Pre-Match Thread Southend United v AFC Wimbledon

[Somerset Ex-TTB]

Wimbledon are 2nd in the form table and have won 4 of thier last 6 games, this is not going to be an easy game by any means.

I have absolutley no idea what team I would pick.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Whatever the selection, it needs to be made clear we're going for the win. TWO forwards, please, Chris - or at least those who masquerade as same.
And IF we go ahead, no letting off the pedal until at least 3-0. Yeah, I know...
If the ball is in their half, at least it can't be anywhere near Turner, unless it's a dead ball chance.
The trouble with that scenario is it needs to be passed around in their half, and looking at that Glanford Park debacle, we haven't got the personnel to string passes together.
I need 13 more grounds to complete the 92, and Newport, MK, Macclesfield (if they survive) and FGR are four of them.
It's scant consolation, but it will have to do, I fear.

 

[LBBlue]

Wimbledon are 2nd in the form table and have won 4 of their last 6 games, this is not going to be an easy game by any means.

They won at equally stricken Rochdale and Walsall, beat playoff chasing Doncaster and Peterborough at home, lost to Charlton in the 90th minute and drew at Shrewsbury and haven't conceded in their last three.

It has 0-0 all over it - which wouldn't be a disaster as there would still be a six point gap. Its going to be as tough as we've had -they are giving it a real go as six games ago they were well adrift.

There’s 50mph south westerlies forecast for Saturday afternoon. It’s going to be horrible.

Rochdale, Walsall and Shrewsbury are probably more crucial games if we don't win.

 

[Kris]

They won at equally stricken Rochdale and Walsall, beat playoff chasing Doncaster and Peterborough at home, lost to Charlton in the 90th minute and drew at Shrewsbury and haven't conceded in their last three.

It has 0-0 all over it - which wouldn't be a disaster as there would still be a six point gap. Its going to be as tough as we've had -they are giving it a real go as six games ago they were well adrift.

There’s 50mph south westerlies forecast for Saturday afternoon. It’s going to be horrible.

Rochdale, Walsall and Shrewsbury are probably more crucial games if we don't win.

Totally agree. Wimbledon's resurgence has been remarkable. They may still be bottom but we can't take anything for granted.

 

[HypoTypo]

Come on this is how to be positive

 

[Clinton Baptiste]

The curse of the ex-player will surely strike. Piggott, Wordsworth and Pinnock, take your pick (maybe all 3 will score!).

 

[Chrisb]

The curse of the ex-player will surely strike. Piggott, Wordsworth and Pinnock, take your pick (maybe all 3 will score!).

Yes, it's bad enough with one ex-player returning but three ........

 

[defender05]

My team,

Bishop
Moore Kiernan Lennon Hart
Demi Hyam Klass Bunn
Cox Wabo

however I think CP will go with

Bishop
Demi Moore Kiernan Lennon Hart
Mantom Hyam Dieng
Bunn
Cox

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Blimey we sold over 6000 already I see

Looking like a 7500 to 8000 crowd

Good to see the Supporters backing the team through this rough patch

3 POINTS PLEASE SOUTHEND UNITED FC is a must

 

[mattitouk]

FYI

For those that are attending on Saturday, there will be a minute of applause before kick off for the legend that is Sid Broomfield.

A wreath will also be layed on the centre circle by a member of his family.

He will also feature on the front page of the match day programme, as well as an obituary included inside.

UTB & RIP

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Interesting to see from Twitter that Powell is considering to bring back the Ox in goal.Not sure if this is a good move or not considering he has no game time

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

I'm not looking forward to this game. I can only imagine what the players feelings are towards it.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

Interesting to see from Twitter that Powell is considering to bring back the Ox in goal.Not sure if this is a good move or not considering he has no game time

So another youngster gets dropped!!

If he does do this, based on the fact Oxley hasn't played in months, will be a poor decision IMO.

 

[RobM]

I'm not looking forward to this game. I can only imagine what the players feelings are towards it.

Utter dread, I'd think. Bit like me!

 

[borientater]

Wonder if Powell has considered playing Lennon up top with Cox ??
Think it could work myself , apparently he’s the quickest player at the club and obviously the bravest as well

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

FYI

For those that are attending on Saturday, there will be a minute of applause before kick off for the legend that is Sid Broomfield. A wreath will also be layed on the centre circle by a member of his family.

He will also feature on the front page of the match day programme, as well as an obituary included inside.

UTB

I know it's a thing of the past, but used to love standing on the terraces built by Sid.
Does anyone else get a nostalgic warm glow when standing on the bit that's left at the foot of the South Stand.
I get in the way of those trying to escape at the end of the game as I linger. Sorry, folks.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Blimey we sold over 6000 already I see

Looking like a 7500 to 8000 crowd

Good to see the Supporters backing the team through this rough patch

3 POINTS PLEASE SOUTHEND UNITED FC is a must

All coming to see Peter Daley

 

[Chrisb]

Impossible to pick a team really as we don't know who is fit enough to play. Whoever plays and in whatever formation, regardless of whether you agree with CP or not, let's all get behind the boys and cheer them on rather than boo a backward pass etc. Nobody associated with the Club wants relegation so let's try and keep positive during the game, UTB,

 

[IloveShrimp]

Ox
Demi Kiernan Lennon Hart
Elvis Moore Yearwood Bunn
Cox Dieng

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Ox
Demi Kiernan Lennon Hart
Elvis Moore Yearwood Bunn
Cox Dieng

Not sure why you'd put Ox back in goal. Bishop has played very very well, making a huge number of great saves. Ox needs to wait his turn now