Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Boreham Wood, Saturday 6th August, 15:00ko, NL

[Blues4LifeDan]

I shall be looking at the passion, the attack ,the skill and creative and artistic performance of the players

unfortunately though it will be at an open air production of Othello as my wife bought tickets some time ago and I hadn’t made the connection with our first home game, which I have seldom missed for years

all our friends dropped out, not wanting to attend Shakespeare’s dark event and I have received a scary swivel eyed look that says you are not backing out of this one!

so have a great opening day Zoners and may the invading armies troupe of heathens sink in a tidal wave of blue

You'll be enjoying Shakespeare on stage while I'll be enjoying a walk down Shakespeare Drive. How I've missed it!

Come on you Blues!

 

[hlane17]

Anyone else worried about our defence? defending crosses (or at least stopping then coming into the box) ?

Massively concerned myself. Missing that commanding middle CB of the three.

Can't even double up on the wings to stop the crosses either. A major weakness of 3-4-3 (if that's what we intend to play) because we don't want to pull back 2 of that front 3 to tuck in with our WBs

 

[Fairport]

Anyone else worried about our defence? defending crosses (or at least stopping then coming into the box) ?

Yes it is a bit of a worry. Boreham Wood have some big guys at the back who will come forward for corners and free kicks and could trouble us at the back. They also defend high balls into their final third very well.

 

[C V Shrimper]

Best day of the season, first game, all starting even and everyone has high expectations for the season ahead. Roll on 3.00, come on you BLUES!!!!!

 

[Texas Eslan]

I think Powell has done enough in pre-season to be included in the starting eleven.

Can’t argue with that but I think it really depends on who plays through the middle. If we go with Wreh then I’d start Powell and Mooney wide to cut in and deliver that additional goal threat. If we start Hyde then I’m playing Bridge and Mooney to deliver balls from wide.

 

[Barling Magna]

It's going to be a tough start to the season. Boreham Wood are down to finish 5th according to FourFourTwo and we shouldn't forget how strong they were last season before their cup run. Hopefully they will stumble today.

 

[RHB]

It's going to be a tough start to the season. Boreham Wood are down to finish 5th according to FourFourTwo and we shouldn't forget how strong they were last season before their cup run. Hopefully they will stumble today.

They weren't all that much at the Hall last season.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Best day of the season, first game, all starting even and everyone has high expectations for the season ahead. Roll on 3.00, come on you BLUES!!!!!

First game - 2:55 p.m. - when the teams walk out onto the pitch - all your dreams & hopes for the season & are alive & kicking. That is the best time of the season.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Boys sitting on the wall, the smell of onions, old boy Cyril shouting "get down the wing".

Football. Marvellous, isn't it?

 

[Boreham Blue]

I shall miss the old guy behind me in the (Rose) West shouting Sideways and Backwards at our midfield as I lay in the sun hoping that the commentary works

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I shall miss the old guy behind me in the (Rose) West shouting Sideways and Backwards at our midfield as I lay in the sun hoping that the commentary works

Would you like me to ask Mrs @Boreham Blue to shout it from your balcony at regular intervals this afternoon?

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

What a beautiful day for the football. Just had a lovely stroll along the seafront.

Can’t be bothered to worry about selections or formations or suchlike so I’m just going to enjoy the view from the South Stand and hope for a decent win to kick off the season!

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

5409 home tickets sold now

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

An attendance of 5,500 for the game is, imo, a very good number, considering.....
And a good start to the season may well bring them all, and some mates back through the turnstiles.
UTB.
2 nil Blues, Hyde and Powell

 

[Ipswhrimp]

An attendance of 5,500 for the game is, imo, a very good number, considering.....
And a good start to the season may well bring them all, and some mates back through the turnstiles.
UTB.
2 nil Blues, Hyde and Powell

If they're playing. Wreh and Mooney, if not.

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

I haven’t got my ticket yet, I will get it in a moment.

 

[Barling Magna]

5409 home tickets sold now

Not bad at all considering a lot of folk are away on their holidays.

 

[JAL]

Ticket counter says 5444 right now, reckon we could hit the 6000 mark? Very good crowd for the start of the season if so.

 

[bazzashrimper]

First game that has actually felt like it had importance for us since about February. Looking forward to it

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

Ticket counter says 5444 right now, reckon we could hit the 6000 mark? Very good crowd for the start of the season if so.

Not bad at all considering a lot of folk are away on their holidays.

Plus another Essex club up the A12 is playing at home in higher division, be interesting to see how many ticket they sold