Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Chertsey Town, Saturday 16th October, 3.00pm, FAC (4Q)

[Exiled Shrimper]

Where's Miles Mitchell-Nelson at the moment? Have a feeling he might be called back into action on Saturday.

EDIT: Just seen he's at Brightlingsea Regent. Not sure if cup-tied or eligible.

Miles Mitchell-Nelson joined Brightlingsea Regent after they had been knocked out by Leiston in First Round Qualifying.

If he, or Jimmy Wallace (at Bishop’s Stortford), were to be recalled, it would need to happen by midday tomorrow in order to be eligible.

Tommy Davis, who partnered Wallace in the Premier League Cup last Friday at Colchester, hasn’t gone out on loan/work experience so far this season. I thought he was particularly impressive at the Community Stadium (although that’s a completely different proposition to a first-team FA Cup tie).

 

[Chairman Trigg]

Could really do with the new manager being named to try and get some interest back after last week.If we can't fill the East it really shows the effect of how far we've fallen ,and what long term damage is being done the longer our downard spiral goes on.If this doesn't stop soon FF will end up like the Darlington saga.Truly embarrassing support (but who can blame anyone ) at a time when a Cup run is so needed. ......

 

[Loan Shark Linda]

I wonder if any of the 5 defenders out will be back for our next league game? Obviously Clifford will still be out

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

No real excuse not to go. It's Chertsey's big day and they deserve a decent crowd. I was amazed when I got my ticket how cheap it was too. £15 for a concession and one adult. Come on.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

No real excuse not to go. It's Chertsey's big day and they deserve a decent crowd. I was amazed when I got my ticket how cheap it was too. £15 for a concession and one adult. Come on.

That's the spirit

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Got our tickets. East is unfamiliar territory for me so not sure what to expect! Didn’t seem as many seats available today so hopefully there won’t be many gaps come 3pm tomorrow.

I’m really hoping for a good supportive atmosphere .. my son suggested bringing a banner .. I said “you what?” .. thank goodness he then said “you know, in support of Demi” .. phew!

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

I must admit to not liking the east. If it's sunny you need a hat with a peak and if you are moderately tall like me there is not much room for your knees. They used to when I was a kid hire out cushions as the seats were pretty uncomfortable. Unfortunately if there was a bad performance (pretty usual) the fans would throw them at the players. They were leather and I bet it hurt if you failed to dodge. Great memories.

 

[Flinty]

Just picked my tickets up, only 900 sold so far !!

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

I must admit to not liking the east. If it's sunny you need a hat with a peak and if you are moderately tall like me there is not much room for your knees. They used to when I was a kid hire out cushions as the seats were pretty uncomfortable. Unfortunately if there was a bad performance (pretty usual) the fans would throw them at the players. They were leather and I bet it hurt if you failed to dodge. Great memories.

Sounds like the perfect motivation to me ....

 

[Shrimper]

Just picked my tickets up, only 900 sold so far !!

Oof

 

[Barling Magna]

The biggest threat with matches such as this is overconfidence of the senior team.

Obviously this won't be a problem tomorrow though.

 

[stewart]

someone posted Hobson , White and Sim were injured if so why are they listed in the poll also isnt Ogogo injured too .

 

[Tommy2holes]

Just picked my tickets up, only 900 sold so far !!

I would be amazed to see over 1500 in attendance.

 

[stewart]

seeing as how so many injuries or rumours of injuries my team will be a little different to what i posted a few days ago. Think Demi maybe a player manager come on from the subs bench.
Arnold
Howard, Davis (u23s) Ralph, LB (U23S)
Walsh, Ferguson, Philips Bridge
Murphy, Dalby
subs Seaden, Mitchell- Nelson, Demi ,Kimpioka, Rush, Dunne,,Egbri.
if Demi just acts as manager then replace him with O Shane Stewart.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

someone posted Hobson , White and Sim were injured if so why are they listed in the poll also isnt Ogogo injured too .

They're only rumours of injuries, nobody has said anything official - where someone is obviously or long-term injured (e.g. Clifford, Coulson) I leave them out. But where it's a rumour or a late fitness test I leave them in. Sadly the management don't ring me with an injury update before I put the poll together!

At the end of the day it's only a bit of fun!

 

[jarvisyeh]

They're only rumours of injuries, nobody has said anything official - where someone is obviously or long-term injured (e.g. Clifford, Coulson) I leave them out. But where it's a rumour or a late fitness test I leave them in. Sadly the management don't ring me with an injury update before I put the poll together!

At the end of the day it's only a bit of fun!

It's been a long time since anything related to this football club was fun, I think we've all forgotten what the word means.

 

[SUBBlue]

They're only rumours of injuries, nobody has said anything official - where someone is obviously or long-term injured (e.g. Clifford, Coulson) I leave them out. But where it's a rumour or a late fitness test I leave them in. Sadly the management don't ring me with an injury update before I put the poll together!

At the end of the day it's only a bit of fun!

Keep the polls coming mate, doing a good job??

 

[hockleyeast1964]

Ollie Coker is in the squad . Hopefully he gets a good run out, I really rate him.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

I would be amazed to see over 1500 in attendance.

During my time reporting Chertsey, they were lucky to get 200!
This will already seem like Wembley.

 

[kentblues]

You won’t be seeing Kimpioka. Sunderland denied permission to play him.