Favourite XI

[steveh1510]

As it says, what is the best XI that you have seen play in Southend colours.....

Simon Royce

Dean Austin Leon Cort Leo Roget Chris Powell

Paul Byrne Mike Marsh Ronnie Whelan Steve Tilson

Stan Collymore Brett Angell

Subs:
Paul Sansome
Mike Lapper
Nathan Jones
John Nielsen
Ricky Otto

Been a supporter since 1992....

[Yorkshire Blue]

Easy,

* * * * * * Royce
Austin *Clark *Prior * Powell
Ling * *Butler *Marsh *Otto
* * * Collymore *Crown

Subs Sansome, Roget, Tilson, Ansah and Cadette.

Worryingly none of them have played for years....... (apart from a couple of cameos by Tilly).

2nd XI

* * * * * Sansome
Hails McNally Roget *N. Jones
Ansah Whelan K. Jones Tilson
* * * * Cadette Angell

Subs Stannard, Searle, Newman, Byrne, Benjamin

[Napster]

Royce?

Best XI:

Sammy
Austin
Powell
Prior
Westley
Ansah
Whelan
Butler
Otto
Cadette
Collymore

Subs:

Crown
Clark
K. Jones
Royce
Martin

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] ]Worryingly none of them have played for years....... (apart from a couple of cameos by Tilly).


That's why I went for Cort - misguided loyalty more than anything...:;): http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

Quote[/b] ]Royce?

I couldn't split Sammy/Roycie, in the end I went for the one I saw most of...

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 02 2004,10:36)]I couldn't split Sammy/Roycie, in the end I went for the one I saw most of...
Fair enough. It's quite sad, whilst I was spoilt for choice for a second striker, a centre mid and a centre back, we have had some rubbish keepers. Alas, I was just too late for Merv the Swerve.

[steveh1510]

Agreed, I think if i were picking a best XI post-Royce, I'd risk not playing a goalkeeper and put on another forward!

I found the team picked itself other than right back - I only saw Austin once or twice so was reluctant to include him, but then though, other than Julian Hails, what option was there?

[Smudger]

Sansome was the best keeper I ever saw at Roots Hall. Used to pull off some stunning saves week after week......

Never seen anyone since then that was worth singing "England's number 1" to and we used to sing that to Sammy every week. Royce was Broughton-esque by comparison for me.

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Smudger @ Feb. 02 2004,10:49)]Sansome was the best keeper I ever saw at Roots Hall. Used to pull off some stunning saves week after week......

Never seen anyone since then that was worth singing "England's number 1" to and we used to sing that to Sammy every week. Royce was Broughton-esque by comparison for me.
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's Sammmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy!

[Matt the Shrimp]

Oh, indeed. Sammy was a legend, and as much as I admired Roycey, Sammy was the business.

My XI...


Sansome

Austin Prior Scully Powell

Ansah Butler Marsh Otto

Collymore Angell

Subs: Royce, Whelan, Tilson, Roget, K. Jones, Benjamin

[The General]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 02 2004,10:51)]Quote[/b] (Smudger @ Feb. 02 2004,10:49)]Sansome was the best keeper I ever saw at Roots Hall. Used to pull off some stunning saves week after week......

Never seen anyone since then that was worth singing "England's number 1" to and we used to sing that to Sammy every week. Royce was Broughton-esque by comparison for me.
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiit's Sammmmmmmmmmmmmyyyyyyyyyyyy!
Iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiits Darryl!!

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[Leeboy]

Had to have a good hard think about this one............

Paul Sansome,

Dean Austin, Pat Scully, Dave Martin, Chris Powell

Andy Ansah, Peter Butler, Steve Tilson, Ricky Otto,

David Crown , *Tommy Mooney / Andy Thomson

subs: Simon Royce, Stan Collymore, Andy Sussex, John Cornwell, Scott Forbes ( 1st season only )

injured : Mick Bodley, Brett Angell

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Feb. 02 2004,11:17)]Had to have a good hard think about this one............

