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R.I.P Jon Gittens

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  1. SaintMarv

    SaintMarv Well-Known Member

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    Sorry if mentioned elsewhere but former Saints defender Jon Gittens has passed away aged 55.
    R.I.P Jon

    It probably has been posted elsewhere as I saw it on newsnow and he passed away on the 10th .
     
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  2. Beddy

    Beddy Plays the percentage

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    Strewth far too young RIP Jon Gittens
     
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    garysfc Well-Known Member

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    Agreed, far too young. RIP.
     
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    timatoketchup Well-Known Member

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    I remember him fondly from my childhood at the Dell. Very sad.
     
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    Sad news at such an early age? I do remember Jon as a bit player that never really established himself in the first team, but nevertheless I believe he was a good honest pro. and a very decent man from what I heard. RIP
     
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  6. SaintMarv

    SaintMarv Well-Known Member

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    I was just thinking he was the third former Saints defender in the last 8 years or so along with Dean Richards and Kevin Moore that died too young may they all rest in peace
     
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    SaintMarv, May 22, 2019
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    Ian Thumwood Well-Known Member

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    Although Jon Gitten's two spells at Southampton were relatively brief, I am a bit surprised that there has been so little comment regarding his involvement in the non-league game where his impact was significant at clubs like Team Solent and Blackfield & Langley. Like many ex-pros, Gittens brought his expertise to the non-league and he was particularly respected in Hampshire having also been associated with Fareham Town.
     
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