Post-Match Thread and Ratings Dagenham & Redbridge 0-2 Southend United

[bazzashrimper]

Great stuff - first half in particular. They couldn’t cope with the press. After about 30 mins D&R went a bit longer and we dropped back a little making it slightly more of a game.

Collin - 7. One smart stop, but good handling / positionjng
Gus - 7
Bridge - 7
Kensdale - 8
Taylor -7
Ralph -7
Miley -8
Fonguck -8
Husin -9
Cards -8
Powell -8

Subs
Coker -8
Demi -7
Mooney -7

Ref -7

One other point. These new (or enforcement of existing) rules really suit ball playing teams. Last season I’d expect Wes to have been pulled back when we scored our first - and the ref probably wouldn’t have got a card out.

 

[Userorange]

Major thanks to Ron Martin at this point. I don’t believe any Chairman/owner has ever galvanised his management / coaching staff / players / fans in the way our beloved leader has. What a man. What a start to a season. COYB.

 

[RHB]

That's a good point. Only 2 games in but you'd struggle to want to replace Colin with Justham as number one.

I agree, but the save that Justham made in the first half was absolutely top drawer. I can see why the coaching team rate him.

 

[Dutch Branch]

Outstanding today, on and off the pitch. Well done all .

 

[Super Kevin Maher]

Great day out. In the home end as left it too late to get tickets. It’s fair to say that the home fans were very quick to jump on their team. Their number 7 in particular ( who was subbed and didn’t have a good game) along with the very tall Ibie were the main targets.
We were very good in all areas and looked pretty comfortable. Not really sure what happens when we get injuries or suspensions though.
Thought Bridge was quieter today but a big difference to last year is that we are not directing everything towards him.
I thought Cardwell was great today and Powell worked very hard.
Well done SUFC who continue to astound.

 

[Supernaut]

Great scenes after the final whistle…

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

What a performance that was totally dominated Daggers from start to finish.Thought Daggers would have been a stern test today but they were awful and clueless.It was a delight to be there today the atmosphere was electric long may this continue

 

[Chrisb]

Well done to the boys in yellow and all the travelling fans. The three amigos and whole squad have done us proud. Let's hope for some good news off the field soon, this squad and team spirit is special and doesn't come along too often.

 

[South Bank Hank]

Thought Bridge was quieter today but a big difference to last year is that we are not directing everything towards him.

Picked up a traditional 'leveller' in the opening minutes of the game, for which their player received a booking. Was clearly a tactic. Maybe it worked.

 

[Swiss Tony]

Great scenes after the final whistle…

Nice one S.

 

[Medway Blue]

No worse than Powell spending the whole game lying and rolling about on the floor, horses for courses.

Ah see, the difference was though, Powell was getting constantly fouled.

Your 22, on the other hand... Was it him rolling around on the touchline second half like he'd been shot in the face? Bit of a joke.

 

[Cricko]

Listening to Kevs interview after the game just says it all about the players we do have.

"It is over 1 year since we have signed a permanent player".

Unbelievable.

 

[Strykr]

Great stuff - first half in particular. They couldn’t cope with the press. After about 30 mins D&R went a bit longer and we dropped back a little making it slightly more of a game.

Collin - 7. One smart stop, but good handling / positionjng
Gus - 7
Bridge - 7
Kensdale - 8
Taylor -7
Ralph -7
Miley -8
Fonguck -8
Husin -9
Cards -8
Powell -8

Subs
Coker -8
Demi -7
Mooney -7

Ref -7

One other point. These new (or enforcement of existing) rules really suit ball playing teams. Last season I’d expect Wes to have been pulled back when we scored our first - and the ref probably wouldn’t have got a card out.

Those ratings say it all for me. Every single player getting above average ratings. No weak links all working their chuffs off.

 

[40yearsafan]

After 5 seasons of mediocrity (at best), it has been hard to find the desire to support this club like I once did. These coaches and players put me to shame and I'm so grateful to them for keeping that spark alive, even if it's not as bright as it once was.

I'm in the same place. Swore I wouldn't attend a home game until he's gone but I've bought tickets for me and my grandson for Hartlepool. Kev and the lads deserve the support despite him.

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I reckon the refs have got Powell down as a diver and ignore more than they give.

I observed several examples of that last week.

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Just got back home to Dorset, all this fantastic form and team spirit is beginning to cost as now seriously thinking about going to Dorking.

UTB

 

[Benfleet A1]

Arguably the best Coker ever to play for SUFC

The last one wasn't too shabby

 

[Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset]

Home now, knackered but elated. Was going to add my 5 pennyworth but Yorky has done it for me. Great post Yorky, and in time honoured fashion.....Wot he said!!

As an aside, I thought @Suffolk Shrimper In Dorset was sitting in front of me, so I introduced myself in the second half and it was him. The look on the poor bloke's face said it all though, 'who is this old chap chatting to me?'. Well, I was the old chap. Good to meet you.

Good to meet you RHB! My slightly bemused reaction was due to 1200 other Shrimpers making noise so I wasn't exactly sure what you said.
I just thought you were just another 'Roots to the 92' fan and was waiting for you to present me with a copy of the good book for me to sign for you.
Had i twigged you were the legendary SZ moderator I would have immediately been more humble and apologised for all my previous merchandise advertising posts that Cricko usually scolds me for

 

[LBBlue]

The last one wasn't too shabby

Kenny ?

 

[Yer Blues]

Kenny ?

Ben