Pre-Match Thread Rochdale v Southend United, Thursday 15th May, 19:45 ko, NL Play Off Eliminator

[yogi bear up the cagire]

So the countdown starts.......personally, more nervous for Gateshead than this one due to the belief that whatever the result everyone at the club did amazingly well to get us to this situation. (However, if I'm still at this zen like state at 19.45, we will see )

Start with same side if we can & see where it takes us, hopefully if chances appear in the first 20 as they were last week, one will be taken!

I'm popping out for an early booster after lunch, then its the tv, tiger beers, & maybe a newly opened bottle of ricard dipped into; the wife & cat have been warned!

As ever, however you are travelling up North (a safe trip & well done) or streaming/listening or watching at Roots Hall, enjoy and believe, we are all Shrimpers!

We can do this!

Steady on with the Ricard, it's Duval at ours (similar but cheaper!)............and generally, only at weekends. A rare pizza and beer for me.....don't want to be cooking as kick -off approaches!!!

 

[* ORM *]

Snake Pass done!!! Beautiful. Just filling up then I’ll check in

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

On the train to Manchester, looking forward to catching up with people tonight

UTB

 

[hlane17]

Lots of traffic means the Trust coach isn’t due to arrive until 6:15 at the very earliest!

 

[Barling Magna]

From the Rochdale fans forum:

"Clocked off a night shift this morning and travelling up now just waiting to leave Euston. We all know the sort performance this team is capable of, there really is an opportunity to play with absolutely no fear. We've achieved target one of the three year plan a playoff spot so dare I say this is somewhat of a freehit. By that I mean the players should be relaxed and play with freedom. Anyway I'm going to try and get some sleep. Up The Dale."

"The game itself could be dictated by Southend if they park the bus and look for opportunities to counter it could be turgid and slow. If they have a go it could be a cracker. Both teams have been defending well of late. I sense whoever wins the midfield battle will take the spoils, Gilmour could be key for us.
To use the equine term I am a terrible box walker on these big games. For my own health I need us to win by two clear goals, but tbh I’ll suffer and take a crappy 1-0 win.
I can’t be there tonight but I hope all the Dale fans have a great night and give plenty of vocal support."

"We need to be straight out of the blocks tonight. The Biffos had Halifax buried within 15 mins by going at them from the off & giving them no respite. Come on lads!!"

 

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First time ever that looking like Grimsby has been used as a positive...

I am positive I could never live there

 

[dbailey3]

Got the colours up at work here in Canada

 

[Target man]

Got the colours up at work here in Canada

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[JCB]

Back on the road after a drop at Norton Canes - pretty sure this is where we got to before that farce with the Fylde game. Crap services imo!

 

[lreed567]

Enjoy everyone going tonight, absolutely gutted I can't go as have to work, but will be listening in. I think a tight game with a 1-0/2-1 shrimpers win

 

[uysapie]

Good luck for tonight

 

[Supershrimper]

Lots of traffic means the Trust coach isn’t due to arrive until 6:15 at the very earliest!

Blues on Tour about an hour away (currently at the M62, junction 27)

Today's lesson. If you want a beer, book on here

 

[Paddypel]

What watering holes is everyone drinking in pls! Fast Approaching

 

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I'm sure coaches to Stockport left much earlier - still remember the pre match footie in the park

We won that day too

 

[Supershrimper]

What watering holes is everyone drinking in pls! Fast Approaching

I'm heading for the Twisted Mule. I think a lot are heading to the cricket club or the Cemetery Hotel

 

[NG_Shrimp]

Any word on the best way pub in the area? I've heard the Sports club but not sure where the masses are looking at?

 

[SOUTHENDMAD1]

Thanks for the kind words buddy. We always welcome away supporters as long as they don't try to stick it to us (very unwise). You won't be surprised to learn that I don't share your result wish. Apart from that we're enjoyed your company, and if you win you will be dead to us from then on.

Haha honestly mate thank you so much its really appreciated i just hope ive helped :), i hope whoever wins tonight goes up cant stand any of the others in the play offs with us so all the best if you win tonight :D

 

[RHB]

Any word on the best way pub in the area? I've heard the Sports club but not sure where the masses are looking at?

This suggests some of the chosen have landed here at the Sports Club

 

[NG_Shrimp]

This suggests some of the chosen have landed here at the Sports Club

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Perfect thanks

 

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A coach has turned up for the sports club. I just beat it with the most amazing sausage and chips. Perfect taste perfect chips and what a humongous portion