Echo News Jason Demetriou wants impressive display with Cyprus to boost his season at Southend United

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United defender Jason Demetriou insists he is approaching top form and fitness as he prepares to face some of Europe’s top footballing talents.

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[AndyT]

I don't fancy our chances against Belgium, in truth!

 

[jim]

JD dropped to the bench.

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

JD dropped to the bench.

Yep and Cyprus losing 4-1 wonder if he will come on?

 

[Phil_in_blue]

Nope he didn't.. and it ended 6-1

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

He can't play 2 games in such a short period of time. His injury has ruined him. It's a terrible shame but an unfortunate reality.

 

[MilkeySUFC]

He can't play 2 games in such a short period of time. His injury has ruined him. It's a terrible shame but an unfortunate reality.

Are you sure? Could it not be that, like all top teams, we asked his country not to play him in both games?

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

I forgot he was still our player

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Are you sure? Could it not be that, like all top teams, we asked his country not to play him in both games?

It was stated by the club that he can't train like others and they have to manage him day to day.

 

[rigsby]

It was stated by the club that he can't train like others and they have to manage him day to day.

Must drive Harry Lennon mad reading that and others like "putting club before country"

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Must drive Harry Lennon mad reading that and others like "putting club before country"

I don't think he can argue with the club stating the facts, especially if the club are being accused of reasons other than the injury reason, as the reason for them not playing him.

Agree about the putting country before club nonsense.

 

[Evening Echo]

JASON Demetriou's training regime could reduce the chances of him earning a recall at Southend United.

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[rlb999]

If Sol‘s not picking him, I back Sol.

 

[in the know]

If Sol‘s not picking him, I back Sol.

hmmmmm...who needs a player that when training managed well can play 90 mins , get up and down the wings, put in great crosses, make cutting through balls for the strikers, get stuck in, when we're at the bottom of the league..!!! If available, fit to play, right attitude etc, play the strongest team please.

 

[kentblues]

If Sol‘s not picking him, I back Sol.

As much to do with formation only allowing either him or Elvis and no both. If we went 442 I am sure JD would be a strong contender for RM if fit. Not sure Sol is impressed that he disappeared on international duty given how his injury needs to be managed- and suspect its been contrasted with Milligan who I suspect has withdrawn from international football to focus on us.

 

[in the know]

As much to do with formation only allowing either him or Elvis and no both. If we went 442 I am sure JD would be a strong contender for RM if fit. Not sure Sol is impressed that he disappeared on international duty given how his injury needs to be managed- and suspect its been contrasted with Milligan who I suspect has withdrawn from international football to focus on us.

If fit enough to play and picked for the national squad, its actually not that easy to get out of going, plus I would imagine it was nice to start and get to play 90 minutes.
Totally agree with you about the formation thing

 

[Strykr]

Must drive Harry Lennon mad reading that and others like "putting club before country"

You mean 'putting dover before club'?

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Unfortunately, JD isn't the same player since the injury, and by Sol's comments, it sounds like JD's time is numbered at Southend.

 

[Strykr]

Its never gonna work for consistency if he can only play every other game. Unless hes the sort of player that can change and win a match and lets face it. He isnt that player.

 

[mfurok]

As much to do with formation only allowing either him or Elvis and no both. If we went 442 I am sure JD would be a strong contender for RM if fit. Not sure Sol is impressed that he disappeared on international duty given how his injury needs to be managed- and suspect its been contrasted with Milligan who I suspect has withdrawn from international football to focus on us.

It was reported that Milligan was one of several players who were not selected due to ‘minor injury issues’.