Play-Offs

[monkwell]

Cup losses happen - roll out the classic line 'now we can focus on the league'. Everyone was full of confidence only 6 days ago. LET'S DO THIS. Trust in Kev

 

[Supershrimper]

Derby game tomorrow, Rochdale Vs Oldham.

Rochdale have four games in hand but are also still in the FA Trophy, so that will be another game they'll have to play. Not easy at this level with squad sizes and injuries.

I guess we want an Oldham win.

I'd prefer a draw with a sending off or 2 from both sides plus a couple of injuries.

Surely that's not too much to ask

 

[Ozzer]

Unless we have a change in mindset from the players & mgmt, no chance.

 

[HUMBLEPIE]

As the great Muhammad Ali said slim and none and slims just left town.

 

[Sandbach Shrimper]

Our problem all season has been inconsistency. We haven't won more than two games in a row so far (nor have we lost more than two in a row). We've generally done well against the teams near the bottom but struggled against those above us, which makes me think we won't make the play-offs, unless we can put a good run together.

 

[CaptainSmudger]

I have just put on a £20 bet with Skybet. Southend United Playoffs winners Odds are 28/1
After last Saturday.......?????????.........COYB,UTB

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Rochdale v Oldham tonight.

 

[Shrimper]

We can get in the play-off spots but I don't have faith that Maher is going to be able to do it. I suspect we'll finish around 10th, 7-10 points off.

 

[Sufc_tom16]

Halifax and Rochdale both currently losing

 

[WickfordShrimper]

If we can get in the playoffs

We will go up

That's the Southend United way

Honestly we all a little down but that's the Southend United way.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Latest scores tonight:

Dagenham 0-1 FGR
Halifax 1-1 Fylde
Rochdale 0-1 Oldham
Wealdstone 0-0 Tamworth

I am watching the Rochdale game. Tonight they have stepped it up in the second half after going a goal down to a Fongdop header. Neither look anything special on tonight's showing so far, but they obviously both have a bit of that magic consistency dust over the season, that we haven't found yet.

Stop Press: Fylde just gone 2-1 up at Halifax

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

On paper ... Yes.

If we did, it would be a massive achievement!

But I'm looking forward to the "Maher out" summer when we finish mid table

 

[PIERS]

How can you not score a hatful against Fylde.. oh hang on.

 

[Holy Joe]

Justham just conceded a second - he should've done alot better with that one

 

[SS9_Shrimper]

Justham just conceded a second - he should've done alot better with that one

Noticed their commentators opined about his poor form all season.

 

[IloveShrimp]

Not a chance with Maher and co in charge. The cautious approach and crab ball will not beat more attacking, set-up to win teams. A fresh start for a new manager in the summer and into next season is a must if we want to get out of this league. Fans want to go and see us on the front foot, especially at home and this has not happened this season.

It may need the signing of a new manager to stimulate season ticket sales / renewals next season.

 

[meerkat54]

Noticed their commentators opined about his poor form all season.

Shame, he would have been a perfect fit here

 

[Holy Joe]

Noticed their commentators opined about his poor form all season.

And gets away with another error, after spilling a tame effort the offside flag is raised for the striker that was gifted a tap in

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

A night for the away teams.

Dagenham 0-2 FGR
Halifax 1-2 Fylde
Rochdale 0-1 Oldham
Wealdstone 0-1 Tamworth

Meaning Halifax are just six points ahead of us, played the same games in 6th place.
Rochdale are three points ahead of us, with three games in hand, in 7th.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

How can you not score a hatful against Fylde.. oh hang on.

How can you not beat Fylde at home?