Pre-Match Thread Southend Utd vs Plymouth Argyle

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United manager Chris Powell insists he has no grudge to bear with Plymouth Argyle boss Derek Adams.

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[kentblues]

Seems to me we had a big statement about not playing people out of position- then want to partner Cox with anyone but an actual forward (Dieng, Bunn whoever). I think against Plymouth we should be extraordinary brave and play two actual forwards up front (throw Wabo in for example- can always take him off after 50 mins..)

assuming we dont get a loanee between now and then

 

[RHB]

I had forgotten that Adams will be on the touchline. He certainly was an odious tosser in the game at their place. Hopefully the East Stand will show him some love.

 

[HypoTypo]

I had forgotten that Adams will be on the touchline. He certainly was an odious tosser in the game at their place. Hopefully the East Stand will show him some love.

We normally do. I have a whole chicken ready as well

 

[dannypav]

Saying that he was pulled off at next two games (Burton and Oxford) so maybe he does have an issue)

He must have been well pleased with that ......

 

[HypoTypo]

He must have been well pleased with that ......

Well if he is carrying an injury it's no surprise is it. Looking at the match reports he started both games but was subbed off

 

[AndyT]

I think danny is using innuendo, here.

I might be wrong.

 

[HypoTypo]

And Oscar Threlkeld returns to home park and is most likely to play tomorrow

 

[Pak Power]

I think we should try this formation;

 

[Sammy Shrimper]

11 players that put a shift in and do their best. Give me that and sod the formation

Having had the misfortune to sit through Tuesday's match, a side playing with some passion would be great this afternoon. Being a West Stand migrant I was shocked to hear the lack of noise / encouragement from our Management team on the bench. What do Matthews and Keen do ? Coughlin was never silent.
Anyway back to the West Stand this afternoon and looking for 3 points. Come on you Shrimpers!

 

[AndyT]

I think we should try this formation;

The Goat!

 

[Clarky176]

No Charlie Kelman in the starting u18s team at B&L today, could well signify that he’s in the first team squad today

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I think we should try this formation;

What, ditch 4-4-2 for goat-1-2? It’s innovative!

 

[Flinty]

No Charlie Kelman in the starting u18s team at B&L today, could well signify that he’s in the first team squad today

If that’s the case I think that’s all we need to know about Wabo’s future

 

[AndyT]

He'll just be on the bench, though.

 

[Andy_S]

Having had the misfortune to sit through Tuesday's match, a side playing with some passion would be great this afternoon. Being a West Stand migrant I was shocked to hear the lack of noise / encouragement from our Management team on the bench. What do Matthews and Keen do ? Coughlin was never silent.
Anyway back to the West Stand this afternoon and looking for 3 points. Come on you Shrimpers!

Having my season next to our dugout as I do, I can say that I have never once seen Kevin Keen leave his seat and interact with any player in a game. He may as well sit in Brian Horton’s old seat in the directors area. Or just sit at the bar. Either/or.

 

[C V Shrimper]

Having my season next to our dugout as I do, I can say that I have never once seen Kevin Keen leave his seat and interact with any player in a game. He may as well sit in Brian Horton’s old seat in the directors area. Or just sit at the bar. Either/or.

For the last 2 games that’s exactly where he has sat, in Brian Hortons old seat.

 

[AndyT]

Never understood why two assistants are required.

One at a push, if they work well as a team : Webb/Lock .. Tilly/Brush

Two is just a waste of a wage, I think.

 

[Shrimper]

He'll just be on the bench, though.

True, reckon he'll get a run out if we're comfortably ahead though

 

[Grapevine]

Does anyone really think that the players can hear and take on board information from the staff during a game? Let alone if 2 maybe even 3 of them got up and started shouting!!

Firstly there’s a rule that only allows max 2 standing in the technical area....secondly if the players could hear you what’s the value in more than one voice?? Thirdly trust me the players can’t hear you!!!!