Pre-Match Thread Gateshead v Southend United, Saturday 25th November 2023, 15:00k.o., NL

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A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's match with Solihull Moors at Roots Hall.

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ECHOSPORT talks to the Heed Army podcast ahead of Southend United's match at Gateshead.

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[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Hope we don't let Gateshead faff around like this on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1704514811038457973

I'm not having that. This was clearly Man City in disguise. We need to be playing Gateshead.

 

[shrimperjon]

Hope we don't let Gateshead faff around like this on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1704514811038457973

as many Chesterfield fans and to an extent Cooke stated on Saturday that hadnt played against a team this season as fit as us and also that press so high up the pitch. Id happily let Gateshead play it around if they want as i guarantee we will win the ball back or force a mistake. We shouldnt fear anyone. yes it will be tough tomorrow but we should be above them in the table so they should fear us equally

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

Cooke stated on Saturday that hadnt played against a team this season as fit as us

Considering our shambolic pre season training, & for the first few games we looked knackered after an hr, that in itself is a glowing testimony of the work management & our players have achieved since then?.

 

[Yorkshire Blue]

Considering our shambolic pre season training, & for the first few games we looked knackered after an hr, that in itself is a glowing testimony of the work management & our players have achieved since then?.

Yep and I’d also say our recruitment policy.

The team Maher inherited was so unathletic: a back five of Demi, White, Coulson, Hobson and, in Ralph’s absence, Clifford/Bridge. Chosing in midfield between Ogogo, Atkinson, Dunne and Ferguson. Up front Murphy and Dalby. So slow, so stiff.

Instead we’ve got Gus who motors up and down that right hand side all day and has a good leap (and long throw) on him. Harry Taylor and his recovery speed. The raw athleticism of Kabongolo. In midfield Noor is incredibly quick over that first yard, Miley another one who had quick feet which let him close down. Fonguck is as lithe as they come. Up front Cardwell is a sprinter and Powell an athlete first and a footballer second.

The only Maher era permanent signing I can think of who isn’t really an athlete is Kensdale. But that’s ok when you’ve got athletes alongside him. See also how Bridge is now flourishing now he’s got teammates who can reach him to help when we switch play.

 

[Barling Magna]

Hope we don't let Gateshead faff around like this on Saturday.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1704514811038457973

Blimey. They passed the ball between them so swiftly it was as if the ball was burning hot! Great goal, but isn't it Crewe Alexandra rather than Gateshead....?

 

[NZamba Legend]

I'd have thought they'd travel up today, stay overnight & have an easy training session sometime tomorrow morning after breakfast?.

Travel up today, few beers and a curry this evening. Full English first thing, team talk in the premier inn car park, a stick of juicy fruit and onto the ground

 

[Willie Coulson's Red Cheeks]

Travel up today, few beers and a curry this evening. Full English first thing, team talk in the premier inn car park, a stick of juicy fruit and onto the ground

That reminds me of the Barry Fry days!!

 

[RHB]

Wouldn't it absolutely fabulous if we totally annihilated them and took the 3 points in the bargain. I've been watching Southend for too many years now, but for whatever reason, when we lose these days it really hurts. It probably the closeness we have with the team caused by circumstances.

 

[Mick]

Blimey. They passed the ball between them so swiftly it was as if the ball was burning hot! Great goal, but isn't it Crewe Alexandra rather than Gateshead....?

Of course it is. Crewe are bound to have a Gateshead Taxi company as shirt sponsors.

 

[LeedsSUFC]

Going for a 2-0 loss.

Gateshead have scored 10 in their last 3 matches.

We struggle up north.

 

[NZamba Legend]

Going for a 2-0 loss.

Gateshead have scored 10 in their last 3 matches.

We struggle up north.

Gonna come to an end at some point. Tomorrow

 

[The General]

Our away form has been pretty poor so a point would be grand.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Come on you Shrimpers

 

[Cricko]

 

[Whispering Bob]

The bookies have Gateshead as firm favourites (17/20). You can get 13/5 on a Blues win.

 

[Barling Magna]

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Brilliant artwork.

However, wouldn't a Shrimp boat be more appropriate for the Shrimpers? The giant shrimp controlling the coach seems to reflect the extraordinary control that Morecambe FC have over us?

Sorry, I didn't mean to carp about the fab graphic. No doubt someone will put me in my plaice.....

 

[jphfitz]

Brilliant artwork.

However, wouldn't a Shrimp boat be more appropriate for the Shrimpers? The giant shrimp controlling the coach seems to reflect the extraordinary control that Morecambe FC have over us?

Sorry, I didn't mean to carp about the fab graphic. No doubt someone will put me in my plaice.....

You are of course absolutely right. Will try a fisherman next time might look quite cool but perhaps the coach is the fisherman and bringing along his catch.

 

[RHB]

The bookies have Gateshead as firm favourites (17/20). You can get 13/5 on a Blues win.

Yep, that's exactly what the Chesterfield supporters thought, and Solihull Moors as well. We shall see.