Official Match Thread JPT AFCW v Southend United

[Pubey]

Would be harsh to drop Clifford though. I'd put him in for Deegan, but agree with the rest.

Yeah I managed to forget about Clifford! Agreed.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

How can you possibly drop Clifford at the moment? He's been Southend's best player so far this season.

 

[chapperzUK]

Yeah I managed to forget about Clifford! Agreed.

Deegan sounds like he is misplacing a few passes. He is probably a bit behind in fitness being a free agent during the summer.

 

[ryansm05]

Big Bad Barry I'm afraid, not shown much so far.

Could not agree more!

 

[wakes123]

354 Southend fans at the ground cheering the heroes:smile:

Great effort guys.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

A few chances gone begging...........more down to bad luck that we haven't increased our lead.....hope we don't pay for them :unsure:.

 

[Pubey]

Deegan sounds like he is misplacing a few passes. He is probably a bit behind in fitness being a free agent during the summer.

I like the idea of having a true DCM in the team, because it allows cover for our full backs pushing forward, shields the CBs and gives Leonard more freedom to get up the pitch. I've not seen Clifford this season (or any games!) but I'm not sure Clifford has the ability or discipline to do that role, however it does sound like he's much improved.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Before we all get carried away ............ I'm not at the game so I can't comment on tonight's performance but Payne's weakness (to me) is he defending ability. That could be diminished by having a midfield in which Clifford sits in front of the back four and Payne is more attacking .......... but that suggests to me that either Sharkey, Worrall, Weston or Corr is dropped instead.

That is Messi's weaknmess too :winking:

 

[Tommy2holes]

According to the been we have only had two shots on target.

 

[Pubey]

Scores 2 goals and gets compared to Messi.

Only on SZ!

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Payne So nearly a third ..........good save from their keeper. Corner, not cleared......behind for goal-kick

 

[wakes123]

Brown in his interviews always talks about players 'grabing the shirt' when they get the opportunity. I think he is consistent with this when players come in for injured players and play well, they stay in the team. I'm sure he'll start Payne on Saturday.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Payne best position is to play as an attacking winger on either left or right side of 4-3-3, he can easily replace Hurst.

 

[flapjack]

Scores 2 goals and gets compared to Messi.

Only on SZ!

makes a change, most of the players get compared to Donkeys or circus clowns

 

[chapperzUK]

I like the idea of having a true DCM in the team, because it allows cover for our full backs pushing forward, shields the CBs and gives Leonard more freedom to get up the pitch. I've not seen Clifford this season (or any games!) but I'm not sure Clifford has the ability or discipline to do that role, however it does sound like he's much improved.

Exactly what I've been saying earlier and giving Leonard the freedom will bring out the best in him IMO. When he runs at players we causes problems and it usually ends in a chance or him being fouled. I remember his goal against Chesterfield in the 3-0 win where he got the ball on the half way line, burst forward, played a one-two before a simple finish.

Clifford seems to have improved a lot from when I saw him against Wycombe last season. Whether he can do that defensive job is another question.

Scores 2 goals and gets compared to Messi.

Only on SZ!

He was called the 'little Messi' in the youth team ... shows how small he is!

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

15 minutes to go.We can do this.:happy:

 

[wakes123]

Payne best position is to play as an attacking winger on either left or right side of 4-3-3, he can easily replace Hurst.

I honestly think he is better off centrally, just behind a striker. When I've watched him he can get past defenders with ease, when it appears there's no room because he's got such a low centre of gravity. I think he's a bit wasted further out wide.

 

[Shrimper]

Fantastic to hear about Payne doing so well.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

And Oxford have had a player sent off as well.

 

[Bobby dazzler]

How long left guys n gals