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I'm not going to quote that rant Matt - it's too long.
Suffice to say though - spot on!
Suffice to say though - spot on!
Agreed, let him go, potentialy for nothing? You must be having a laugh.[b said:Quote[/b] (W4 Shrimper @ April 29 2004,10:27)]I'm not going to quote that rant Matt - it's too long.
Suffice to say though - spot on!
Haha. Nice one Cockles. You really make me laugh sometimes ...[b said:Quote[/b] (CS Cockles @ April 29 2004,09:22)]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[b said: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
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
Excuse me,[b said:Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ April 29 2004,09:55)]I thought it was only that sage of sh*te football knowledge ... FM?[b said:Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ April 29 2004,09:50)]And yet people are here saying, "oh, he's not all that, wouldn't be too fussed if he went."
WS
I have got a spade to assist you with digging an even deeper hole for yourself![b said:Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ April 29 2004,15:23)]but people seem to think his the best player in the world.
Bit harsh[b said:Quote[/b] (Prophet of Doom! @ April 29 2004,15:31)]To us, anyone who can score over 20 goals in Division 3 is a bloody hero and should be hung if possible!
And iv said different have i ?[b said:Quote[/b] (Prophet of Doom! @ April 29 2004,15:31)]To us, anyone who can score over 20 goals in Division 3 is a bloody hero and should be hung on to if possible!
No![b said:Quote[/b] (Napster @ April 29 2004,15:34)]Bit harsh[b said:Quote[/b] (Prophet of Doom! @ April 29 2004,15:31)]To us, anyone who can score over 20 goals in Division 3 is a bloody hero and should be hung if possible!
[b said:Quote[/b] (Prophet of Doom! @ April 29 2004,15:38)]And Napster! You got me going there! I had to read my post over again!
I don't consider myself negative... just realistic. Supporting Blues for 35+ years does that to you I'm afraid.[b said:Quote[/b] (SHRIMPALISIOUS @ April 29 2004,19:16)]fbm, do you always have to be so negative? why is it when it comes to leon you can't just be positive? you always have to add a little negativity in your comments.
I can see a fully fit Corbett being able to stick in a good amount of goals next season including pens, if that's the way it goes.[b said:Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ April 29 2004,09:50)]Beefy, you are a sage and a scholar, and I agree with you 150%.[b said: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.
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"