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

[hlane17]

I suppose the question now is does Wind get dropped for GSM ?
Shouldn’t really break up a winning team, especially with all the MotM plaudits for Wind.

But GSM is our top scorer and arguably our best player

hmm

Wind starts for me. Earned it today

 

[WestyReturns]

Finally we drop Bonne and - although he hasn’t been mentioned yet - Moncur and we win. It’s not all their fault but the team looks so much more athletic, hard working and defensively secure without them. They may still have a role this season but they really need to get fitter first.

This was a hard groundout win away from home against a decent side who we impressively kept at arms’ length.

For all those wanting experience was this our youngest XI of the season? Andeng Ndi, Gubbins, Wind, Coker, Pepple and KAF when he came on lowered the average age and offered bags of energy whilst the experienced Taylor and Ralph (who are no slouches either) were excellent once more.

What a touch by Walker to set up his goal

Same again Wednesday please.

Walkers first touch was world class. Made their whole team commit while he tapped the ball home. Completely intentional ;-)

 

[Gremlin]

I heard a few fans got jumped on the way back. Let's see if those cowards are brave enough to bring that attitude to roots hall.

They come to our place Sat 15 Feb, if anyone needs to diarise anything.

 

[Gremlin]

Wind was class, KAF everywhere when he came on as always, Colin solid. Decent win

*CoLLin

 

[Ricey]

I suppose the question now is does Wind get dropped for GSM ?
Shouldn’t really break up a winning team, especially with all the MotM plaudits for Wind.

But GSM is our top scorer and arguably our best player

hmm

Harry Taylor is our best player, don’t drop Wind.

 

[gatecrasher]

I'd be sorely tempted if I was Kev to not drop Wind. We are probably going to lose GSM in january/ summer, so giving him experience when he's playing well makes sense. I actually think GSM could do a job as one of the wider midfielders,decent on ball, superb cross and can certainly score- got to be worth a shot

 

[CaptainSmudger]

George Wind , brilliant 90 minutes. Well Done George

 

[Strykr]

I expect kev and co are thinking of a way they can shoe horn wind and gsm in somehow.

 

[* ORM *]

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!

I’m comforted by the fact that KM is well experienced in how to deal with terrace abuse.

 

[* ORM *]

Was Wind instrumental in our win today? Did the little triangles work? Oh, Beau getting match time too.

 

[mark387]

*CoLLin

*Collin

 

[getintoem]

Kev said before the game that Rochdale are a well drilled side and it showed. Not many teams will come away from there with three points this season, which makes our endeavours today even more pleasing. It was a thoroughly professional display throughout. I like the pairing of Bim and Josh up front, thought George Wind was outstanding, Nathan also had a great game and it was good to see Collin looking more like the Collin of last season. That said, everyone contributed to a solid team performance today and that, for me, is something we have been missing in some of our matches in the past few months.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Bet Wind gets dropped Wednesday

 

[rshepp]

After Wind's 5 min camio in his first appearance. I said give "Wind a chance".
At last someone has listened.
Well done young man.

 

[davewebbsbrain]

Was Wind instrumental in our win today? Did the little triangles work? Oh, Beau getting match time too.

Beau is out on loan

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher added to his week of celebrations with a 1-0 win at Rochdale.

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[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher added to his week of celebrations with a 1-0 win at Rochdale.

Maher, who turned 48 this week, took charge of the Shrimpers for the 150th time this afternoon on the third anniversary of him becoming the club’s head coach.

And he was delighted to bring up the double landmark with a hard-fought victory on the road.

“It’s aways nice to win and the manner of the performance made it nice too,” said Maher.

“It’s a really tough place to come and they’re a top side.

“They play very, very good football and ask questions of you.

“But our shape was good and we were a threat with the ball as well.

“Overall, to come away from home against a very good side and win with a clean sheet is excellent.”

The Shrimpers dug deep for their second successive 1-0 victory on the road.

And it was a close range strike Josh Walker which proved to be the difference between the two teams at Spotland.

“The goal was well worked from the throw in,” said Maher.

“Ralphy has kept it alive but I think Walks had a swing and a miss with the first shot before scoring but he deserved it because he’s been working his socks off.”

 

[* ORM *]

Beau is out on loan

Getting match time!!! And then having to go home and help his Dad with the farm

 

[Jay_SUFC]

I thought he was too, to be fair. Took up good positions. Harried and hassled. Pressed here and there. I'd like him to have won more in the air, but beggars can't be choosers.

Thought opinions that he did nothing were a tad harsh. McLean is a former professional striker, he knows what he's talking about.

Personally, if you are playing upfront on your own, it's pointless winning headers, as they don't go anywhere, so maybe that's why he wasn't trying to win them and was concentrating on trying to hold the ball

 

[kentblues]

Personally, if you are playing upfront on your own, it's pointless winning headers, as they don't go anywhere, so maybe that's why he wasn't trying to win them and was concentrating on trying to hold the ball

Employing the press is similarly unrewarding when you’re up top on your own…