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[footymad13]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ April 28 2004,18:32)]

Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ April 28 2004,14:25)]Im i the only one that think Leon isn't really that good and the fact he is being compared to Colly is rubbish in my eyes. But goals don't lie. He seems to bag um in and be in the right place at the right time.

Errr. Much like any striker worth his salt, Luke ...

WS

Yep and i agree sign him up. however im talking more skill and speed here. His not your best striker but he does the job.

 

[Beefy]

I think this stuff about Connie only offering goals and nothing else is a tad overstated. Earlier in the season that was a fair comment and one that I made several times, but over the past couple of months his all-round contribution has increased significantly imo. He's been dropping off, going out wide, showing a bit of skill on the ball and he's still been able to get into the right place at the right time. IMO he's a hell of a lot more talented a footballer than most of the people we've had up front in the past few years as well as having an incredibly impressive goalscoring record. A Spurs supporting mate of mine who has seen a fair few Southend games this year says he reminds him of Freddie Kanoute and I think its a fair comparison. He might not look the most orthadox player you'll ever see and isn't the kind of player whose talent is obvious at first glance, but he's a very good player and one I'd rather have in our side than in one of our rival's.

 

[The General]

Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

 

[southend4ever]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The Burstead Golf Club?

 

[The General]

Quote[/b] (southend4ever @ April 28 2004,22:24)]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The Burstead Golf Club?

No ...

 

[CS Cockles]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The General: Hi Matt im a spotty boy who writes on a Southend United Web site, just wondered how much money you earn a week Mr Lockwood? if you don't find that question to rude

Matt Lockwood: Not at all little fella! im on exactly £2200 pounds a week. Anything else?

The General: ummmmmmm yes do Orient give you a nice shiney car?

Matt Lockwood: Well funny you should say that they've given me a spanking new BMW

The General: AAahgg thats nice

Matt Lockwood:Yes I thought so


I can see it know

 

[Fat Bastid]

Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ April 28 2004,14:25)]Im i the only one that think Leon isn't really that good and the fact he is being compared to Colly is rubbish in my eyes.

Who cares what a Glory-hunting to**er like you thinks anyway!

 

[Usual_Suspect]

Quote[/b] (CS Cockles @ April 29 2004,09:22)]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The General: Hi Matt im a spotty boy who writes on a Southend United Web site, just wondered how much money you earn a week Mr Lockwood? if you don't find that question to rude

Matt Lockwood: Not at all little fella! im on exactly £2200 pounds a week. Anything else?

The General: ummmmmmm yes do Orient give you a nice shiney car?

Matt Lockwood: Well funny you should say that they've given me a spanking new BMW

The General: AAahgg thats nice

Matt Lockwood:Yes I thought so


I can see it know

You forgot to ask him where he plays his golf

 

[Fat Bastid]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

That's a lot of money for a Conference-side-in-waiting to pay!

Still Mr Hearn can finance it I suppose!

 

[Guest]

Quote[/b] (CS Cockles @ April 29 2004,09:22)]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The General: Hi Matt im a spotty boy who writes on a Southend United Web site, just wondered how much money you earn a week Mr Lockwood? if you don't find that question to rude

Matt Lockwood: Not at all little fella! im on exactly £2200 pounds a week. Anything else?

The General: ummmmmmm yes do Orient give you a nice shiney car?

Matt Lockwood: Well funny you should say that they've given me a spanking new BMW

The General: AAahgg thats nice

Matt Lockwood:Yes I thought so


I can see it know

I think it's more likely that The General gleaned this information from going through Lockwoods bin bags.

 

[Banksy]

Quote[/b] (Beefy @ April 28 2004,20:44)]I think this stuff about Connie only offering goals and nothing else is a tad overstated. Earlier in the season that was a fair comment and one that I made several times, but over the past couple of months his all-round contribution has increased significantly imo. He's been dropping off, going out wide, showing a bit of skill on the ball and he's still been able to get into the right place at the right time. IMO he's a hell of a lot more talented a footballer than most of the people we've had up front in the past few years as well as having an incredibly impressive goalscoring record. A Spurs supporting mate of mine who has seen a fair few Southend games this year says he reminds him of Freddie Kanoute and I think its a fair comparison. He might not look the most orthadox player you'll ever see and isn't the kind of player whose talent is obvious at first glance, but he's a very good player and one I'd rather have in our side than in one of our rival's.

Agree ! 23 GOALS - any one up for grabs !

 

[Fat Bastid]

Quote[/b] (CS Cockles @ April 29 2004,09:22)]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The General: Hi Matt im a spotty boy who writes on a Southend United Web site, just wondered how much money you earn a week Mr Lockwood? if you don't find that question to rude

Matt Lockwood: Not at all little fella! im on exactly £2200 pounds a week. Anything else?

The General: ummmmmmm yes do Orient give you a nice shiney car?

Matt Lockwood: Well funny you should say that they've given me a spanking new BMW

The General: AAahgg thats nice

Matt Lockwood:Yes I thought so


I can see it know

Nice one CS!

Very few people these days divulge what they earn and to be truthful even lower paid people can obtain a nice shiney Beemer on the Never-Never over 60 months!

Kev, don't always take things at face value!

 

[MrB]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]He also has a very nice BMW Beamer

Didn't realise they'd dropped their numerical system for naming cars....

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Guest @ April 29 2004,09:35)]I think it's more likely that The General gleaned this information from going through Lockwoods bin bags.

