Post-Match Thread and Ratings Southend United 0-2 Maidenhead United

[NZamba Legend]

Reading that people want Tilson and Brush back makes me laugh must be deluded. Tilson for me is as bad if not worse tactically than Maher. He got lucky in my eyes. Freddie Eastwood came at the right time and those goals pushed us up 2 leagues!
Remember the shocking Tilson signings? Paynter etc
If Maher was to go we need a manager that knows how to get out of the division.

Boooooooo

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has his say on the Shrimpers' shouts for a penalty against Maidenhead.

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[IloveShrimp]

'Judas' Fry would have hauled him off ( or others ) in the 1st half. I remember twice at home games when firstly Andy Edwards was being given the 'run around' by a forward, & he was subbed after half hour!.
Then we had Joe Allon ( ex Brentford striker? ) on loan, who did nothing in the 1st 25 mins, & 'Judas' promptly subbed him, which must have been embarrassing for the guy?. I don't think he played again?.

I remember it well. Allon was running up and down the touchline giving it the big I am at Southampton and was crap when he played home debut. He was subbed and sacked on the spot by Bazza. Barry Fry was my favorite manager after Tilly & Brush. We could do with Bazza's tactics and attitude now tbh.

 

[blewbie]

My brothers and sisters in Christ 4-4-2 is dead.

You wouldn't ask your accountant to calculate your tax liability on pen and paper so please do not pine for formations and tactics from the age of AIDS and Bon Jovi.

Arsenal are using 442 in the CL

 

[Billy Bests boot laces]

I remember it well. Allon was running up and down the touchline giving it the big I am at Southampton and was crap when he played home debut. He was subbed and sacked on the spot by Bazza. Barry Fry was my favorite manager after Tilly & Brush. We could do with Bazza's tactics and attitude now tbh.

Apologies for 'off topic', but i read an interview with Ricky Otto in a Sunday newspaper earlier today. He said in his entire football career, the best most exciting team he played in was here in the 93-94 season, before 'Judas' was headhunted by the bright lights of Birmingham.
He added that had 'Judas' stayed, he was certain we'd have made the Championship play offs that season.
In 57 years of going to Roots Hall, that first half of the season was the most exciting, attacking football i've seen there.

 

[Tinks]

Apologies for 'off topic', but i read an interview with Ricky Otto in a Sunday newspaper earlier today. He said in his entire football career, the best most exciting team he played in was here in the 93-94 season, before 'Judas' was headhunted by the bright lights of Birmingham.
He added that had 'Judas' stayed, he was certain we'd have made the Championship play offs that season.
In 57 years of going to Roots Hall, that first half of the season was the most exciting, attacking football i've seen there.

I loved that time at the club

 

[Texas Eslan]

Apologies for 'off topic', but i read an interview with Ricky Otto in a Sunday newspaper earlier today. He said in his entire football career, the best most exciting team he played in was here in the 93-94 season, before 'Judas' was headhunted by the bright lights of Birmingham.
He added that had 'Judas' stayed, he was certain we'd have made the Championship play offs that season.
In 57 years of going to Roots Hall, that first half of the season was the most exciting, attacking football i've seen there.

Unreal side! So entertaining.

 

[Strykr]

My brothers and sisters in Christ 4-4-2 is dead.

You wouldn't ask your accountant to calculate your tax liability on pen and paper so please do not pine for formations and tactics from the age of AIDS and Bon Jovi.

Didnt we recently get beaten by a team playing 4 4 2?

 

[Strykr]

Reading that people want Tilson and Brush back makes me laugh must be deluded. Tilson for me is as bad if not worse tactically than Maher. He got lucky in my eyes. Freddie Eastwood came at the right time and those goals pushed us up 2 leagues!
Remember the shocking Tilson signings? Paynter etc
If Maher was to go we need a manager that knows how to get out of the division.

People dont really want tilly and brush back.

They just want enjoyable football, loads of goals, promotions, insane cup wins, sold out happy roots hall, ya know, happy times.

 

[Tommy2holes]

I can’t believe you’re judging him Tommy. I’ve got to be honest. So what if he’s ****ed up?
Good luck to him.

Just don't think it's the best look for a chairman to be barely able to stand up or talk.

As you well know. I love a beer with the best of them.

 

[mark387]

Just don't think it's the best look for a chairman to be barely able to stand up or talk.

As you well know. I love a beer with the best of them.

I don't think it's a good look for anyone, him being Southend chairman has nothing to do with it but as long as he isn't in that state whilst doing the job I'm not fussed and it's got nothing to do with me.

 

[Danshrimper]

Didnt we recently get beaten by a team playing 4 4 2?

Dead is probably a slight exaggeration but 4-4-2 isn’t anywhere near as effective a formation as it used to be. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible for a team to win a game using it. It also doesn’t mean we should use it just because someone beat us with it.

Blindly calling for us to play 4-4-2, when we don’t have players that suit that system is ridiculous.

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

If my dates are correct we haven’t won a home league match on a Saturday since February 24th (4-1 v Aldershot).

 

[Ricey]

Dead is probably a slight exaggeration but 4-4-2 isn’t anywhere near as effective a formation as it used to be. That doesn’t mean it’s impossible for a team to win a game using it. It also doesn’t mean we should use it just because someone beat us with it.

Blindly calling for us to play 4-4-2, when we don’t have players that suit that system is ridiculous.

Really?

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I know it’s a long shot but to say we don’t have players to play 4-4-2 is ridiculous!

I’d like to add I’m not asking for 4-4-2, just think we need to try something.