Claus announces he will retire
By: Mike | March 26th, 2008
Claus Lundekvam has announced he is about to retire due to injury. It’s sad that such a long serving player should have to bow out in this way but it always looked unlikely that he would be able to return to form and fitness after so long out at 35.
He joined in 1996 and initially looked uncomfortable adjusting to the English game. After a dodgy first season he settled down and became a comfortable ball-playing centre back, decent in the air and with good positional skills. He went on to form two of Saint’s best defensive partnerships; firstly with Dean Richards during Glenn Hoddle’s tenure and secondly with Michael Svennsson under Gordon Strachan.
Both times Claus was the less aggressive member of the duo and as a result was perhaps less celebrated outside of the Saints faithful. In more recent years as injuries have taken their toll it’s become easier to appreciate how good he was at his peak, as well as the importance of half-decent distribution from defence.
Claus probably has some sort of record for the number of managers/chairman he has worked with during his time at Southampton! My favorite memories of Claus at Saints will probably be a combination of the cup final, his partnership with Killer and his adopted Hampshire accent.
Farewell Claus, best of luck in the future and thanks for the past 12 years.
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Great blog, really informative piece on Southampton, if your watching a game why not stay in one of the many Southampton hotels.
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