Official Match Thread Solihull Moors v Southend United

[The Big Dady]

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So here we all are, our first away game in the Vanarama National League of the 2022/23 season. This is the Dream Team’s 18th away game since they were appointed Mighty Shrimpers.

Our 1st away match is against Solihull Moors



It is now time for ALL of us to get behind Kevin, Darren, Mark and the team whether you are at Racecourse Ground, listening on the radio, or listening on Blues TV.

The Dream Team’s Southend United Vanarama National League Away Team against Solihull Moors



ARMCO Arena (Damson Park) is ready for action at 15.00 hrs Saturday 13th August 2022. It looks like it will be very hot again with full sun for this afternoon’s game with a gentle breeze, with an expected temperature of 34°C, but feel like 36°C.



The weather forecast for this afternoon at Damson Park


Current National League away record after 0 away games

Won 0
Drawn 0
Lost 0
Goals scored 0
Goals conceded 0

League Positions Last Season

3rd (2020/22) Vanarama National League Solihull Moors
13th (2021/22) Vanarama National League Southend United

League Positions Current Season

1st (2022/23) Vanarama National League Solihull Moors
20th (2022/23) Vanarama National League Southend United

Recent League Positions Change


Previous Meetings

We have only ever played Solihull Moors twice before

Southend United 1-1 Solihull Moors (Vanarama National League 26/02/22 Att. 6,607)
Solihull Moors 2-0 Southend United (Vanarama National League 02/10/21 Att. 1,527)

Head to Head record

Southend United Wins: 0
Draws: 1
Solihull Moors Wins 1

Current Form

Solihull Moors W W W W W W
Southend United W W L D D L

Current Form Table (Last 6 Games)



Come On You Blues!​

 

[The Big Dady]

Managers Pre-match Views​

Solihull Moors

Solihull Moors Manager Neal Ardley did not do a pre-match interview

Solihull Moors Manager Neal Ardley​

Southend United

Kevin Maher speaks to Blues TV ahead of this afternoon’s game against Solihull Moors

Kevin Maher during his interview on Blues TV​

Link to interview
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Kevin Maher speaks to Chris Phillips at The Echo about team selection ahead of this afternoon’s game against Solihull Moors

Assessing his options – Southend United boss Kevin Mayer​

Southend United have yet to discover the extent of Jake Hyde’s hamstring injury.

The on-loan Wrexham striker was taken off early on against Boreham Wood on his Blues debut.

But Blues boss Kevin Maher does not know how long the striker will be out for at this stage.

“We haven’t got the scan results for Jake yet,” said Maher.

“We’re still waiting on that one.”

Hyde will miss Saturday’s trip to Solihull Moors along with fellow strikers Harry Cardwell (ankle) and Rhys Murphy (knee).

But defender Louis Lomas is working his way back into contention after playing 65 minutes in a behind doors closed friendly against Ipswich on Wednesday.

“Louis comes into contention and he’s we’ve got more training into him this week too which is pleasing,” said Maher.

“We’ll see where he is but we’re pleased he got through the game after missing a chunk of pre-season.”

Gus Scott-Morriss is still not ready to return but the right-back, who suffered a hamstring problem in pre-season, could be back in training next week.

“He’s been out running with Stef and the strength and conditioning department,” said Maher.

“Fingers crossed he’ll be able to join in training next week.”

Fellow right-back Jason Demetriou is still suspended following his red card against Torquay United on the final day of last season.

Blues could also be missing another first teamer due to injury but boss Maher opted not to reveal the player in question.

Link to interview
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Follow online

BBC ESSEX Radio
BBC Essex Link

BluesTV.
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Switch Radio (Solihull Moors commentary)
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Come On You Blues!​

 

[The Big Dady]

Solihull Moors Team

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Just arrived and joining the travelling Shrimper’s

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Crowhurst looked very good against Concord pre season. Good luck to the lad

I presume Taylor is injured and possibly Mooney still suffering from the kicking he got from the Borehamwood brutes last week

 

[bazzashrimper]

Was crowhurst the young lad who came on as RB for the last 15 vs Gillingham? If so he definitely looked interesting

 

[Cricko]

Glad to see you have managed to stay awake this week @The Big Dady

 

[amsemp]

What do we reckon then, 3-4-1-2?

Arnold
Hobson, Kensdale, Ralph
Crowhurst, Husin, Miley, Clifford
Fonguck
Powell, Wreh
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Or 3-5-2?

Arnold
Hobson, Kensdale, Ralph
Crowhurst, Husin, Miley, Fonguck, Clifford
Powell, Wreh
​

Can’t really see how any other system would work with that personnel.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Pleasantly toastie here

 

[MisterStubbs]

Wishing the youngsters luck but for us to be going in to a competitive game having to rely on them is a bit of a farce. You can’t tell me there is a striker who is either available on loan or even without a club currently who wouldn’t be a better option for us instead of using inexperienced kids.

 

[The Big Dady]

Jaden Crowhurst handed debut, Wes Fonguck makes first start, Henry Sandat named on bench

 

[Ipswhrimp]

Hyperlink to Sollihull commentary, please, @The Big Dady?

 

[Floval Flyer]

Henry Sandat? Who?

 

[Chrisb]

We know to expect the unexpected so I am going for a 1-1 draw.

 

[Ipswhrimp]

Henry Sandat? Who?

Youth forward

 

[southendkid]

Wishing the youngsters luck but for us to be going in to a competitive game having to rely on them is a bit of a farce. You can’t tell me there is a striker who is either available on loan or even without a club currently who wouldn’t be a better option for us instead of using inexperienced kids.

There probably is but the question is what it would take to bring someone in quickly, we don't want to bring someone in out of desperation and then be stuck with them for several months.

 

[Cricko]

No BBC Essex today..what is that about?

 

[The Big Dady]

Glad to see you have managed to stay awake this week @The Big Dady

Not sure if I will be able to stay awake today either with this heat and stuff going on up at Solihull Moors.

 

[Tinks]

No BBC Essex today..what is that about?

??????
How we meant to follow the game

 

[Holy Joe]

Commentary from BBC Essex will hopefully be here?....

https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/live/football/62448431