Paul Sansome,

Dean Austin, Pat Scully, Dave Martin, Chris Powell

Andy Ansah, Peter Butler, Steve Tilson, Ricky Otto,

David Crown , *Tommy Mooney / Andy Thomson

subs: Simon Royce, Stan Collymore, Andy Sussex, John Cornwell, Scott Forbes ( 1st season only )

injured : *Mick Bodley, Brett Angell
No Collymore? Martin as centre-back? Tilson as centre-mid? Forbes?

Blimey. Controversial.

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 02 2004,11:43)]Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Feb. 02 2004,11:17)]Had to have a good hard think about this one............

Paul Sansome,

Dean Austin, Pat Scully, Dave Martin, Chris Powell

Andy Ansah, Peter Butler, Steve Tilson, Ricky Otto,

David Crown , *Tommy Mooney / Andy Thomson

subs: Simon Royce, Stan Collymore, Andy Sussex, John Cornwell, Scott Forbes ( 1st season only )

injured : *Mick Bodley, Brett Angell
No Collymore? Martin as centre-back? Tilson as centre-mid? Forbes?

Blimey. Controversial.
I was thinking that too - Thomson ahead of Collymore and Angell? Not even a subs bench place for Mike Marsh or Ronnie Whelan?

And yeah - Scott Forbes??

[Leeboy]

well it is a personal choice poll, is'nt it?

[steveh1510]

Yeah and I'm not knocking it, Lee, it was just a bit unexpected. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/laugh.gif

[Leeboy]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 02 2004,11:43)]Martin as centre-back? Tilson as centre-mid?

Blimey. Controversial.
Gower as a left/right winger when he is, in fact, a central midfielder ( and won Conference Player of the Year in that position ) ?

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[Yorkshire Blue]

Blimey. I agree with Napster that is controversial

I can't believe good journeyman players like Cornwall and Sussex have been included on the bench ahead of Ronnie Whelan, Keith Jones and Mike Marsh.

Collymore on the bench is arguable as he only played 33 games, but to then pick Thommo or Mooney ahead of him is controversial to say the least. I liked both players, but even so IMHO they're way behind Collymore, Crown, Cadette, Angell and Benjamin.

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Leeboy @ Feb. 02 2004,11:55)]Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 02 2004,11:43)]Martin as centre-back? Tilson as centre-mid?

Blimey. Controversial.
Gower as a left/right winger when he is, in fact, a central midfielder ( and won Conference Player of the Year in that position ) ?

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Indeed. But I'm not Steve Wignall.

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[Andy_S]

If some of you think you've had to make a tough decision, I've only been supporting the club since Jan 96 and at that time I didn't get to many games. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

Oh well, here goes. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif

Simon Royce

Julian Hails
Leo Roget
Mike Lapper
Chris Powell

Paul Byrne
Mike Marsh
Mark Tinkler
Steve Tilson

Tes Bramble
Andy Thomson

Subs:

Darryl Flahavan
John Nielsen
Kevin Maher
Leon Cort
Martin Carruthers


I think we should do our 'Worst X1' next. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif

[Leeboy]

Blimey, having to defend myself now!

A lot of my choices are down to those players who were around at defining moments in my life and the things I was doing at the time.

alas, I did not see enough of Marsh to include him, and Whelan, although a good player, will always be remembered for his "managerial" spell..............
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[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Andy_S @ Feb. 02 2004,12:04)]If some of you think you've had to make a tough decision, I've only been supporting the club since Jan 96 and at that time I didn't get to many games. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif
Thats what I wanted though - I'd especially want an opinion of someone who's only supported us since, say 1998-ish.....

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (Yorkshire Blue @ Feb. 02 2004,11:56)]Blimey. I agree with Napster that is controversial
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You know it makes sense.

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Napster @ Feb. 02 2004,12:30)]Quote[/b] (Yorkshire Blue @ Feb. 02 2004,11:56)]Blimey. I agree with Napster that is controversial
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You know it makes sense.
Agreeing with Napster? Now THAT'S controversial...

