Southendsleeper
Manager
Well how heartrending was that?
Where to begin...
Blackpool were just rough. Apart from the goal I cant remember a shot that they had on target. They had the man who took the longest throw ins (in time and length), he was so slow it was unbelievable. You could hear the boos start from one stand and then spread to another he took so long. Timewasters extraordinaire. Wilcox also spent more time moaning at the linesman than he did actually playing, bringing on the ire of the Southend fans, which was fully deserved.
But we were our own worst enemies, dont get me wrong Im delighted to be 8 points clear but it wasnt a good performance and the anxiety and frustration in the fans and the players up until the equaliser will bear this out.
Gower - had a mare plain and simple. He couldnt be arsed to chase the ball when it went out near our goal area and from the throw in to Blackpool they scored. He continually lost possession, leading to Blackpool attacks. His head dropped and he should have been taken off sooner.
Goater - Goat was the one the Southend midfield aimed for repeatedly, a bit more pace and he'd have had a hattrick. He was beaten to the ball so many times when put it, and was unlucky not to score once he'd got past the Blackpool keeper. He went for accuracy rather than power and a defender was able to get back.
Guttridge - Again had a quiet game, also had a hilarious blast from outside the area which seemed to go directly up. A few flashes of old, (scything tackles and coming away with possession), and once his cards are taken away he'll be back to the Gutts of old. Why he didnt take the freekicks and they were left to Freddy baffled me
Freddy - Just a different class again. At times man marked by 2 Blackpool players with one in support, it wasnt a surprise to see him surrounded by orange. Getting the ball on near the corner and running past tackles and Blackpool defenders alike before burying it in the goal. Singlehandedly turned the match around
Flavs - couldnt do anything about the goal, and had a Grobbelaresque charge out of his area before losing possession but was sound and did that which was asked of him
Hunt - Had a good game, the only problem is he isnt Sodje, he seemed nervy and had a few miscommunications with Daryl, but was solid enough.
Everyone else was okay, Bradbury committed and chasing everything down, Maher calm produced some good corners
Crowd were okay, a lot of murmering and groaning but raised their game after the equaliser. And did I hear a drum in the South Stand
Last word as always to the Brian Wheeler and the Blue Belles - 'Its a bit warm today so theyre not wearing much'
Where to begin...
Blackpool were just rough. Apart from the goal I cant remember a shot that they had on target. They had the man who took the longest throw ins (in time and length), he was so slow it was unbelievable. You could hear the boos start from one stand and then spread to another he took so long. Timewasters extraordinaire. Wilcox also spent more time moaning at the linesman than he did actually playing, bringing on the ire of the Southend fans, which was fully deserved.
But we were our own worst enemies, dont get me wrong Im delighted to be 8 points clear but it wasnt a good performance and the anxiety and frustration in the fans and the players up until the equaliser will bear this out.
Gower - had a mare plain and simple. He couldnt be arsed to chase the ball when it went out near our goal area and from the throw in to Blackpool they scored. He continually lost possession, leading to Blackpool attacks. His head dropped and he should have been taken off sooner.
Goater - Goat was the one the Southend midfield aimed for repeatedly, a bit more pace and he'd have had a hattrick. He was beaten to the ball so many times when put it, and was unlucky not to score once he'd got past the Blackpool keeper. He went for accuracy rather than power and a defender was able to get back.
Guttridge - Again had a quiet game, also had a hilarious blast from outside the area which seemed to go directly up. A few flashes of old, (scything tackles and coming away with possession), and once his cards are taken away he'll be back to the Gutts of old. Why he didnt take the freekicks and they were left to Freddy baffled me
Freddy - Just a different class again. At times man marked by 2 Blackpool players with one in support, it wasnt a surprise to see him surrounded by orange. Getting the ball on near the corner and running past tackles and Blackpool defenders alike before burying it in the goal. Singlehandedly turned the match around
Flavs - couldnt do anything about the goal, and had a Grobbelaresque charge out of his area before losing possession but was sound and did that which was asked of him
Hunt - Had a good game, the only problem is he isnt Sodje, he seemed nervy and had a few miscommunications with Daryl, but was solid enough.
Everyone else was okay, Bradbury committed and chasing everything down, Maher calm produced some good corners
Crowd were okay, a lot of murmering and groaning but raised their game after the equaliser. And did I hear a drum in the South Stand
Last word as always to the Brian Wheeler and the Blue Belles - 'Its a bit warm today so theyre not wearing much'
