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Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Aldershot Town, Tuesday 18th February, 20:00 (k.o delayed), NL

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Blue Yonder said:
Not sure why some believe Leon shouldn't start just because he was part time until signing. Maidenhead were perfectly capable of lasting out 90 minutes without injury at this level.
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Oh that's an easy one. Its not necessarily the game itself, it's the fact that he is now training everyday and that increased workload can make you more susceptible to injury in the initial stages of the increased workload. Same as why in pre season teams rotate a lot in the early friendlies before upping the minutes for the players.

Games tend to be more intense than training, so more again more increase risk of injury
 
LennySUFC said:
The move back to a 352 was to negate the way in which Rochdale play and to stop us from being outdone in the middle of the park. Against Aldershot I'd expect us to move back to the 343 to put pressure on their back line in the same way we did against Fylde and Dagenham.
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Don’t really get that tbh, as we played a 3 back against 1 CF, you can afford to lose 1 CB to make up the numbers in midfield.

Or even have a CB step up off the ball into the midfield to close out the creative players.
Would be more positive IMO, but what do I know
 
The sort of team you absolutely employ the high press against as they won't pass through it with ease (unlike rochdale) get the 3 up top. Bonne instead of Hopper please.
Give Leon 30 mins minimum. I've yet to see any ball winning from him, I'd be worried about him in a 2 in the middle for example. He's the AM in a 3 if ever I saw one and just to say I'm excited about him. Drives forward, beats a man exactly what we need.
 
GBJ said:
Why surely?

Alder**** have earned some impressive results this season, as I mentioned earlier.

York, Gateshead, Altrincham, Oldham & Forest Green have all dropped points against them. We failed to break them down at their place too. Hey, The Shots even managed a decent result against your favourites, Fulham, recently :Winking:

On the flip side they’ve been beaten by relegation rivals Daggers, Wealdstone & Fylde, so if we’re classed as a Jekyll and Hyde team, **** knows what that makes them.

Nothing is a given in this league & on their respective days, anyone can beat anyone.
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Because the Shots are below us in the table-and we normally beat teams who are.(Saw the short highlights of the Fulham game.Though that was against Fulham's under 21 team).Wouldn't call Fulham my "favourites" either though I'm happy to admit to being a fan. :Winking:

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geoffmundo said:
Maybe Slough Town play on small size pitches....? Or maybe its a case that some are trying to manage our expectations as the clamour to start young Leon increases..?
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Or maybe none of us know what our coaching team will do, but regardless of their thoughts, we should start him.
 

All the updates from Southend United's pre-match chat​

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Just updated. As usual, start from the bottom.

7:49pm
Few comments have been left about Danny Waldron so thought I'd reply.

He's currently fifth in the pecking order for strikers so has found it hard to get in the squad in recent weeks.

Kevin Maher constantly says leaving players out of the squad is the hardest part of the job and that's been Danny Waldron and Joe Gubbins in the past few weeks.

It's nothing more than that.

7:47pm
You're doing well with assists this season but how determined are you to get your first goal of the campaign?

Morton: "I don't want to just be someone who creates, I do want to score.

"That's something which is on my mind and hopefully it comes between now and the end of the season.

"I'm really happy with the assists and I want to get many more.

"I've got a target in my head I want to reach and I'll be doing everything possible to get them.

"You want to play well but to get stats alongside that is good as well.

"I'm deeper in my position but I do enjoy being the creator. "

7:44pm
On facing Aldershot, Morton says: "It will be a tough game.

"It's a game where hopefully we should be on the front foot.

"We'll keep an eye on their threats and we know they've got some good players.

"As long as we turn up, stay focus and make a good start then hopefully we can put the pressure on them.

"Hopefully it's a really good atmosphere and to get a goal early on would be really helpful.

"They'll be tough opposition. I played at their place and they were hard to play against then.

"They have got a lot of draws this season from what I know and from that we know they will be in the game the whole way.

"It will up to us and whether we can break them down but we back ourselves."

7:40pm
On playing in every game this season Morton says: "I'm really pleased. At the start of the season you want that but you never know what can happen with injuries, form and how the team is.

"Thankfully I've always been able to get some minutes in every game and that's something I'm very proud of.

"I want to continue that for the rest of the season.

"I try and look after my body the most I can off the pitch and I want to perform."

7:05pm
Morton: "We want to be more consistent. It's been a good week so far so lets finish it, Tuesday to Tuesday, strongly so we into Saturday strongly as well."

7:03pm
Morton: "We've had two good performances at home so I'm sure the fans will be looking forward to coming back.

"We want to get another good performance and result but playing at home the support is really helpful.

"It does feel like we have an extra man at times. Hopefully we can show to the fans that we're here to do something really good this season."

7:00pm
Morton: "The formation and the tactics suit me. I'm having to really prove myself because it's a really competitive squad.

"I've played some good minutes this season and I feel like I've been finding my feet a lot more.

"Hopefully that can continue for many more games."

6:58pm
Morton: "We want to climb the table and I want to be a big part of that.

"I'm trying to do my bit whether that's set pieces, defending or getting on the ball I'm just trying to do my best.

