Kemp — City players must pay attention (From Worcester News)

Kemp — City players must pay attention

9:00am Monday 15th March 2010

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CAPTAIN Tom Kemp has paid tribute to Mark Clyde’s impact at Worcester City and has challenged his team-mates to learn from the defender.

Kemp is currently sidelined with a shoulder injury but has been a major player for the St George’s Lane club this season.

The 23-year-old puts his performances down to playing alongside assistant manager Clyde, who is also out with a knee problem, and believes the ex-Wolves centre-half’s influence has improved his game.

Kemp is also full of praise for the efforts of manager Carl Heeley, who has now been promoted to the job on a permanent basis.

He said: “The gaffer has done well but we just need to start listening to what he and Mark say because they know exactly how to get results at this level.

“Mark has played in the Premiership and he knows what he’s talking about.

“I have learned from him this year which helps you along the way.

“I’ve listened to Mark a lot, taken on the things he’s said and tried to implement them into my game. There are 10 other people in the team who should do the same.”

Kemp, a transfer target for AFC Telford United this season, does not have a date pencilled in for his return and cannot say whether he will be involved against St Albans at the Lane on Saturday.

But he is adamant he will be fit to resume his duties before the end of the season to help keep City in Blue Square South.

He said: “I’ve stayed here for one reason and that’s to keep the club up.

“I’m disappointed that I’m not on the pitch at the minute to help do that because I feel that with a few more players back we would have a much better chance of concreting our safety.

“I’ve got to see a physio and make sure my shoulder is right because I don’t want to go out there and not be able to play. I wouldn’t do that to the lads because I know how hard it is to work and get results. I wouldn’t put my teams through that just because I’m not fully fit.”

Kemp admitted his frustration at watching City’s 2-0 defeat at Bromley on Saturday, in which Warren McBean scored twice, from the bench.

“It’s the same old story,” he added. “They had two chances all game and he stuck them both away, while we had two easy chances and missed them both.

“Goals change games I’m afraid. That’s why strikers are paid the most money in all leagues.”