Just a few quick points on tonight for those not there. I'm sure FBM is preparing a full-blown masterpiece as we speak, so just a few words from me!
First Half - Probably one of the best 45 minutes of football I've seen from a Southend side. Quick passing, movement, organisation in abundance. The midfield dominated from minute one to forty-five, Maher being at his brilliant best. Bentley took his goal well, after a quite exquisite pass from Freddy who was really in the mood tonight. Stonewall penalty, have now idea what their no.2 (Hinton I think) was thinking, he just barged Gray in the back! The big man cooly slotting it home for game over.
Second half - More cautious, with the defence (plus Darryl) having fine matches. I can't remember a clearcut Rovers chance. Just superb. Can't believe Gray missed that chance though. Surely miss of the season, from three yards out!
The only downside is this news that Bentley's last minute booking may cost him a place at Cardiff. If so, he'll be badly missed, as again he was immense tonight.
But, hey we're top of the league... and we're havin' a larf!
Roll on Cardiff!
First Half - Probably one of the best 45 minutes of football I've seen from a Southend side. Quick passing, movement, organisation in abundance. The midfield dominated from minute one to forty-five, Maher being at his brilliant best. Bentley took his goal well, after a quite exquisite pass from Freddy who was really in the mood tonight. Stonewall penalty, have now idea what their no.2 (Hinton I think) was thinking, he just barged Gray in the back! The big man cooly slotting it home for game over.
Second half - More cautious, with the defence (plus Darryl) having fine matches. I can't remember a clearcut Rovers chance. Just superb. Can't believe Gray missed that chance though. Surely miss of the season, from three yards out!
The only downside is this news that Bentley's last minute booking may cost him a place at Cardiff. If so, he'll be badly missed, as again he was immense tonight.
But, hey we're top of the league... and we're havin' a larf!
Roll on Cardiff!