Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Leeds

[toellandback]

Good afternoon one and all

So the time is nearly upon us for your “cup final”, the game where form is no guide and you beat us regardless of how much better we are ;). This year I am hoping we will stop being so generous and give you a proper game, maybe we will play a certain Mr Beckford up front and not on the wing for a change. I am also travelling with more optimism then normal this year; this is because I am hoping to travel down by train in the afternoon. My last two previous visits have been marred by long delays on the A12, missing kick off and then losing. If I can get there on time surely nothing can stop us finally winning at our bogey ground….. Can it??

We travel to Southend on the back of 8 straight victories, a club record, and resemble a different side to the one that played you at home last year. Under Larry Grayson’s guidance we are a much more competitive side that fights to earn the right to play football, something we haven’t done in years. Larry has also shut the door at the back and made us much harder to play against, one goal conceded from open play in the league this year plays tribute to that. I am sure I don’t have to tell you anything about our attackers; I will say though that a player I think will be key for us this year has started really slowly. Robert Snodgrass has the talent to play at a higher level then this but isn’t showing it so far this season. Friday would be a nice time to change that.

I wish you well for the rest of your season after Friday’s game and the return fixture is out of the way. I have met some great people through your club and keep on eye out for your scores still; I hope that Tilly gets the support his achievements deserve. Like I said earlier I maybe travelling down Friday afternoon and would be willing to stump up for the odd drink if anyone is interested, just the one mind.

See you friday

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Despite beating you on your last 2 visits I'd be happy with a draw in this one but can't see us getting one. Not looking forward to our defence facing Beckford and Snodgrass and I imagine you'll be hard to break down. Still, things are more optimistic after Orient, Barnard's on fire and there should be a cracking atmosphere. Safe journey.

 

[Cricko]

It's Southend United V Weeds not the other way around you Plonker Gareth..

Altered.:)

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

I hope that Tilly gets the support his achievements deserve. Like I said...

The influence of Tilson is obviously rubbing off on you.

;)

I predict a 1-1 draw - we're still buzzing after last Friday's game, we played well, we're full of confidence at home, and we're a tougher prospect (especially at home) than most you've played this season in the league (Exeter, Wycombe, Walsall, Tranmere, Colchester, Stockport), with probably only our in-bred cousins from the north of the county being comparable to us.

Matt

 

[turkishm]

Despite beating you on your last 2 visits I'd be happy with a draw in this one but can't see us getting one. Not looking forward to our defence facing Beckford and Snodgrass and I imagine you'll be hard to break down. Still, things are more optimistic after Orient, Barnard's on fire and there should be a cracking atmosphere. Safe journey.

Cant think of a better time to play Leeds, a spring in our step after Os, a forward who is on fire, as good a midfield as any in the div, and most importent, a sign of a half decent defence. So for me 2 0 blues, Barnard with a double.

 

[Heskey]

i reckon its a 1-0 job to the shrimpers.. I think im feeling lucky.

 

[MK Shrimper]

You're going DAHN Gareff.... I unfortunately, am not :'(

1-0 tight game but a wondergoal by Mooooooooossssssssseeee will seal the deal.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Good afternoon one and all

So the time is nearly upon us for our “cup final”, the game where form is no guide and you beat us regardless of how much better we are ;). This year I am hoping we will stop being so generous and give you a proper game, maybe we will play a certain Mr Beckford up front and not on the wing for a change. I am also travelling with more optimism then normal this year; this is because I am hoping to travel down by train in the afternoon. My last two previous visits have been marred by long delays on the A12, missing kick off and then losing. If I can get there on time surely nothing can stop us finally winning at our bogey ground….. Can it??

We travel to Southend on the back of 8 straight victories, a club record, and resemble a different side to the one that played you at home last year. Under Larry Grayson’s guidance we are a much more competitive side that fights to earn the right to play football, something we haven’t done in years. Larry has also shut the door at the back and made us much harder to play against, one goal conceded from open play in the league this year plays tribute to that. I am sure I don’t have to tell you anything about our attackers; I will say though that a player I think will be key for us this year has started really slowly. Robert Snodgrass has the talent to play at a higher level then this but isn’t showing it so far this season. Friday would be a nice time to change that.

I wish you well for the rest of your season after Friday’s game and the return fixture is out of the way. I have met some great people through your club and keep on eye out for your scores still; I hope that Tilly gets the support his achievements deserve. Like I said earlier I maybe travelling down Friday afternoon and would be willing to stump up for the odd drink if anyone is interested, just the one mind.

See you friday

Edited for accuracy

 

[Gremlin]

Cant think of a better time to play Leeds, a spring in our step after Os, a forward who is on fire, as good a midfield as any in the div, and most importent, a sign of a half decent defence. So for me 2 0 blues, Barnard with a double.

Plus Leeds are surely due to drop some points soon!

 

[Magnum PI]

Leeds have to lose some time - friday should get us some headlines. I hope Beckford plays as he is massively overrated

 

[Streaky]

Larry has also shut the door at the back

I like your work there.


Although i really hope we beat Leeds.

 

[The Big Shrimp]

You're going DAHN Gareff.... I unfortunately, am not :'(

1-0 tight game but a wondergoal by Mooooooooossssssssseeee will seal the deal.

I feel a big bet coming on here Coxy! Come on give him a chance to get his own back!!;)

 

[MK Shrimper]

I feel a big bet coming on here Coxy! Come on give him a chance to get his own back!!;)

Ah, we have something planned matey don't you worry, maybe not over the result of this but something's in the bag ;)

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

Leeds have to lose some time - friday should get us some headlines. I hope Beckford plays as he is massively overrated

Magnum, no!! You've gone and done it now. Cue Beckford hattrick

 

[toellandback]

Beckfords a doubt for friday, he didn't play saturday. One of the most prolific strikers in england but still manages to miss 3/4 chances a game. That said if his finishing or first control were better he wouldn't still be in this league.

We are playing well and are obviously on good form, that said i am never confident about playing you lot. I have had my hopes dashed too much these past couple of years. I have also have a niggling feeling that we have to lose sometime and i fear it may be friday.

Defensively we are looking alot better this year with strong cover at centre back, infact we have too many of them on the books. We also have a keeper who can catch so look out :D

 

[HudsonNo1]

Should be a tight game with leeds recent form and us coming off the back of a brilliant result against the borient. Predicting a 0-0 stalemate.

 

[Magnum PI]

Beckfords a doubt for friday, he didn't play saturday. One of the most prolific strikers in england but still manages to miss 3/4 chances a game. That said if his finishing or first control were better he wouldn't still be in this league.

We are playing well and are obviously on good form, that said i am never confident about playing you lot. I have had my hopes dashed too much these past couple of years. I have also have a niggling feeling that we have to lose sometime and i fear it may be friday.

Defensively we are looking alot better this year with strong cover at centre back, infact we have too many of them on the books. We also have a keeper who can catch so look out :D

We will give your toughest game yet on friday ..

 

[Cricko]

It will be a real test come this Friday..Weeds unbeaten...Us there bogie team..they will of course bring a few thousand down + of course the hidden 2000 crew (snore)..I still think we play great football unlike most teams in this league...


Lets get behind the boys and show them we are SUFC!

 

[OldBlueLady]

Beckford - pah, we had him in our back pockets last year, Becchio worries me more.

 

[Magnum PI]

Beckford - pah, we had him in our back pockets last year, Becchio worries me more.

our defence worries me more ;)