[chadded]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 02 2004,12:11)]I'd especially want an opinion of someone who's only supported us since, say 1998-ish.....
Since 99.

Darryl

Roget Whelan (P) Sergio


Dave Lee Maher Smith Forbes


Tes Carruthers

Should say that I can't think of a good right back, apart from Jupp, and Carruthers only for his first season.

Honourable mentions to Hutch, Tinks, Who I remember as a sweeper, Sammy (One sub bench appearance, and everyone says he was ok) Jenks last year on a good day. And, dare I say it, Rawle.

[HUMBLEPIE]

Quote[/b] (chadded @ Feb. 02 2004,13:29)]Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 02 2004,12:11)]I'd especially want an opinion of someone who's only supported us since, say 1998-ish.....
Since 99.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Darryl

* * * * * * * * * * * * Roget * * * * *Whelan (P) * * * * Sergio


Dave Lee * * * * * * * Maher * * * * *Smith * * * * * * Forbes


* * * * * * * * * * * * *Tes * * * * * * Carruthers

Should say that I can't think of a good right back, apart from Jupp, and Carruthers only for his first season.

Honourable mentions to Hutch, Tinks, Who I remember as a sweeper, Sammy (One sub bench appearance, and everyone says he was ok) Jenks last year on a good day. And, dare I say it, Rawle.
I think we should get a 2nd opinion of anyone who has supported us since 1998 onwards....there must be a medical term for it.... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif

[chadded]

Name better players in the last 5 years then. http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/tounge.gif http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (chadded @ Feb. 02 2004,13:29)]Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 02 2004,12:11)]I'd especially want an opinion of someone who's only supported us since, say 1998-ish.....
Since 99.

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Darryl

* * * * * * * * * * * * Roget * * * * *Whelan (P) * * * * Sergio


Dave Lee * * * * * * * Maher * * * * *Smith * * * * * * Forbes


* * * * * * * * * * * * *Tes * * * * * * Carruthers

Should say that I can't think of a good right back, apart from Jupp, and Carruthers only for his first season.

Honourable mentions to Hutch, Tinks, Who I remember as a sweeper, Sammy (One sub bench appearance, and everyone says he was ok) Jenks last year on a good day. And, dare I say it, Rawle.
As I expected, though a mention to Leon Cort also? What about Julian Hails for right back?

Its tough, I wouldn't want to base it just on the last five years because we have had so much cr*p over that time.

[HUMBLEPIE]

Theres plenty unfortunately they didn't play for Southend...hence the reason you come up with the team you have....and most of them wouldn't be fit to wear the shirt not that long ago... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/sad.gif

[Beefy]

Since 1990ish....

Simon Royce

Martyn Booty
Chris Powell
Micky Bodley
Mike Lapper

Mark Gower
Mike Marsh
Ronnie Whelan
Ricky Otto

Stan Collymore
Brett Angell

Subs:
Paul Sansome
Jon Hunt
Paul Byrne
Andy Thomson
Steve Tilson

Since 1998/98 (The Division Three years....)

Darryl Flahavan

Martyn Booty
Nathan Jones
Leo Roget
Leon Cort

Mark Gower
Mark Tinkler
Jay Smith
Lee Hodges

Martin Carruthers
Tes Bramble

Paul Sansome

Dean Austin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chris Powell
* * * * * * * * * Shane Westley * * * Spencer Prior

Andy Ansah * * * * Peter Butler *Jay Smith * * * *Steve Tilson

* * * * * * * *David Crown * * * * * Stanley Collymore

Subs: Glenn Pennyfather, Roy McDonough, *Guy Butters, Dave Martin, Paul Clark

[TonyTheKray]

Supporter since 1987, my best XI,

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Sansome

Austin * * * * * * * * * * * Edwards * *Paul Clark© * * * * * *Powell

Ansah * * * * * * * * * * * *Butler * * * *Cornwell * * * * * * * * * *Otto

* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *Collymore *Benjamin


Subs, Flahavan
* * * * Prior
* * * * Keith Jones
* * * * Dave Martin
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[Andy_S]

