Pre-Match Thread AFC Wimbledon vs Southend United

[RHB]

Isn't Ben Coker really Benjamin Coker? What happened to his middle names? (As in Oakey Cokey)
As for Mr Corr, shouldn't his full name be Mr Big Bad Barry Corr?

Listen, I had no intention of getting bashed by Cricko, so there. All taken from Wicki pages, so Ben and Barry are their only names it seems. They do have a bit of an Ice Cream ring to them don't they?

 

[wakes123]

Assume you can just buy a ticket on the gate, if I make a last minute decision to go? Also, how long on train from Southend roughly?

 

[kentblues]

Mr Barratt should have some insight around their set plays

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

Assume you can just buy a ticket on the gate, if I make a last minute decision to go? Also, how long on train from Southend roughly?

As per the other thread, yes you can get tickets on the gate. Assuming we sell a few more before they go off sale at Southend tomorrow, then there should still be a good 300 available on the night.

Not sure on train journey as never done it by train, but I would imagine just over 2 hours allowing for changes?

 

[Fairport]

Assume you can just buy a ticket on the gate, if I make a last minute decision to go? Also, how long on train from Southend roughly?

Usually about two hours. Nearest station to ground is Norbiton, from Waterloo.

 

[Austin the Shrimper]

Come on you Yellows!!! Think we will win this 2-0.. Pigott and Worrall. Into the Autos!!

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Yeeeelllllloooowws Yeeeelllllloooowws :clap:

...or is our away kit white and gold, or even blue and black ! :unsure:

 

[leeblue]

No idea what's gonna happen. That's been the story under brown....One week dominant display...next a frustrating loss...With some difficult games coming I believe a win is almost a must...come on southend

 

[Big Bad Barry Corr]

Anybody know if there is much parking near the ground please?

Never been to AFC Wimbledon before.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Need to get hold of Akinfenwa if he is playing, the Dons home form is not bad, this could be a tight game.

Can see nothing about keeper probs on the blues website.

I predict 1-1

Is this a coded call for the return of Adam Barrett in central defence?

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Is this a coded call for the return of Adam Barrett in central defence?

Barrett is retiring at the end of the season according to the Echo...

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Anybody know if there is much parking near the ground please?

Never been to AFC Wimbledon before.

Try "parkatmyhouse.com".....I use it all the time for away games, secure, safe parking close to the ground(s), generally costs between £5 - £8

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Barrett is retiring at the end of the season according to the Echo...

Is that the big Blues story CP was talking about yesterday?

 

[dbailey3]

Typical. I live 1 mile from the ground and once again it is played when im miles away. Boxing day last year I was in Southend for Christmas so had to drive all the way back. Now this year, a Tuesday night where I have to come from work in Central London. Can it ever just be a Saturday where I can sleep in until 1.00 and then simply walk there?!?!

 

[blueshrimper8]

I Think I would start with Barrett tonight because his more physical than the other 2, although they were both solid Saturday but Akinfenwa if playing is the size of a house. I think Barrett is probably my proffered choice to try and match Akinfenwa physically and barretts experience could help keep him quiet as Akinfenwa always tears us a new one.

 

[dannypav]

Logic says we should stick with Thompson and Prosser , and I expect we will , although I do see the potential merits of putting Barrett up against Akinfenwa tonight.
Whoever plays need to protect Ted Smith as much as possible from corners as I'm sure Akinfenwa will announce his presence at some stage.
Not sure who their keeper will be , but what we can be sure of is that he will be 'first team rusty'.

 

[Spenser]

I Think I would start with Barrett tonight because his more physical than the other 2, although they were both solid Saturday but Akinfenwa if playing is the size of a house. I think Barrett is probably my proffered choice to try and match Akinfenwa physically and barretts experience could help keep him quiet as Akinfenwa always tears us a new one.

Barrett against a player the size of a HOUSE. Yep, I see your point.

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Wimbledon also missing their first-choice goalkeeper with a youngster set to deputise. Could be some goals in this one!

 

[wakes123]

Usually about two hours. Nearest station to ground is Norbiton, from Waterloo.

Ah don't think I'd be able to make it in time if it's 2 hours.

Be listening on blue player though, really hope we can get the 3 points here.

 

[londonblue]

Interestingly, goals aside, our away record is the same as Wimbledon's home record. Both teams have:

Won 8
Drawn 3
Lost 5

(More worryingly, Wycombe's away form is better than their home!)