Pre-Match Thread Exeter City v Southend United, Saturday 17th April 12.30pm, FL2

[Barling Magna]

Perhaps PB might realise it takes at least two goals to beat Exeter. Just saying

Two wasn't enough in October was it....?

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

I only live two hours from Exeter, and if I thought it would do the slightest good would motor up and rally the troops as they got off the bus.
BUT, would I be allowed close enough; would I get a wi-fi signal on a phone to see the match from outside the ground, and would one supporter make that much of a difference?

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

What could be nicer than a trip down to Devon at this time of year? Nothing, especially if we come back with the three points!

Phil Brown will have had a week with the squad to try to inject some confidence along with his tactical methodology and we'll see on Saturday lunchtime if his wise old head was worth investing in for the run in.

Six months ago when the high-flying Grecians visited Roots Hall, we very nearly picked up our first win of the season until Alex Fisher's worldy equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time broke our hearts. Before the game we probably would have taken this as a creditable draw, but at the time it felt like a defeat. Had he scuffed his shot, or Oxley saved it, or the ref blown for full-time a few seconds earlier then we'd be 2 points closer to safety now - but then as the saying goes, "if my auntie had...." well you know the rest!

Phil Brown and the Exeter City team both made the long trip up to Barrow on Tuesday evening - one would hope that the trip was insightful for Phil, watching 2 of our final 5 opponents, and knackering for the Exeter team who sit just outside the play-offs.

Form-wise, there's not a lot between us so on paper anyway we've got a chance to get the three points we so desperately need.



In team news, it seems unlikely that Dieng will make this one, and I'm unsure whether White or Macca will be fit either - but if they are then it would seem likely that Phil, who loves an experienced pro, would recall them.

He made some interesting comments about Louis Walsh to Chris Phillips too so maybe he could be a surprise starter.

On the day that HRH Prince Phillip will be laid to rest, let's hope our league status doesn't suffer the same fate. Anyway, if you were wearing Phil's natty silk scarf - what would be the team you'd choose?

 

[palexander]

I've gone 433, but think we're better at sticking to 442 - trying to shoehorn Holmes and Ola into the side tho... so;

Oxley
Elvis
Hobson
Cordner
Clifford
JDemz
Macca
Fergie
Holmes
Sim
Ola

Gives us a bit of flexibility if we nick a goal to pull holmes and Ola back in a 451.

Give Sim a go up top too rather than wide left.

In an alternate universe I have Egbri and Walsh wide in a 442 with Acquah and Sim up top. OPTIONS!

Going for a win!!

 

[flangejackrabbit]

JDemz x Sim x Ola sounds like they're about to put out the first big tune of 2021

 

[kentblues]

I hope we don't pick the favourite or "best" 11 players and try and put them in a formation. Always results in players playing out of position and formations that don't work.

PB I hope will decide how he wants to play and then pick the team that's best able to deliver.

Oxley
Elvis Hobson White Clifford
Demi Taylor Ferguson RHF
Holmes
Akinola

Would my guess

Olayinka probably not yet fit enough
Tough on Cordner but JW brings that organisation at the back
JW wide right as PB tends to like one genuine winger and one RM in a 442 or 4411
Holmes in that free role as 1. he will start and 2. He is likely to make best use of it.

 

[Rayleigh boy]

where can I get a scarf like that ?

 

[8]

I only live two hours from Exeter, and if I thought it would do the slightest good would motor up and rally the troops as they got off the bus.
BUT, would I be allowed close enough; would I get a wi-fi signal on a phone to see the match from outside the ground, and would one supporter make that much of a difference?

Got to be worth a try.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown hopes to have both Alan McCormack and John White back for Saturday’s clash at Exeter City.

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[Tangled up in Blue]

Two wasn't enough in October was it....?

is there something about "at least two goals" you don't understand?

 

[Strykr]

where can I get a scarf like that ?

I hope the shop starts stocking them.

 

[slapheadsteve]

Lets go with experience. !!
Only playing Halford up front instead of Acquah due to his long throw's.
If White unfit. Cordner. Macca Unfit Demi. Olay unfit Akinola.

Oxley
Elvis. Hobson. White. Clifford.
A.N.G. Macca. Ferguson. Olayinka.
Halford. Holmes.