Flavs ahead of Royce? http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[ASHRIMPER]

Since 1998

Flavs
Hails Roget Newman Searle

Forbes Maher Gower N Jones

Webb Carruthers
subs: Capleton,cort,Lee,Fitzpatrick,Tolson

[Yorkshire Blue]

Quote[/b] (ASHRIMPER @ Feb. 02 2004,20:11)]Since 1998

* * * * * * * * * * * * Flavs
Hails * * * *Roget * * * *Newman * *Searle

Forbes * * *Maher * * *Gower * * * N Jones

* * * * * * * * Webb * * * * Carruthers
subs: Capleton,cort,Lee,Fitzpatrick,Tolson
Controversial.

Hails, Maher, Forbes, Webb, Fitzpatrick and Capelton have been at various times candidates for worse ever XIs.

FWIW my team would be from the third division onwards would be

Margetson
Hails Roget Hutchings Searle
Lee Tinkler J.Smith Forbes
Carruthers Bramble

Although I could just as easily choose a defence and midfield of:

Jupp Newman Cort N. Jones
Gower Fullarton Maher Houghton

[Matt the Shrimp]

Hmm... favourite 3rd Div onwards team would be:

* * * * * * * *Woodman

Booty * *Roget * *Newman * Searle

Hodges *Tinkler * J. Smith * *Houghton

* * * Carruthers *Bramble

Subs: Margetson, Broad, Cort, Lee, Tolson, Gower

[steveh1510]

Division 3:

Woodman

Jupp *Cort *Roget *Searle

Gower Tinkler Smith N Jones

Bramble Carruthers

Subs
Margetson
Maher
Newman
Hutchings
Constantine

[Matt the Shrimp]

Yep, I agree about Woody... changes made!

Matt

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:16)]Yep, I agree about Woody... changes made!

Matt
I was just looking for an alternative to Flahavan - I'm loathe to put him in any sort of 'best' XI.....

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:20)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:16)]Yep, I agree about Woody... changes made!

Matt
I was just looking for an alternative to Flahavan - I'm loathe to put him in any sort of 'best' XI.....
I know what you mean...

As for Nathan Jones... surely that's cheating? OK, so he's a good left-sided player, but you can count on the fingers of one hand the times he played left-midfield for us...

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Matt

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:22)]Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:20)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:16)]Yep, I agree about Woody... changes made!

Matt
I was just looking for an alternative to Flahavan - I'm loathe to put him in any sort of 'best' XI.....
I know what you mean...

As for Nathan Jones... surely that's cheating? *OK, so he's a good left-sided player, but you can count on the fingers of one hand the times he played left-midfield for us...

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Matt
I thought he played at LM more than that.....

He was always good going forward, and to be honest - I didn't know who else to include - I didn't rate Forbes or Houghton, and wasn't sure when Clarke left(although I would still have Jones over him any day...)

[The General]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:20)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:16)]Yep, I agree about Woody... changes made!

Matt
I was just looking for an alternative to Flahavan - I'm loathe to put him in any sort of 'best' XI.....
Put Sammmy in. He was on the bench once!!

Kev

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[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:27)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:22)]As for Nathan Jones... surely that's cheating? *OK, so he's a good left-sided player, but you can count on the fingers of one hand the times he played left-midfield for us...

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Matt
I thought he played at LM more than that.....

He was always good going forward, and to be honest - I didn't know who else to include - I didn't rate Forbes or Houghton, and wasn't sure when Clarke left(although I would still have Jones over him any day...)
Perhaps he did... I'm sure someone will contradict me. I am prone to the odd lapse of poetic licence, for example...

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Adrian Clarke left in August 2000 so still qualifies for this team as it's a Div 3 side, and he was here when we were in Div 3. Surprised that (a) you're so "pro" him and (b) so "anti" Scott Houghton... but then Houghton is, for me, one of those players whom we discussed in another thread - someone who you think was pretty good, but whom plenty of others thought was pants.

