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Pre-Match Thread Gateshead v Southend United, Monday 5th May, 15:00 k.o., NL

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Shrimpergonzo

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So here we are, the last game of the regular season, and our place in the playoffs is in our own hands and not dependent on results elsewhere. As everyone knows now, avoid defeat at Gateshead and we’re confirmed in the playoffs, lose and we’re out.

Our final finishing position however will be dependent on other teams though. After their 1-0 win at Solihull Moors on Tuesday, Rochdale have confirmed a 4th place finish. We could however finish anywhere from 5th to 8th. 5th would mean we have to win and Oldham and Halifax both lose. This seems unlikely as Oldham are home to bottom placed Ebbsfleet, 6th place is a possibility though as out of form Halifax travel to Wealdstone who must win to have any chance of staying up. With Halifax confirmed in the playoffs already, maybe they’ve got less riding on this game.

Our opponents on Monday have been on a pretty wretched run of form for a couple of months now, and whereas a play off place seemed a certainty at the turn of 2025, Carl Magnay’s side now have it all to do on Monday if they are to salvage something from this season. With only 2 wins (and 8 defeats) from their last 10 games only AFC Fylde are in a worse run of form over the same period.

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The Heed do have ex-Shrimper Frank Nouble in their squad after he joined them from Yeovil - he’s already wound us up once this season, let’s hope he doesn’t do it again. There is another Shrimpers connection in the squad with Regan Booty, son of Martyn, a regular in their starting line up.

Kev kept an unchanged starting line up against Wealdstone last Saturday, and after a second resounding win and clean sheet, this would seem the most likely outcome on Bank Holiday Monday afternoon too. But (hopefully not for the last time this season), who would you choose to start and what do you predict the result will be?
 
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Well here we go shrimpers fans this is it going 2-0 blues gets us ready for the plays off sage trip to all blues fans travelling
 
They've conceded 24 in 10 games, wow!!!

I'd been following their games and watching highlights for a few weeks now and it was quite apparent that they still insist on playing it out from the back. However, they have been caught on numerous occasions, with plenty of howlers and conceded plenty of goals as a result of that. The keeper has had some shockers of late.

Kev will be on the team to exploit that weakness. That is one element we are really good at, the press. Especially with the midfield that is currently playing. Morton is fantastic when we are dictating the tempo and the passing, but Husin comes into his own when we are all about energy and pressing. KAF and Coker are the same. Kendall does this from the front as well.

The conundrum comes up front. A lot of people don't see what Hopper does because they just look at goals. But he wears defenders down with his unselfish work and he frees up space for Kendall, KAF and Coker to run into. I see the appeal of Bonne from the start, but he may be the ace up our sleeve off of the bench, when the opposition have been worn down. The rest of the team picks itself.

Let's also be mindful that they certainly have good players that can hurt us, Booty, Malcolm and even Nouble to name a few, but I think we have enough. If we get an early goal, their confidence will drop massively.

Super nervous and super excited. What a time to be a shrimper. Utb!
 
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Maybe a game for Cav to start. assuming Morton wont be fit then id go as follows:

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Gus Taylor Goodliffe Ralph
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Coker Husin keenan
Bonne Kendall
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I get what you're saying about Cav but there is absolutely no way we are going to change the system when we've just found our rhythm again. That team has absolutely no width and the last thing we want to do is let their wingers get down the sides.

Let them worry about us and get in their faces early. We will do that by getting Bridge and Gus into their half and pushing them back. They have been abysmal at defending crosses. We will only get crosses in the box by playing our wingbacks.

Cav is the perfect player to come off of the bench if we are leading in the second half and we are trying to see the game out.
 
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Flying in - Southend United supporter Dave Russell (Image: CHRIS PHILLIPS)

By Chris Phillips. Chief sports reporter.

LIFELONG Southend United fan Dave Russell will head to Gateshead from Germany to see if the Shrimpers can make the play-offs.

Kevin Maher's side will make sure of a top seven finish if they avoid defeat at the Gateshead International Stadium on Monday.

And keen Blues supporter Dave will be among those cheering the team on from the stands.

“I fly into Heathrow on Sunday and head back on Tuesday but there’s no way I would’ve missed this game for anything,” said Dave, who is based in Gaertringen.

“I was brought up in Southend before leaving for university and then work I’ve been over here since 1999 but still remain a huge fan and I’ve been to a few games this season already.

“Being honest I’m more nervous than excited about Monday but I don’t get to many away games these days so I’m looking forward to that and it will be nice to be part of the large support which is going to the game.

“Hopefully it won’t be the last one I’m coming over for this season either.

“The play-off final is actually three days before my birthday so that would be a super present!”
 
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Great support - for Southend United (Image: Lucy Copsey)

By Chris Phillips. Chief sports reporter.

SOUTHEND United fans are ready to play their part in Monday’s play-off decider at Gateshead.

The Shrimpers go into the game needing just a point to secure their place in the top seven.

And Kevin Maher’s side will again be boosted by a huge backing - both at the ground and further afield.

More than 1,500 supporters have already snapped up tickets for the game in the North East while more than 900 have secured a seat to watch the action unfold on a giant screen being installed at Roots Hall.

And Blues boss Maher is incredibly grateful for the support coming his side’s way.

“The fans have been brilliant all season, home and away, and it’s brilliant to hear we’re going to have another big following,” said Maher.

“It’s a long journey to make and I know it can be difficult given it’s on a Bank Holiday Monday as well so we’re massively grateful for the support we receive.

“I know the players feel the same way and we want to make sure we give them something to cheer.”

The Shrimpers sit a point clear of eighth placed Gateshead ahead of Monday’s match - meaning a draw would be good enough for Southend to make the play-offs.

But Maher stressed there was no way Blues would be playing for a point.

“We’ll be going there to try and win the game,” said Maher.

“We’ve done that in every game since I’ve been here and that won’t change.

“It’s a difficult game against a good team also trying to get into the play-offs but we certainly won’t be going there to try and take a point.”

Southend moved into the play-off places for the first time this season after a 3-0 win against Wealdstone on Saturday.

The Shrimpers’ victory was watched by 9, 677 fans, their biggest crowd at Roots Hall since hosting Sunderland in May 2019.
 
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I get what you're saying about Cav but there is absolutely no way we are going to change the system when we've just found our rhythm again. That team has absolutely no width and the last thing we want to do is let their wingers get down the sides.

Let them worry about us and get in their faces early. We will do that by getting Bridge and Gus into their half and pushing them back. They have been abysmal at defending crosses. We will only get crosses in the box by playing our wingbacks.

Cav is the perfect player to come off of the bench if we are leading in the second half and we are trying to see the game out.
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yep thats fair. My only point was that i think we will come under a lot of pressure and having Cav in the side might just give us a bit more protection. but your points are valid for sure
 
This is a really weird occasion. Here's us shipping 4 figures to Gateshead, another 1000 at Roots Hall and many more watching elsewhere, but when you look at the Gateshead end there is hardly any advertising for the game from their Club, and their forum is very quiet. Maybe it's just us that gets too excited?
 
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