He won't score, he will attempt 15 shots though,

On the other hand, he should wait for JLT-Condor, as he might have still time enough to find another opportunity before next season starts if they finally don't offer him a contract (it's still August).

Heybridge are there for the taking, Marcus will slot one in in the 27th.

He has a bigger future in cycling currently but it's only August, wait a month or two for JLT since they gave you a trial and keep seeing how the football progression comes. Then dig around for another British team.

Also, looks like I won the minute guessing game, can't wait for double points next footy upgrade time

Coming out of the tunnel in our home blue kits for the first time, I got goosebumps. I always pictured myself playing for Tottenham, but playing for my hometown team is pretty special too. My mom and sister were among the 266 supporters at our season opener at Park Lane.

This was the moment. The start of my football journey.



I sat on the bench and didn't play in Match Day #2 against Cheshunt (0-1-0). It ended as boring 0-0 away draw to put us on four points. My name didn't get called for Match Day #3 either and we drew again (1-1) to Maldon & Tiptree (2-0-0).





After that forgettable performance, I have yet to get into another game. I don't blame Coach Heale, I've sucked and my stamina isn't very good either. I need to get better and so does the team.

Match Day #6: 2-1 loss to Barking (3-0-2)
Match Day #7: 0-0 draw to Haringey (4-2-0)
Match Day #8: 2-1 loss to Hertford (0-2-5)

The lone bright spot has been George Sykes. He has locked down being our top striker. Leaving me to battle with James Walker (who has scored twice) for the other forward spot in our traditional 4-4-2.


Sykes might have been carried by a huge opening game, but he is tied a top the league for most goals with 5. The big man knows how to use his head.




Only eight games in, but people around town are already questioning what is going on with Canvey Island FC. We haven't won since our amazing season opener. When will this free fall end? Hopefully soon.


We only have five games this month. Got to climb back up the table.

Its getting late he should start looking for a cycling team.

Finishing 3
Teamwork 1
Bravery 1

Tackling 3
Crossing 2

Stamina - 3
Pace - 2

+5 Vision

Wait, I don't want to see his football progression slowed just yet.

+5.0 Marking

He might wait only one more month

+2 Decisions
+5 Positioning
+3 Flair

+3 Stamina
+2 Finishing

We haven't won a game since our season opener (0-2-5) and I've only played in three games for a total of about 125 minutes. Not the start to the season we had envisioned, but there is still plenty of time to turn things around.



When you don't take your chances, it comes back to bite you. Canvey Island didn't need me in Match Day #10 as my counterpart James Walker shined for the first time this season. The Antiguan & Barbudan 29-year-old striker lashed out with a hat trick with two of the goals coming from the penalty spot.

Assist machine Sam Collins also picked up his first goal of the season in the 4-1 victory against the lowly Bowers & Pitsea (3-5-1).



A goalless 0-0 Match Day #12 against AFC Hornchurch (7-3-1) wasn't terrible against one of the top teams. Although, I didn't get on the pitch.





Ten out of possible 15 points this month has moved us up from 15th place to 11th. Heading in the right direction again. Our +7 goal difference is pretty good too.

3.0 - Stamina
2.0 - Concentration

Well His best game ever as a right back may mean he is meant to be defender. I say try it out a few games before complaining.

Give it One more month before searching for another cycling team

2 to agility
2 to anticipation
1 to crossing

Switch to right back for a while imo. Any chance of contacting JLT yourself? May be a bit much for their taste but hopefully if they're good guys they'd appreciate your position. even if they say no you then know not to wait for them and can begin the search for a different outfit

+3.0 Anticipation
+2.0 Acceleration

I believe he should try being a defender, takes pressure out of him and it seems to suit him much more. Also, I completely agree with Jandal.



He should contact them or start looking elsewhere.

+5 Determination

Change to defender for now, see if he performs better there.

Explore, It's getting a little late to continue waiting unless he wants to skip this coming cycling season and hope to partake in more tryouts at the end of the football season.

Defender

+2 crossing
+2 defense
+1 passing

!/ time to look elsewhere

2/ This - just to check if it was a one off or not.

technique = 5

Taking the initiative can be scary, but it's the only way things get done. What's the worst JLT Condor could tell me? That they didn't have a roster spot for me? Well, then I could start looking elsewhere. I had to make the phone call.

Communications Manager Claire Beaumont picked up the phone, "Hello, JLT Condor Cycling, this is Claire. How can I help you?"

"Hi, this is Marcus Diamond. I was involved in one of your prospect camps a couple months back and I was told management would get in touch with me if an opening for next year's roster ever came up. I'm just calling to get an update and perhaps speak to team manager John Herety."

"John is currently traveling with the team, but I can let him know you are trying to reach him. But, I wouldn't count on him getting back to you right away though. It's going to be a busy couple of weeks with the season coming to a close."

"If you could let him know, that would be great. Any chance you know if the team is interested in adding another cyclist to the roster for next season?"

"I haven't heard anything. Sorry."

Changing my mind to Option 1, seeing as he has called them, chances are he should get a call back, even if it is to say there isn't a spot for him, and if he doesn't even get a call then he should be extra motivated to beat them for the rudeness.

Option 1