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

[shrimperjon]

On holiday so missed the game and or protest

Sounds like we played really well and BS are only league below us so still a good result under the circumstances with no game time on our legs. I said a number of weeks ago that the best thing for Southend and Wood was for him to go out on loan last season and come back a better and stronger player. By the sound of it that’s what we’ve got. Basically is like a new signing for us

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Help me out here.
Is Jack Wood an out and out striker or a goal scoring midfielder (like Mooney was expected to be)? If the latter, Kev & Co may be more relaxed about Mooney leaving.

Mooney generally plays (played?) a lot deeper than him. Wood was up front first half and scored his goals as a forward. Think of him more as a Powell replacement to play alongside Cardwell than a Mooney replacement (whatever his role was - he never really established one).

When Gus went off second half he went to right wing back.

 

[henry18]

Help me out here.
Is Jack Wood an out and out striker or a goal scoring midfielder (like Mooney was expected to be)? If the latter, Kev & Co may be more relaxed about Mooney leaving.

Wood is very versatile which makes him even more important at the moment as stated above he can slot in RWB would do a job in a middle 2 or 3 can play either wing number 10 or a main striker

 

[barton west]

Thank you

 

[henry18]

I’m gonna take some of the credit regarding Wood’s loan deal last season I’m a part time scout at Angels and Wood along with Crowhurst (earlier in the season) we’re put forward by me

 

[hlane17]

Wood is very versatile which makes him even more important at the moment as stated above he can slot in RWB would do a job in a middle 2 or 3 can play either wing number 10 or a main striker

Indicates a very good understanding of the game if he can play all those.

 

[Jai]

Normally pre season matches mean absolutely nothing, however this one does in my opinion. If not necessarily for the players and staff but for the fans. So important to finally have some football to focus on, and a 4-1 win might not normally mean anything but it's a much-needed morale boost for us all. Well done lads.

 

[The Eternal Optimist]

Darren Currie said a few funny things whenever our players got a knock or were fouled such as “careful we only have one goalkeeper” and “we don’t have any players so don’t hurt them”

 

[gatecrasher]

I wonder, if by some divine miracle we get bought out, with John Still leading recruitment I think there is a chance we could swing this season around. First time I've felt any warm and good vibes about the club since end of the season. Good result Blues

 

[Benfleet A1]

First ever post here. I hope this win is the start of a recovery for the club.

Good start keep it up.

 

[rayleigh dan]

I’m gonna take some of the credit regarding Wood’s loan deal last season I’m a part time scout at Angels and Wood along with Crowhurst (earlier in the season) we’re put forward by me

Is Crowhurst still with us? I noticed he wasn’t involved today. It’d be a shame if he’s moved on, looked a good prospect.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher was pleased to finally be focusing on football again seeing his side win 4-1 at Bishop’s Stortford.

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[Fitz]

Great game, even if it was more like winter. Really wasn’t expecting much, but Kev and a Co working miracles keeping the morale and professionalism where it is.

As others have said Wood looked very very impressive, a goal scoring attacking midfielder..exac what we were craving for last year.

Some optimism today and good to be talking about football again.

We must have paid John Gowan as well now!

 

[czabby]

Does anyone know if we intend to offer Jon Benton a new deal when/if the embargo is lifted?

 

[tottenham541]

Mooney generally plays (played?) a lot deeper than him. Wood was up front first half and scored his goals as a forward. Think of him more as a Powell replacement to play alongside Cardwell than a Mooney replacement (whatever his role was - he never really established one).

When Gus went off second half he went to right wing back.

Spot on that, I’d love to see wood play off cardwell, think wood will thrive in that position as loves a shot at goal.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

Spot on that, I’d love to see wood play off cardwell, think wood will thrive in that position as loves a shot at goal.

I remember when he arrived with Still and others raving about him, clearly he’s been identified as the type of player we need and it looks that way too. Let’s hope the embargo gets sorted in the next week and no reason why we can’t get a few more targets in and suddenly things don’t look as bleak.

 

[Supershrimper]

Was coming on to say exactly this.

I mentioned in numerous times last season, if all the signings we made last summer, and since Still’s arrival, Wood is the one Still rated the highest.

He thinks he’ll be added to his list of superstars he has spotted, and potentially be the best one and could go on to reach the very, very top.

I was at a beer tasting at leigh brewery last year (April) and a fella at my table was a Watford fan but was also a season ticket holder at Kings Langley. He was singing the lads praises and was saying how good a player we could potentially have on our hands.

 

[cerbera45]

oh it's lovely to read a post-match thread

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

Think that was Louie Arrowsmith, not 100% sure.

I think youre right Maroon thanks, ive deleted

 

[East Devon Shrimper]

First ever post here. I hope this win is the start of a recovery for the club.

A big welcome to SZ