders
Appearances 9 L2- 7 (+1) FAC- 1
Goals L2- 2 FAC-0
Assists – 1
Yellows – 0
Shots on – 2 Shots off – 4
Fouls – 6 Fouled – 6
Minutes on Pitch – 758