Werder Bremen turn to Jelle

Last updated : 27 June 2005 By Chris C

With the departure of Graeme Le Saux and the likely one of Olivier Bernard, he had the chance of an extended run in the side. The timing is not ideal and would leave Saints with a lack of left-sided players, strongly suggesting that player power was behind the desire to move.

Despite showing signs of promise in pre-season and a wholehearted approach that hinted at the making of a fans favourite, the Belgian giant did not adapt to the demands of the Premiership, looking raw and positionally naïve at times.

A year in the Championship could have developed his undoubted potential and he will be missed (and not just by sub-editors who love his name).

The Saints website mentions a six-figure loan deal for a player that was signed for around £2.5 million.