"I want to stay in the team and show my stuff but I want that to be in a winning team."

6:56pm
Here's what James Morton had to say: "It's been a couple of positive games for us.

"The two games before that were very disappointing against Maidenhead and Sittingbourne and the best way to come back from that is to get a reaction in the next game which we did against Halifax.

"To get a win there meant we can put the past behind us and keep on going but the last two performances have been good.

"We want to keep that going and hopefully tomorrow night we can deliver again."

"We played another good team against Rochdale. They'll be up in the play-offs this season and overall I think it's a good point.

"We could have got the three points at the end and maybe we should have done."

4:01pm
Are you happy with the squad now or still looking for more signings?

Maher: "I'm happy but we're always looking.

"I think it's important to have a period of calm with the squad you've got.

"We get to know them and they get to know us as well.

"The squad looks well and we've had to leave one or two out the squad which is always difficult for any manager.

"That's the strength we've got now and probably where we needed to be earlier on in the season.

"It's important to get stronger as the season goes on."

3:52pm
Is this the strongest the squad has been all season?

"Yeah, possibly.

"We started behind in pre-season, then we had injuries and it's so hard to sign people at the start of the season.

"You can pay over-inflated prices and there's not the availability.

"We're always looking to improve but it's the best it's been in terms of where it's been this season."

3:52pm
Is this the strongest the squad has been all season?

"Yeah, possibly.

"We started behind in pre-season, then we had injuries and it's so hard to sign people at the start of the season.

"You can pay over-inflated prices and there's not the availability.

"We're always looking to improve but it's the best it's been in terms of where it's been this season."

3:49pm
Maher: "We started the season behind.

"Whether or not people want to hear that or not, we did.

"Our job is to stay consistent and calm and make sure when we bring in the right people at the right time.

"We feel like we've been doing that but it's not always easy.

"The consensus can be to just sign players but they've got to be right.

"We feel like we're building a squad again, not just for now but for the future as well.

"The more we win now the better it is of course and there's still a long way to go this season.

"There are plenty of points to play for and we break things down into what we think we need from certain batches of games."

3:31pm
Maher: "We're seeing good signs and we're on the right track.

"We're not 100 per cent there and that's still to come.

"Gradually you can see it around the place and the standard of training which is important on a day to day basis.

"People are still getting to know each other as players and people but we're getting stronger.

"You need to back that up with results though."

3:18pm
Any more news on Adam Crowther?

Maher: "We're waiting on the result on another scan to see where he is.

"Hopefully he can push on after that.

"He's doing OK and hopefully we can add him back into the squad as well."

3:16pm
How's Cav Miley?

Maher: "There's still more to build up. He hasn't joined in with the team training yet and he's with the medical department.

"There's a little bit to go for him but I think it's important that when we get him back this time that he's back properly.

"We don't want him breaking down because he's such an important player.

"To go without his quality, attitude and professionalism is difficult because when he trains and plays he makes everyone better.

"We'll be delighted when he does get back."

3:13pm
Maher adds: "There's a lot to be positive about.

"There's still loads to improve but I feel like we're getting better and new players are settling in.

"We've got good competition for places."

3:12pm
Asked again about the weekend, Maher says: "I watched the game back yesterday but the focus quickly turns to Aldershot and that's the most important thing.

"We keep looking forward and keep trying to improve.

"We want to keep putting points on the board."

3:07pm
On facing Aldershot, Maher says: "Roots Hall under the lights is always a good atmosphere.

"We need the fans again to back the players but we've got to perform, like we have done in night games.

"We're looking forward to getting out there again and following up a decent performance at the weekend.

"Aldershot had been five or six unbeaten before the weekend and they're always difficult to play.

"They play some good football and when you look at the stats and data you can see they get a lot of opportunities and get into the final third a lot.

"They're probably in a false position in the league in all honesty even though there was a lot of change in the summer when they lost a lot of good attacking players.

"It's always a tough one to follow the season after that but it's good to see Tommy back on the sideline and he's someone I know really well.

"They have good young players and they always seem to bring them through.

"They have some really talented forward players so we know the threats."

3:02pm
Maher on the impact of the subs on Saturday: "We haven't had a full squad for most of the season.

"We've got that now.

"We had three games in a week and now we're going into a fourth so the squad is going to be used.

"Using subs at the right time is important and something we weren't able to do at the start of the season.

"We weren't able to effect it off the bench and it gave us extra impetus to keep pushing to get something out the game."

2:59pm
Asked about Saturday, Maher says: "The important thing was the performance was good.

"Go through all the stats and the metrics you've got and we were on top of everything against a good side who don't concede much once they take the lead.

"It was important we came back and got something from the game and we could have won it with the chances we had.

"I'm pleased with the lads and we've come through pretty much unscathed which is important."

2:56pm
First up is Kevin Maher.

2:55pm
We're going to be speaking to James Morton and Kevin Maher

2:54pm
Blues beat Halifax Town 3-1 on Tuesday night before drawing 1-1 with Rochdale at the weekend and will now be bidding for another good result at Roots Hall.

2:54pm
Hello and welcome back to Boots & Laces ahead of Southend United's clash with Aldershot tomorrow night
 
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