CHRISTIAN Dailly feels his career has gone full circle now is back working with Southend United manager Paul Sturrock.

Dailly started his spell in the professional game under Sturrock at Dundee United when he was just 16.

And he is now relishing teaming up with his fellow Scotsman once again.

“In many ways my career has gone full circle now I’m back with Paul Sturrock but I’m delighted about it,” said Dailly.

‘He was fundamental in the early part of my career even during my early teens before I made my debut.

“He let you know what was required of you and he’d certainly let you know if you didn’t do it either.

“It’s still exactly the same with him now and I think it’s good because too many people are too soft in the game these days.”

Dailly sealed his Roots Hall reunion with Sturrock late last week before making his debut at Hereford United on Saturday.

Despite not having played since August, Dailly played the full 90 minutes at Edgar Street.

But he is not sure if he will now be able to line up against Aldershot Town tonight.

“Normally it wouldn’t be a problem for me to play twice in four days but I had an injury a little while ago and haven’t played much since then,” said Dailly.

“I came back for the reserve game last week and then played at Hereford which I enjoyed but now I’m not sure what will happen.

“However, it’s to do with the injury I picked up and would be the same if I was 28 or 38.”

Dailly added he would be ready to play if required and is already loving life with Blues and back in the professional game.

The Ingatestone based former West Ham United man revealed he had been interested in joining Southend for quite some time.

And he is delighted to have made the move.

“I have lived in this area for quite some time and I’d had enough of commuting,” said Dailly.

“I actually commuted when I played for Rangers believe it or not and that’s why I didn’t want to sign for Portsmouth either because that’s three hours away.

“Coming here was always my ideal option and now I’m here I’m willing to help out in any way I’m needed to help the team win promotion.”

But Dailly is already looking beyond the end of the current campaign and extending his own career.

“I’ve looked after myself well and when you do that I feel you’ve earned the right to carry on playing,” said Dailly.

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