Zone Update Chelmsford Away Pre Season

[Dave of the Match]

http://www.southendunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10444~1670109,00.html

 

[OldBlueLady]

Yep, saw that earlier. Bang goes the theory of having a glamour pre-season game that Saturday then.

 

[Interpol Shrimper]

What a p*ss poor selection of LOCAL friendlies yet again.
Why did nobody ask the RM blog why we seem set against a pre-season tour, even of Ireland or somewhere else in Europe?

 

[Ron Manager]

Looks like I'll stay in Oz for the pre-season then (Celtic at home) and head over to England for a visit when the real stuff starts.

 

[Yer Blues]

ahh its my birthday that day - what better way to spend it than in the company of jeff king.

 

[Suffolk Blue]

What a p*ss poor selection of LOCAL friendlies yet again.
Why did nobody ask the RM blog why we seem set against a pre-season tour, even of Ireland or somewhere else in Europe?

I wouldn't want that sort of pre-season.

I enjoy visiting local clubs for these friendlies. It's a good thing for Southend United to be doing for the area anyway; giving these clubs some much appreciated extra revenue. If we went on a tour of Europe or Ireland then I'd be unable to go; whereas I can get myself to any local ground without too much trouble even if it's only to watch a team comprised mainly of youths, reserves, and triallists.

I'd still like to see a big-name home friendly added - there's still Sat 1st August available; perhaps something's being lined up for that date?

 

[Yer Blues]

I wouldn't want that sort of pre-season.

I enjoy visiting local clubs for these friendlies. It's a good thing for Southend United to be doing for the area anyway; giving these clubs some much appreciated extra revenue. If we went on a tour of Europe or Ireland then I'd be unable to go; whereas I can get myself to any local ground without too much trouble even if it's only to watch a team comprised mainly of youths, reserves, and triallists.

I'd still like to see a big-name home friendly added - there's still Sat 1st August available; perhaps something's being lined up for that date?

get ready for west ham

 

[Smiffy]

get ready for west ham

Now you have gone and done it Greenberg.

This will cause uproar.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

get ready for west ham

Big name? Rather play East Ham.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Big game this one. I know that me and Matt the Shrimp will be coming properly tooled up.

 

[Smiffy]

Big game this one. I know that me and Matt the Shrimp will be coming properly tooled up.

With a Ladbrokes betting slip and a pot of Beluga caviar?

 

[toellandback]

What a p*ss poor selection of LOCAL friendlies yet again.
Why did nobody ask the RM blog why we seem set against a pre-season tour, even of Ireland or somewhere else in Europe?

It has to pay for itself though mate if not there is no benefit. We are unsure where our tour is yet but its bound to be either Ireland or Scandinavia. This is due to those areas being where we have the largest fanbases outside of the Uk. By visiting those places you can flog shirts etc at over the top prices. If there isn't the interest there then sadly there is no point going. By staying local you run the chance of getting kids in and interested.

It sounds good but they have been the locations of tours for god knows how many years. They are also very expensive, as any who has brought a pint in Dublin will testify.

 

[Uncle Leo]

With a Ladbrokes betting slip and a pot of Beluga caviar?

That's how we roll.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Always enjoy the Chelmsford pre-season, was hoping Maldon Town would have been added as well though.

I love the non-league local tour of Essex in pre-season. Beer on the terraces, sun shining, plenty of Shrimpers, and big crowds for the teams we visit. Its nice as the only Club in Essex to put something back into the local community by playing them.

Fully expect a big game, possibly Villareal, on the 1st of August.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Always enjoy the Chelmsford pre-season, was hoping Maldon Town would have been added as well though.

I love the non-league local tour of Essex in pre-season. Beer on the terraces, sun shining, plenty of Shrimpers, and big crowds for the teams we visit. Its nice as the only Club in Essex to put something back into the local community by playing them.

Fully expect a big game, possibly Villareal, on the 1st of August.

Spot on.

The club has a moral duty to support the local non-league scene.

 

[Uncle Leo]

Fully expect a big game, possibly Villareal, on the 1st of August.

What makes you think Villarreal? A mate of mine is good friends with a few people in their support's club, I'll ask him if they know anything.

 

[BoyWonder2]

When our links with CD Javea was announced, there was a big thing about them being heavily tied in with Villareal, and one of the top guys at Villareal was over to watch us play during our dreadful Christmas period.

Would also tie in with what RM said in his blog about a side people would be excited about.

 

[Smiffy]

Villareal or West Ham...

 

[Uncle Leo]

When our links with CD Javea was announced, there was a big thing about them being heavily tied in with Villareal, and one of the top guys at Villareal was over to watch us play during our dreadful Christmas period.

Would also tie in with what RM said in his blog about a side people would be excited about.

I hope you're right!

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Villareal or West Ham...

I'm not fussed about watching either's reserve side.