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

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With a reduced capacity taking 400 of us, for no reason other than fear. No parking spaces. Can’t buy a programme unless you pre registered a year ago, old stale mine is a right dick! Have to knock them out!

Should we all dress up as butchers

 

[Blue Yonder]

But don't you think that the first eleven, mores especially Walker and Hopper have worn out the defence so that the impact the subs can have makes them look better?

It is a 90+ minute game afterall with the possibility / probability of extra time, so the use of the squad is key.
Kev pointed this out in his pre match video of the Rochdale game, almost predicted the extra time.

Same starting eleven for me, and it is for the above mentioned reasons that I respectfully disagree with you.

Yep, that's possible.

I suppose I'm not much of a fan of Walker or the 2024/25 version of Bridge and I've gone from being Bonnes fiercest critic pre Xmas to biggest fan now. We've not seen a good deal of Leon but he looks handy. You can disagree with me all you like by the way, respectfully or otherwise, but respectfully is appreciated.

 

[Strykr]

Be interesting to see what kev does. I expect exactly the same, but presumably forest green will plan for this accordingly?

Seems we have 2 options really, start with kendall, Parillon and bonne and try and nick a few goals then sit back, or what we did vs rochdale start weaker and end stronger.

Either way weve started to score goals finally, and i saw a decent mix of attacking play vs rochdale so in terms of result its a flip a coin game really. Just hope our lads show up with the same spirit and endeavour that got us through rochdale and we havent peaked too soon.

 

[Southminster Shrimper]

Cav on for Noor, Bonne/Kendall for Mooney I mean Walker.

Come one Blues.

 

[LennySUFC]

I’d like to think given they’ve not kicked a ball in 16 days whilst we’ve got the momentum from Thursday night we come out of the traps a lot better than we did against Rochdale.

Agree with comments above that Leon, Bonne and Kendall off the bench worked really well against Rochdale. Also thought Hopper had one of his best games for us and if not for the offside and a great save that might have gone in anyway could’ve had a hat trick.

I pray that Cardwell has another nothing game as it would be typical his leaving comes back to haunt us.

Is it bad to say that I am dreading going through the emotional rollercoaster all over again?

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

I’d like to think given they’ve not kicked a ball in 16 days whilst we’ve got the momentum from Thursday night we come out of the traps a lot better than we did against Rochdale.

Agree with comments above that Leon, Bonne and Kendall off the bench worked really well against Rochdale. Also thought Hopper had one of his best games for us and if not for the offside and a great save that might have gone in anyway could’ve had a hat trick.

I pray that Cardwell has another nothing game as it would be typical his leaving comes back to haunt us.

Is it bad to say that I am dreading going through the emotional rollercoaster all over again?

Not at all. But on the other hand.........

Isn't this what we have wanted for the past 4-5 years? On the pitch performance to dominate this zone?

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

At the end of the day, we’ve got 2 games that if we win, we’re in league 2. Absolutely no way will Kev be taking unnecessary risks and look, to have the likes of Bonne, Miley, Kendall and LCP on the bench is huge, that’ll scare the **** out of any team. Trust in Maher. He sees these lads in training every day.

 

[LennySUFC]

Not at all. But on the other hand.........

Isn't this what we have wanted for the past 4-5 years? On the pitch performance to dominate this zone?

Correct, although doing a chesterfield last season would be much nicer for the ticker!

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I wouldn’t change too much. I’d like to see Kendall start for Walker but I’d leave the rest as it was. Keep those options on the bench if needed. It’s always a sign of a strong side if you can turn around and see you’ve got a number of game changers sat in the dugout.

 

[PIERS]

I’d lose bridge form the starting line up.

 

[Finney on the wing]

See what you have done there....veggie clever!

If we were allowed to bring unlimited support to the FGR ground, I'm sure we'd Fillet

 

[in the know]

Quite familiar with Innis who is a big unit. Struggles with fitness and weight, but is surprisingly fleet footed. Probably a couple of classes higher than this level and reads the game very well in the same way bonne does.
Huge threat at set pieces and Ben will need to be on form.
Whilst not wishing him ill, I hope he's not fit enough to play.

 

[NZamba Legend]

Surely it’s time to give Wood and Waldron a chance?!!!!!

 

[turkishm]

I’d lose bridge form the starting line up.

And the substitute, we have tried this.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Surely it’s time to give Wood and Waldron a chance?!!!!!

You forgot Wind playing ahead of Gus!

 

[PIERS]

And the substitute, we have tried this.

Anyone.. I’d sooner have wind in there

 

[catholic blue boys]

Last time we played forest Green Bonne and hopper started kendall came on and set up gus against a tired backline. Leon never got on i think.

I would change one of noor or Coker for miley.

Walker will cause problems with his pace to tire for rest to make strong impact

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Last time we played forest Green Bonne and hopper started kendall came on and set up gus against a tired backline. Leon never got on i think.

I would change one of noor or Coker for miley.

Walker will cause problems with his pace to tire for rest to make strong impact

Parillon started in the match in March.

 

[dbailey3]

Win this game and I'm happy to be a fair chunk poorer paying to fly in for the Final. It's written in the stars, nothing to worry about.....

 

[Zeuss]

Quite familiar with Innis who is a big unit. Struggles with fitness and weight, but is surprisingly fleet footed. Probably a couple of classes higher than this level and reads the game very well in the same way bonne does.
Huge threat at set pieces and Ben will need to be on form.
Whilst not wishing him ill, I hope he's not fit enough to play.

Innis is an outstanding player,should be playing league one at least BUT his disciplinary record is atrocious—most probably why Crystal Palace eventually released him. If he’s fit to start ,let’s hope he gets a red card as early as possible.