Post-Match Thread and Ratings Southend United 4-1 Aldershot Town

[Shrimper]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

 

[CanveyCastle]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

I couldn't believe Meyowneyes.

 

[Tribal Chief]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

Typical poncey Hampshire nonsense. If he came here he would be called salad cream.

 

[ShrimperStats]

Here's my analysis of Saturday's victory:
Why Aldershot were so dangerous in the first-half
How Jack Wood's introduction made us stronger in attack and defence, and gave us more control

Southend United vs. Aldershot Town – Post-Match Analysis

Southend United beat Aldershot Town 4-1 at Roots Hall. In this article, I will break down some key tactical talking points from the match, including how Aldershot were so dangerous in the first-hal…

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[Crowstone Crevette]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

No Sir!

 

[CC51DAS]

I couldn't believe Meyowneyes.

My eyes were also failing me on Saturday. Could have sworn their goalie was called 'Can't Stoppershott'

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

And ironically he was unable to ketchup with Waldron.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

They definitely spread themselves thinly at the back for Waldron to have been pulled down

 

[rigsby]

My eyes were also failing me on Saturday. Could have sworn their goalie was called 'Can't Stoppershott'

I thought he sounded like a dodgy Flemish beer.......The type your try once because the pokey little Belgian bar hasn't got any Stella.

 

[Richard Hearn]

I thought he sounded like a dodgy Flemish beer.......The type your try once because the pokey little Belgian bar hasn't got any Stella.

Surely, that's a big selling point?

 

[Strykr]

I keep reading the Aldershot's players name who got sent off as Mayonnaise. Please tell me I'm not the only one?

Lol, same

 

[Amwell Blue]

What did widdington say prematch?

 

[RHB]

What did widdington say prematch?

He said, and I quote:

'I want Southend to let us take a 1-0 lead and then we will capitulate and concede 4 as Southend are the best team in the league'

Careful what you wish for Mr Widdrington

 

[duncan bulgaria]

Here's my analysis of Saturday's victory:
Why Aldershot were so dangerous in the first-half
How Jack Wood's introduction made us stronger in attack and defence, and gave us more control

Southend United vs. Aldershot Town – Post-Match Analysis

Southend United beat Aldershot Town 4-1 at Roots Hall. In this article, I will break down some key tactical talking points from the match, including how Aldershot were so dangerous in the first-hal…

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Again some extremely in depth analysis of the game which gets overlooked by the majority including myself , my question would be whether Maher will adopt this second half formation when we are 11 v 11 in future games .

Id say focusing on +63% possession with teams playing a high press against us will create space and gaps in the later stages of the game where players like Bridge and Wood can be effective
Im glad we was brave in our tactics and it paid off for us , its interesting that you mention our 3 in the middle who are very good in phase one possession and retain the ball well , do you buy into the theory that we need a breaker in the middle to compliment 2 ball players or do you think we continue with the philosophy of having players intelligent and comfortable to continually try and beat the press to move up the pitch in that manner ?

We do now seem to have a willing runner up top who could capitalize when teams press us with balls played a bit more direct into his path/channels , especially away from home

 

[ShrimperStats]

Again some extremely in depth analysis of the game which gets overlooked by the majority including myself , my question would be whether Maher will adopt this second half formation when we are 11 v 11 in future games .

Id say focusing on +63% possession with teams playing a high press against us will create space and gaps in the later stages of the game where players like Bridge and Wood can be effective
Im glad we was brave in our tactics and it paid off for us , its interesting that you mention our 3 in the middle who are very good in phase one possession and retain the ball well , do you buy into the theory that we need a breaker in the middle to compliment 2 ball players or do you think we continue with the philosophy of having players intelligent and comfortable to continually try and beat the press to move up the pitch in that manner ?

We do now seem to have a willing runner up top who could capitalize when teams press us with balls played a bit more direct into his path/channels , especially away from home

Thank you!

I think that we could see Jack Wood used in this role going forwards, in matches where we need more creativity from the right, and perhaps don’t need three physical midfielders if sides are sitting deeper. I’m not sure we’d start a match like it, but it makes us more tactically flexible.

However, it makes more sense to use him in this role whilst GSM in injured. He’d hold the width on the right-side when we’re in-possession, meaning Demetriou could play slightly deeper. This would mean that Demetriou wouldn’t have to attack in the last line and defend in the back five, which is difficult for him due to his age and lack of athleticism compared to GSM. If GSM were playing, we’d want him further forwards so that he can get in the penalty area on the end of crosses from our left-side.

Regarding the second point, I don’t think we need another defensive midfielder. Miley is the perfect fit for this role, and as he’s usually available, we don’t need another specialist #6, and Husin/Morton give us enough cover here.

However, having Cardwell (and now Waldron) not only gives us a target to aim for if we had to play long passes over opposition presses. They can also run in-behind for us to play beyond defences, like you say, which is very useful.

 

[ElliotAWS]

Don’t know if this has been posted here yet, but it’s a decent blog and the author was at the match https://offtheline599656488.wordpre...ch-report-southend-united-4-1-aldershot-town/

 

[RHB]

Don’t know if this has been posted here yet, but it’s a decent blog and the author was at the match https://offtheline599656488.wordpre...ch-report-southend-united-4-1-aldershot-town/

An interesting and informative match report from an unbiased observer. Contrary to some player feedback from the home crowd, this bloke reckoned Cav Miley had a very good game holding the Blues together. I agree with the comment completely, but it is interesting how there can be so many contrasting opinions on the same player.