Poortvliet happy - even if he can't add to Saints' squad (From Daily Echo)

Poortvliet happy - even if he can't add to Saints' squad

6:30am Thursday 28th August 2008 in

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JAN Poortvliet has spoken of his delight about the strength in depth he now possesses in his Saints squad.

The Dutchman revealed last week that he felt his side was one central defender and one striker short of having the required back-up and competition that he wanted.

And he moved quickly to fill those gaps by capturing defender Jack Cork and striker Tomas Pekhart on loan until January 2009 from Premier League duo Chelsea and Spurs respectively.

With the transfer deadline looming on Monday, Poortvliet said that - if he can - he hopes to sign a player who can bring more versatility to his squad.

However he admitted that, with the club's continuing need to trim the wage bill, his hopes of adding to his squad may be restricted.

So, if he can't, he says he is more than happy to continue with what he has.

"I am totally happy, because we have everything we need and even more than that," Poortvliet said.

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