Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Dorking Wanderers, Saturday 18th December, 15:00ko, FA Trophy (R3)

[Napster]

…………Andeng Ndi
Demi … Hobson… White .. Ralph
…………….. Ferguson
……… Phillips ……Gard
………………… Brunt
…………. Murphy Dalby

Attempting a diamond in midfield. White and Hobson swapping at centre-back so Hobson is on his preferred right side and White has the pace of Ralph to cover him.

I’m not sure Phillips is available though.

Phillips

"He’s trained today for the first time so hopefully he will be available for the weekend."

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Steve Arnold has been ruled out Saturday’s FA Trophy clash with Dorking Wanderers.

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[Supa Shrimpa]

"He’s had to go through the protocol this week and he’s doing a lot better, but he won’t be ready for the weekend"...said Sammy Shrimp (Team Mascot, Physio, Team Doctor and First Aider)

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Defeat incoming.

We will do well to come out of this game with no injuries.

We aren't good enough to beat this side without a keeper

 

[Mad Cyril]

What colour suits are the club going with for the final?

 

[jimmy55]

"He’s had to go through the protocol this week and he’s doing a lot better, but he won’t be ready for the weekend"...said Sammy Shrimp (Team Mascot, Physio, Team Doctor and First Aider)

And covid tester?

 

[harveyoe]

What colour suits are the club going with for the final?

Which club do you mean? Us or Dorking?

 

[Smiffy]

Ticket sales around the 1,200-1,300 mark including 150 or so from Dorking. Really captured the imagination this fixture

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Lots of games being called off because of COVID (including Col Ewe's game now), anyone got the inside track on tests in our camp?

I see a couple of teams with COVID (including Chesterfield) have had to forfeit their place in the competition because postponed games have to be played within 4 days of the original fixture and that's still within the isolation period.

 

[jimmy55]

Lots of games being called off because of COVID (including Col Ewe's game now), anyone got the inside track on tests in our camp?

I see a couple of teams with COVID (including Chesterfield) have had to forfeit their place in the competition because postponed games have to be played within 4 days of the original fixture and that's still within the isolation period.

Good question, shocked it's the first one given the commotion in the Premier league this week.

 

[blueblueblue]

Lots of games being called off because of COVID (including Col Ewe's game now), anyone got the inside track on tests in our camp?

I see a couple of teams with COVID (including Chesterfield) have had to forfeit their place in the competition because postponed games have to be played within 4 days of the original fixture and that's still within the isolation period.

I asked the same question on the Covid thread, most of the none lg games are still on.

 

[Cricko]

MATCHDAY INFORMATION: COVID-19 ‘PLAN B’ REGULATIONS

Following the UK Government’s announcement that its 'COVID-19 Plan B' has been implemented, we would like to update supporters on the introduction of new protocols for all match attending fans.

www.southendunited.co.uk

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I asked the same question on the Covid thread, most of the none lg games are still on.

Possibly due to the different testing regimes? I think Premier League test daily, whereas other clubs are twice a week - I'm not sure which day we test, one would assume Friday would be the most obvious day.

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

With covid now spreading rapidly it would be no surprise if more games get postponed.Its crucial from a financial point our home games over Christmas aren't affected.Its all in the lap of the gods

 

[blueblueblue]

Possibly due to the different testing regimes? I think Premier League test daily, whereas other clubs are twice a week - I'm not sure which day we test, one would assume Friday would be the most obvious day.

You could well be right and that's why we're not seeing none lg games being cancelled yet.

 

[blueblueblue]

With covid now spreading rapidly it would be no surprise if more games get postponed.Its crucial from a financial point our home games over Christmas aren't affected.Its all in the lap of the gods

I have a gut feeling the FA will suspend the season, games are falling like fly's...

 

[Colchester and proud!]

Lots of games being called off because of COVID (including Col Ewe's game now), anyone got the inside track on tests in our camp?

I see a couple of teams with COVID (including Chesterfield) have had to forfeit their place in the competition because postponed games have to be played within 4 days of the original fixture and that's still within the isolation period.

Yes our next two games against Hartlepool and Forest Green are off due to covid, but so far it is only the opposition with the virus not our players.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

What colour suits are the club going with for the final?

As for the three-type tracksuits: some Primark; some M&S (the better players); and the rest from Ebay!

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

MATCHDAY INFORMATION: COVID-19 ‘PLAN B’ REGULATIONS

Following the UK Government’s announcement that its 'COVID-19 Plan B' has been implemented, we would like to update supporters on the introduction of new protocols for all match attending fans.

www.southendunited.co.uk

It will be interesting to see whether fans follow face mask protocol.

 

[Kris]

It will be interesting to see whether fans follow face mask protocol.

Indeed. I've worn a mask at every home game this season but I've yet to see anyone else doing the same. There may be others dotted around the ground who do wear one but I've not seen any evidence.