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Pre-Match Thread Gateshead v Southend United, Monday 5th May, 15:00 k.o., NL

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Blues4LifeDan said:
Yes that's kind of what I meant when referencing Gubbins and Ralph, I just should have elaborated.

You're absolutely bang on. Taylor has that brilliant reading of the game and recovery tackles and Ralph has that pace. They both contribute to allowing Goodliffe to just defend. It's why I'm less worried about Nouble with Goodliffe in there.
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TBH I'm more worried about Luke Hannant. Top scorer although mostly from the spot but also a lot of assists
 
Age and health are stopping us making the trip to Gateshead, and although we will be watching from afar, I've got to say I'm really jealous of all of you lot making the trip and being there live. Safe journey to all going and make us proud on Monday. Just remember where we were before COSU made us believe again.
 
HertfordshireBlue said:
I’m surprised the club aren’t pushing the sea of blue initiative asking fans to take balloons/scarves etc
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i think there has been some fan chat about this but tbf balloons wont work as there is no roof and the balloons will dissappear very quickly. Also so far from the pitch i doubt anyone will see them

For what its worth a load of us are going as traffic cones :Smile:
 
Barling Magna said:
Just a tip to anyone who hasn't been to the Gateshead stadium before - you'll need a pair of binoculars (or opera glasses for those of a cultural persuasion).
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lets hope the away entrance is open this year. Last year we had to walk all the way around the outside of the ground to get in as the entrance from the year before was closed as dangerous to walk up
 
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Flying in - American Southend United supporter Ron Bell (Image: CHRIS PHILLIPS)

By Chris Phillips. Chief sports reporter
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THOUSANDS of Southend United fans will be making the long journey to cheer on the Shrimpers at Gateshead on Monday.

But none are likely to be travelling quite as far as Ron Bell.

The 34-year-old American is heading to the game from Florida and cannot wait to be among Blues fans in the North-East.

“I’m heading over for the game first and foremost but decided to make a small vacation out of it,” said Ron

“I was thinking about waiting until Wembley in a few weeks if we were to make it, but decided to pull the trigger and buy flights literally on Monday for this game.

“We leave Florida on Friday afternoon, head into London on Saturday AM and will spend a day there with my wife.

“We’re likely go to Southend for a night and then head up from London first thing Monday AM to tailgate before the game at a pub somewhere.”

Ron has been to two Southend games already this season but has not been following the club for long.

“This is all very recent,” said Ron

“A buddy I work with was born and raised in Southend and lives there still.

“He got me into following them this season when he came over to Florida for a visit.

“The first game I watched was the 4-3 loss to Charlton in November.

“I then purchased DAZN so I could watch the National League games on Saturday mornings here.”

But Ron soon opted to head to Roots Hall.

“I went to Roots Hall for the very first time in January when I was visiting for work,” said Ron.

“I went to the Tuesday night match against AFC Fylde and was also the 12th man for the Sittingbourne game that Saturday in that terrible loss.

"My Southend buddies bought me the 12th man package as a prank and I didn't know until moments before I was requested to walk out on the pitch.”

Monday will be Ron’s first away game with the Shrimpers and will be joined in the stands by wife Skipper.

“I'm looking forward to going with our Southend fans to the match and looking forward to the train ride up just as much,” said Ron.

“My wife is joining me and she has never been to any games before.

“We are flying all the way from Florida for it so definitely excited.

“I would have to say I'm most excited for my wife to experience a match and the hospitality of the Blue Army.”

And Ron is full of praise for his fellow Shrimpers.

“I just love the fans, they are welcoming and truly, truly love their team,” said Ron.

“They take their football very seriously and that is what has attracted me to the team the most.

“The history of this club including all of the financial troubles it has had over the past years is quite interesting.

“But I'm happy for the football club with the success they are having now and look forward to watching us take Gateshead down on Monday.”
 
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