Pre-Match Thread Shrewsbury Town vs Southend United

[manor15]

Tuesday night isn't too far away now, so what are your thoughts? Obviously no Barnett or Deegan available, but hard to see there being any other changes after the superb performance last week. Will be very different playing the 5-3-2 against a side who we are more likely to dominate, as opposed to Coventry and Peterborough where the opposition were expected to dominate possession and the chances.

I'd go:
Bentley,
O'Neill, Bolger, Barrett, Thompson, Hendrie,
Timlin,
Leonard, Atkinson,
Payne,
Hunt
Subs: Ted Smith, White, Worrall, Kamara, McQueen, Mooney, Loza

Think McLaughlin is still out isn't he? Will be interesting to see if Worrall is involved, particularly given how short we are on firs T team players to fill the bench.

Going to be confident and go for a 2-0 win to the Blues with Hunt and Payne scoring.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

And there is Loza to consider as well.


Is this the place to ask about travel? I understand the new(ish) ground is off on an awful retail site but can it be reached from town easily?

 

[greyerfox]

Is it premature to hazard a guess at the team and bench before the clock has ticked beyond 23.00 on Monday evening?

 

[EnglandShrimper]

At least 30 min walk from station. Bus or taxi a better option.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Let's see how the Shrews get on this afternoon against The Owls (and Gary Hooper).

It will be interesting to see if they (Shrewsbury) put out a strong team, whether they pick up injuries and/or suspensions and the state of the pitch given that we will be playing on it 3 days later.

 

[McNasty]

Let's see how the Shrews get on this afternoon against The Owls (and Gary Hooper).

It will be interesting to see if they (Shrewsbury) put out a strong team, whether they pick up injuries and/or suspensions and the state of the pitch given that we will be playing on it 3 days later.

I think they will be urged by M Mellon to give it a big go this afternoon as a victory and the next round of the Cup , and it's potential revenue, would be higher on the agenda than a league match against little us.

 

[Leoblue]

Is Barnett allowed to play this game, does anyone know?

 

[mattitouk]

No he cant play in this one.

 

[Leoblue]

No he cant play in this one.

Sorry, I just read the original post.... That's typical, just when a formation was suiting us with Barnett up top. Saying that, we have a lot of depth in the squad and for once, strikers who will get you goals so I fancy us for this one still.

 

[Barling Magna]

Shrewsbury currently drawing 1-1 with Sheffield Wednesday. Twenty minutes to go. I think a draw in that match would suit us since they would have the replay in mind when they take us on.

 

[mattitouk]

You have just cursed it.... Sheff Wednesday just scored!

 

[Barling Magna]

Blimey, I normally do that for us. It works for other teams as well.................

 

[mattitouk]

One minute.... you might have redeemed yourself........

Swrewsbury have a penalty!.... scored on a re-bound 2-2

 

[mattitouk]

Or Perhaps not :smile:

 

[eaststander]

3 2 ! Shrews

 

[mattitouk]

Was listening to the match, it was a great game, one of those FA classics, looking forward to watching the highlights later. Sadly I dont think they picked up any injuries though.

You would'nt think they have'nt won a game at home (in the league) for 7 games, their last win was in October. Makes me slightly nervous, that they might on this cup win and carry it forward into Tuesday night. Would just be our luck.

 

[Barling Magna]

Damn it! A win was the last thing we wanted..............

 

[Barling Magna]

Damn it! A win was the last thing we wanted.............. unless they get drawn at home against Arsenal or Man City, of course....

 

[eastling]

Well a win for them might be a good thing for us, they might be distracted by the fifth round draw and have to lift themselves for boring old Southend! Well I can hope anyway

 

[jaffa1]

Now correct me if I'm wrong, but didn't we play them last season (season before) just before they drew/played Chelsea ?