Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Boston United, Tuesday 20th August, 19:45 k.o., NL

[Leigh_Seasider]

Questions marks remain over Husins fitness levels on whether he'll start tonight's game but he'll definitely be in my starting 11.

Moncur goes straight in to the starting 11, I've never seen him play but I'm sure we'll see at some point tonight.

I'm still unsure on who to play at left center back. Ralph will happily overlap Bridge giving you a more attacking option but Gubbins will hold his position and can play some decent through balls. Maybe this question will be answered depending on the opposition.

It’s all about opinions, sure. Mine is that Ralph at LWB and Gubbins LCB doesn’t work. The natural balance doesn’t seem to be there as was the case last season when Nathan, Wes and Jack used to link up well and instinctively knew where each other were. I was surprised Kev didn’t revert back to Bridgey at LWB for Hartlepool, I’ll be amazed if he doesn’t tonight, now we’ve got Husin and Moncur as options.

 

[amsemp]

Not sure if Moncur is fit to start. Assuming he is:

Collin
Taylor, Kensdale, Ralph
GSM, Moncur, Miley, Coker, Bridge
Cardwell, Walker
​

If he’s not:

Collin
Taylor, Kensdale, Ralph
GSM, Miley, Coker, Bridge
Wood
Cardwell, Walker
​

Feeling slightly more optimistic about this one now. Really looking forward to it.

 

[Shr1mperBlue]

5-2-1-2 for:

Gus, Taylor, Kensdale, Ralph, Bridge
Miley, Husin
Moncur
Walker, Cardwell

No disrespect to Boston, but we may as well throw Moncur in. He is experienced enough to just get on and deal with being dropped in the deep end. Boston need to be put to the sword tonight. Looking forward to this one.

 

[AlfaShrimper]

Sorry if off topic but does anyone know a way of listening to the game tonight when not in Essex? Currently in Devon but will be driving so wondering if any chance?

 

[Portuguese Shrimper]

Not going to change my selection but think Noor Husin/ George Moncur will do 45 mins each!!

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Sorry if off topic but does anyone know a way of listening to the game tonight when not in Essex? Currently in Devon but will be driving so wondering if any chance?

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[Up the Shrimpers]

6,073 currently on the ticket counter. Could be looking at 7k tonight now.
Just singles in West Stand and back row of South Upper left of the non-family tickets.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

I'm a season ticket holder, but won't be there tonight sadly. So -1 on attendance

 

[AlfaShrimper]

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[Evening Echo]

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[Shrimp and two veg]

I'd like to see Mcdonald get some sub minutes, bring him through a bit, i liked the way he stepped in against Yeovil with our backs to the wall and stood out. Sort of player that could show up next season away at Hartlepool for example, or Accrington Stanley for that matter. With that experience of training and learning off Miley, Noor and Moncur, can only improve his game.

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

I'm a season ticket holder, but won't be there tonight sadly. So -1 on attendance

You are still included in the 'official' attendance though.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Sorry Mr Morton, but you are now relegated to the bench for me, in favour of starting George "Kumbayah" Moncur.

 

[kentblues]

We have been told Noor won’t be rushed back. I would hope Moncur will be given 60/70 mins and then Noor will replace him.
That makes most sense.

Has Moncur had the chance to train with us if he signed yesterday? If so that would make it even more likely that he will start.

I can’t see Ralph not starting, and with Noor coming back and Moncur for Jack it’s LWB or the bench. And I think he has to play….

 

[Shrimp and two veg]

I can't wait to see Noor play again, he was outstanding up at Hartlepool

 

[overseas shrimper]

We have been told Noor won’t be rushed back.

We were also told 'no signings imminent '.

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Collin
Taylor Kens Ralph
GSM. Bridge
Miley. Husin
Moncur
Walker. Cardwell

 

[Shrimper83]

I reckon Moncur won't start how much of a pre season has he had? I'd start with Husin Miley and Coker in the middle

 

[NZamba Legend]

I reckon Moncur won't start how much of a pre season has he had? I'd start with Husin Miley and Coker in the middle

Reckon Moncur needs a few Phil Brown seafront ten milers before he’ll be ready

 

[palexander]

I reckon Moncur won't start how much of a pre season has he had? I'd start with Husin Miley and Coker in the middle

Husins probably had less minutes and said he needs to be eased back in.