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I guess I'll always remember Houghton for his performance at Hartlepool in December 1998... a truly incredible feat...

Matt

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:35)]Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:27)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:22)]As for Nathan Jones... surely that's cheating? *OK, so he's a good left-sided player, but you can count on the fingers of one hand the times he played left-midfield for us...

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Matt
I thought he played at LM more than that.....

He was always good going forward, and to be honest - I didn't know who else to include - I didn't rate Forbes or Houghton, and wasn't sure when Clarke left(although I would still have Jones over him any day...)
Perhaps he did... I'm sure someone will contradict me. *I am prone to the odd lapse of poetic licence, for example...

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Adrian Clarke left in August 2000 so still qualifies for this team as it's a Div 3 side, and he was here when we were in Div 3. *Surprised that (a) you're so "pro" him and (b) so "anti" Scott Houghton... but then Houghton is, for me, one of those players whom we discussed in another thread - someone who you think was pretty good, but whom plenty of others thought was pants.

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I guess I'll always remember Houghton for his performance at Hartlepool in December 1998... a truly incredible feat...

Matt
Adrian Clarke was someone I nominated in that thread IIRC. I liked him, although I thought he had a lot more talent than he ever let show.... So if you won't let me have Jones - I'll swap him for Clarke, drop Searle and move Jones back.

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[Yorkshire Blue]

Mark Gower reminds me a lot of Scott Houghton.

Both capable of beating their man countless times and scoring regularly from distance. However both seem to turn it on and off and their defensive games can leave a lot to be desired. If they were more aware of their team-mates and worked harder I can't help thinking both would be plying their trade at a higher level.

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Yorkshire Blue @ Feb. 03 2004,13:45)]I can't help thinking both would be plying their trade at a higher level.
Houghton did for a while... I remember seeing him score on the telly for Spurs...

Yet another spurs player making his way to the Hall:

Hall
Maher
Houghton
Lee
Gower
Thurgood
Kightly
Kelly
Henry

erm...

OK, not that many. *Time was when they used to travel in the other direction (Austin, Edinburgh)...

Matt

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:49)]Houghton did for a while... I remember seeing him score on the telly for Spurs...

Yet another spurs player making his way to the Hall:

Hall
Maher
Houghton
Lee
Henry

erm...

OK, not that many. *Time was when they used to travel in the other direction (Austin, Edinburgh)...

Matt
Gower, Kightly, Kelly, Thurgood...

[Yorkshire Blue]

Gower was a yoof at Spurs as well.

You can also add Thurgood and Kightly.

[Beefy]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,12:53)]Hmm... favourite 3rd Div onwards team would be:

* * * * * * * *Woodman

Booty * *Roget * *Newman * Searle

Hodges *Tinkler * J. Smith * *Houghton

* * * Carruthers *Bramble

Subs: Margetson, Broad, Cort, Lee, Tolson, Gower
Good call on lee Hodges, mate. Had completely forgotten him.

See ya Scotty Houghton!

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Feb. 03 2004,13:50)]Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 03 2004,13:49)]Houghton did for a while... I remember seeing him score on the telly for Spurs...

Yet another spurs player making his way to the Hall:

Hall
Maher
Houghton
Lee
Henry

erm...

OK, not that many. *Time was when they used to travel in the other direction (Austin, Edinburgh)...

Matt
Gower, Kightly, Kelly, Thurgood...
We also had Guy Butters on loan from Spurs
(I always thought he was a quality player for us)

[TheLittleGazette]

Quote[/b] (Smudger @ Feb. 02 2004,10:49)]Sansome was the best keeper I ever saw at Roots Hall. Used to pull off some stunning saves week after week......

Never seen anyone since then that was worth singing "England's number 1" to and we used to sing that to Sammy every week. Royce was Broughton-esque by comparison for me.
There's been huge debates on my disliking of Roycey

My reason's are simple.

Despite never doubting the guys ability - he could be a good keeper and was deservedly player of the year in 95/96 - he seemed to give up too easily.

