Pre-Match Thread Oldham v Southend United F.A.Cup replay

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has promised to shake up his side for tonight’s FA Cup second round replay at Oldham Athletic.

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[yogi bear up the cagire]

SOUTHEND United manager Paul Sturrock has promised to shake up his side for tonight’s FA Cup second round replay at Oldham Athletic.

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Unchanged side then Paul? :winking:

 

[OldBlueLady]

As I said on the other thread, safe travelling to all those making the journey, can't imagine it will be much fun on the roads - and sleet forecast in that area later so wrap up warm!

 

[MK Shrimper]

Put these words in order...

Are Spanked We Going Be To.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

As I said on the other thread, safe travelling to all those making the journey, can't imagine it will be much fun on the roads - and sleet forecast in that area later so wrap up warm!

I would echo those sentiments...........very brave and courageous people and I'm not thinking of just the trip and the weather. No matter how hard I look I can't see us getting to Anfield. It will be very interesting to see what a side will be put out tonight, bearing in mind that there is a very important (getting back into the winning mood) league game only three days away. A Friday night match that, with hindsight, would have been played on Saturday afternoon, in order to gain a little more rest for the players

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Put these words in order...

Are Spanked We Going Be To.

Are we going to be spanked?

 

[MK Shrimper]

Are we going to be spanked?

We are! :thumbsup:

 

[greyerfox]

Does anyone know whether the squad travelled up yesterday or are travelling today? Flying to Manchester may have been an option rather than a long coach trip.

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Does anyone know whether the squad travelled up yesterday or are travelling today? Flying to Manchester may have been an option rather than a long coach trip.

Luke Daniels tweeted that he had got to the hotel last night - suggests travelled yesterday rather than today.

 

[mattytheshrimper]

Would love to get a win but I can't help but think that getting through to play at anfield would really affect our league performances. I suppose this will make losing a little be easier to take considering anfield would be my number 1 place for us to play at but I would much rather promotion.

 

[BrettieAngell]

Would love to get a win but I can't help but think that getting through to play at anfield would really affect our league performances. I suppose this will make losing a little be easier to take considering anfield would be my number 1 place for us to play at but I would much rather promotion.

I know you what you mean, its been my dream to see us play Liverpool but cant help thinking it would be a huge distraction. On then other hand IF we did get through it could be an incentive for some players to up their game. Also I hope it doesn't go to ET tonight because we have a game on Friday!

 

[SUFC-Shrimper]

Heading up about 2 o clock today with few mates in the car, cant see us getting much out of this game, but im holding out hope!! hoping we can nick a 1-0 win and a trip to anfield, altho have put money on oldham to win tonight, just to soften the blow when we lose :smile:

 

[Fish]

I hope we've not opted to fly the squad up there - they may end up having to make other arrangements to get home.

Disappointed AGAIN to not see Sawyer mentioned in amongst the names of players in with a shout for tonight. Sawyer and Grant in the middle could unsettle Oldham I think. It also depends on which players Sturrock thinks most "need a rest". From what I've read on here, I would imagine that Clohessy, Kalalalala and Kane would be high up that list.

 

[floyd123]

I hope we've not opted to fly the squad up there - they may end up having to make other arrangements to get home.

Disappointed AGAIN to not see Sawyer mentioned in amongst the names of players in with a shout for tonight. Sawyer and Grant in the middle could unsettle Oldham I think. It also depends on which players Sturrock thinks most "need a rest". From what I've read on here, I would imagine that Clohessy, Kalalalala and Kane would be high up that list.

Kalala is suspended for picking up his 5th caution of the season against Cheltenham on Saturday. Therefore he wont be participating in tonights match against Oldham.

 

[SUFC-Shrimper]

Was also dissapointed to not see sawyer mentioned aswell. Think he could do a real job in midfield, but obviously sturrock has something agaisnt him and doesnt want to play him. :angry:

 

[OldBlueLady]

Was also dissapointed to not see sawyer mentioned aswell. Think he could do a real job in midfield, but obviously sturrock has something agaisnt him and doesnt want to play him. :angry:

Why should he have something against him? Maybe he just doesn't rate him. Conspiracy theories abound!!!

 

[Pubey]

Who else is making the trip? heading over the Pennines after work, come on you blues!

 

[blue vodka]

I know you what you mean, its been my dream to see us play Liverpool but cant help thinking it would be a huge distraction. On then other hand IF we did get through it could be an incentive for some players to up their game. Also I hope it doesn't go to ET tonight because we have a game on Friday!

Feel the same would love to see us win tonight but not at the cost of the promotion, keeping that alive has to be number one although the Anfield tie would be great for the players, fans and the £'s for club. We had that terrible run after stuffing Man U losing 13 or so games.

Was lucky to have gone to Anfield in 1979 and would love to hear the cop chant Southend again.

Must be mad as Im going tonight, Ol blue eyes and I drove back from that area yesterday :stunned:

 

[Shrimpersfan]

I think we could get a result tonight. 2 bad performances doesn't suddenly make us a poor side.

 

[dashman]

Can't wait to take on the puddles lol!!!