His has been a stop-start career with further injuries, loss of form and some curious managerial decisions preventing him from having a consistent run in the side.
This summer saw him linked with a move to Ipswich with the club desperate to move on the high earners. A move never materialised with Ipswich thought to be unwilling to match his high wages. This left Skacel kept out in the cold in the reserves, told that if he didn't move, he wouldn't play.
Despite being treated with a lack of respect, he eventually found his way back into an unperforming team allowing Surman to move into his preferred midfield position and to add vital experience to a very naive defence.
Ironically, he has enjoyed his most consistent run in the Saints side with 16 consecutive appearances, but with the transfer window re-opening is keen on a move. The club's signing of left back Lee Molyneux is certainly an indication that the club is equally keen to move him on, particularly with Saganowski's high wages back on the books.
"We will see what happens. If there is an offer, then I would like to experience something new. If there is any interesting option for me, then I will go."