In the two relegation seasons he disn't play well, whether it was confidence or not I don't know but in my opinion he just wasn't up for the fight, and anyone at the Wrexham game on the last day of 97/98 couldn't possibly argue when Royce let in three very very soft goals.

His kicking was also poor - but did improve.

[ingmatt]

royce
austin
powell
roet
lapper
hails
tilson
marsh
j smith
collymore
angell

subs
capleton
searl
newman
otto
carruthers

[Matt the Shrimp]

Capleton?!

*cough* *splutter* *gulp*

Nice bloke, but rubbish keeper. *I'd have Flavs over "Mel...Mel...Aw f**kinell Mel!"

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P.S. If you saw Otto play, surely you saw Sammy play?! The fact that you've got Roycey ahead of him is controversial enough, but Capleton as well...?!!

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[Andy_S]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Feb. 12 2004,19:01)]"Mel...Mel...Aw f**kinell Mel!"
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[SUFC_Al]

Fave 11?

Sansome
Austin
Powell
Prior
Scully
Ansah
Butler
Martin
Otto
Angell
Benjamin

I know most of this team is made up of our promotion wimming sides but they are the best sides that i've seen

[shrimpboy]

Only been truly supporting since about 99/00. Just went to odd games before that

Flavs

Booty
Roget
Cort
Searle

Gower
Smith
Maher
N.Jones

Carruthers
Constantine(who else? Better than Tes)

Subs:

[Surrey Blue]

Paul Sansome

Dean Austin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Chris Powell
* * * * * * * * *Shane Westley * * * Pat Scully

Andy Ansah * * * * Peter Butler *Ronnie Whelan * * Martin Ling

* * * * * * * Stan Collymore * * * * *Brett Angell * * * * *

Subs: Ricky Otto, Spencer Prior, *Ian Benjiman, Paul Clark, Mike Marsh, Simon Royce

[* ORM *]

This is almost impossible because every time I think about someone to put in I realise I've missed someone even better.

So I am going for something different - The Legend XI

I am struggling for a right back - Dean Austin is ruled out for starters I couldn't stand him either as a player for us or for Spurs. One puff and he fell over injured (kinda reminds me of Napster http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ). When you see the team I've picked a few suggestions for right back should come to mind.

33 games makes Stan a great player but NOT a legend before anyone asks.

Sammy

Clark Moody Powell

Poutney Butler Martin Tilson

Angell Roy Roy Super Roy

Others I have known and loved -

Goalkeepers - Freeman, Cawston,

Defenders - Prior, Townsend, Scully, Stead, Jones

Midfielders - Marsh, Tinkler, Maher, Morris, Ling

Forwards - Cadette, Crown, D Parker, Stanley, Benjy,

I've done a massive injustice to some of the players that I should be able to remember in the 70s and 80s but its getting late. Someone like Stid should be able to help out here.

Of the current crop Maher is already in the nearly list. Our longest serving player and very close to becoming player of the season for the second time. (I look forward to McScriven presenting the award http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/biggrin.gif ).

Others that have the potential are Warren, Smith, Gower, Bramble and Broughton. I see nothing in the rest of them that sets them aside from other players I've seen in the third division.

Broughton was a bitter pill for me to swallow but I'm happy to stick my hand up and say I could be wrong. Bramble is one of those enfuriating players that doesn't seem to realise exactly how much talent he actually has. If he is not careful I think he's likely to drift out of the professional game, but I'd love that not to be the case.

[Durera]

Quote[/b] (* ORM * @ Mar. 06 2004,23:04)]Sammy

Clark Moody Powell

Poutney Butler Martin Tilson

Angell Roy Roy Super Roy
<span style='font-family:comic sans ms'>Leaving as much cover on the right as we had today?</span>

STARTING XI:
Royce
Edwards
Searle
Scully
Prior
Butler
Benjamin
Maher
Angel
Dreeeeeeeewe http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/wink.gif
Otto

SUBS:
Flahaven, Powell, Newman, Paul Clark, Carruthers