Post-Match Thread and Ratings Southend United 2-1 Darlington F.A Trophy

[tommy tucker]

Wish him well no matter who the player plays for its allways a worry when the player is taken to hospital .

 

[Fairport]

Attendance: 2,741 (332 away fans)

I thought it was announced as 3300+

 

[sufc48]

We need to open up the West Stand if at home in the next round. The home atmosphere suffers without the W block.

As a west stand season ticket holder I fully agree.
The east stand should be condemned.
Trying to leave the east blacks was a nightmare and an accident waiting to happen.

 

[Holy Joe]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1614336672757334019

 

[Holy Joe]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1614328996824506369

 

[wiggy]

Blondy - 7 - some fantastic saves and brave moments today. Kicking still pretty poor but a much improved performance!

Demetriou - 7 - solid enough game
Kensdale - 7 - played well, some nice runs forwards. Couple of wayward long balls.
Lopata - 7 - similar comments to Kensdale, played well.
Ralph - 6 - thought he was a little weaker today. Would have liked to see a little more going forward from him.

Husin - 6 - plenty of energy, would have liked him to be a little more positive in possession.
Miley - 6 - done pretty well, similar to Husin - I’d like our midfield to create more chances in general.
Bridge - 9 - our main attacking threat as always. Looks like creating something everytime he has the ball. We need to get the ball to him quicker!
Taylor - 6 - done okay, got stuck in and played some good balls.

Powell - 4 - Mr. Invisible. Looked disinterested, didn’t have his usual energy and missed another decent chance. Not sure he’s what we need up there to be honest.
Cardwell - 8 - put himself about, had some great chances with two goals… can’t ask much more from a forward.

Subs - nothing massive to mention aside from being good to see Murphy and Hyde getting some minutes. Thought Murphy looked sharp.

Ref - 2 - some atrocious decisions for both teams. Blatant throw ins given the wrong way all afternoon and had zero control of the game.

 

[kaymac]

I thought it was announced as 3300+

That’s what I heard over the tannoy, with 359 from Darlo

 

[wiggy]

Agree with the Powell comment, buzzes around like angry ant but final product a League below...name your price Darlo.
Oh for a Jack bridge supply line both sides!

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Would Murphy be able to start soon maybe? Didn't go today

 

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Definitely onside looking at the video.

 

[lreed567]

We need to open up the West Stand if at home in the next round. The home atmosphere suffers without the W block.

Or even the north bank to home fans for FA trophy games, give away south lower

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Anyone know when the 5th round draw is?

Mon afternoon i believe.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was surprised his side’s FA Trophy tie with Darlington was allowed to go ahead.

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[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United striker Chris Wreh was forced to miss Saturday's win against Darlington.

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[Billy Bests boot laces]

I thought it was announced as 3300+

It was!

 

[The Big Dady]

 

[The Big Dady]

 

[RHB]

I thought it was announced as 3300+

Funnily enough, both Mrs RHB and I thought the same when the crowd was announced.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Was that their no.9, who when the injured player was being helped round the touchline, came over to the manager & just plonked his arse down on the pitch for what-ever reason for a min or so?.

 

[LBBlue]

Must be very rare in any game to hit the post 4 times, I wonder whether we have ever done that before and what the UK or our record might be. I know Liverpool hit the post 27 times during season 2013-14 . Couple of years ago Evesham United lost 2 -1 to Yate Town but hit the post SIX times
Yet again on another day we could have had 5. Someone is going to take a hammering from us before the season is out ?

A game that sticks in my memory was in September 1977 - a long time ago. Our 9th League game of the season, we had won 6 and drawn 2 - had won all 4 away games and were away at Doncaster at their old Belle Vue ground on a Tuesday night. We absolutely pulverised them and lost 2-0. What I remember is that the flying pig, Alan Foggan, hit the woodwork 4 times himself - it just wouldn’t go in. Their second goal was in the last minute and I just couldn’t believe it. I’d been sitting very quietly in their main stand and let out my frustration …..nearest I’d ever come to a sticky end at a game….