Post-Match Thread and Ratings Rochdale 0-1 Southend United

[Ricey]

Just not sure why after that performance from the team (and tbf, Bonne. Didnt do anything spectacularly bad, was an average performance in a job where he wasnt expected to score for us).

In a week Collin has deleted his socials for abuse...

Do you really think Bonne will be on here reading Cricko’s posts?

I don’t think what he has posted can be construed as abusive, it’s an opinion. He is a fan and thinks the player is lazy and shouldn’t be at the club, I don’t think in a results and performance sport that is out of of order.

 

[RobB11]

Did a job on them, a proper away performance and tbh probably edged what was a pretty poor game with chances few and far between. Wind rightly named motm, the lad is class and showed it.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

That is the best win of the season so far by a mile. Rochdale have spent a fortune and will finish top 4. Every one of our players stood up, and did their job. The defence especially were brilliant. Collin has regained his best form. Wind has made one of the best Southend full debuts seen for many a year, and rightly Man Of The Match.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

What if Wind kept his spot and GSM played further forward, something akin to a wing; wide right midfielder with Morton making way?
Wind has something we desperately need: pace.
Wide attacking players are not going to get past him easily.
That was a team effort with everyone staying focused: this is exactly what we need.

 

[Ricey]

I understand but don't believe this was called for especially after a win. Don't understand why our fans seem to want a player to fail. The DAZN commentators made this point over the "social media abuse" Colin has been getting recently.
OK agree that so far Bonne has not been great but he did show some effort and passion as an example look at how well he held the ball up at the end of the game.

Do you seriously think fans want players to fail? If you genuinely think this I personally think you’re deluded.

Normally it’s after **** poor performances or a bad attitude that fans will take that attitude. Why would any fan want a player to fail, that would mean the club also fails! Bit of an odd way to think.

 

[1966 and all that]

I’d love to see Bonne do well (wouldn’t we all?). The only thing he was guilty of on this occasion was an underhit pass when someone else would have been through on goal, as did KAF a few minutes later. Good unbiased commentary even allowing for our new back Adam Croker.

 

[leeblue]

I said a couple of weeks ago Bonne and Moncur are not Maher ball players.
Need a different type of character to dig in and fight for every scrap....Great result.

 

[Ricey]

I genuinely thought we were going to get tonked!

Fair play to Kev and the team, it’s a brilliant result and should hopefully boost them into the Tamworth game. We need to get some momentum going and keep grinding out results.

Got to sort out the home form!

 

[Farmer Fossett]

Do you really think Bonne will be on here reading Cricko’s posts?

I don’t think what he has posted can be construed as abusive, it’s an opinion. He is a fan and thinks the player is lazy and shouldn’t be at the club, I don’t think in a results and performance sport that is out of of order.

Understand but would be surprised if players didn't read posts on Shrimperzone.

 

[kentblues]

Unfortunately people see what they want to see, hear what they want to hear and recognise only what confirms the opinion they have already formed.

It’s what has destroyed SM with people existing only in their own echo chambers.

Bonne played his part in a very good win away from home that was completely deserved. That’s good enough for me. My belief that we can make the playoffs has been revitalised.

BTW I hasten add a general comment and aimed at no-one in particular!!

 

[RHB]

There has been a lot of premature moaning and whining about this squad and the coaches. So, with last week's hard graft at Eastleigh (we're now in the FA Cup 1st round if you haven't noticed), and now today's totally professional performance from the whole team (expertly planned by our coaching team), we are now moving towards some better consistency and league points, deservedly so.

By all means carry on slagging off some of the squad, but everyone on the pitch today contributed towards that result. Bim, for me, was a superstar in the first half, and Mr wind did the biz for the whole 95 minutes. There is obviously a place in the squad for Bonne in the opinion of the coaches, either as a starter or an impact sub. He won't be going anywhere, but he will look better as the fitness gradually builds (this may take time). And wasn't it great to see that young man Croker galloping around the midfield?.

Roll on Wednesday and Aldershot. It will be an opportunity for our chaps in navy blue to show just how knackered they are following this evening's performance (only joking).

 

[Farmer Fossett]

Do you seriously think fans want players to fail? If you genuinely think this I personally think you’re deluded.

Normally it’s after **** poor performances or a bad attitude that fans will take that attitude. Why would any fan want a player to fail, that would mean the club also fails! Bit of an odd way to think.

Yes 100% - have been a supporter of the club for almost 50 years and there have been numerous examples where fans want players to fail. I think you sir are deluded if you think otherwise!

 

[Strykr]

Feels like a big win that one.

3 points away from home.
Wind sounds excellent

Marvellous.

 

[BEERMONSTER]

Love it!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1847712421798133796

 

[gatecrasher]

Gritty! Exactly what we needed

 

[Streaky]

Great stuff

Special mentions for Wind & Collin - two young lads who were outstanding. Good to see Walker get another goal, that miss hit sort of opened up space to smash it in the net.

Southend fans were making a great noise

Last word - Kev 150 matches in charge, birthday & 3 points - enjoy a beer sir!

 

[Voice of Reason]

There has been a lot of premature moaning and whining about this squad and the coaches. So, with last week's hard graft at Eastleigh (we're now in the FA Cup 1st round if you haven't noticed), and now today's totally professional performance from the whole team (expertly planned by our coaching team), we are now moving towards some better consistency and league points, deservedly so.

By all means carry on slagging off some of the squad, but everyone on the pitch today contributed towards that result. Bim, for me, was a superstar in the first half, and Mr wind did the biz for the whole 95 minutes. There is obviously a place in the squad for Bonne in the opinion of the coaches, either as a starter or an impact sub. He won't be going anywhere, but he well look better as the fitness gradually builds (this may take time). And wasn't it great to see that young man Croker galloping around the midfield?.

Roll on Wednesday and Aldershot. It will be an opportunity for our chaps in navy blue to show just how knackered they are following this evening's performance (only joking).

Great post, keep the faith all

 

[Evening Echo]

JOSH Walker’s goal on the stroke of half-time secured Southend United a hard-fought 1-0 win at Rochdale this afternoon.

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[RHB]

Feels like a big win that one.

3 points away from home.
Wind sounds excellent

Marvellous.

But he really was blowing out of his arse at the final whistle.

 

[Ricey]

Yes 100% - have been a supporter of the club for almost 50 years and there have been numerous examples where fans want players to fail. I think you sir are deluded if you think otherwise!

Go on enlighten me. Give me examples of fans wanting players to fail? Just because a fan is vocal about a performance doesn’t mean they want them to fail.

I never liked John White, didn’t mean I wanted him to fail.