Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Ebbsfleet, Thursday 26th December, 15:00 k.o., NL

[Magnum PI]

We are on a hiding to nothing today. Win and it's still Maher out. Lose or draw and the knives will sharpen. Probably the same at Braintree. Only a really convincing pounding is going to lighten the mood and we don't tend to do that....

 

[Spenser]

I'm predicting a 3-1 win followed by a load of comments on the PMT about how Ebbsfleet are dire and it's a terrible league.

 

[Shrimpergonzo]

Probably a bit late to ask, but what is the best way to get something announced over the tannoy at half-time? Anyone got a direct line to the announcer? I can PM you if so.

 

[overseas shrimper]

Fingers crossed, one of my favourite games was a Boxing Day game. When we played Rushden and Diamonds 0-2 down at half time and we came back to win 4-2 a brace for Belgrave, Leon Cort and Tes Bramble with the others.

Just goes to show... if Barrington Belgrave could score 2 goals in one half of a match (let alone a whole match), anything is possible.

 

[Andy_S]

If Miley and Morton are two of the midfield then another chunk of faith will be withered away.

Nothing less than intent and tempo should be accepted really.

 

[Jack_23]

If Miley and Morton are two of the midfield then another chunk of faith will be withered away.

Nothing less than intent and tempo should be accepted really.

Morton is probably our only midfielder that can dictate the tempo from deep , Morton , KAF , Coker should be our midfield 3 and it shouldn’t really be a debate

 

[Andy_S]

Morton is probably our only midfielder that can dictate the tempo from deep , Morton , KAF , Coker should be our midfield 3 and it shouldn’t really be a debate

I mean as in if both are selected. Morton should start, agreed.

 

[Roger The Alien]

Yep looks like it - whether it beats our best overall attendance of the season remains to be seen and will depend on sales this morning and walk ups this afternoon. For reference, the two biggest gates this season so far:

Dagenham (league) - 8,495 (758 away fans)
Charlton (cup) - 8,875 (1391 away fans)

Ebbsfleet now sold over 500 ticket, credit to them for turning up

 

[Roger The Alien]

Morton is probably our only midfielder that can dictate the tempo from deep , Morton , KAF , Coker should be our midfield 3 and it shouldn’t really be a debate

I agree, as we need energy in midfield, to do the hard crafts and to support our forward and help to create chances.

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

Time for Kev to ditch his out of form favourites and give starts to the likes of Golding, KAF , Kendall .

We hear you, can you text Maher

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

Ebbsfleet now sold over 500 ticket, credit to them for turning up

They have sold about 120.

 

[Cricko]

I was wrong, they have shut off the new food stand for supporters in The West Stand and locked the gates.

That is total madness IMO.

Fair play. I was more thinking interms of be able to handle the demands from both stands.g. They have

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

I was wrong, they have shut off the new food stand for supporters in The West Stand and locked the gates.

That is total madness IMO.

That's crazy

 

[hlane17]

Fish and chips top notch as always, decent pint in the Far Post too.

Now for some football to match please! Starting for me:
Collin
Wind, Taylor, Golding, Ralph
Coker, Morton, KAF
Kendall, Pepple, Walker

 

[Benjamin]

I don’t know why they don’t let people go where they want you’d fell get a full north bank if you did people can’t be arsed to change there seats

 

[Sufc.2008]

I'd like to see Jeacock, Gubbins/Golding, KAF and Kendall starting for this one. If nothing else but to shake things up a little from the recent below par displays.

 

[lreed567]

Definitely needs 3 or 4 changes to freshen things up today, I'm not holding my breath but who knows

 

[Benjamin]

Went to change my ticket and it’s cost 6 quid what a **** take

 

[Up the Shrimpers]

Went to change my ticket and it’s cost 6 quid what a **** take

That's also crazy!

 

[MisterStubbs]

Looking forward to seeing how Pepple and Kendall link up today. Must win game today, no excuses. Come on you blues!