Pre-Match Thread Oldham Athletic v Southend United, Saturday 7th September, 15:00 k.o., NL

[henry18]

I can confirm the squad left this afternoon on a coach

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

I can confirm the squad left this afternoon on a coach

They'll probably get stuck in the M62 roadworks tomorrow then!

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[Rooster79]

I'd like to see what names you would put on 451 or 433. I can't work it without a bit of fudging on natural positions ? Unless you bring Wood in on the right where he looked comfortable for the last 20 minutes or so the other week. But in place of who ?

Collin
Gus Crowther Gubbins Ralph
Miley Taylor Husin
Wood Pepple Bridge

Obviously would mean playing Taylor as a midfielder, but I’m not sure it would hurt to have his ability being used to break up play, bridge/wood can tuck in to create a 5 or could be more advanced as a 3, as you mention, putting wood out wider on the right where he certainly seems more comfortable.

I think the core midfield 3 then has 3 solid alternatives in KAF, Morton, Moncur

 

[henry18]

I think we will start with a back three of Taylor, Crowther, Gubbins

Middle 3 of Noor, Forson and Moncur

Gus and Ralph wing backs

Bridge in behind Pepple

From what I’m told Cav didn’t train today

And I think the management team are wary of Bridge defensively against Oldham hence why the above line up …. Don’t have a pop at me as this isn’t what I would want just what I’m hearing

 

[Richard Hearn]

From what I’m told Cav didn’t train today

I hope he hasn't come down with an "illness".

 

[kentblues]

Collin
Taylor Crowther Ralph
Gus Husin Miley Morton Bridge
Moncur
Pepple

Suspecting Forson wouldn’t come straight in- but depending how he has trained entirely possible in which case would replace Morton (or Miley if not fit)

Moncur was working very well in the 10 role until Coker was injured verses Dagenham and with one up top we need that creativity and ball retention he brings (also allows him to focus less on defensive duties)

 

[kentblues]

I think we will start with a back three of Taylor, Crowther, Gubbins

Middle 3 of Noor, Forson and Moncur

Gus and Ralph wing backs

Bridge in behind Pepple

From what I’m told Cav didn’t train today

And I think the management team are wary of Bridge defensively against Oldham hence why the above line up …. Don’t have a pop at me as this isn’t what I would want just what I’m hearing

Please not the Bridge at 10 experiment again would be my reaction. It’s not compulsory he plays. Moncur is better in that role. And I would have Morton on the left of the midfield three if Miley isn’t fit. But it’s all opinions…and Kev’s is worth many many multiples more than mine.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

I’m not sure why, but it seems that Wizbit was at training today

 

[Booma]

Tickets purchased for BOT coach and game, makes a change to be playing Oldham when the temperature has a chance of being above freezing

You’re in for a treat, I live not far from Oldham, it’s been cracking the flags today!

 

[Blues ‘n’ twos]

You’re in for a treat, I live not far from Oldham, it’s been cracking the flags today!

Checked out the weather forecast shorts and Tee shirts

 

[dusterman]

If we win tomorrow, I’m gong murder my liver for the sheer fun of drowning out the doom mongers. Moncur’s first goal pending and one in off Bim’s bum.

 

[Strykr]

Be fun to see

------------------- Colin ------------------

------GSM Taylor Crowther Ralph------

-------------------Miley--------------------

----------- Forsen Moncur------------
Bridge -------------------------- Wood

------------------ Bim---------------------

Highly doubt it tho.

 

[Southwestblue]

I might get shot down in flames but I wonder if Gus Scott Morris has been considered as a striking role with the potential of playing wind at right wing back. People could start but questions have to be asked about his match fitness. If he can't last the 90 then one man who would be a threat with balls coming into the box would be Gus - he knows where the goal is.

 

[JD]

I might get shot down in flames but I wonder if Gus Scott Morris has been considered as a striking role with the potential of playing wind at right wing back. People could start but questions have to be asked about his match fitness. If he can't last the 90 then one man who would be a threat with balls coming into the box would be Gus - he knows where the goal is.

 

[kentblues]

I might get shot down in flames but I wonder if Gus Scott Morris has been considered as a striking role with the potential of playing wind at right wing back. People could start but questions have to be asked about his match fitness. If he can't last the 90 then one man who would be a threat with balls coming into the box would be Gus - he knows where the goal is.

No. And if the situation really were that desperate real questions would need to be asked. But Moncur behind Pepple way at Oldham is fine.

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

Thats a very tidy best 11, our midfield on paper is very good. The subs arent up to much thats all. Easily good enough to tonk Oldham if we dont double park the bus. Very excited to see George and Appiah work some magic. I'm afraid to say, there will be some teams that won't get the ball off us and will drop deeper and deeper. Perfect for our, ahem, free scoring powerhouse of a midfield.

 

[RHB]

Match day today, hooray. I'm on a positivity trip where I'm ignoring all the fuss and bollocks going on off the pitch, I'm also ignoring all the professional weepers and wailers on here until after 5pm tonight.

We are Southend United, lets be exactly that today, united, and back the lads to give those Northern monkeys a serious Thames Estuary shoeing.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Early doors
Come on you Shrimpers.

 

[overseas shrimper]

I might get shot down in flames but I wonder if Gus Scott Morris has been considered as a striking role with the potential of playing wind at right wing back. People could start but questions have to be asked about his match fitness. If he can't last the 90 then one man who would be a threat with balls coming into the box would be Gus - he knows where the goal is.

I would agree about people starting. 11 of them for us, ideally.

 

[Cricko]

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