Transfer News and Gossip Jason Demetriou departs

[Mr Browns Ghost]

Probably the worst news of the week .. the last of the proper pros at the club captain of Cyprus over 250 games and now we really are a non league club filled with players form semi pro clubs .. the last remaining legend departs , what was it Ron said ? The truth will out? ‘

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

Think you're on your own there. He probably would have retired last season if we weren't desperate.

Ooh you’ve mistake me… I’m not posting so you like me or indorse me .. I’m just telling you how it is that’s all .. have a good evening

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I think i shall go to bed now as i cant seem to keep up with it all

Happy dreams Tinks. ( Bet you wake up at 3am contemplating today's manic events )!.

 

[ms brush]

Now this is one player I am very sorry to be losing. We will not be able to replace JDs skill, experience, professionalism and integrity easily. I am just so pleased that we had the good luck of having Jason around for so long, because without his input we would have been in a far worse place.

Good luck Jason, wherever you end up next. There will always be a warm welcome for you at Roots Hall

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

hope he comes to the Hall one last time so we can show our appreciation

 

[Tinks]

hope he comes to the Hall one last time so we can show our appreciation

I agree even though he was not one of my favourites he does deserve some kind of recognition from his time with us and he did stand by us

 

[Tinks]

Happy dreams Tinks. ( Bet you wake up at 3am contemplating today's manic events )!.

I am worried to go to sleep after all the events of today.
It has worn me out lol

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

The yellow card master, thankyou Jase for your service to the Shrimpers, outstanding. Put the fear of God in some of those NL strikers and referees for that matter ! Legend? Yeah why not. Unquestionable loyalty, a true blue.

 

[Boreham Blue]

I remember the seasons when people on here were saying he needed to go as was part of the losing mentality. He proved them wrong by rolling back the years and dodgy knees and gave everything for the club. The truth is that as a loss making NL club with just a first team we can’t afford 4 coaches. The economics could stack up if he also played but I guess and others on here will know that if he wants to concentrate on building a coaching career he needs to commit more time to it.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Good luck JD another really solid pro who gave his all.

Wish you all the best in your next step.

Get him signed up for Suepa.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Makes you wonder if things are not quite right doesn’t it ?

I’m as cynical as anyone but what coaching position do you think he should fill?

We already have a head coach, an assistant head coach, a first team coach, a head of recruitment in John Still and, I think, a goalkeeper coach (although they haven’t announced that one yet) and are recruiting an analyst (website suggests that they’ve appointed Adam Milne)

We don’t have a reserve team to manage. He doesn’t want to play any more. If we employed him we’d have nearly a coach for every player and would have to invent a coaching position for him.

Probably the worst news of the week .. the last of the proper pros at the club captain of Cyprus over 250 games and now we really are a non league club filled with players form semi pro clubs ..

I’d like to argue this point but the last player we signed was from W*** H**.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Was just about to message JD re a contact for the new veggie when news re JD himself came thro. So, message made a bit longer, and offered him opportunity to play in our Match for Micky which if he's up for it could be a nice little farewell.

 

[Callumturner22]

True legend and a fantastic servant to our club wish him all the best for the future .

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Good Luck Demi, Thanks for everything you have given to this club.
You have been and will always be a Legend.

 

[Medway Blue]

Makes you wonder if things are not quite right doesn’t it ?

Erm......no.

 

[Medway Blue]

Probably the worst news of the week .. the last of the proper pros at the club captain of Cyprus over 250 games and now we really are a non league club filled with players form semi pro clubs .. the last remaining legend departs , what was it Ron said ? The truth will out? ‘

What are you talking about?

 

[Supershrimper]

Real shame. Still think he had a lot to offer but I was aware tgst Kev wanted him to be a player coach but Jason wanted to concentrate on the coaching side. Think he knew his knee wasn't up to the rigger of first team football and training on a full time basis.

Felt like his experience could have really helped the defensive players at the club.

 

[Strykr]

Kensdale, cardwell, demi.

The old guard who got us through the hell departing,

Maybe its for the best, hard to top all they did last season as much as we'd like them too. New regime, new blood on the pitch.

 

[wiggy]

Not quite sure but is Ron still there?
Get rid of a good man, sell ya best striker, just checking?

 

[amsemp]

Gutted. Never felt he got anywhere near the credit he deserved. Thank you for everything Demi. Legend