Shrimpers Sawyer to bounce back against Burton?: 'Of course it's been frustrating not playing'

Last updated : 19 August 2011 By westfield shrimper

Sawyer: Commits for another year
Sawyer: 'I’m feeling good and aim to show that when I get the chance'

So Blues boss Paul Sturrock has rattled some cages and promises to make changes for the visit of Paul Peschisolido's Burton Albion Saturday afternoon at Roots Hall, and midfielder Lee Sawyer hopes he can move from sitting on the bench to a place in the starting eleven.

He could have sealed a spot already as after making late subsitute appearances in all four of the Shrimpers four games played so far young Lee has had a chance to leave his mark, a fantastic dribble here, opening defences there, but once in front of goal the finish sadly isn't.

Even so, the 21-year-old must be in the forefront of Luggy's wish to freshen up his side after the second half madness at Crawley Town Tuesday evening that led to a three-goal defeat.  

Sawyer told www.echo-news.co.uk: “My confidence is high at the moment and I’m just waiting to make the most of a chance that comes that way. I obviously hope it comes tomorrow because it would be great to try and help the team bounce back from losing at Crawley.”

Ironically, the former England youth's last start as a Shrimper was in the 1-1 draw against the Brewers last May also at the home of football. Sadly he picked up two yellow cards in the final 12 minutes, the red being shown three minutes into stoppage time, (poor decision, unlucky), and that was the end of his season!

Sawyer explained: “It was a harsh red card and I certainly hope things go better for me this weekend. I’m quite happy with the impact I’ve made when I’ve come on in the matches and would like to play more now. Of course it’s been frustrating not playing but I understand the decision as I didn’t play as well as I can during pre-season. I find those matches harder than the league games sometimes but I’m pleased with my form now and I’ve confidence back too. I’m feeling good and aim to show that when I get the chance.”

And we wouldn't mind seeing him given the chance as well but Luggy might decide not to make as many changes as he's been threatening to do, we will see.

Seeing Red: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk

Lee spread the love: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk

Luggy gives a warning: www.southendunited-mad.co.uk

The Sawyer Files

Personal information
Full name Lee Thomas Sawyer[1]
Date of birth 10 September 1989 (1989-09-10) (age 21)
Place of birth Leytonstone, London, England
Height 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)[2]
Playing position Midfielder
Club information
Current club Southend United
Number 11
Youth career
2001–2008 Chelsea
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2008–2009 Chelsea 0 (0)
2008 → Southend United (loan) 12 (1)
2009 → Coventry City (loan) 2 (0)
2009 → Wycombe Wanderers (loan) 9 (1)
2009 → Southend United (loan) 6 (0)
2010 Barnet 7 (1)
2010–2011 Woking 8 (0)
2011– Southend United 20 (0)
National team
2004–2006 England U16 1 (0)
2006–2007 England U18 1 (1)
2007–2008 England U19 2 (1)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 06:14, 19 March 2011 (UTC).
† Appearances (Goals).

(Player info supplied by Wikipedia, for the full article: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lee_Sawyer)

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