Theo Robinson and a Rare Southend United Visit

[overseas shrimper]

So this weekend I made one of my rare visits to Roots Hall and brought my travel companion with me. She had never seen a live football match before and wasn't quite sure what to expect and if she'd like the experience. Her immediate impression was one of surprise in a good way. I said, "I just hope you get to see us score a goal."

Seeing 4 goals was something else. Seeing Theo score a hat-trick was remarkable. She's of the thespian variety and likened the drama of the game and the participation of crowd to theatre.

Needless to say, she became an immediate convert.

After the game we went to eat at Nandos. Who sits at the table next to us? None other than the afore mentioned Mr Robinson himself, along with his wife and children.

Not wanting to bother him too much while he was with his family, I smiled, nodded and told him well done. However, he was only too happy to chat away, as too was his wife. He is a genuinely super guy. We ended up talking between us all for ages. When I told him how jealous my son will be when I tell him about meeting him, Theo suggested we take a photo together to show him. We also joked about how he should try and finish top scorer.

He seems to have a genuine love for the club and respect for SCP. He said he hopes to get more game time and make his time with us a success.

I have a lot of respect for the guy and really hope this performance is something he can build on.

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

So many of the current crop of players ARE good guys; and credit for that must go to paul Sturrock, Phil Brown and Chris Powell for following the Sir Alex Ferguson mantra for dressing room harmony of "get rid of the ####s."

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

You chose a great day for your visit OS, great to hear about Theo's desire. Hope you got to see the pre kick off ex player intro's too. I had to run on between Tilly and Dave being intro'd as we only just got to the tunnel in time and the script I'd provided included an intro for Paul Byrne who was a 'no show' - now that would have been embarassing had he read that out!

 

[overseas shrimper]

Certainly did choose a good game. Sadly I didn't make it for the ex-players intros.

I did meet Tilly and Dave Martin in the car park before the game though.

 

[Weston's left foot]

Paul Byrne a no show? What a shock!

 

[AndyT]

Great post 'Overseas'.

What happened in the end with your son who was going to be a mascot for the postponed Oldham game. Did the club rebook him for another match?

 

[rigsby]

It now turns out our best bit of January business was Theo refusing to go to Col U. A decision which any man should be given credit for of course.

 

[Lord Football]

It now turns out our best bit of January business was Theo refusing to go to Col U. A decision which any man should be given credit for of course.

The best bit of January business was appointing Chris Powell.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Great post 'Overseas'.

What happened in the end with your son who was going to be a mascot for the postponed Oldham game. Did the club rebook him for another match?

We could have re-booked. The club offered any solution that worked for us. Unfortunately it there weren't any home games I could get my son over for until the end of the season. Maybe next season.

 

[Jay_SUFC]

So this weekend I made one of my rare visits to Roots Hall and brought my travel companion with me. She had never seen a live football match before and wasn't quite sure what to expect and if she'd like the experience. Her immediate impression was one of surprise in a good way. I said, "I just hope you get to see us score a goal."

Seeing 4 goals was something else. Seeing Theo score a hat-trick was remarkable. She's of the thespian variety and likened the drama of the game and the participation of crowd to theatre.

Needless to say, she became an immediate convert.

After the game we went to eat at Nandos. Who sits at the table next to us? None other than the afore mentioned Mr Robinson himself, along with his wife and children.

Not wanting to bother him too much while he was with his family, I smiled, nodded and told him well done. However, he was only too happy to chat away, as too was his wife. He is a genuinely super guy. We ended up talking between us all for ages. When I told him how jealous my son will be when I tell him about meeting him, Theo suggested we take a photo together to show him. We also joked about how he should try and finish top scorer.

He seems to have a genuine love for the club and respect for SCP. He said he hopes to get more game time and make his time with us a success.

I have a lot of respect for the guy and really hope this performance is something he can build on.

The perfect game to attend and all for the amazing ticket price of £0 :smile:

 

[overseas shrimper]

The perfect game to attend and all for the amazing ticket price of £0 :smile:

:smile: Absolutely. Not bad value.

 

[AndyT]

We could have re-booked. The club offered any solution that worked for us. Unfortunately it there weren't any home games I could get my son over for until the end of the season. Maybe next season.

Sounds good and also sounds like the club tried to help.

Hopefully next season, as you say. :thumbsup:

 

[Mad Cyril]

So this weekend I made one of my rare visits to Roots Hall and brought my travel companion with me. She had never seen a live football match before and wasn't quite sure what to expect and if she'd like the experience. Her immediate impression was one of surprise in a good way. I said, "I just hope you get to see us score a goal."

Seeing 4 goals was something else. Seeing Theo score a hat-trick was remarkable. She's of the thespian variety and likened the drama of the game and the participation of crowd to theatre.

Needless to say, she became an immediate convert.

After the game we went to eat at Nandos. Who sits at the table next to us? None other than the afore mentioned Mr Robinson himself, along with his wife and children.

Not wanting to bother him too much while he was with his family, I smiled, nodded and told him well done. However, he was only too happy to chat away, as too was his wife. He is a genuinely super guy. We ended up talking between us all for ages. When I told him how jealous my son will be when I tell him about meeting him, Theo suggested we take a photo together to show him. We also joked about how he should try and finish top scorer.

He seems to have a genuine love for the club and respect for SCP. He said he hopes to get more game time and make his time with us a success.

I have a lot of respect for the guy and really hope this performance is something he can build on.

If Theo wasn't eating an extra hot then quite frankly he is not fit to wear the shirt.

 

[buffalowolf]

Im pleased for the man and hopefully he can continue on from this and become a legend .:unsure:

 

[overseas shrimper]

If Theo wasn't eating an extra hot then quite frankly he is not fit to wear the shirt.

You make a valid point.

 

[The General]

Good one to choose mate, Davros has missed the last 2 4-0 home wins :hilarious:

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Good one to choose mate, Davros has missed the last 2 4-0 home wins :hilarious:

He's busy on Skaro I hear