Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Swindon Town

[Danshrimper]

Who do you drop from the bench?

Don't need to drop anyone from the bench. Bolger isn't playing.

 

[Jam_Man]

I'm going to throw it out there and say if Hunt isn't fit to be in the squad why not put Williams on the bench? Offers another option.

Probably, especially if we do start with 2.

He did travel to Doncaster so he is in consideration.

Don't need to drop anyone from the bench. Bolger isn't playing.

The plan is a loanee will be in and will be on the bench. If all goes to plan.

 

[Pubey]

Don't need to drop anyone from the bench. Bolger isn't playing.

I'm assuming someone is coming in on loan as a replacement/CB backup.

Deegan is there to help close out games. He's needed on the bench.

We need to be bringing in quality that's an upgrade on what we've already got. Williams might not be far away from an appearance but let's not forget, he's not played in the league yet and he didn't exactly tear up trees in the pre season.

 

[geoffmundo]

Hang on for 70 minutes, then (if we are still in the game) see if we can squeeze a goal from somewhere?

 

[tottenham541]

Win, lose or draw it's gonna be scorching hot sitting in the east stand tomorrow with that sun, will make sure I have a couple of beers before the game :winking:

 

[rigsby]

My crystal ball tells me that Hunt will start tomorrow.

 

[tallboyblue]

According to ESPN Hunt will not be fit for tomorrow.

 

[Danshrimper]

According to ESPN Hunt will not be fit for tomorrow.

How would ESPN know?

 

[Jam_Man]

This is the ESPN who said Bolger might be fit tomorrow.

http://www.espnfc.co.uk/english-league-one/match/424283/southend-united-swindon-town/preview?

Southend manager Phil Brown is hoping to recover Cian Bolger in time for the game as his side look for their first win of the season, with the Irish centre-half doubtful due to a shoulder problem.

Not the most accurate knowledge there...

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Come on southend 3 points tomorrow please. ....

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

How would ESPN know?

What is "ESPN"?

Extra sensory perception is ESP - so what does the "N" stand for? Please don't tell me it is "nowledge". :facepalm:

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Anyway - a big welcome back to one of our old players - Mark Cooper - son of Terry Cooper of Leeds fame (or should that be infamy) and England international.

I remember seeing Mark play for us at Roots Hall - or was he just on loan (in the early days of the system I think) - that must be the mid 1980's I'm guessing.

 

[wakes123]

My crystal ball tells me that Hunt will start tomorrow.

Assuming Hunt will be playing in a front 2, who do you drop from midfield? It's not an easy choice imo.

 

[Pubey]

Assuming Hunt will be playing in a front 2, who do you drop from midfield? It's not an easy choice imo.

I'd drop Hurst and play Atkinson on the right. Atkinson isn't great, but he'll keep it tight and simple, and he played well on Wednesday.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

:off topic: .........but I hardly think it deserves a new thread. My brother went to a wedding in Budapest about a week ago and claims that, at the evening reception, Ron Martin was sitting at the table next to his. I did remonstrate with him as to why he didn't ask when FF was going to be started.

 

[GrumpyBlue]

0-0 that is all :sad:

 

[Swiss Tony]

2-0 to the Blues,though it'll be hard work with this heat,reckon about 7'500 crowd,Swindon will bring a fair few.come on you mighty mighty Shrimpers.:loyalsupporter:

 

[manor15]

Bentley,
White, Prosser, Barrett, Coker,
Atkinson, Leonard, Timlin, Worrall,
Mooney, Hunt

Subs: Ted Smith, O'Neill, Wordsworth, Deegan, Payne, Weston, Pigott

Tough call to leave out Hurst or Deegan from the bench for me.

Can see Brown being tempted by 4-5-1 given Swindon's strong attack and how well it worked in midweek, albeit away from home, but if Hunt's fit enough to start I hope he is in the line up.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

0-0 that is all :sad:

We'll get 0 certainly.:'(

 

[Murkey_Mouse]

We deffo keep the same team apart from Bolger.