Merrick out to impress at Iron

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United midfielder Merrick James-Lewis heads back to Braintree Town tonight determined to display the improved attitude he hopes can make him a success this season.

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[Smiffy]

I like the look of this lad. Looked impressive v Wakering.

He has bulked out, is a fair size and wants the ball all the time.

I think he could be the next one to get a first team chance.

 

[Mick]

I like the look of this lad. Looked impressive v Wakering.

He has bulked out, is a fair size and wants the ball all the time.

I think he could be the next one to get a first team chance.

He certainly looks like he has the potential to make more impact on a game than Woodyard.

 

[BTS]

I wonder what he did to upset Sturrock?

 

[Good feet for a big man]

I have to say, he did well last Tuesday but lets put into context he was playing against Great Wakering. I watched on Sunday when he played a full game vs Raith and he went largely un-noticed. Im not a big fan. be interested to see how he copes against Conference opposition tonight.
Woodyard is more of a stopper, not great quality on the ball but fantastic work rate and breaks up alot of oppositions attacks. Woodyard has never excited me.

Im more of a Nesbitt fan.

 

[chapperzUK]

With a lot of the youngsters playing, does anyone think it is Sturrock giving Braintree a chance to see who they want on loan next season? or just me.

 

[Smiffy]

With a lot of the youngsters playing, does anyone think it is Sturrock giving Braintree a chance to see who they want on loan next season? or just me.

A fair assumption. We need to loan a lot of these out next season, so makes sense.

 

[jamesmut2000]

Braintree played Col U last night - and left about 9 regulars out of their starting line up - I'm guessing they'll all feature tonight against us. they lost 1-0 against a relatively strong Col U side.

 

[sufc_dave]

Yeah Merrick looked decent, another exciting young player coming through the youth setup!

 

[Andy_S]

James Stevens is the one I hope breaks through this year.

 

[Good feet for a big man]

James Stevens is the one I hope breaks through this year.

Agreed. Very good player.

 

[Jedi Shrimper]

With a lot of the youngsters playing, does anyone think it is Sturrock giving Braintree a chance to see who they want on loan next season? or just me.

I don't think they'll want you mate.

Unless you're thinking of defecting to Iron Chatter?

 

[fredheim_holm]

James Stevens is the one I hope breaks through this year.

Agreed he looks a player, but with our midfield lineup I can see him going out on loan and maybe getting his chance next year.

 

[Shrimper]

A fair assumption. We need to loan a lot of these out next season, so makes sense.

Reckon we'll be seeing MJL, Stevens, Woodyard, Nesbitt and Asante leave on loan.

 

[mattytheshrimper]

I think merrick-james could break through the 1st team. i know it was only against wakering but i was really impressed with him/ he pretty much bossed the game. would like she him maybe get a bit of a chance next season.