Subs Seadon. Hart. Cordner. K Taylor. Demi. Akinola. Acquah.

 

[Barling Magna]

is there something about "at least two goals" you don't understand?

Ah, but I merely said that two goals wasn't enough in October. Thus at least three goals are required for us. Three's my lucky number, and fortune comes in threes. We just need a Massive Attack.

 

[dusterman]

On top of which, although he talks probably too much to the ref, he certainly gets in the refs ear and swings decisions our way over the course of a game, similar to Macca. Most importantly though hes constantly directing play based on the managers in-game instructions and organising the back 4 in JWs absence at the back. No idea if will stay captain on JWs return but either is fine with me

Any news from within the camp? Be interested to hear how the dynamic has shifted if you’ve snaffled any info ?

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

I only live two hours from Exeter, and if I thought it would do the slightest good would motor up and rally the troops as they got off the bus.
BUT, would I be allowed close enough; would I get a wi-fi signal on a phone to see the match from outside the ground, and would one supporter make that much of a difference?

I've been thinking exactly the same - only two hours for me and it might be nice to have a decent drive for a change. Plus it would be a chance to dig out the pink cravat. But then a dose of sanity kicks in.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Ah, but I merely said that two goals wasn't enough in October. Thus at least three goals are required for us. Three's my lucky number, and fortune comes in threes. We just need a Massive Attack.

Let's hope that two goals (or even one) will be enough for a win on Saturday.On previous form we'll do well to better that.Three would be fantastic of course.

 

[Shrimpet steve]

I could go with that

Where is Ricky holmes? Was our best player last game?

 

[Shrimper44]

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What could be nicer than a trip down to Devon at this time of year? Nothing, especially if we come back with the three points!

Phil Brown will have had a week with the squad to try to inject some confidence along with his tactical methodology and we'll see on Saturday lunchtime if his wise old head was worth investing in for the run in.

Six months ago when the high-flying Grecians visited Roots Hall, we very nearly picked up our first win of the season until Alex Fisher's worldy equaliser in the fifth minute of stoppage time broke our hearts. Before the game we probably would have taken this as a creditable draw, but at the time it felt like a defeat. Had he scuffed his shot, or Oxley saved it, or the ref blown for full-time a few seconds earlier then we'd be 2 points closer to safety now - but then as the saying goes, "if my auntie had...." well you know the rest!

Phil Brown and the Exeter City team both made the long trip up to Barrow on Tuesday evening - one would hope that the trip was insightful for Phil, watching 2 of our final 5 opponents, and knackering for the Exeter team who sit just outside the play-offs.

Form-wise, there's not a lot between us so on paper anyway we've got a chance to get the three points we so desperately need.

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In team news, it seems unlikely that Dieng will make this one, and I'm unsure whether White or Macca will be fit either - but if they are then it would seem likely that Phil, who loves an experienced pro, would recall them.

He made some interesting comments about Louis Walsh to Chris Phillips too so maybe he could be a surprise starter.

On the day that HRH Prince Phillip will be laid to rest, let's hope our league status doesn't suffer the same fate. Anyway, if you were wearing Phil's natty silk scarf - what would be the team you'd choose?

Agreed it is a nice day out.

I remember driving there an back for a crucial end of season game and we got a late Micheal Timlin winner.

Let's hope we get the same result tomorrow...come on you Blues we can do this.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

I only live two hours from Exeter, and if I thought it would do the slightest good would motor up and rally the troops as they got off the bus.
BUT, would I be allowed close enough; would I get a wi-fi signal on a phone to see the match from outside the ground, and would one supporter make that much of a difference?

Have tried in vain to join Exeweb, the City fans forum to ask whether getting through that clump of trees on Well St in the north-west corner (check out the ground guide) affords a view?
It looks as if it should, but...
Herself has commandeered the car, so might have to check trains, but not looking as good as it was...

 

[GrumpyBlue]

I've been thinking exactly the same - only two hours for me and it might be nice to have a decent drive for a change. Plus it would be a chance to dig out the pink cravat. But then a dose of sanity kicks in.

Yeah me too - but the change of kick off time put that idea to bed - just have to use IFollow