Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Charlton Athletic

[AndyT]

Just had this email in from the club, which I guess most people will see, but just in case some don't :-

"Good afternoon, We hope you have a great Christmas. With all hospitality areas completely sold out, the car park for our fixture against Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day will be at full capacity so we wanted to warn you that some cars may be double parked during the game. We will clear these as quickly as we can after the fixture to make sure you can continue your festive celebrations as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to Roots Hall on the 26th December"

 

[Barry.C]

Looks likely to be a big sell out day and cracking occasion. Sadly I wont be able to make this one owing to family commitments but I have a trio of erstwhile family tribal fanatics turning up in my stead.
On paper we should struggle given current situation and Charlton being stronger and wealthier than us in most departments. However you could have said that for the opener against Blackburn
I hope all their attacking midfielders arent available as Holmes as scored 6 from 21 games, Ahearne Grant 3 from 9 starts, Ben Reeves 4 from 8 starts, Fosu Henry 7 from 17 starts and Forster Caskey 5 from 23. Thats a group of midfielders who have already knocked in 25 goals from 68 starts between them. Still as long as we have Wordy, Mc Glashen, Wright and Mc Laughlin, patrolling and defending midfield , no worries ???? Have a great day and may Rons wishes, and all supporters dreams come true and another Blackburn like performance is supported from the rafters

 

[GrumpyBlue]

Just had this email in from the club, which I guess most people will see, but just in case some don't :-

"Good afternoon, We hope you have a great Christmas. With all hospitality areas completely sold out, the car park for our fixture against Charlton Athletic on Boxing Day will be at full capacity so we wanted to warn you that some cars may be double parked during the game. We will clear these as quickly as we can after the fixture to make sure you can continue your festive celebrations as soon as possible. We look forward to welcoming you to Roots Hall on the 26th December"

Yes I had this earlier - sadly I will be 300 odd miles away so parking won`t bother me :winking:

 

[south247]

No trains either on both Liv St and Fenchurch Street lines.

 

[RHB]

Yes I had this earlier - sadly I will be 300 odd miles away so parking won`t bother me :winking:

Can I have your space then?

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Travelling back home from Oztralia for this one

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

No trains either on both Liv St and Fenchurch Street lines.

Or buses! Only that hourly X1 or whatever it's called along London rd once an hour from Thurrock way��

 

[RobM]

According to the Metro 'paper, Charlton are struggling to get a full squad for today...

 

[tottenham541]

According to the Metro 'paper, Charlton are struggling to get a full squad for today...

well it is Boxing Day and not today:hilarious:

 

[RobM]

well it is Boxing Day and not today:hilarious:

I'm aware of that but I'd think they'd struggle for said fixture as well.

 

[Tinks]

Boxing Day fixture always has a big crowd and looks like this year is no different. I hear most of the West is sold and that they have now opened X block. All hospitality has been sold.
Don't forget it is a 1pm KO

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Or buses! Only that hourly X1 or whatever it's called along London rd once an hour from Thurrock way��

Yes i think that's the one we are getting from Basildon.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

According to the Metro 'paper, Charlton are struggling to get a full squad for today...

Speaking to my Charlton mate last night and he was saying the same. Apparently down to the bare bones.

 

[kaymac]

Boxing Day fixture always has a big crowd and looks like this year is no different. I hear most of the West is sold and that they have now opened X block. All hospitality has been sold.
Don't forget it is a 1pm KO

8,002 now sold according to Chris's ticket stats

 

[Tommy2holes]

8,002 now sold according to Chris's ticket stats

Do we know if this is inclusive of away fans ? I would expect charlton to bring 1500+

 

[Kris]

No trains either on both Liv St and Fenchurch Street lines.

Boxing Day fixture always has a big crowd and looks like this year is no different. I hear most of the West is sold and that they have now opened X block. All hospitality has been sold.
Don't forget it is a 1pm KO

Do we know if this is inclusive of away fans ? I would expect charlton to bring 1500+

With no public transport I doubt it.

 

[Tommy2holes]

With no public transport I doubt it.

They had sold over 1k about a week ago

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

According to the Metro 'paper, Charlton are struggling to get a full squad for today...

Just like Scunthorpe were, didn't make any difference though!.

 

[buffalowolf]

Can only see this ending one way Charltons way,reckon at present they could field their youth team and manage a win. Lets be honest Southend couldnt score unless they got a deflection,our strikers should be ashamed to draw wages each week:sad:

 

[OldBlueLady]

Looking forward to this immensely - our boy against our cousin! :hilarious: