Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Chertsey Town, Saturday 16th October, 3.00pm, FAC (4Q)

[Boreham Blue]

Beyond hearing he had an injury before the last game did we ever get told the nature of Sim’s injury and how long he was likely to be out?

 

[Strykr]

Funny how we all like different parts of the stadium. East blues or yellows was where i used to sit with my dad, love the view from there. (Aside from the odd post)
Sat there for 15 years before we started doing well and suddenly couldnt get our seats so moved to the west near the north bank that has a good view and atmosphere.

 

[shrimperjon]

Just heard a strong rumour that as well as White and Coulson that Hobson and Sayers are also injured and unlikely to be fit/risked on Saturday ... Good luck JD

 

[Lambs Beret]

Any news on what’s open Saturday don’t wanna go in the east

Well I called around an hour ago to get a couple of seats in the East Black. I asked how many seats were still up for grabs and I'll quote what I was told: 'Absolutely loads, you can go anywhere in the stand you want.'

So it's unlikely any other stand will be opened. I was hoping Chertsey would sell loads, seems they've only managed around 300 so far, so I reckon we're on for a three figure crowd!

 

[Tampa Blue]

Funny how we all like different parts of the stadium. East blues or yellows was where i used to sit with my dad, love the view from there. (Aside from the odd post)
Sat there for 15 years before we started doing well and suddenly couldn't get our seats so moved to the west near the north bank that has a good view and atmosphere.

Yes when i first started going i sat in the East Stand with my Dad - right up by the North Bank, but as I started to go on my own more and more I stood in the West and have been there ever since.

I am near the Blue Voice area and enjoy the atmosphere there, plus the seats are more comfy than the East as you get older!!

 

[Flinty]

i brought on line earlier and there were load still left in East Blacks

 

[Whispering Bob]

Just heard a strong rumour that as well as White and Coulson that Hobson and Sayers are also injured and unlikely to be fit/risked on Saturday ... Good luck JD

Might end up then with a back four of ;

Howard Demi Ferguson Ralph

(or 3 of the above, with Ferguson in front).

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Our U23 side would comfortably beat this team!

 

[shrimperjon]

Our U23 side would comfortably beat this team!

do any of our sides ever comfortably win football matches at any level??

 

[jimmy55]

Lots of defensive injuries! Gonna be a struggle to field a defence of defenders! Has to be a victory though... surely!!

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I think I'd be tempted to go 4-3-3 for this one:

Arnold

Demi White Hobson Ralph

Dunne

Ferguson Bridge

Murphy Dalby Akinola​

I like the look of that!

 

[in the know]

Seadon
Howard Ralph xXxX
Phillips demi Dunne Ferguson bridge
Murphy dalby

 

[Zeuss]

Seadon
Howard Ralph xXxX
Phillips demi Dunne Ferguson bridge
Murphy dalby

Arnold was desperately poor v Chesterfield and twice fumbled badly v Eastleigh but remains a much better bet than Seaden for now.

 

[hlane17]

Arnold was desperately poor v Chesterfield and twice fumbled badly v Eastleigh but remains a much better bet than Seaden for now.

I have a feeling that's a forced change rather than a chosen one

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

I know we want a cup run and to avoid the embarrassment of being beaten by Chertsey but I'm starting to feel relieved this isn't a league game after reading the above posts!

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

do any of our sides ever comfortably win football matches at any level??

Most of our U23 players are playing in level above Chertsey or higher on loan at their clubs.

 

[Jai]

Where's Miles Mitchell-Nelson at the moment? Have a feeling he might be called back into action on Saturday.

EDIT: Just seen he's at Brightlingsea Regent. Not sure if cup-tied or eligible.

 

[Jasrod]

Where's Miles Mitchell-Nelson at the moment? Have a feeling he might be called back into action on Saturday.

What the status with Davis?

 

[hlane17]

Where's Miles Mitchell-Nelson at the moment? Have a feeling he might be called back into action on Saturday.

EDIT: Just seen he's at Brightlingsea Regent. Not sure if cup-tied or eligible.

Might be cup tied, I thought they played a qualifier the other week?

 

[rararblue]

Reckon young Davis from the Under 23's might get a call up. Looks a good prospect. Tall, athletic and good on the ball at the U23 level.