Post-Match Thread and Ratings Maidenhead United 1-2 Southend United

[Tangled up in Blue]

Very harsh. I thought they did OK - and were better than a lot. They were also more than fair to Southend in commentary.

They were a couple of boring OAP's -which is why i sawitched to BBC Essex's excellent coverage early in the first half. Granted they were much better than the 15 year old doing comentary last season.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

There has been little mention of the ref last night who i thought was excellent, which makes a change. Well done young lady.

Yeah, I thought she did really well

 

[leeblue]

Shows what can happen when you sign players with decent goalscoring records, Waldron and Crowther. Kensdale and Taylor although good defenders haven't scored a goal between them all season. Crowther looks like scoring every game so far. These extra goals from set pieces are vital if you want to progress up the table. Waldron and Cardwell could become a really good partnership at this level. If we can get central midfielders to score, maybe Coker and Wood both of whom should make progress given their age, then we have a team that could challenge for the top places next season.

Funnily enough Crowther was due a goal....odd to say for a defender, should have had 2 against York

 

[GBJ]

Funnily enough Crowther was due a goal....odd to say for a defender, should have had 2 against York

Smashed the bar against Oxford & last night could/should have done better with his earlier header.

The early signs show he definitely has the footballing brain that will get him in goal scoring positions. Who knows, he could be an option for throwing up front if/when we’re chasing games at the death.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

Crowther looks a really good signing. TBH still Mr Still has taken over the scouting duties, we've picked up some real gems. Assuming we stay up, I think this side will be a real force next season and the Hall will be pumping once again !

 

[kentblues]

Most has been said.
Positives- Waldron can finish...much to do, drilled into far corner, keeper no chance. A completely faff free execution from someone who expects to score.
Crowther great find and the missing goalscoring CB
JB far more direct and more effective as a result great to see. Actually the less peple go and get in the way, the more space he has and the more effective.
Well done Demi stepping in, still got it.
Midfield, all similar, sometimes good when getting the ball passed forward rather than sideways, and when driving forward with the ball. Any two of them great in CM (and good signings) but the need for an attacking CM who brings goals just grows.
Overall a decent performance and much needed result from which to push on.
Looking forward to Saturday.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

 

[meerkat54]

So nice to have a happy zone today. Instead of a war zone.
Hopefully more happy days to come.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

So nice to have a happy zone today. Instead of a war zone.
Hopefully more happy days to come.

I don't quite understand some of the criticism about last night, but hey, that's the zone. We bossed that game from start to finish.

 

[cerbera45]

So nice to have a happy zone today. Instead of a war zone.
Hopefully more happy days to come.

I think (most) people are passionate, tempers run high

 

[dusterman]

So nice to have a happy zone today. Instead of a war zone.
Hopefully more happy days to come.

Big win. Had to turn the positivity hose back on.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Big win. Had to turn the positivity hose back on.

That sounds far too much like a euphemism.

 

[1966 and all that]

They were a couple of boring OAP's -which is why i sawitched to BBC Essex's excellent coverage early in the first half. Granted they were much better than the 15 year old doing comentary last season.

Again, I think you're being harsh on last night's commentators - and the 15 year old. If I recall, there was praise for the lad last time.

What else do you expect at this level for £9.50 - John Motson? And, as I've said before, it could be worse on Essex radio; we could have Neil Kelly commenting on the Blues!

 

[tottenham541]

Much needed win last night, got a tough 3 games coming up now against opposition in the top eight, we need to pick up these points at home and we can get up that table.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Sorry I missed a post further up the thread, but attendance, particularly away fans, please?

 

[tottenham541]

Sorry I missed a post further up the thread, but attendance, particularly away fans, please?

Just over 1,500 in attendance I think, not sure on the exact away fans numbers tho, anyone know ?

 

[Smiffy]

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

That Bridge chance near the end, where he cuts inside and curls it in and it hits the bar - we don't see enough of that! Was unlucky.

 

[Supa Shrimpa]

He pulled some lovely balls into the area, just in front of the keeper which I would have expected the strikers to latch onto. Still, two of those strikers are new to us and they'll soon get used to JB's crosses

 

[Maroon Blue]

A much better performance, we started with intent, passing quicker and looking to get the ball forward earlier. Deserved goal for Crowther who has for me been the best of our new players thus far. We looked like we could cruise through this game but that is not our way. All of a sudden we reverted back to our old ways midway through the half, slowing the game down, passing sideways and backwards, inviting the opposition onto us. The inevitable happened and they equalised with a similar type goal to us, right where Ralph would have no doubt been to challenge for the header., left side of the penalty area. Thankfully half time came and appropriate team talk to get us back to being more positive. Waldron then showed his prowess running in on goal and a powerful precision finish to wrestle the initiative back. We then saw the game out with not too much alarm for the vital win.

Andeng-Ndi 7
Crowther 7.5
Kensdale 7
Miley 6.5
Demetriou 6.5
Morton 6
Husin 7
Fonguck 5.5
Bridge 8 MOTM
Waldron 7.5
Cardwell 6.5

Sandat 5.5
Dackers 5
Wood 5

Delighted to see Jack Bridge back to his best, driving at defenders and getting the ball in the box earlier. Also his crosses looked harder and lower and more penetrative. My MOTM and a constant threat, unlucky to hit the crossbar with an effort when cutting in from the left. Crowther looks comfortable and like he could play at a higher level. Waldron looks a threat playing on the shoulder of the last defender and he can finish. UTB