Wednesday, July 19, 2006

Watford gives DeMerit an extension


EPL side Watford FC rewarded American defender Jay DeMerit with a contract extension and an undisclosed bonus Wednesday. DeMerit did not ask for the bonus but was rewarded with two other "cornerstone" players (Gavon Mahon and Al Bangura) by the club. Despite Demerit's outstanding play in England he still hasn't recieved a US National Team call up. Hopefully the new coach of the US Men's National Team will realize that DeMerit, one of the few Americans who has become a franchise type player in Europe is worth taking a look at.

DeMerit proved in the playoff match with Leeds United that he can stand tall under pressure scoring an early goal and then playing outstanding defense to preserve a Watford victory and a ticket to the EPL. The club has rewarded him for his work and now so should the US National Team with a call up!
Image from Watford FC Website




12 comments:

Anonymous said...

This kid is just on a lucky streak. Yeah we should take a look at him now, but you cannot fault Arena for not scouting him. The guy was a bust in MLS playing the American style. So perhaps he fits the English game better but that isn't the style we play and Arena couldn't call up a player who was fighting for playing time at some worthless second flight club. American players are all over Europe and most of them aren't half as good as the middle of the pack MLS players.

Anonymous said...

HAHAHA

Harvey said...

sams army you are MAD!!!!!

USA2010 said...

Torres,

Good point about the coaching.

Most people are so hung up on player development they ignore the coaching (and officiating) of MLS.

With no American referees named to the World Cup, clearly there is need for improvement in the sport in ALL areas in this country.

USA2010 said...

I will be the first to say that the game play in MLS has improved every year since its inception.

On the other hand, the training methods have to be questioned.

Anonymous said...

MLS is among the top 10 leagues in the world.

Here is how I rank them:

1- Serie A (Italy)
2- La Liga (Spain)
3- EPL
4- Bundesligia (Germany)
5- France
6- Dutch League
7- Brazilian League
8- Mexican League
9- MLS
10- SPL

Hernandez said...

This is the kid Arena forgot to take look at. usa scouting needs to improve because many americans are playing hard and well fighting for their lives as pros in europe. they understand the international game. we have many players in mls who need to be given a better look like jeff cunningham and pat noonan. lots of good talent here in mls. the scouting is subpar for the team.

USA2010 said...

Cunningham is past his prime - Twellman is a much better option. Noonan was a bubble player for 06 but missed too much time with injury.

Anonymous said...

From my vantage point it is truly amazing that a nation with so few technical players as yours could leave someone as skilled as DeMerit off your player pool. Clearly your coaching and player evalutation is lacking stateside.

Watford may not stay above the drop zone this year. They appear to be over their heads in the EPL and have not made any major signings yet this summer, but DeMerit is a key player for their side and will always be well regarded on this side of the pond by EPL clubs should Watford go right back down even if your national squad seems to ignore his vast talent.

USA2010 said...

The upside of Watford's promotion is that we here in the US will be able to see DeMerit (and Convey of Reading) on Fox Soccer Channel's EPL coverage!

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