Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Dorking Wanderers, Tuesday 12th March, 19:45 k.o., NL

[Shr1mperBlue]

Ticket sales are a tad on the disappointing side but we have been playing Saturday-Tuesday for almost a month and it's hard on the wallet in these times so I'm not overly surprised.

Agree. There’s been quite the run of home games lately and I for one just can’t justify another game while telling the Mrs to turn the heating down again!!!

 

[Barling Magna]

Agree. There’s been quite the run of home games lately and I for one just can’t justify another game while telling the Mrs to turn the heating down again!!!

4250 sold now.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Surely we must win 1 of these 3 home games in a row?

 

[Shr1mperBlue]

If Bridge plays on the right, we will see that he hasn't got the pace to go outside his full back and cross the ball. There is a reason he plays at this level, it is about right for him and for that reason he has limitations.

I’m not so sure. The full backs at this level are also not quite so pacey and they too are at this level for a reason. I think Bridge has what it takes to take a man on and beat him, I just don’t think he has a left foot he’s comfortable enough with. I’d just like to see us experiment a little with his position in this team. I’ve said before about him swapping wings during the game with Gus, just to cause some confusion for the other team. Be an interesting experiment.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Exactly why the promotions/relegations need looking at. The top 6 or 7 teams in the national league would most likely beat all of Sutton, FGR, Colchester, Grimsby, Salford etc. under current conditions.

The standard at this level is really impressive and it would be a far more competitive league two if more went down and more came up from the NL.

I agree it should be at least 3 maybe 4 up and down, that would give teams in the National league much more hope of promotion and give league 2 a more competitive edge.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

So, if you do fall out of the league ( and I genuinely hope you don't), you will get at least one full house a season. Imagine the atmosphere at your gaff as we plunder 3 away points.

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Thanks for hoping we stay up, yes it would be a capacity crowd and a great day, but 3 points to you boys hmm………

 

[fbm]

Looking at the rain, is the game in doubt? There's nowhere for it to go.

 

[Leeboy]

BBC saying rain until 6pm......

 

[ESG]

My phone now saying tipping it down 'till 6ish

No pitch inspection planned.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Looking at the rain, is the game in doubt? There's nowhere for it to go.

Not according to Dorking twitter

 

[Elmsleigh shrimper]

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Not according to Dorking twitter

Roots Hall doesn't get waterlogged. Famous last words!

 

[damien]

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Not according to Dorking twitter

cracking picture of the old girl that

 

[Gremlin]

I am once again asking for a look at Wood playing an Attacking midfielder role, buzzing round the front two, breaking at pace from midfield, something we lack big time. Rest Cav.
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Can the mods please consider life bans for anyone spelling Colin with one L?

 

[Smiffy]

BBC saying rain until 6pm......

Fire up the BBQ then. They are useless.

Worst of the rain has now passed. Light rain/drizzle for the next hour or so, then drying out late afternoon/evening.

 

[Cricko]

Can the mods please consider life bans for anyone spelling Colin with one L?

Absolutely.

 

[* ORM *]

Can the mods please consider life bans for anyone spelling Colin with one L?

Collin Morris might get upset

 

[Kris]

Can the mods please consider life bans for anyone spelling Colin with one L?

Now now, that’s harsh. That should apply only to those who spell Maher as Meyer and Barrett as Barratt, especially if they subsequently call them legends.

 

[Leeboy]

Now now, that’s harsh. That should apply only to those who spell Maher as Meyer and Barrett as Barratt, especially if they subsequently call them legends.

and those who spell Peter Clarke 'Clark' and Stephen Clark 'Clarke'

 

[Blue Coast]

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Not according to Dorking twitter

We’ve heard that before!

 

[Stuart W]

BBC saying rain until 6pm......

Has Marianna Spring fact-checked that?