Stodge
First XI
As at Doncaster and Stamford Bridge, you received a warm reception from the Southend supporters last night as you walked around the pitch before the match.
You now have the opportunity to repay these supporters with something more than a hand clap. As you said on 5-live yesterday, the income from the two Chelsea matches is additional to your budget. I call on you to give this money straight to the management team to enable them to make a significant signing this month.
Over the last couple of years, exciting skillful players have left (Gower, Eastwood, JCR etc) and have not been replaced by players of the same calibre. The FA Cup run was a welcome distraction, but it is clear that this is the most difficult season since Tilly took over. By supporting him in the transfer market now, added to the momentum and optimism gained from the Cup run, there is still a chance to turn this season around.
You now have the opportunity to repay these supporters with something more than a hand clap. As you said on 5-live yesterday, the income from the two Chelsea matches is additional to your budget. I call on you to give this money straight to the management team to enable them to make a significant signing this month.
Over the last couple of years, exciting skillful players have left (Gower, Eastwood, JCR etc) and have not been replaced by players of the same calibre. The FA Cup run was a welcome distraction, but it is clear that this is the most difficult season since Tilly took over. By supporting him in the transfer market now, added to the momentum and optimism gained from the Cup run, there is still a chance to turn this season around.