Ticket News Maher Testimonial Match - Fri 16th May - Maher XI v Premier League Legends

[chelmo]

Maybe one of the prem legends is ridge well

 

[Shrimper95]

Not many tickets seem to have sold for this so far which is a shame.

 

[Shrimper83]

People might be more interested if some premier players are announced or if sir stanley or Freddie on blue side

 

[Chrisb]

Not many tickets seem to have sold for this so far which is a shame.

Those that appreciate King Kev for all he has done for our Club over many years will be there - that is all that matters.

 

[Holy Joe]

Not many tickets seem to have sold for this so far which is a shame.

1 more sold! North Bank is looking very sparse at the moment

 

[OldBlueLady]

Not many tickets seem to have sold for this so far which is a shame.

Assuming you are able to, I think a lot of people will just pay on the day.

 

[RHB]

Assuming you are able to, I think a lot of people will just pay on the day.

It maybe that folk are holding off dependant on Play-Off progress.

 

[GBJ]

I must admit, I do find it odd that this has been scheduled right in the midst of a potential playoff campaign.

Would like to know the thinking behind that tbh. I assume it’ll be down to time constraints and relaying the pitch.

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

One evening of fun is not going to spoil the preparations
Didn’t the late great Clough, let his players out for a beer or two night before Euro final?
I think this will an excuse for the anti Maher brigade to hide behind their computers and fire missiles writing he doesn’t know what he’s doing blah blah

 

[TheSouthendUnitedRunner]

I must admit, I do find it odd that this has been scheduled right in the midst of a potential playoff campaign.

Would like to know the thinking behind that tbh. I assume it’ll be down to time constraints and relaying the pitch.

I believe that to be the case.

 

[Tommy2holes]

It would be good for numbers of the premier league players we're announced. It would certainly help put bums on seats.

Seems odd not to announce, unless they are struggling to get people down.

 

[CrippsCorner]

Unfortunately yes I'm in the wait and see camp... want to see who's appearing really. My time and money is limited and what with the playoffs (and hopefully Wembley) in site, this is not really a 'must buy' for me at the moment.

 

[OldBlueLady]

I must admit, I do find it odd that this has been scheduled right in the midst of a potential playoff campaign.

Would like to know the thinking behind that tbh. I assume it’ll be down to time constraints and relaying the pitch.

I think it's also because at the time the date was selected, we weren't quite at the heady heights we are now so it was probably not envisaged that we'd potentially still involved!

 

[TheSouthendUnitedRunner]

Southend United have started to announce some legends who are playing.

Flahavan, Che Wilson & Adam Barrett so far.

 

[GBJ]

https://twitter.com/x/status/1918068161565336020

My guess would be John O’Shea. 118 caps for Ireland and has won the PL 5 times according to google.

 

[OldBlueLady]

Southend United have started to announce some legends who are playing.

Flahavan, Che Wilson & Adam Barrett so far.

All pretty predictable as very close to Kev, but all very welcome. Lawrie Dudfield probably amongst the mix as well, I suspect.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I wonder if @StanCollymore would come and play. His association with us seems to have fallen off a cliff somewhat. Which is sad when you consider he was heavily involved with Kev getting the job and did so much during our darkest time.

I know there was a disparity with recruitment strategy but I'd like to think that Stan can at least see the club is going in the right direction and is massively better without Ron. I really hope he would come down for this and he would certainly be welcomed by all.

 

[CrippsCorner]

He did have one tweet directed towards us a few weeks back I think.

I somehow don't see it... he's just obsessed with Villa at the moment lol, to the point of annoyance. To be fair I see why, as they're doing pretty well right now.

 

[TheSouthendUnitedRunner]

He did have one tweet directed towards us a few weeks back I think.

I somehow don't see it... he's just obsessed with Villa at the moment lol, to the point of annoyance. To be fair I see why, as they're doing pretty well right now.

To be fair, that is the team he supports. That’s like Discussing at us being obsessed with Southend at the moment…

 

[Dave Smiths Love Child]

He did have one tweet directed towards us a few weeks back I think.

I somehow don't see it... he's just obsessed with Villa at the moment lol, to the point of annoyance. To be fair I see why, as they're doing pretty well right now.

He changes like the wind I’m afraid, one month Liverpool, then Forest,Villa, Us, sadly however much he did good imho he’s very self publicised whichever gives him news space. Yes I know this will make me get tin hat, but question has to be why didn’t COSU give him a position if so part of the end of The Rat era ?