Post-Match Thread and Ratings Grimsby Town 0-0 Southend United

[in the know]

Can't see MM resting JD before the next batch of games are done. He relies on him for stability and as his voice on the pitch. I would think after the next batch that are all close together he will have a 1 game break or maybe sit on the bench for one as an injection will be nearly a couple of months overdue

 

[in the know]

It wont help if we are without Demi , during tough times, Thought he had a very good game today actually, but how many yellows is that now ? and is that the third for yet again kicking the ball away, Rather silly if we lose him for yet more petulant and unnecessary time wasting from our ex International Captain. We were on top and starting to look like a Molesley side that scores late on?

He got suspended for 5 before the 19th game and I think can collect a further 5 before another suspension? (4 after today)

 

[Barry.C]

So 6 yellows in 20 games, great !

 

[in the know]

So 6 yellows in 20 games, great !

I feel it's not that unusual for a combative defensive central mid. but that's just opinion. Don't know stats of other players in other teams
I think had Macca played the same amount of minutes it would be similar

 

[wakes123]

Hobson had his best game for us so far.

Hobson is becoming one of my favourite players. He's a throw back centre back and I love it.

 

[East Devon Shrimper]

Macca gets a 10 for smothering sand on the fellas head.

A sublime wind-up ?. Was it Vinnie Jones who used to ‘help’ players up by grabbing their armpit hairs and pulling them up? ?

 

[gazza]

Anyone know why Louis Walsh wasn't on the bench? I probably missed it in the pre-match thread.

 

[Barry.C]

I feel it's not that unusual for a combative defensive central mid. but that's just opinion. Don't know stats of other players in other teams
I think had Macca played the same amount of minutes it would be similar

I do take that point get that you and maybe accurate on the stats , it would be interesting to compare . I think he has played much better the last 2 games and I want to see him stay there. But these are also repeated silly acts of unnecessary petulance, David Beckham flicked that leg once and we saw him as a very silly boy

 

[in the know]

I do take that point get that you and maybe accurate on the stats , it would be interesting to compare . I think he has played much better the last 2 games and I want to see him stay there. But these are also repeated silly acts of unnecessary petulance, David Beckham flicked that leg once and we saw him as a very silly boy

Can't disagree Barry C
Definitely a bit of petulance aggression and red mist when he crosses the touchline onto the pitch. A subjective fine line between passion and petulance
Like so many with that playing trait, I know it's the opposite off the pitch.

 

[Strykr]

Hobson is becoming one of my favourite players. He's a throw back centre back and I love it.

Yeah hes perfect for L2, no fannying about. He needs to get a "row z" tattoo somewhere.

 

[Rayleigh boy]

If I was the Arsenal U23 manager I probably wouldn’t want my players getting kicked to bits in this league.

absolutely - and left on the pitch unable to run - not sure what our bench were thinking but it looked really poor when he had to go down to get off

 

[Bratislava Blue]

Does make you wonder how many more points we’d have if Sol hadn’t stuck with Bishop for so long. Don’t think it’s any coincidence that form has improved since Ox has been in the team.

Demetriou is MOTM for me today

Never in a million years.. Dieng again was way ahead of JD.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Yeah hes perfect for L2, no fannying about. He needs to get a "row z" tattoo somewhere.

Pat Scully for the 21st century

 

[Rayleigh boy]

terrible game

terrible ref

terrible pitch

but we had the better players and more talent .... we should have got a result ...

apart from one smart move from a corner a lack of guile and ambition cost us.

 

[Bratislava Blue]

I feel it's not that unusual for a combative defensive central mid. but that's just opinion. Don't know stats of other players in other teams
I think had Macca played the same amount of minutes it would be similar

I would agree if the yellows were due to him being combative.. but most of them are for dissent... Unprofessional behaviour

 

[shrimperjon]

Just had a chat with Sam Hart, he said it was brutal out there today and Grimsby the dirtiest team they've played this season. Happy with clean sheet and the point but obviously could have been better. Said the pitch was only just about playable especially camera side of the ground, the ref ..... no comment

 

[Farmer Fossett]

Pat Scully for the 21st century

He reminds me of Micky Bodley

 

[hlane17]

Just had a chat with Sam Hart, he said it was brutal out there today and Grimsby the dirtiest team they've played this season. Happy with clean sheet and the point but obviously could have been better. Said the pitch was only just about playable especially camera side of the ground, the ref ..... no comment

Clear to see Grimsby played with intent to foul and hurt our lads at every opportunity. Luckily we only had one casualty in Olayinka, but I can only think we won't sign him on any longer if he's picked up a nasty injury today. A typical Paul Hurst team, dire and aggressive. Shame we couldn't nick it but the pitch was a disgrace, as was the referee.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

He reminds me of Micky Bodley

Good shout that

 

[NZamba Legend]

He reminds me of Micky Bodley

Bods was an underrated player and was captain too 95/96 I think, one the clubs best ever seasons. (in fact was it our highest ever finish, 14th in the second tier of English football?)