Pre-Match Thread FC Halifax Town v Southend United, Tuesday 16th August, 1945ko, NL

[Yorkshire Blue]

I'm pretty sure the team should pick itself no?

Arnold
Crowhurst Hobbo Kensdale Lomas Ralph
Husin Miley
Fonguck
Powell Wreh

Subs; Colin, bridge, Mooney, wood, sandat

Other than clifford (dropped either for form or injury) I think the players deserve the to start again that started on saturday.

Maybe 2 games in 3 days is a bit much for Crowhurst (doubt it but just a thought) but after what I'm hearing definitely deserves the shirt.

Have high hopes for Mooney but if he is still struggling a bit with injury we dont need to risk him

That sub bench looks weird with a keeper and 4 attacking midfielders/forwards but I suppose it makes the most sense as if a centre-half got injured Bridge would come on and Ralph would move back to centre half so Tommy Davis would be a wasted spot. Not sure who our 5th choice RWB would be and let’s hope we never need to find out!

 

[RHB]

Maybe 2 games in 3 days is a bit much for Crowhurst (doubt it but just a thought) but after what I'm hearing definitely deserves the shirt.

Have high hopes for Mooney but if he is still struggling a bit with injury we dont need to risk him

He's 18, he's just debuted in the first team and received decent reviews. So how do you think he would react at 18 if you told him this was a game too far? I reckon foxtrot Oscar would feature strongly in his reply. Mind you, if Kev told him that he'd have to suck it up. Tough old world at times.

 

[AlfaShrimper]

That sub bench looks weird with a keeper and 4 attacking midfielders/forwards but I suppose it makes the most sense as if a centre-half got injured Bridge would come on and Ralph would move back to centre half so Tommy Davis would be a wasted spot. Not sure who our 5th choice RWB would be and let’s hope we never need to find out!

We just dont have any defensive cover currently but yes exactly my thoughts with Bridge/Ralph

 

[AlfaShrimper]

He's 18, he's just debuted in the first team and received decent reviews. So how do you think he would react at 18 if you told him this was a game too far

He will absolutely play but we have to remember the kid is young and this will be his second full game ln 3 days, I'm sure he will cope absolutely fine however.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Left WB is our weak area, long as Clifford is out for an long time, we have an better chance of picking up results. Ralph must start at LWB.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

They play at the Shay Stadium - not to be confused with the Shea Stadium which is somewhat grander. I made my first visit in 1973 just after we scored 5, two days running, against Port Vale and Chesterfield. We lost 2-1 at Halifax…..

Apparently the ground is built on the site of a former council rubbish tip - there’s a coincidence!

...and in a picturesque valley.
From memory, it's walking distance from two decent pubs: The Shears, although recent Tripadvisor reviews slated it and The Cross Keys with real ale in both.

 

[GBJ]

Halifax have had a poor start and we need to be going there looking for 3 points.

Their pre-season was disastrous too, winning only once against Curzon Ashton. That is their only victory since their defeat in the playoffs at the end of last season. Whatever has happened there, they haven’t recovered from that playoff hangover.

Unfortunately for us, we’re universally recognised as the football club who are only too happy to oblige an opponent their first win in a long time, so you know what’s going to happen!

 

[Shaymen down under]

Halifax fan here, we were woeful in first game against Barnet(think they will do ok this season).

However against Torquay, I've never seen a more one sided game in my life. Their goal was from a long throw in that glanced off our defenders head straight into feet of their striker.

Aside from that, 26 shots, 65% possession 450 passes to their 167, etc etc.

Still on 0 points, so all the above is irrelevant.

We'll be ok this season. Our squad gets ransacked most seasons. We must have had close to ten transfer fees/compensation coming in over the past 2 seasons, and potentially another two players leaving before transfer window closes.

Some of our better performers(Warburton & Spence) from last
Season are injured, which is a bonus for you.

We do need to start picking up points I suppose, but I think we're going the slow burn this season. We usually start really well and level off due to small squad, budget etc. Might do it the opposite way like Stockport this season and come good at the right time .

Plenty of car parking around. £5 in main club car park. Cheaper and free options not far away either. Piece Hall is great if you here early enough, and three pigeons is probably one of the most popular pubs in this league for football fans.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher says the Shrimpers will be ready for another tricky test at Halifax Town on Tuesday night.

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[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher expects Tom Clifford to be fit enough to face Halifax Town on Tuesday night - despite the defender suffering a suspected broken nose.

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[Rob Noxious]

...and in a picturesque valley.
From memory, it's walking distance from two decent pubs: The Shears, although recent Tripadvisor reviews slated it and The Cross Keys with real ale in both.

The Three Pigeons is fantastic. Good real ale and a friendly pub.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

I remember when it was called 'The Three Birds'. You're not allowed to say that anymore.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I am up in Yorkshire, much much cooler and better for footie.

 

[leeblue]

I'd drop clifford if I'm honest.
I presume mooney and Bridge are injured.
Disappointed that we have started the season with injury issues.
Lomas in, clifford out.
IF bridge or mooney fit possibly go back to the three forwards.

 

[Tony Allen]

I live in the Bradford area and the weather may be a problem tomorrow so factor that in when you are travelling and getting to the ground etc

 

[sufcfed]

Why are we waiting so long for scans and scan results?

Seems abit off to be honest

 

[Jai]

Why are we waiting so long for scans and scan results?

Seems abit off to be honest

We're still lacking a medical department, aren't we?

 

[Shrimper Brownie]

Why are we waiting so long for scans and scan results?

Seems abit off to be honest

I have a feeling Wrexham have something to do with it- perhaps they’re holding off on scanning Hyde for example as they might’ve known something we didn’t…

 

[tallboyblue]

I have a feeling Wrexham have something to do with it- perhaps they’re holding off on scanning Hyde for example as they might’ve known something we didn’t…

Have we sent him back?

 

[* ORM *]

Nope, but I could watch every single game away from home with a beer in my hand. Possibly would have done that at Solihull as the drive up was a nightmare and 35c.

Hang on a minute, a beer is a bargain at 35 cents