Pre-Match Thread Forest Green Rovers v Southend United, Wednesday 21st May, 19:45ko, play off semi final

[Unstruck87]

He certainly looked a bit useful. I believe that was Nathan Ralph's first game back after injury, he will be more prepared for Garrick this time.

Garrick plays LW. It was a one off playing on the right!

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

Finally, we have had a mention on BBC East TV. Will wonders never cease.

I local news have concentrated on local ruby teams and bloody bristol City/Rovers promotion relegation battles....they probably will give us a passing mention after the game

 

[Unstruck87]

Genuine question - how do your fans rate Harry Cardwell as a player ?

Works hard but plays up top alone. I would say he’s third choice and quigley is probably number 1 , without even scoring in the league . Doidge goal return from the bench is impressive though.

 

[Unstruck87]

Is the fan zone worth going in? Not been here before, so trying to work out where to go before hand, sounds as tho parking may be a nightmare and we are aiming to get there for about 5:30-6. It sounds as tho can park around but possibly a bit of a walk.

I would recommend the fan zone, it’s spacious and has a container brewdog bar. But would suggest buying 2 or 3 drinks a time as the queue will be mental. I can’t imagine we will put in another bar which I never understand when we get a capacity crowd.

Often they’re will be live music as well. Pubs are all at the bottom of the hill which is a 20-25 min walk up a very steep hill.

Parking close to ground down any street you find. Just ditch the car on a kerb, there is no
Parking enforcement and it’s all single yellows.

 

[Leeboy]

well Aaron Maclean predicted an Oldham v Southend PO Final - so far he’s half correct

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Just checked again and it’s still running to Paddington (change at Swindon) - my son has only got to get back to London, though.

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When putting in Stroud to Rochford, it says no later train than the 21.35. Also, Great Anglian is saying the same. So something's not right.

 

[Holy Joe]

The 'milk' train as it was known. Casey Jones! I used to live in there.

Now called the vomit comet. Last train nowadays is, 00:50.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

well Aaron Maclean predicted an Oldham v Southend PO Final - so far he’s half correct

He's very good. I like his voice and his analysis of anything National League. He knows it and the players inside out.

 

[leeblue]

Night shift done.
Wake up at one.
Off to FGR
If I can actually sleep...buzzing for this

 

[Leeboy]

another ex-Shrimper wishing us luck tonight

 

[Ritchierich]

Morning Shrimpers! Bet you’re all excited for tonight and we’ve shown you how it’s done….it looks like the long break for the top placed teams is a big disadvantage.

I said all season if you gatecrashed the playoffs you’ll win them! I still think that and a Wembley final between us would be epic

Best of luck tonight, we are very similar clubs and have been through the same near heartbreak in recent years

FGR are a strong, organised team but I think your energy and pressing game could be the difference (as it would be against us tbh!)

 

[NYPOOLIE]

Good luck tonight folks from a Hartlepool fan. An Oldham/Southend final would surely see 50 to 60,000 in attendance! As an aside, surely it’s time to make the NL the 5th division in the pyramid, there’s too many “big” smaller teams (you know what I mean) in this league.

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Morning Shrimpers! Bet you’re all excited for tonight and we’ve shown you how it’s done….it looks like the long break for the top placed teams is a big disadvantage.

I said all season if you gatecrashed the playoffs you’ll win them! I still think that and a Wembley final between us would be epic

Best of luck tonight, we are very similar clubs and have been through the same near heartbreak in recent years

FGR are a strong, organised team but I think your energy and pressing game could be the difference (as it would be against us tbh!)

Oldham v Southend would certainly be a great final. And I think you’re right about the attendance reaching such a large number.

Hopefully see you at Wembley!

 

[WhiteNoise]

Already getting pretty spicy outside the Nailsworth Wetherspoons. Furniture getting thrown about and young ultra wearing a pleather jacket has decided to insert a pyro between his arse cheeks. The falafel wrap and organic cider have been taken off the menu to try and calm things down.

 

[Callum]

Morning Shrimpers! Bet you’re all excited for tonight and we’ve shown you how it’s done….it looks like the long break for the top placed teams is a big disadvantage.

I said all season if you gatecrashed the playoffs you’ll win them! I still think that and a Wembley final between us would be epic

Best of luck tonight, we are very similar clubs and have been through the same near heartbreak in recent years

FGR are a strong, organised team but I think your energy and pressing game could be the difference (as it would be against us tbh!)

Very true buddy I mean well done for blowing York let’s hope we do our bit and have a cracking final on June 1st

 

[Callum]

It’s show time this evening big 90 minutes on show come on king Kev and co let’s get yo Wembley

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Weather update for tonight please, have to decide upon tonight’s attire

 

[tommy tucker]

AT the moment i am a nervous wreck

 

[amsemp]

AT the moment i am a nervous wreck

Same mate. Time can’t pass quick enough at the moment. Although I’m likely to be even more of a wreck as soon as a ball is kicked.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Just checked again and it’s still running to Paddington (change at Swindon) - my son has only got to get back to London, though.

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Would certainly be cutting it fine if there’s extra time again.

I would recommend the fan zone, it’s spacious and has a container brewdog bar.

So the toilets don’t just water the pitch they provide the refreshments in the fan zone as well.