Post-Match Thread and Ratings Southend United 1-0 Oldham Athletic

[CanveyCastle]

Befitting the old tag 'A players player' never undervalued by those playing alongside him but his contribution often goes unseen from the sideline by many.

often goes unseen from the sideline by many ------ but we are all experts.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

You sure?

For now, until next Sat

 

[BEERMONSTER]

often goes unseen from the sideline by many ------ but we are all experts.

 

[Streaky]

What a great game. Brilliant atmosphere under the lights. We made one of the best sides in the division look toothless. KAF, what a terrier he is. From V Block West, we got a great view of the build up play for the goal - sublime.

I heard Hobson getting some stick. That seems a shame - he always gave his best for us.

Not against Harrogate he didn’t - that passage of play still gives me nightmares

 

[overseas shrimper]

Pretty sure if I turned up to work and did one thing for an entire shift they would sack me for theft of hours.

I bet you don't have thousands watching you do your job and mo-aning*, groaning and telling you how **** you are at it when you don't perform.

I find it bizarre when people think being a footballer is analogous to their every day jobs.

*(sic) Word was being changed to 'discussing'. Is there a firewall thingy?

 

[WestyReturns]

Kev got it spot on last night! He's proving me wrong recently and long may that continue. Playing 4 at the back made and kept it simple was perfect for Gubbins and Goodliffe (who was brilliant). LCP was causing them all sorts of problems especially first half and KAF now should be first name on the team sheet. He was everywhere! Playoffs are wide open now after some crazy sets of results in our favour over the last month.

 

[Chris Powell's mate]

Not against Harrogate he didn’t - that passage of play still gives me nightmares

Note, also his part in our goal. Not so much LCP gliding past, but his reaction. Have a second look.

 

[bluesfansince1952]

Pretty sure if I turned up to work and did one thing for an entire shift they would sack me for theft of hours.

Might depend on what the result was though!

 

[Barling Magna]

Old Blue Lady said:
"Oldham were a bit inclined to shove our players as they went for a header, which went largely unpunished"


I thought the shove in the back which KAF received as he rose to head the rebound for our goal resulted in his header being stronger and more accurate!

 

[Leigh_Seasider]

I’m quite hard on Noor, only as sometimes I feel he has more in the tank. I do see what he offers and why Kev picks him but also he has dropped off a little since last season. Then he is capable of one pass or one touch that can be absolute quality. I’d love him to add a few more shots on target to his game and sometimes think he’s maybe a tad cautious. But .. look we won and he helped in the build up to the goal .. so fair play Noor!

 

[OldBlueLady]

I’m quite hard on Noor, only as sometimes I feel he has more in the tank. I do see what he offers and why Kev picks him but also he has dropped off a little since last season. Then he is capable of one pass or one touch that can be absolute quality. I’d love him to add a few more shots on target to his game and sometimes think he’s maybe a tad cautious. But .. look we won and he helped in the build up to the goal .. so fair play Noor!

Thought that was one of his better performances this season, touches of the old silky skills.

 

[South Bank Hank]

Pretty sure if I turned up to work and did one thing for an entire shift they would sack me for theft of hours.

That would assume you actually only did that one thing because someone lacking experience of the job only noticed that one thing and then told the world you did nothing else all shift.

Given the truth that he only did that one thing all night, I’m amazed he still managed to be part of last night’s dominant, winning side where every small percentage had an impact.

I’m more amazed how he’s continually pulled the wool over the eyes of his highly experienced boss, in training and in games.

Then there’s that team around him who clearly love a colleague who shirks their duties.

Then there’s all those other fans who actually think he does a lot of inconspicuous stuff in the background.

But what the hell are those guys smoking, huh!

This man is a master in deception - a true genius one might say.


(Personally, I just think we’re stronger with him in the side than without him. Best we’ve ever had? Not a chance. We’re national league FFS and for the most part they’re here for a reason. For me, Noor does the unappreciated (by some) dirty work that allows us to play, and gives Kev a bit of confidence to allow the more forward thinking players a level of protection. Every bit a part of last night’s clean sheet.)

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

A handful of chaps with the drummer started up an unheard of chant for Appiah Forson which struggled to gain momentum in the BV, but they persevered behind me until the whole section was singing it, it carried on for a few mins and then AF, the pocket rocket, scores right in front of us ! Couldnt have scripted it any better

 

[Boreham Blue]

Yeah but the Bonne haters will just say it was a poor header and should have scored, the same as his headed goal bound shot that was cleared with a hand

I’m not sure there are many left to be honest. Most have now seen the light.

 

[Strykr]

Yeah but the Bonne haters will just say it was a poor header and should have scored, the same as his headed goal bound shot that was cleared with a hand

Haters isnt the right word. Most people just like their strikers to score goals and not miss sitters every week.

He's bringing more to the table now though which is good.

 

[blues exile]

Haters isnt the right word. Most people just like their strikers to score goals and not miss sitters every week.

He's bringing more to the table now though which is good.

Yes, it's not a matter of 'Haters' 'seeing the light' When he arrived he was understandably out of condition but he has obviously worked very hard to regain full fitness and is now an integral, probably indispensable, part of the team. However, one aspect of his play that still has room for improvement is his finishing, which is still not up to par. Given that his preferred partner up front, Hopper, is also hardly a prolific scorer this is a worry over the last few games where goalscoring assumes even greater importance in the play off race.

 

[Colchester and proud!]

A pulsating game full of endeavour and determination to secure the 3 points. Thought we were significantly the better team first half and bossed midfield. Second half Oldham got tighter and made it a relief when the final whistle blew. Pleased to get a rare clean sheet and on reflection Hayes had a relatively comfortable afternoon. This shows how well the defence played and protected him. Like the blend in midfield, Husin does the unseen off the ball work, KAF full of running and energy, Morton sits and gets us moving, LCP that tricky ball player that we have missed this season. Bonne & Hopper ran themselves into the ground, everybody including subs contributed to keep our season alive.

Hayes 7
GSM 7
Taylor 7.5
Goodliffe 8
Gubbins 7.5
KAF 8.5 MOTM
Morton 7
Husin 7
LCP 8
Bonne 8
Hopper 7.5

Miley 6.5
Ralph 6.5
Bridge 6
Coker 6

KAF gets my MOTM, absolute pest to Oldham, would not let them settle and the winning goal. Oldham, for me, now look nailed on for fourth. Did expect their wing backs to give us more trouble as they are good players. Also was worried when Fondup came on as he likes to throw his weight around and he did but faded. Normally gets his head on crosses but did not really provide the goal threat I expected. Kudos to Ben Goodliffe who had his best game for us and nullified their threat. Roll on Saturday and expect a raucous away end at Sutton, I shall be in the main stand trying to be respectful to our hosts UTB

So pleased to see Ben Goodliffe getting the praise, he is very good at what he does, very little pace but a threat up front and a tough uncompromising defender at the back, he will run through brick walls for the team, hence all his injuries!

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

The world is an Appiah place tonight

I like that. I like that quite a lot.

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

Thought that was one of his (Husin) better performances this season, touches of the old silky skills.

It's almost a re-run of the old Will Atkinson discussion. Atkinson wasn't the best player to pull on the shirt but some could not see what he brought to the team at times.

Oh well [shoulder shrug] - "come, let us kiss and part" .........

 

[IloveShrimp]

I’ve always said that those boards are too bright, very hard to pick out the numbers as the whole thing seems to have a haze around the glow of the numbers.
Other than the subs **** up I liked your mic style

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