Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Bolton Wanderers, Saturday 20th February, 15:00, FL2

[londonblue]

I like what macca brings to the team. But the fact he's ready for another 60 mins cameo just isn't doing it for me. I'd rather a settled team of regularly fit available players now we are getting into that possibility

As it happens I thought we looked really solid last week with Fergusson in the middle.

 

[Floval Flyer]

Can’t wait for Saturday ! Not said that for a long time.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United manager Mark Molesley has spoken of his relief after Simeon Akinola was cleared to return to action.

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[Holy Joe]

Ox
Elvis White Hobson Clifford
Dieng Fergy
ANG KT Akinola
Acquah

Same team, Ranger not fit enough yet, Holmes off the bench as not fit enough to play a full game.

I think it needs a change - that team didn't have goals in it last time out.

 

[Clarky176]

I think it needs a change - that team didn't have goals in it last time out.

True, other than Holmes there’s no one else to add in there to score though

 

[Holy Joe]

True, other than Holmes there’s no one else to add in there to score though

Yeah - if Ranger not fit, then Holmes in for ? Acquah, with Akinola leading the line? Or Holmes for KT?

 

[Clarky176]

Yeah - if Ranger not fit, then Holmes in for ? Acquah, with Akinola leading the line? Or Holmes for KT?

I’d go Holmes in for Acquah as Bolton like to play football so physical might be less needed

 

[Evening Echo]

A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's match with Bolton Wanderers at Roots Hall.

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[Evening Echo]

ECHOSPORT talks to Ed Skelly from the Lion of Vienna Suite website ahead of Bolton Wanderers' trip to Southend United this weekend.

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[bluesfansince1952]

He has been injury prone for six seasons now so it is impossible and/or unrealistic to try and 'build' your midfield around him.
If you are leading 2-1 away from home with twenty minutes to go there would have to be worse options!

 

[geoffmundo]

Assuming an unchanged 11, it will be interesting to see who misses out on the bench...with Holmes, McCormack and Mellis likely to be in the mix who will be 'rested'?

 

[Pak Power]

They are going to strangle us it seems...

Why Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt wants his side to 'strangle' Southend United | The Bolton News

 

[East Devon Shrimper]

Bring on Saturday! I’ve already started searching for a tenner down behind the sofa - up to £7.47 at moment

 

[NZamba Legend]

They are going to strangle us it seems...

Why Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt wants his side to 'strangle' Southend United | The Bolton News

This bloke has a lot of dark thoughts

 

[overseas shrimper]

They are going to strangle us it seems...

Why Bolton Wanderers boss Ian Evatt wants his side to 'strangle' Southend United | The Bolton News

I've heard of 'dominating' teams before, but isn't this taking things a bit too far?

 

[dannypav]

I've heard of 'dominating' teams before, but isn't this taking things a bit too far?

Just when a team threaten to 'strangle' us , we lose the proTection of Drysdale

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Mark Molesley feels the Shrimpers are facing a ‘mammoth game’ with Bolton Wanderers tomorrow.

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[Strykr]

Must win for me.

 

[Rob1920]

Typical we play them when they’re on a run of form, plus we never beat them anyway! I’m not expecting much from tomorrow’s game I’ll be honest..

 

[Barling Magna]

Must win for me.

Well, must at least draw I think. Barrow and Grimsby both face tough fixtures against Morecambe and Exeter respectively. I can't see either of them winning tomorrow (fingers crossed) so we need at least a point.