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

[Cricko]

We certainly deserved a point on our second half showing, credit to the players for the fight back. Rochdale looked a good team and we know their defence is very tight. Once again though the number of chances we had could of seen us beating them if not for poor last 3rd control and finishing in the first half. They were lucky to stay in it at the end.

LCP is some player and he made a huge difference when coming on late in the game. IMO if fit he needs to start next game.

Over to you guys.

 

[mark387]

A mix bag of a match. Some good moments some bad. Didn't understand the change in tactics and still really don't. We waited too long to make changes as usual but the changes turned that drab 1-0 loss into a fiery 1-1 draw

Man of the Match Bonne who came on in the 65th minute.... Moment he came on and started getting in the face of the Rochdale players the temperament of all our players changed. Earlier in the season I would never have said this but Bonne should be starting right now!

LCP for the second time showed class off the bench. I think he is deserving of a start if he is fit enough, probably in place of Coker if we play 2 up top again.

 

[Smiffy]

We certainly deserved a point on our second half showing, credit to the players for the fight back. Rochdale looked a good team and we know their defence is very tight. Once again though the number of chances we had could of seen us beating them if not for poor last 3rd control and finishing in the first half. They were lucky to stay in it at the end.

LCP is some player and he made a huge difference when coming on late in the game. IMO if fit he needs to start next game.

Over to you guys.

LCP looks like he can make something happen. Completely different to anything we have. Must start on Tuesday instead of Coker or Husin. Even if he can only last 60 minutes, start him.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Anyone still think we'll make the playoffs now? Rochdale will ,we won't.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Sounded like we played OK

Happy with the draw especially going 1 nil down

13 shots on goal with 6 on Target

Roll on Tuesdays nights game and three points please :-)

I be there early doors getting drunk in the Blue Boar

 

[davewebbsbrain]

LCP looks like he can make something happen. Completely different to anything we have. Must start on Tuesday instead of Coker or Husin. Even if he can only last 60 minutes, start him.

National League Bellingham

 

[kentblues]

Was in the end important not to lose against Rochdale, and we gave it a real go and could have gone on and won it. A decent performance.

 

[SeldomSeenShrimper]

Happy with that

Best defense in the league and very good side.



LCP is a little bit off of being a full time fitness player, so starting him is a gamble. But once we can get 75 minutes out of him without risking injury, he will start

But right now, starting him and playing too many minutes would be a bit risky

 

[Sufc.2008]

A much better final 25 minutes. The main reason being that Maher added a more attacking threat that he should have started with. Feels like two points dropped as Rochdale really weren’t that good.

Parillon and Bonne changed the game when they came on. Would like to see them start in place of Husin and Hopper on Tuesday, though I’m quite confident they won’t.

Happy with the point in the end but can’t help but feel it’s an important couple of points we’ve missed out on.

 

[Smiffy]

The Hand of Gus. Blatant.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890807419590078545

 

[WickfordShrimper]

The Hand of Gus. Blatant.

https://twitter.com/x/status/1890807419590078545

Look closely its does NOT touch his hand IMHO

 

[Smiffy]

Look closely its does NOT touch his hand IMHO

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

Anyone still think we'll make the payoffs now? Rochdale will ,we won't.

Thanks for clearing that up. Don’t suppose you’ve got tonight’s lottery numbers too.

 

[Jack_23]

Il take that point in the end . Only woke up after Bonne came on and actually showed some passion. Him and Leon must start on Tuesday. Maher got away with it ****ing about with the formation

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Thanks for clearing that up. Don’t suppose you’ve got tonight’s lottery numbers too.

Fraid not:Don't do the lottery.

 

[JCB]

Bonne completely changed the game when he came on. Injected a bit of bite and effort it paid off in a big way. We were so so limp the moment we conceded and it was turning nasty in the west stand, that goal came at a great time

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Anyone know the Gate today ?

 

[Holy Joe]

Anyone still think we'll make the payoffs now? Rochdale will ,we won't.

Rochdale look very likely to make it - I think we can still do it.

 

[RHB]

Rochdale were a very well organised team and strong in the midfield, where they dominated in the first half. Because of that I can see why we set up the way we did, and eventually we got our reward for a very dogged second half performance. With a little bit more luck we could have taken all three points but they you go. Bonne must be a nightmare to play against and mark the way he is playing now. Apart from goals, he is quick, athletic and sparky, winding opposition players up with abandon. Slowly, but surely the team is believing in themselves again, and if Leon Parillon can fulfil his apparent potential then the future looks bright. Bring on the Shots on Tuesday.

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Rochdale look very likely to make it - I think we can still do it.

I don't & haven't done for some time but the game's all about opinons ,right?