Post-Match Thread and Ratings Bishop's Stortford 1 Southend United 4

[Leeboy]

Wood hat-trick and Powell. Powells was something like 4 minutes

 

[Boreham Blue]

Sandaat isn’t under contract currently, and is attracting interest from elsewhere.

Wood is currently where he should be on his development plan following his loan spell last season.

Another reason we need the deal done soonest to nail these down as well as try and secure Dallas and any other who might be still hanging on.

 

[BoyWonder2]

Until Ron doesn't pay him and he walks away for free

With any luck, RM won’t be here for payday

I fully expect him to be gone by August payday, would be fantastic if he was by July’s payday, but not sure how realistic that is.

 

[Boreham Blue]

With any luck, RM won’t be here for payday

I fully expect him to be gone by August payday, would be fantastic if he was by July’s payday, but not sure how realistic that is.

 

[gatecrasher]

Sandaat isn’t under contract currently, and is attracting interest from elsewhere.

Wood is currently where he should be on his development plan following his loan spell last season.

That being the case then I'm very surprised he's even still here. Kevin must have him locked in his shed during the week, for me he's an absolute must keep

 

[Userorange]

Outstanding result. Nice touch from Kev I thought, dedicating the win to Ron Martin.

 

[Dutch Branch]

We put a team out and got a good result. Next job Even Powell scored .

 

[Leeboy]

encouraging signs from what I saw & read on the OS and Chris Phillips’ twitter feeds

 

[gatecrasher]

I think Powell has and "Andy Morell" in him, just one season where everything clicks and he smashes out 30 goals, before going back to gash

 

[cerbera45]

List of scorers/times if anybody knows please?
I’m on lunch break and haven’t had time to follow thread thru.
Cheers

a Jack Wood hat-trick, Powell with the other goal

 

[1966 and all that]

Good start to the season - unbeaten so far.

 

[Gridelet's contact lens]

I met an ex colleague of mine in the City in April, who is a Tonbridge Angel fan and regular to their games. I received a glowing report on Jack Wood, and a request for us not to take him back. Seems we have a gem, thanks to Mr. Still.

 

[David Essex]

I can already hear "we've got Wood" ringing out around the Hall.

Or knock knock knock on wood

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Played some really good football, particularly first half. We looked a couple of levels above a side in the division below.

Had a nightmare start after a long clearance from Collin to Callum Powell wasn’t, unsurprisingly, held up and Stortford countered. But that’s why you have pre-season to knock the rust off.

We equalised immediately after good work down the left from Fonguck, my man of the match, led to a tap in for Powell. We then continued to spray the ball around, working angles, playing between the lines. Wood soon after got the first of his three. He looks like he’s grown a little in height but also looks a lot more muscular - not chunky but sinewy muscle. It’s not an exact comparison but there’s a bit of Gary Hooper about him.

The midfield looked really good with Miley, Husin and Fonguck all linking and switching play. Bridge hobbled off just before half time but hopefully that’s precautionary. Gus was a constant outlet down the right. Powell was Powell.

Defensively we weren’t really tested but I thought Kensdale looked like he needs a few more minutes to get game pace. Harry Taylor slotted seamlessly into RCB and good to have Ralph back. Thought Collin was another who could do with some more minutes.

Second half the conditions deteriorated and a slew of subs didn’t help. Coker and Bland came on early but the others who came on later I didn’t know and didn’t really do much to stand out.

John Still was watching, as was Sandat.

No sign of Ron Martin, although I don’t suppose he was home either. The sooner he goes the better.

 

[Holy Joe]

Played some really good football, particularly first half. We looked a couple of levels above a side in the division below.

Had a nightmare start after a long clearance from Collin to Callum Powell wasn’t, unsurprisingly, held up and Stortford countered. But that’s why you have pre-season to knock the rust off.

We equalised immediately after good work down the left from Fonguck, my man of the match, led to a tap in for Powell. We then continued to spray the ball around, working angles, playing between the lines. Wood soon after got the first of his three. He looks like he’s grown a little in height but also looks a lot more muscular - not chunky but sinewy muscle. It’s not an exact comparison but there’s a bit of Gary Hooper about him.

The midfield looked really good with Miley, Husin and Fonguck all linking and switching play. Bridge hobbled off just before half time but hopefully that’s precautionary. Gus was a constant outlet down the right. Powell was Powell.

Defensively we weren’t really tested but I thought Kensdale looked like he needs a few more minutes to get game pace. Harry Taylor slotted seamlessly into RCB and good to have Ralph back. Thought Collin was another who could do with some more minutes.

Second half the conditions deteriorated and a slew of subs didn’t help. Coker and Bland came on early but the others who came on later I didn’t know and didn’t really do much to stand out.

John Still was watching, as was Sandat.

No sign of Ron Martin, although I don’t suppose he was home either. The sooner he goes the better.

How did Clifford do? Did he come on when Bridge went off?

 

[LeedsSUFC]

Those goals were well taken by Wood.

Got to try and not fall in love with him, just know he’ll be off before we know it

 

[CaptainSmudger]

Absolutely Brilliant, Could not make game today.
What a great start, under great difficulties so far this season. Hopefully something happens soon to get everything settled. Well done All players Kev and co. Special mention to Callum Powell and Jack ‘Golden Boot’ Wood.
Can’t wait for season to start COYB, UTB

 

[Piledriver]

That'll be good for team morale, did anyone who went notice any physio on duty and how was Bridge re injury .
How many warm up friendly games could still happen before the Oldham game?

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United momentarily brushed aside their off-field issues to beat Bishop’s Stortford 4-1 in a pre-season friendly this afternoon.

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[Floval Flyer]

Sandaat isn’t under contract currently, and is attracting interest from elsewhere.

Wood is currently where he should be on his development plan following his loan spell last season.

That’s really poor contract management by SUFC if Sandat wasn’t offered a new contract during last season, given that he was a breakthrough player.