Echo News Southend United boss Phil Brown set to decide on future of trialists

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown insists he has been left with some tough decisions to make following Tuesday night's 2-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers.

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[Westcliff DGS]

for me you sign those that can make the biggest impact , have something to prove and those that could be around for longer if they are any good.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

Slightly worrying to hear that we don't have much budget left when there are still 3 or 4 spaces left to fill!

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

for me you sign those that can make the biggest impact , have something to prove and those that could be around for longer if they are any good.

As you say that I remember Rohan Ricketts scoring a hat-trick vs GWR.

 

[Westcliff DGS]

As you say that I remember Rohan Ricketts scoring a hat-trick vs GWR.

Funny thing was i did too after posting, but in general it is a good rule, there are always exceptions

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Not much budget left .... Jeeez so that's 1 or 2 players MAX

 

[Andy_S]

The budget quote sounds like typical Phil to me. He used to say things like that to put pressure on Ron quite a lot.

 

[Loan Shark Linda]

Slightly worrying to hear that we don't have much budget left when there are still 3 or 4 spaces left to fill!

He has spent most his budget bringing in 6 players and then will top it up with 3 or 4 youngsters

 

[kentblues]

The budget quote sounds like typical Phil to me. He used to say things like that to put pressure on Ron quite a lot.

Plus don't forget I think one or two that have got signed up/accepted offers. Tik tok...

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

I imagine Murphy, Coulson and Agogo are on a decent wage.

 

[KiwiRob]

He has spent most his budget bringing in 6 players and then will top it up with 3 or 4 youngsters

I am a bit puzzled about the signing of Dunne. He has been given a two-year contract and yet his role in the team would seem to be ably covered by Ogogo. Do you think Dunne has simply signed as back up to Ogogo or will PB try and combine the two in midfield?

 

[Westcliff DGS]

I am a bit puzzled about the signing of Dunne. He has been given a two-year contract and yet his role in the team would seem to be ably covered by Ogogo. Do you think Dunne has simply signed as back up to Ogogo or will PB try and combine the two in midfield?

Personally i think he will play both to start with, then have an attacking midfielder, 2 wonder players and a forward

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

The budget quote sounds like typical Phil to me. He used to say things like that to put pressure on Ron quite a lot.

I also wonder if it's to make all the trialist try harder to compete for the few spots and the 'limited' budget available. Make them really work for that last bit of budget.

 

[KiwiRob]

I also wonder if it's to make all the trialist try harder to compete for the few spots and the 'limited' budget available. Make them really work for that last bit of budget.

Like the sound of the big striker from QPR. He sounds like he got real physical presence and considerable skill.

 

[Loan Shark Linda]

I am a bit puzzled about the signing of Dunne. He has been given a two-year contract and yet his role in the team would seem to be ably covered by Ogogo. Do you think Dunne has simply signed as back up to Ogogo or will PB try and combine the two in midfield?

It looks like we are going to play quite a defensive midfield line. But then again it worked for England

 

[sufc4life21]

It looks like we are going to play quite a defensive midfield line. But then again it worked for England

We haven't got an attacking centre midfielder. It's area like the strike force which needs addressing.

 

[Loan Shark Linda]

Thats why we are looking at the Norwich and QPR guys. Once we get them in then we are ready to go UTB

 

[mfurok]

Funny thing was i did too after posting, but in general it is a good rule, there are always exceptions

Michael Husbands?

 

[kentblues]

We haven't got an attacking centre midfielder. It's area like the strike force which needs addressing.

Depends- PB has a historical preference for a 442. Even then worrying about getting overrun defensively in MF and so playing one out and out winger with a more defensive wide player on the other side. So doubt your attacking CM is a priority.

 

[londonblue]

SOUTHEND United manager Phil Brown insists he has been left with some tough decisions to make following Tuesday night's 2-0 win at Great Wakering Rovers.

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Why do the editors who write the headlines always assume CP has had an argument with PB to the point where PB "insists"?