New signing Cameron Jessup talks about re-joining the club, and gives an insight into his career so far.
DK: Welcome back to Needham, can you tell us about how you signing for us came about?
CJ: Needham were a club I spent a year of my development at when I was younger and I loved it so I thought it would be a good idea to go back as I know it would be a place I’d enjoy playing.
DK: Why did you want to sign for us?
CJ: It’s an ambitious club looking to reach new heights in a new division and the challenge is what’s exciting about playing here.
DK: Having been with our Academy previously, how does it feel to be back and now with the first team?
CJ: It’s a good feeling, the lads have made me feel welcome and I’ve enjoyed it a lot so far. So just can’t wait for the season to start really.
DK: How would you describe yourself as a player, and what can the fans expect from you?
CJ: I’d say I’m a ball playing centre half I like to get on the ball as much as I can and I’m composed when I am. I can also play in midfield so versatile in that aspect.
DK: What are your aims both personally and for the club in general, this season?
CJ: The aims and targets for this season is definitely trying to stay in this league the lads have worked so hard to get here so we’ll work even harder to make sure we do stay in it. And the aims for me personally is to just play as many minutes as possible and help the team win as many games as we can.
DK: How have you found pre-season so far?
CJ: Pre season has gone well so far, we’ve had some tough games and I feel like we’re improving fitness wise game by game. The season is obviously what everyone is looking forward to so yeah it’s exciting.
DK: Can you give us an insight into your career so far?
CJ: I started playing Sunday league at Holland fc when I 7 and got picked up by Ipswich town when I was 11 and signed straight from there. I was there 3 years until I was 14 when I got released and then went to Needham for the season. Then got picked up by Crystal Palace and signed my scholarship there, was there 3 years and didn’t get offered a professional contract. After that I went on trial at Sunderland and they offered me a 2 year professional contract.
DK: What was it like playing for Palace and Sunderland?
CJ: It was an amazing feeling playing for those top clubs, it feels surreal at times seeing all the players you see on tv training with you and around the building but it makes you feel like all the hard work you put in paid off.
DK: What are the standout games of your career so far and why?
CJ: One of my favourite games is when I scored against Leeds in the cup in the stadium of light. As a defensive player I don’t score often but when you do it’s a nice feeling.
DK: What's the best ground you've played at and why?
CJ: Probably Southampton's stadium, St Mary’s because the pitch was a carpet.
DK: Who's the best player you've played with and why?
CJ: The best player I’ve played is probably Jermaine Defoe because of his experience in football.
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