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

[BlueBore]

After Kev's recent visit to Liverpool, I'm hoping we'll see him marching around the sidelines waving his arms a lot and shouting "eh, eh, eh, calm down, calm down" at the players

 

[Rooster79]

I don’t love Ralph at LWB but after Saturday Bridge has to be dropped surely.. yet he seems to be making most people’s line ups?

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

I don’t love Ralph at LWB but after Saturday Bridge has to be dropped surely.. yet he seems to be making most people’s line ups?

Bridge was poor all round both from an attacking and defensive point.Ralph is no better when attacking.Its definitely an area that needs improvement.

 

[Seaside Shrimper]

I actually fancy us to win big tonight. Last few games I have seen I feel there is a real belief growing in this squad and as players are settling in I think we are looking more and more dangerous. I just have a feeling it is really going to click tonight. 3/4-0 win!

 

[SouthendSpence]

I have a feeling today is the day we take our chances and score a good few, and who better against those clowns. COYB!

 

[SouthendSpence]

^ that was spooky

 

[Wingnut]

Definitely a defeat tonight it’s the way the seasons gone , no doubt Maher will play to their tactics and not out strengths

 

[RHB]

Definitely a defeat tonight it’s the way the seasons gone , no doubt Maher will play to their tactics and not out strengths

That's the spirit!

 

[southchurch]

He's coming up from part time, need to be careful throwing him in I agree.

Like the part timers that beat us in the cup?

 

[SouthendSpence]

Like the part timers that beat us in the cup?

I get the point but someone already said, he's already significantly upped his workload with full time training - so adding a 90 min NL fixture on top of it so soon might not be wise.

I'm a keen as anyone to get him on the pitch but pointless if he hobbles off and weeks out. I'd like to think he might come on sooner this time though

 

[Cricko]

@D1versity has promised me £100 if we don't score 5 tonight.

 

[Weston's left foot]

What time do the Turnstiles open tonight please?

 

[Tommy2holes]

What time do the Turnstiles open tonight please?

Usually about an hour before KO

 

[Leeboy]

can we wear light blue again?

 

[The Original Tribal Chief]

We are going to batter these two bob mugs

 

[thenobster]

After Kev's recent visit to Liverpool, I'm hoping we'll see him marching around the sidelines waving his arms a lot and shouting "eh, eh, eh, calm down, calm down" at the players

did he not have a perm once?

 

[leeblue]

Aldershot sound like a tough cookie to break down. Lots of draws.

I would keep the shape and go with Bonne and Kendall up front and start Leon in behind. Unlock the dirty bastards

Language!

 

[leeblue]

I don’t love Ralph at LWB but after Saturday Bridge has to be dropped surely.. yet he seems to be making most people’s line ups?

Lack of options.
New LWB desperately needed

 

[amsemp]

Lack of options.
New LWB desperately needed

Saw someone mention Ben Brookes on Twitter and honestly, on paper, he looks like he’d be class. Seems like a three amigos type of signing too. We’re absolutely desperate for another option on that left side though and I can only hope that we’re staying patient and waiting for the opportunity to sign the one we really want.

Until then, Bridge simply has to start in that LWB role, as there’s no rotation options there. We tried Ralph there and it’s just absolutely not his game, to the point that it actually felt like it was hindering us. The only other possibility is Wind playing there, but the fact we’ve not done it says to me that we’ve tried it in training and it just wasn’t happening.

 

[leeblue]

Saw someone mention Ben Brookes on Twitter and honestly, on paper, he looks like he’d be class. Seems like a three amigos type of signing too. We’re absolutely desperate for another option on that left side though and I can only hope that we’re staying patient and waiting for the opportunity to sign the one we really want.

Until then, Bridge simply has to start in that LWB role, as there’s no rotation options there. We tried Ralph there and it’s just absolutely not his game, to the point that it actually felt like it was hindering us. The only other possibility is Wind playing there, but the fact we’ve not done it says to me that we’ve tried it in training and it just wasn’t happening.

I'd love a left footer out there.
Agree with all this x