Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Charlton Athletic, Saturday 2nd November, 15:00 ko, FAC1

[hlane17]

Lets smash these wealthier and better at football then us mugs

Been a while since we could say this lol

 

[Ailsa Road Shrimper]

Surprised they didn’t choose this tie for the TV tbh.

The media’s domestic football knowledge interest barely stretches beyond the premier league, women’s football or Wrexham.

It’s better to have the game at 3pm on Saturday not on tv, will be a bigger crowd and additionally a better atmosphere.

 

[Morty01]

The first time we have played an EFL side in a competitive fixture since the 8th of May, 2021... Let's smash these mugs, and send the thousand Addicks packing.

 

[Cricko]

 

[Morty01]

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May be true, but you have to be a little delusional to be happy.

 

[SouthendSpence]

I was talking with my dad earlier and I said to him that we really have to pinch ourselves and take stock of what has happend and what is in front of us.

When one sits down and reels off what COSU have implemented already, it's amazing. Clock fixed, new score board, sponsorships coming out of our ears, D2 lounge, hospitality improved, new interactive screens gone in this week, north bank fixed and massively enhanced, west stand bar improved, new beers available, planning applications for another bar, training ground ready by Jan and staff actually being paid! They've been here a matter of months! Just let that sink in...

There were fans genuinely preferring to go and play over a park just to get rid of Ron. Yet, we are now on the eve of an FA cup match with a team, management and owners to be proud of, ready to play in a packed Roots Hall. That's why you're buzzing fellow shrimper, and I'm fully with you. Utb!

Couldn’t agree more!

 

[RHB]

Some Charlton fans seem to think we are a long ball team that will keep lumping it into their penalty area and we are dangerous from set pieces. I remain to be convinced of this assumption.

 

[Target man]

Surprised they didn’t choose this tie for the TV tbh.

I'm not. Tv broadcasters are in bed with Ryan Reynolds and Wrexham.

 

[Shrimper83]

Is the keeper allowed to play?

 

[Target man]

Great to be invited to the BBC sports studio fans phone in show tonight to chat about the game tomorrow.
Southend 1 Charlton 0 (Bonne) - get in!!

 

[annie1954]

Some Charlton fans seem to think we are a long ball team that will keep lumping it into their penalty area and we are dangerous from set pieces. I remain to be convinced of this assumption.

Dangerous from set pieces ( lol )

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Can Peacock play?

 

[SHRIMPERPETER]

Can Peacock play?

Jeacock

 

[wiffygriffy]

Well if bloody Tamworth can do it...

 

[Target man]

Well if bloody Tamworth can do it...

Huge for them. Spoke to the Chairman last week and he was saying this game waa massive for their financial situation. Hopefully will spur our lads on!!

 

[Evening Echo]

A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's FA Cup clash with Charlton Athletic.

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[leeblue]

Personally think we need Ralph LWB tomorrow. Bridge can barely defend against national league wingers let alone league 1

I'll be amazed if Ralph isn't LWB tomorrow.

 

[Evening Echo]

ECHOSPORT talks to Charlton Athletic fan ahead of Saturday's FA Cup tie with Roots Hall.

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[geoffmundo]

I hear what you are saying, but the fact that we are probably the biggest club in non league now would surely make a good draw for a tv game against any league club.

Agreed, however the Beeb probably don’t consider us as a typical non league team unlike say Tamworth. Not long ago this would have been a League 1 or Championship fixture.

 

[Jack_23]

Let’s hope our fans actually make a noise and create a good atmosphere. But i feel Charlton will out sing us