Official Match Thread Bristol Rovers v Southend United

[Tangled up in Blue]

I prefer to think of it as a tribute to Canvey Shrimper (who I never met but RobNoxious did) rather than a pre-match match forecast.

As it happens, I know a couple of guys in Barna who are big Pirates' fans-as well as being proper football supporters-so bragging rights would be nice.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Maybe because Hutchinson was cack on Tuesday?

According to Glen P on BBC Essex says Hutch had a decent game against Burton and says he is amazed Hutch has been dropped today

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

According to Glen P on BBC Essex says Hutch had a decent game against Burton and says he is amazed Hutch has been dropped today

Bet Hutch comes on as sub for Milligan at some point.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

From all accounts Clarke-Harris plays better with Nichols alongside him but he’s not a popular selection (Nichols) as he can’t score for s**t. Rovers fans also worried as they never win the games they should comfortably win. Not the first choice line up, so hopefully we can capitalise - Ha!! Regards our line up I’m not surprised to see Milligan back. Obviously the instruction is to keep it tight. Mantom, Milligan and Demi to break up play and get some tackles in, hopefully. Bit surprised Cox isn’t starting, not really shocked to see Taylor as Sol clearly rates him. COYBB!!

 

[ESG]

I see former Neighbours star, Mark Little, is playing for Bristol Rovers.

We have recalled our very own Mrs Mangel

 

[Westcliff DGS]

Doe# Milligan have dirt or photos on management etc to get selected every week when fit

 

[AndyT]

We have recalled our very own Mrs Mangel

With Bouncer on the bench!

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United are in action at Bristol Rovers this afternoon. Follow the action live here.

More...

 

[AndyT]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1203326083048902656

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I'm sorry guys, and I know this will upset quite a few, but I've got to say it, I'm shocked that we're still playing young Bishop. He's not a clean sheet keeper. He's let in some shocking goals this season, normally due to bad positioning, slow reactions, or being on the wrong foot. He had one shot on target to save on Tuesday, and that's nowhere near the bad ones he's let in.

 

[AndyT]

I think it sums our season up when BBC Essex commentary clip is Humphrys reducing the arrears!

 

[Cricko]

I'm sorry guys, and I know this will upset quite a few, but I've got to say it, I'm shocked that we're still playing young Bishop. He's not a clean sheet keeper. He's let in some shocking goals this season, normally due to bad positioning, slow reactions, or being on the wrong foot. He had one shot on target to save on Tuesday, and that's nowhere near the bad ones he's let in.

Or we could have non moving, punch it to an incoming forward Oxley...TBH none of our keepers are Lge 1 standard.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Looks like Rovers might be lining up with a 3-5-2 which makes it essential we compete in midfield ..

 

[SUFCStu]

I'm sorry guys, and I know this will upset quite a few, but I've got to say it, I'm shocked that we're still playing young Bishop. He's not a clean sheet keeper. He's let in some shocking goals this season, normally due to bad positioning, slow reactions, or being on the wrong foot. He had one shot on target to save on Tuesday, and that's nowhere near the bad ones he's let in.

Sadly Oxley is also not very good either nowadays.

A new goalkeeper is a must for January.

 

[Smith]

Sadly Oxley is also not very good either nowadays.

A new goalkeeper is a must for January.

Along with new defenders, full backs, midfields, wingers and strikers!

 

[The Big Dady]

Official Team Sheet

 

[norman the baker]

that is just for starters

 

[AndyT]

Good ball forward by Nathan Ralph apparently!

 

[Ricey]

I prefer to think of it as a tribute to Canvey Shrimper (who I never met but RobNoxious did) rather than a pre-match match forecast.

And that is exactly what it is.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Milligan sounding cr@p already !?