Post-Match Thread and Ratings Bishop's Stortford 0 - 2 Southend United, Saturday 20th July

[Holy Joe]

. Walker - on spot kick duties despite Bridge playing - took it well finding the corner.

Thanks for the summary - appreciated.


On the pens is it whoever wins it takes it at the moment in pre season?

 

[shrimperjon]

Decent game, deserved the win. BS started well and missed a sitter. They only created chances form the odd mistake we made. Walker looks an upgrade on Powell, strong upper body strength and looked tidy with the ball at his feet. Morton also impressed after he came on. We should have scored at least 4 or 5 but all in all it was a decent showing. Started with Ralph at LWB and he got forward well with Bridge having a more roaming role. Back three of Crowther, Gubbins and Kensdale give us good height at the back.

 

[cerbera45]

Thanks for the summary - appreciated.


On the pens is it whoever wins it takes it at the moment in pre season?

A bit like in the playground?!? ;-)

 

[tottenham541]

Was this a 2-0 win ? Anyone what the game was like as stortford are pretty poor given they got relegated and have there budget reduced by 70%, still a clean sheet and win in pre season is OK at this stage, just expected a big win and a bigger crowd as didn't look alot inside given the pictures.

 

[Booma]

I reckon we will have squad that we can rotate through the season, to keep everyone fresh.

You’d hope so, preferred eleven maybe? With others to rotate in as needed

 

[Mad Cyril]

Was there any trouble?

 

[Ramsdenblue]

Was there any trouble?

The only trouble was,
was waiting in line for so long for those absolutely fantastic tasting cheese burgers, and cheesy chips,
Oh my, never tasted anything so good, and this was a footy burger outlet.

 

[tottenham541]

The only trouble was,
was waiting in line for so long for those absolutely fantastic tasting cheese burgers, and cheesy chips,
Oh my, never tasted anything so good, and this was a footy burger outlet.

Meal deal for £9 is worth getting.

 

[Strykr]

The only trouble was,
was waiting in line for so long for those absolutely fantastic tasting cheese burgers, and cheesy chips,
Oh my, never tasted anything so good, and this was a footy burger outlet.

So basically we need 5 or 6 of these vans on matchday and the cash can come rolling in

 

[tottenham541]

So basically we need 5 or 6 of these vans on matchday and the cash can come rolling in

Think it's catering outlet host have done the food for stortford games last couple of years, big improvements from couple of years ago and not overpriced

 

[Ramsdenblue]

So basically we need 5 or 6 of these vans on matchday and the cash can come rolling in

On a serious note thou.

Yes. Spot on.

On a match day I will spend my money in an external chip shop etc…
I will not spend my money inside the ground as the food imo, is extremely poor quality,
I work to hard to pay for siht food.

But. If Rootshall had this particular food bar of equal quality,

Then yes I would spend my money there, and possibly more.

Come on, it’s not rocket science.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Was this a 2-0 win ? Anyone what the game was like as stortford are pretty poor given they got relegated and have there budget reduced by 70%, still a clean sheet and win in pre season is OK at this stage, just expected a big win and a bigger crowd as didn't look alot inside given the pictures.

Yes it was a 2-0 win.

 

[tottenham541]

Anyone know the attendance?

 

[kentblues]

See trialist B still here, 3rd game and presumably training with us. So there’s likely interest on both sides or he would be off elsewhere…

Always difficult to judge players on friendlies and probably what happens in training and off the pitch had a bearing which we don’t see..

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

On a serious note thou.

Yes. Spot on.

On a match day I will spend my money in an external chip shop etc…
I will not spend my money inside the ground as the food imo, is extremely poor quality,
I work to hard to pay for siht food.

But. If Rootshall had this particular food bar of equal quality,

Then yes I would spend my money there, and possibly more.

Come on, it’s not rocket science.

The food was great I have to say and very good value. One of the first things I hope COSU look at.

Also had a very enjoyable few drinks in town, after the match. Nice pre season friendly that one.

 

[dusterman]

So basically we need 5 or 6 of these vans on matchday and the cash can come rolling in

That would dilute the money too much for them. The food trucks that come will want to make as much as they can and not have it split 6 ways or they’d do other things. Festivals/events want their cake and to eat it, wanting a pitch fee and % of revenue these days. For me a simple revenue split is fair. Fans win, clubs win and food trucks win. Then it’s down to food trucks to manage their margins and the club gets their big cut for providing space, trust and the clientele.

 

[Thundersley Blue]

Was this a 2-0 win ? Anyone what the game was like as stortford are pretty poor given they got relegated and have there budget reduced by 70%, still a clean sheet and win in pre season is OK at this stage, just expected a big win and a bigger crowd as didn't look alot inside given the pictures.

Bishops Stortford were out of their depth last season. Not helped by having to play in the Conference North.

 

[tottenham541]

Bishops Stortford were out of their depth last season. Not helped by having to play in the Conference North.

Don’t I know it, I went to most of there games, awful season.

 

[Target man]

Think we still look a little short of something. Hopefully that’s just match practice and this was a step closer.

First twenty minutes all our best moments came through Coker but once Morton came on we looked better and he was the standout for player.

Early on Crowther had a header looping into the keepers hands and Gus, getting into a central position, putting it wide after Coker’s cut back. The next time they combined for the goal with Gus forcing it home after Crowther cleverly looped it back into the danger area.

After Ralph went off - presumably precautionary - Morton made an immediate impact threading in Walker who was nudged and the ref awarded a spot kick. Walker - on spot kick duties despite Bridge playing - took it well finding the corner.

Second half was disrupted by subs. I felt sorry for Waldron who had little service and a rotating cast around him. Wood had a couple of chances - usually carved out by Morton - but delayed shooting too long.

Beau MacDonald had his best showing for us and I thought Shobowale looked much better than he did at Wakering.

At last. A summary on the team, trialists and young players rather than how nice the chips were!

 

[kentblues]

That would dilute the money too much for them. The food trucks that come will want to make as much as they can and not have it split 6 ways or they’d do other things. Festivals/events want their cake and to eat it, wanting a pitch fee and % of revenue these days. For me a simple revenue split is fair. Fans win, clubs win and food trucks win. Then it’s down to food trucks to manage their margins and the club gets their big cut for providing space, trust and the clientele.

I would be very surprised if we didn’t invest in our own trucks/stalls- why let someone else make the money- given our gates and the relatively modest investment? They are mobile so can be positioned outside East, West and North