Pre-Match Thread Forest Green Rovers v Southend United, Wednesday 21st May, 19:45ko, play off semi final

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Not sure if this has been asked and answered prior to this message. Will we be playing in red or the unpopular blue?

The official Southend tweet showed us in light blue

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

Just did the maths and the ticket allocation you all complained about being unfair is an 1/8 of Nailsworths entire population! If the fixture was reversed we would be complaining if we didn't get 22500 tickets!

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

There may be a bit of a clue here:

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Beat me to it

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

The official Southend tweet showed us in light blue

How many times has the third kit been worn this season! And what's the win lose ration.....I need to know!

 

[GBJ]

Our forum is crap compared to yours but it speak volumes for our general fan base we barely scrape 1500 fans all season long at home games and the atmosphere is rightfully mocked. The south stand where all the 'noisy boys' are located some games make hardly a peep and the away section with 15 people have made more of an effort....think I will become an Shrimper!

Whoa! It’s not that easy chief. First you have to pass a rigorous and in-depth Q&A session.

1) Flavs or Bart

2) Do you know when the SZ episode of Eggheads is being aired on TV?

3) Roots Hall or Fossetts Farm?

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

Whoa! It’s not that easy chief. First you have to pass a rigorous and in-depth Q&A session.

1) Flavs or Bart

2) Do you know when the SZ episode of Eggheads is being aired on TV?

3) Roots Hall or Fossetts Farm?

Before i submit my interview answers, whats the chances of me getting a season ticket 4 rows back right behind the away bench like I currently have so I can continue to be a noisy menace to both visiting players and mangers?

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Before i submit my interview answers, whats the chances of me getting a season ticket 4 rows back right behind the away bench like I currently have so I can continue to be a noisy menace to both visiting players and mangers?

You'd have a greater chance of fitting in as an East Stand Southend fan if you sit 4 rows behind our manager and be a noisy menace to him.

 

[E for B and Billy Best]

Before i submit my interview answers, whats the chances of me getting a season ticket 4 rows back right behind the away bench like I currently have so I can continue to be a noisy menace to both visiting players and mangers?

Just shout shoot and before you know it, ours will be telling you to go forth and fornicate and cast doubts about your bedroom habits.

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

Just looked this info up on the offical FA site as no one has posted it anywhere on our forums.

INCIDENT OF MISCONDUCT (FAST TRACK) – NON-STANDARD CASE
Stephen Cotterill, Manager, Forest Green Rovers FC

Forest Green Rovers FC v Tamworth FC
National League Premier
21 April 2025

Breach of FA Rule E3.1 –
1. It is alleged that in or around the 20th minute of the fixture, prior to your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner in relation to the Fourth Official.
2. It is alleged that in or around the 20th minute of the fixture, prior to your dismissal, you acted in an improper manner in relation to members of the Tamworth FC technical area.

Stephen Cotterill admits the charge and elects a paper hearing

RESULT
£4,000 fine
3 match touchline ban.

So we will be without the manger for this game also. At half time we will be passing a hat around so please give generously to help with the fine as no one at FGR has two pennies to rub together! Thanks in advance.

Did I mention that the manager being send off inspired the team to score 3 in 12 mins? We can score goals...occasionally

 

[RHB]

Did I mention that the manager being send off inspired the team to score 3 in 12 mins? We can score goals...occasionally

Yeah, but when teams score three against us, we score four.

 

[Supershrimper]

Southend United: Kevin Maher expects 'huge test' at Forest Green

Southend United take on Forest Green in the play-offs on Wednesday.

www.bbc.co.uk

 

[Streaky]

Southend United: Kevin Maher expects 'huge test' at Forest Green

Southend United take on Forest Green in the play-offs on Wednesday.

www.bbc.co.uk

"And for first-team coach Dan Bentley, Maher's meticulous planning and willingness to take on board the views of fellow coaches are major strengths."

Nice to get him back incase of penalties..!!! or maybe just a BBC typo and should have been Mark

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

Yeah, but when teams score three against us, we score four.

Well if your score 4 we will score....wait thats not gonna happen...well done on the victory tomorrow!

 

[stewart]

I personally think FGR will be prepared for us , they would have had plenty scouts at the match last week ,perhaps even the manager and his team. This is not going to be easy believe me,have our boys recovered enough to not play 90 minutes but 120 if need be ,We cannot give FGR a start and hope for another comeback like last week and also they have strength on the bench to call on , there is a reason they finished 3rd in the league, saying that i preferred we playing them and not York.

 

[pottster]

Whoa! It’s not that easy chief. First you have to pass a rigorous and in-depth Q&A session.

1) Flavs or Bart

2) Do you know when the SZ episode of Eggheads is being aired on TV?

3) Roots Hall or Fossetts Farm?

Don't forget the lack of onions in the burgers!

 

[stewart]

Don't forget the lack of onions in the burgers!

Final question ,will you stand outside the Rat families home for a full 36 hours chanting COSU we love you !!!

 

[Jack_23]

I personally think FGR will be prepared for us , they would have had plenty scouts at the match last week ,perhaps even the manager and his team. This is not going to be easy believe me,have our boys recovered enough to not play 90 minutes but 120 if need be ,We cannot give FGR a start and hope for another comeback like last week and also they have strength on the bench to call on , there is a reason they finished 3rd in the league, saying that i preferred we playing them and not York.

I get where you’re coming from but also if you wanna flip it. Their last game would have been 16 days ago come tomorrow , don’t you think that’s a long time to then jump into a game of this magnitude. Gonna be a very interesting match up tomorrow night

 

[Shrimper83]

1 change for me, Kendall or Bonne for Walker. I'd go for Bonne as defensively we are gonna need people like him from there set plays

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Don't forget the lack of onions in the burgers!

At Forest Green they complain about the lack of burgers with their onions!

 

[Ruprecht FGR Supporter]

I get where you’re coming from but also if you wanna flip it. Their last game would have been 16 days ago come tomorrow , don’t you think that’s a long time to then jump into a game of this magnitude. Gonna be a very interesting match up tomorrow night

If we can get past the first minute of the game without you scoring I will be happy. Gateshead had it in the net within 30 seconds against us in april and were winning 3 - 0 till the 87 min when we clawed 2 back in 7 mins but ran out of extra time. Came close to getting a draw and keeping our 100% unbeaten at home. We are unpredictable thats for sure.