Pre-Match Thread Rotherham Utd vs Southend Utd

[RHB]

And now for the game that will really test our development and determination. We're a bit exhilarated after Saturday, but with Rotherham lying second in the table this won't be easy, although we got a very creditable 2-2 draw against them at Roots Hall in December last year.

Normal pre-match stuff, team predictions, playing formations insider knowledge and everything else that makes up the fun and frolics of the pre-match thread.

 

[Barling Magna]

Not a bad time to play Rotherham. They are having a hiccup at the moment, beaten by Rochdale and held to a draw by the franchise team and Coventry. Their confidence must have taken a dent. On 22 February Oxford were nine points behind them, now they are only two points behind, and there are five other teams within three points of them so the pressure is building. By contrast we have very little pressure. Only three of our team which held them to a 2-2 draw in December played yesterday so Rotherham won't know what to expect. I believe that we will surprise them and come away with a draw.

 

[BriggBlue]

Well I'm going to this one and I haven't seen us win since we beat Peterborough in one of CP's first games so I'm well overdue a win. I would expect it to be the same team as yesterday, maybe with the two new signings on the bench as Ron has until the 11th to pay the bill.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Well I'm going to this one and I haven't seen us win since we beat Peterborough in one of CP's first games so I'm well overdue a win. I would expect it to be the same team as yesterday, maybe with the two new signings on the bench as Ron has until the 11th to pay the bill.

That would be a bonus! I’d start with the same 11, Demi being swapped for Mantom wouldn’t surprise me, if Mantom is fit. Sol likes to surprise us with at least 1 switch per game.

Is a draw beyond us? That’d put us squarely on 20 points with a winnable home game after. Can’t make this one but looking forward to Bolton.

 

[Willis]

I’m going for a leftfield team selection, on basis that the 2 new fellas get registered this week, and Sol being a bit of a tinkerman:

Gunnarsson
Elvis—Vassell—Shaughnessy—Clifford
Demi—Osadebe
Egbri—Gard—Macca
Charlie K

...But, I think it’s more likely to be same team as versus BR but with Dieng (if for) in for MMN, at CB with Elvis at RB.

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

Having Mantom in the team would be terrible he is dog **** ....absolute dog of a man

 

[Barling Magna]

Steady now......

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

We will win 2-1

 

[shrimperjon]

Four of us going to this, going for a 1-1 draw

 

[stewart]

Having Mantom in the team would be terrible he is dog **** ....absolute dog of a man

Very harsh sorry,he plays in a southend shirt,im sure reading threads he tries his heart out for that shirt,so to say things like that is not right.I think you should take a good look in the mirror at yourself mate .

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I believe the base of the side that did well against a poor BR needs to be retained, that means Shaugnessey, JD, Macca and Kelman.
Elvis and Clifford will keep starting places, as will Gard and Kineli.
By my reasoning that leaves aspot for Dieng or Vassell maybe in the back four.

There is by my reckoning two other maybe decisions which Sol will make as he, his assistants, fitness and opposition requires or are available.

 

[Rob1920]

Having Mantom in the team would be terrible he is dog **** ....absolute dog of a man

Christ it’s hardly any wonder we struggle to sign decent players with fans like ours.

 

[KiwiRob]

Having Mantom in the team would be terrible he is dog **** ....absolute dog of a man

Why do so many fans pick on Sam Mantom? He seems to have done well for Sol Campbell when selected.

 

[OldBlueLady]

If there are no injury issues then why change a thing?

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

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Very harsh sorry,he plays in a southend shirt,im sure reading threads he tries his heart out for that shirt,so to say things like that is not right.I think you should take a good look in the mirror at yourself mate .

I don’t think it is harsh ... at all that’s my opinion, and I’m sticking with it. A dog of a man who doesn’t try at all.... I’m staring in the Mirror now Stewart ... what shall I look for ? All I see is an ex nightclub bouncer who’s now a senior property manager on Canary Wharf ..... wanna talk to me about trying and working hard ?land applying myself for a number of years ?? Believe me I’ve seen plenty of sherkers ( and loads of gurkers)

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

Christ it’s hardly any wonder we struggle to sign decent players with fans like ours.

Oooooh so my comments are equally to blame as being under a transfer embargo for 4 months .... riiigghhttt I get you, anyway hopefully we won’t be resigning him anyhow

 

[Green Wizard]

All the times I have seen Manton play I have come to the conclusion that he isn't at his best in a struggling team, not because he doesn't want to but can't. He isn't a strong enough player mentally to play that way but he does try, does that make him a dog **** ....absolute dog of a man? The biggest dog **** .... of a comment on here to date is more to the point.

 

[amsemp]

If there are no injury issues then why change a thing?

Totally agree OBL. I imagine he’ll want to set up more defensively but it looked like a 4-1-4-1 so no need to change things. Only changes I would potentially make is Ted for Gunnarsson if signed (unlikely) and swap Elvis and MMN back round:

Gunnarsson/Ted
Elvis, Mitchell-Nelson, Shaughnessy, Clifford
Demetriou
Egbri, Gard, Kinali, Macca
Kelman

 

[Mr Browns Ghost]

All the times I have seen Manton play I have come to the conclusion that he isn't at his best in a struggling team, not because he doesn't want to but can't. He isn't a strong enough player mentally to play that way but he does try, does that make him a dog **** ....absolute dog of a man? The biggest dog **** .... of a comment on here to date is more to the point.

thanks.... I stand by my comment you stand by yours

 

[slapheadsteve]

Sam Mantom in my opinion is a decent league 1 player nothing special but decent.
I get he can drift out of games, but he gives 100% unlike some of the players who have gone or disapered from the squad example Hyam, and a few others.
He has scored a few goals, plus assist's, and at the moment we need experienced players to help our very young team through the few games towards the end of the season.
I think he may start on Saturday. I personally would rest Egbri, and we need experience against a top of the table side
However its Southend United and some of our fans have to have a scapegoat.
But, Football is a game of opinion's, and you have to respect that.
Cant see those two Macc lad's being able to play. Give Charlie a bit of support, playing 4.3.2.1.

Gunnarson
Mitchell-Nelson. Elvis. Shauhnesssey. Clifford.
Demi. Mantom. Kinali.
Gard. Macca
Kelman