Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Braintree Town, Friday 18th April, 15:00 k.o., NL

[Harry Bullocks]

8(k) through the gate.

 

[Jack_23]

Fully expect us to win both games over Easter to get everyone’s hopes up again . Just to lose against Wealdstone next weekend.

 

[RHB]

This has 0-1 written all over it.

It does say a lot when you expect to be beaten by braintree.

54% on here don't expect that.

 

[Strykr]

54% on here don't expect that.

As ever, i hope im wrong and we win 6-0 bonne and hopper hat tricks.

 

[RHB]

As ever, i hope im wrong and we win 6-0 bonne and hopper hat tricks.

I'm expecting to win, but I think the scoreline might be more conservative than 6-0.

 

[Strykr]

I'm expecting to win, but I think the scoreline might be more conservative than 6-0.

5-0? Walker to score them all?

 

[Barling Magna]

Surely we must be able to win this?

Ever since you've started being more positive in your posts TUIB our performances and results have deteriorated. Ain't it just like the night to play tricks when you're trying to be so quiet....

 

[stewart]

Lose and Braintree be singing only one team in Essex

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

Yes but has he lowered our expectations? Bit harsh on the bloke.

Well I don’t expect too much while he’s in charge, so he has lowered mine for sure.
But that’s for another thread I guess. People will have different views on that particular topic.

 

[WickfordShrimper]

Lose and Braintree be singing only one team in Essex

O God that's the last thing we need to hear

There is only One Team In Essex

''SOUTHEND UNITED FC ''

 

[* ORM *]

Lose and Braintree be singing only one team in Essex

Of all the chants this has always been the one that makes least sense to me.

 

[GBJ]

Thought he was the manager?

Actually he’s the scapegoat.

 

[Callum]

This is a must win game IMHO

Not because, we will see over 9000 at the Theatre of Broken Dreams ( Root Hall ) on Good Friday

Not because we still have an slight outside chance of getting into the playoffs

Its because..........

I AM GOING and I've not seen lose this season yet ....

Keep the Faith

Wave that magic wand and 1-0 to Southend will appear

 

[Callum]

Na think we will 3 games we need to get in the play offs Halifax lose two and all will be forgotten

 

[Swiss Tony]

Surely we must be able to win this?

I hope so or the East stand and mr potty mouth will be having a large swear off.

 

[Lincoln Shrimp]

I'd be bringing back Collin, Cav, Bridge and Kendall for this game.
Husin and Cav to do the holding role in central midfield, Bridge to provide some width on the left, allowing Leon to roam and probe in behind Bonne and Kendall.

It will also give KAF, Morton and Hopper a chance to to rest up ahead of Monday's game.
Collin in goal.....it just feels like the right time to bring him back in.

 

[It'sGrimUpNorth]

I'd be bringing back Collin, Cav, Bridge and Kendall for this game.
Husin and Cav to do the holding role in central midfield, Bridge to provide some width on the left, allowing Leon to roam and probe in behind Bonne and Kendall.

It will also give KAF, Morton and Hopper a chance to to rest up ahead of Monday's game.
Collin in goal.....it just feels like the right time to bring him back in.

I agree with bringing Colin back but I’m unsure about giving Bridge 60-70 mins to do absolutely nothing apart from take himself on again and again.

 

[Shrimper]

Would expect a good performance following Saturday's **** show. Anything less is an insult to the fans

 

[greyerfox]

Kev has a big call to make about the keeper. I think he might just be prepared to call on Collin but he will be agonising over the decision for sure. Will that floater over Hayes be the deciding factor? Weigh that against some outstanding saves Hayes has made to secure points. Tough call but I think that with the critical stage we have reached he will recall Collin. These two Easter matches look like real banana skins. Moncur must be licking his lips in anticipation!
Please Blues don't let the supporters down again!
COYB

 

[Maroon Blue]

I'd be bringing back Collin, Cav, Bridge and Kendall for this game.
Husin and Cav to do the holding role in central midfield, Bridge to provide some width on the left, allowing Leon to roam and probe in behind Bonne and Kendall.

It will also give KAF, Morton and Hopper a chance to to rest up ahead of Monday's game.
Collin in goal.....it just feels like the right time to bring him back in.

I agree with all of that, apart from a no to Bridge. Keep KAF in, miles more energy and running box to box. Bridge will just stay on the left wing, trotting around and be more of a passenger. KAF & LCP can provide the thrust and roam out wide. Bridge to come on late if needed.