Hey I think i've found something...smells like a sock

<span style='color:red'>Thats Lockwoods jock strap General....</span>

 

[Barry the dog]

Quote[/b] (CS Cockles @ April 29 2004,09:22)]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

The General: Hi Matt im a spotty boy who writes on a Southend United Web site, just wondered how much money you earn a week Mr Lockwood? if you don't find that question to rude

Matt Lockwood: Not at all little fella! im on exactly £2200 pounds a week. Anything else?

The General: ummmmmmm yes do Orient give you a nice shiney car?

Matt Lockwood: Well funny you should say that they've given me a spanking new BMW

The General: AAahgg thats nice

Matt Lockwood:Yes I thought so


I can see it know

CS Cockles: Hello there young boy where is your mummy?

Young boy: I cant find her anywhere Mr can you help me?

CS Cockles: I have a better idea young boy why dont you come back to my house and you can see my brand new puppies and have some of my magic sweets?

Young boy: Ok Mr do you promise we can find my mum sfter though?

CS Cockles: {with a sly sheepish grin} of course i will you just come with your Uncle CS and talk about the first thing that pops up.

 

[Beefy]

Quote[/b] (The General @ April 28 2004,22:06)]Cant see the Lockwood thing happening really! He's on £130,000 at Orient (which is about £2,200 a week). Im not just making this up either as it comes from the horse's mouth so believe me. He also has a very nice BMW Beamer and can be regularly found playing golf down at TBGC ...

Kev

Even if that is true, that doesn't mean that his next contract is going to be anything like as large. Lockwood isn't the same player he was two seasons ago and I'm sure that will be reflected in his next contract, whether that is at Orient, us or anywhere else.

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Beefy @ April 28 2004,20:44)]I think this stuff about Connie only offering goals and nothing else is a tad overstated. Earlier in the season that was a fair comment and one that I made several times, but over the past couple of months his all-round contribution has increased significantly imo. He's been dropping off, going out wide, showing a bit of skill on the ball and he's still been able to get into the right place at the right time. IMO he's a hell of a lot more talented a footballer than most of the people we've had up front in the past few years as well as having an incredibly impressive goalscoring record. A Spurs supporting mate of mine who has seen a fair few Southend games this year says he reminds him of Freddie Kanoute and I think its a fair comparison. He might not look the most orthadox player you'll ever see and isn't the kind of player whose talent is obvious at first glance, but he's a very good player and one I'd rather have in our side than in one of our rival's.

Beefy, you are a sage and a scholar, and I agree with you 150%.

We're never fuggin' satisfied, us lot... talk about looking gift horses in mouths!

Even if strikers are supposed to stick the ball in the back of the net on a regular basis (as you noted, Mike), how many of them actually achieve that?!

Answer - not bloody many!!! More's the point - NONE at Roots Hall since Bretty Angell, over a decade ago... until now!

How many have scored more than 20 in the league in Div 3 this season? Answer: 3... Graham (Torquay), MacLean (Sc**thorpe - but owned by Rangers) and...

<span style='font-size:17pt;line-height:100%'>Leon Constantine!</span>

And yet people are here saying, "oh, he's not all that, wouldn't be too fussed if he went."

What the fcuk are you lot on?!

Have you forgotten our bowel-quiveringly awful record from the penalty spot during the first-half of the season? Well, that's no longer a problem, because Leon Constantine takes them - and scores them (5 so far).

Have you forgotten the fact that we were the lowest scorers in the fuggin' football league in December? Well, that's no longer a problem, because Leon Constantine puts the ball in the back of the fcuking net after all our pretty approach play.

IF we were to let him go in the summer, I can guarantee there would be a lot of people sitting here rueing his departure, just as we missed Carruthers' goals (Brentford miss notwithstanding) after he left.

And the main difference is: Carruthers was on a BIG wedge when he was here (at least £1,500 a week) where as Connie has, reportedly, been on £500 a week.

How about showing him a bit of faith in his abilities - and in what he can bring to the side - by offering him a bit more cash, and asking him to give his all for a club where he's clearly playing the best football of his career to date?!

Rant over.

Matt - originator of the "Leon Constantine for PotY campaign"

 

[The Artful Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Beefy @ April 29 2004,09:48)]Even if that is true, that doesn&#39;t mean that his next contract is going to be anything like as large. Lockwood isn&#39;t the same player he was two seasons ago and I&#39;m sure that will be reflected in his next contract, whether that is at Orient, us or anywhere else.

...not sure if I&#39;m excited about this now... bit like finding a girlfriend who used to be a stunner and is now a slack old wreck.....

 

[Javea Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ April 29 2004,09:50)]And yet people are here saying, &quot;oh, he&#39;s not all that, wouldn&#39;t be too fussed if he went.&quot;

I thought it was only that sage of sh*te football knowledge ... FM?

WS

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ April 29 2004,09:55)]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ April 29 2004,09:50)]And yet people are here saying, &quot;oh, he&#39;s not all that, wouldn&#39;t be too fussed if he went.&quot;

I thought it was only that sage of sh*te football knowledge ... FM?

WS

Oh, if he&#39;s the only one saying that, then that&#39;s OK... the Shrimpers are a sager bunch than I&#39;d given them credit for...

Matt

P.S. Alas, Rob &quot;Exiled Shrimper&quot; Craven has also expressed doubts as to whether it&#39;s all that important to hang on to Leon Constantine; and for once, I have to say that I think he&#39;s wrong about that...