Pre-Match Thread Southend Utd vs Fleetwood Town 14th September 2019 3pm

[rlb999]

Difficult one, this. I want us to start winning games, but if it starts happening now that increases the likely hood of Waddock getting the job. Maybe we need a bit more pain for some long term gain?

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

The interesting thing will be a win.
It will say much about Bond, and if we lose, just as much about Waddock.
That said, it might also say we're stuck with a squad that's going to relegate us in April no matter who's in charge.
I'm looking forward to another transfer window and the disposal of at least six.
Names supplied on request.

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Difficult one, this. I want us to start winning games, but if it starts happening now that increases the likely hood of Waddock getting the job. Maybe we need a bit more pain for some long term gain?

I always want Southend to win. We desperately need points. A win today would be a confidence boost for the team which would really help the new manager, whether that's Waddock or any of the others people want. We've had enough pain.

 

[Shrimper]

Paddy Madden to score, 1-1 draw

 

[Tombstone Blues]

The interesting thing will be a win.
It will say much about Bond, and if we lose, just as much about Waddock.
That said, it might also say we're stuck with a squad that's going to relegate us in April no matter who's in charge.
I'm looking forward to another transfer window and the disposal of at least six.
Names supplied on request.

Go on then....which 6?

 

[rlb999]

Go on then....which 6?

McLaughlin, Mantom, Dieng, Hyam, Demetriou, Blackman, Robinson (permanently), Kelman (loan), one of Cox, Hopper, Humphrys, one of Shaunessy, Ridgewell.
That's 9 out permanently and 1 out on loan. I'd swap a keeper out and take another in too. Leaves room for 2 or 3 replacements - not 10. Results in a much more focussed first team squad and some room for some kids around the fringes. Easier said than done I know. Any questions?

 

[Tombstone Blues]

McLaughlin, Mantom, Dieng, Hyam, Demetriou, Blackman, Robinson (permanently), Kelman (loan), one of Cox, Hopper, Humphrys, one of Shaunessy, Ridgewell.
That's 9 out permanently and 1 out on loan. I'd swap a keeper out and take another in too. Leaves room for 2 or 3 replacements - not 10. Results in a much more focussed first team squad and some room for some kids around the fringes. Easier said than done I know. Any questions?

Only one.....who supplies your drugs?

 

[rlb999]

Only one.....who supplies your drugs?

Barry Fry.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Go on then....which 6?

Most of rib's, and the 'one from' would be Ridgewell.
What in all that's holy does he bring to the party?
Most didn't see Ridgewell at Hull last season: I had that dubious pleasure.