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

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

This is the one that’s been mentioned to me. Used to be the Schooner? On the river, outside area, does food .. away fan friendly

That looks pretty good to me.

 

[hlane17]

Schooner Looks identical to the fog on the Tyne?

Think it used to be the Schooner

 

[Evening Echo]

A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Gateshead.

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[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Focused - Southend United boss Kevin Maher (Image: Ben Peters)

By Chris Phillips.Chief sports reporter.

SOUTHEND United head coach Kevin Maher says he is thinking about nothing but the game with Gateshead.

The Shrimpers will secure a top seven spot if they avoid defeat in the north-east on Monday

But Maher is purely focused on the 90 minutes on the pitch.

“We’ve got to go and perform,” said the Blues boss.

“There can be so much talk and so much noise but the match is my only concern.

“We know what we’ve got to do and it’s pretty rare you have two teams playing like this not waiting on other results.
''But my full focus is on the game and what we’ve got to do.

“We can’t be thinking about anything else.”

Gateshead go into the game also looking to make the play-offs.

Carl Magnay’s side are just one point and one place behind Blues ahead of the final league game of the season.

And Maher knows the Shrimpers are in for a stern test.

“They’re a very good football team,” said Maher.

“Credit goes to them and everyone involved at Gateshead because they’ve had quite a few changes of managers but they have a style of play they stick by.

“It’s really good football to watch so I have to give them credit.

“They’ve had a lot of changes and they’re still up towards the top of the table competing so we’re under no illusions how tough this game will be.”

But Blues have prepared well for the clash.

“It’s been a good week,” said Maher.

“Our lead in to games is always the same and we’ve had a couple of really hot days so it was important to get training right.

“There’s been the right mix of intensity and detail and we’ve got to manage getting the travel up right too.

“But it’s just another normal week as much as it can be.”

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Flashback - Southend United's previous visits to Gateshead (Image: FOCUS IMAGES)

By Chris Phillips.Chief sports reporter.

A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash at Gateshead.


ALL TIME RECORD

Southend wins: 1

Draws: 1

Gateshead wins: 3

PREVIOUS FIVE MEETINGS

National League - Sep 24 - Southend 1 Gateshead 3

National League - Feb 24 - Southend 0 Gateshead 1

National League - Nov 23 - Gateshead 1 Southend 1

National League - Feb 23 - Southend 1 Gateshead 0

National League - Nov 22 - Gateshead 3 Southend 1

FORM GUIDE

Southend: WWDLDW

Gateshead: LLLWWL

REFEREE

Martin Woods

Woods has shown 102 yellow cards and five reds in the 31 games he has taken charge of so far this season.

Woods has yet to officiate a match involving the Shrimpers.

He hit the headlines back in March when he sent off Shrewsbury Town striker John Marquis after just 13 seconds.


>Gateshead have triumphed just twice in their last 13 games.


>Luke Hannant is top scorer for Gateshead with 15 goals so far this season.


>Gateshead are currently one place and one point below the Shrimpers ahead of Monday's showdown.

>Ex Shrimpers loanee Frank Nouble joined Gateshead in March. He has made six appearances for the club but has yet to score.

>Gateshead have the 10th best home record in the division while Blues have the ninth best away record.

>Blues are sixth in the current form guide while Gateshead are 18th.

>Gateshead have won 11, drawn three and lost eight at home this season. They have scored 37 goals and conceded 31 in their 22 home games so far.

>The 31 goals conceded is the most out of all the teams in the top half of the table.

>Gateshead have triumphed in just one of their last six home games.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Probably a 'yes'.

Nailed on.

 

[RHB]

I've been dipping in and out of the Gatesshead Forum, and there has a bit of concern that we will get seats in their main stand and they are not impressed. Thankfully one of their number posted this:

I have been around Sarfend supporters many times over the years and find them to be one of the best set of supporters anywhere in the country. Good supporters good club really good people.

Take a bow travelling Shrimpers.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

I've been dipping in and out of the Gatesshead Forum, and there has a bit of concern that we will get seats in their main stand and they are not impressed. Thankfully one of their number posted this:

I have been around Sarfend supporters many times over the years and find them to be one of the best set of supporters anywhere in the country. Good supporters good club really good people.

Take a bow travelling Shrimpers.

 

[Barry.C]

Unfortunately I cant go so will be telly watching and looking for the TAZ in the crowd. My daughter has been brought up proper as a shrimper and now lives in Newcastle. She has her ticket and will for sure be joining the fantastic hordes in the open away fans end.

She will be on her own but I know will be made right at home with our great supporters

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United midfielder James Morton has yet to resume training for the Shrimpers.

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[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Not long now. These last few days have dragged!!

 

[Target man]

Not long now. These last few days have dragged!!

Longest bank holiday weekend ever! Lol

 

[shallowshrimper]

Just two sleeps to go

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Just two sleeps to go

@shallowshrimper Unless you live in Oz!

 

[Callum]

Not long now until Southend massive take over Gateshead

 

[RHB]

Not long now until Southend massive take over Gateshead

But it will still only be 11v11 on the pitch.

 

[Callum]

But it will still only be 11v11 on the pitch.

It sure will be

 

[thenobster]

But it will still only be 11v11 on the pitch.

Unless there’s a red card… or three

 

[RHB]

Unless there’s a red card… or three

Or a pitch invasion or two.........

 

[Whispering Bob]

I have been around Sarfend supporters many times over the years and find them to be one of the best set of supporters anywhere in the country.

I dare say there will be a minute silence before the game to mark the shocking death of a 14 year old in Gateshead on Friday. I’m confident Blues fans will uphold that reputation during that.