Official Match Thread Southend United vs Harrogate Town

[RHB]

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

ifollow's up and running and BBC Essex comentary is on .What could possibly go wrong?

 

[Cricko]

No John White? Hmmm.

 

[Shrimper]

18 career goals for Southend in that starting XI.

Kelman 8 the most. Only Ralph, Kelman and Goodship have more than 1..

 

[Ricey]

No John White? Hmmm.

Injured.

 

[MisterStubbs]

My only worry is that the midfield looks incredibly lightweight. Seriously missing that presence that Dieng brings. White is also a big miss. Nevertheless, we have to avoid defeat today against league new boys, that would be the worst possible start if we don’t. Come on lads!

 

[Garyt1969]

No White, Dieng or Demetriou leaves us woefully short of League experience. And we are up against a team buoyed by a play off win and promotion to the Football League.

Let's hope our youngsters show their undoubted promise and win

 

[Cricko]

Injured.

Oh.. we need his leadership. That is a very young team..

 

[Barling Magna]

Crikey. That bench looks inexperienced.

 

[GDM]

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Jeez is that the youngest ever side to play a pro football match? And With the least pro football experience?
I really hope I’m surprised today!

 

[tottenham541]

That’s one young midfield we have.

 

[Chalkwell Shrimper]

Have we ever put out such an inexperienced side in a league fixture - I can’t think of one.
Bit frightening.

 

[GBJ]

I was expecting Phillips to get the nod over Gard, seeing as MM has preferred him throughout preseason.

Pleasently surprised though, as I rate Gard quite highly

 

[Blueeyedboy]

Run what ya brung by the looks of things ?

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Thanks

My only worry is that the midfield looks incredibly lightweight. Seriously missing that presence that Dieng brings. White is also a big miss. Nevertheless, we have to avoid defeat today against league new boys, that would be the worst possible start if we don’t. Come on lads!

Think it’s fair to say if we lose it will be the worst possible start. As opposed to winning or drawing.

 

[dannypav]

I’m old and slow looking up stats , but can anyone tell me the average age of our starting ‘outfield ten’ ?

 

[MisterStubbs]

Thanks

Think it’s fair to say if we lose it will be the worst possible start. As opposed to winning or drawing.

Didn’t really come across what I was trying to say lol I simply meant losing to the leagues new boys would be somewhat humiliating in my opinion.. losing the first game against anyone however is of course never ideal!

Considering to watch on ifollow, would people recommend it?

 

[Andy_S]

Hopefully it’s our last Saturday with the embargo, but even then it doesn’t appear that we’ll be bringing much football league experience in with Akinola and McCarthy. It does cry out for a couple of old stagers though. Dare I say it, like Alan McCormack?

 

[bluesfansince1952]

Yes our midfield is young.........im already yearning for Luke Hyam

 

[amsemp]

That’s the best starting XI we could hope for given the injuries. Looking forward to seeing a Gard & Hutchinson partnership in the middle, think that could be good.

Not expecting anything. Just want to see a good game and committed performance with the young lads giving a good account of themselves.