Official Match Thread Grimsby Town v Southend United

[RHB]

I actually think we could do with Dalby on in the 2nd half. Grimsby don't look all that at the back and Sam's ability to nick balls in the air could be our best route to goal. As others have said, first 5 we were sleep walking much to Grimsby's delight but after that we have restricted their clear cut chances. Still lacking any real dominance in the middle and Murphy on his own doesn't help. That said we have given Grimsby some scary moments in their box.

 

[Leicester Shrimper]

We’re awful off the ball. Only Brunt closing down. Grimsby have so much time on the ball. We’ve actually had a fair amount of the ball, but we’re awful with it.

 

[GBJ]

Oh, and good to see Adam Virgo is still a bumbling oddity.

 

[jackj13]

Since the goal we haven’t looked to bad. However haven’t really looked like scoring.

 

[Strykr]

Considering i thought we'd be 5-0 down at half time they've done well.

We are 5-6 good players away from being ok. I think everyone knows that. If we dont get them we are going down, doesnt matter who is in charge.

 

[Target man]

Really pains me to say it .... but for once the ref has been decent.

 

[Barry.C]

Seeing the replay twice again on their goal am I right in seeing their bloke offside by a yard when the ball is kicked

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

We need to tighten up on Sousa. He's got the beating of White and co. Walsh is a breath of fresh air. Yes he's still green, but could be some player in the future. It would be nice to actually get a few shots in.

 

[Chapperz]

We’re awful off the ball. Only Brunt closing down. Grimsby have so much time on the ball. We’ve actually had a fair amount of the ball, but we’re awful with it.

Same as last season. So much ball watching, especially after a shot, and just waiting for the player near the ball to do something.

 

[Leicester Shrimper]

Just go for it now Maher. I can’t bare another 45 mins of the same. Stick Egbri and Philips on and let’s actually give them a game. They’re not that good a team. Close them down get on the front foot and release Walsh down the right.

 

[Whispering Bob]

That wasn’t bad. Alas Whitey is struggling, Walsh had a very bright start, Hobson has hurled himself at some last-headers and I wish Ferguson would impose himself more. Personal highlight of the half was Brunt directing where he wanted Walsh to run and promptly put the ball on a sixpence for him. They are not that great.

 

[RHB]

Really pains me to say it .... but for once the ref has been decent.

Probably the best I have seen this season, but that may be to do with the fact that he gave us free kicks when I was screaming for the fouls.

 

[South Bank Hank]

I actually think we could do with Dalby on in the 2nd half. Grimsby don't look all that at the back and Sam's ability to nick balls in the air could be our best route to goal.

My only concern is that it weakens our currently “adequate” midfield. I’d fear any extra firepower it gives us would be more than countered by Grimsby assuming total control of the middle. All a bit moot we were a goal down though. How long do we keep it ‘tight’?

 

[kentblues]

Seeing the replay twice again on their goal am I right in seeing their bloke offside by a yard when the ball is kicked

I thought that initially but it wasn’t the player in an offside position that chased it down but someone coming from further back

 

[Zeuss]

I don't mind 4 at the back, but not with White and Demi as the full backs!!

Demi as usual is playing well—no danger coming from his flank. Ridiculous that people keep bracketing him with hopeless White.

 

[Bromley Blue]

Someone clearly goes to a lot of trouble to write the intro for this thread but as it comes up at team news time and goes straight into comment do many people actually read it or like me scroll through the to the comments? I wonder if opening the thread a bit earlier might get it read more?

Totally agree. I respect the person who writes them and goes to all that effort but to be honest I wish there was a Skip To Comments link

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Just go for it now Maher. I can’t bare another 45 mins of the same. Stick Egbri and Philips on and let’s actually give them a game. They’re not that good a team. Close them down get on the front foot and release Walsh down the right.

Don't mind the idea of change - but not those two, bless them.
If we're going to lump it forward get rid of Atkinson, and bring on Dalby.

 

[GNH]

Seeing the replay twice again on their goal am I right in seeing their bloke offside by a yard when the ball is kicked

Someone was in an offside positon, but it wasn't the player who the pass went to, so no.

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

We need to tighten up on Sousa. He's got the beating of White and co. Walsh is a breath of fresh air. Yes he's still green, but could be some player in the future. It would be nice to actually get a few shots in.

Good to hear Walsh is playing well. I think there’s definitely potential with him.

 

[Barry.C]

I thought that initially but it wasn’t the player in an offside position that chased it down but someone coming from further back

Yes I get that but both of those players were close and possibly both just off? I thought it was all about when the ball is kicked and certainly one if not two potentially offside, Need a good freeze frame.

Nevertheless we did so poorly defensively after that sadly, But played some beat fast football at times, positives still going forward