Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Maidenhead, Tuesday 19th September, 19:45ko, NL

[Holy Joe]

Back to 14 players tomorrow with the red card appeals. Might cost us in a week or two but then hopefully have Ralph back.

Thought Echo said the results will be known before the maidenhead game

 

[Target man]

Thought Echo said the results will be known before the maidenhead game

Really???
I thought a panel decides these things and they can't be arranged so quickly normally.
Sounds like the NL is different and one man decides!! All sounds very suspect!!

 

[Smiffy]

All you can do is laugh

https://x.com/CJPhillips1982/status/1703767669097300162?s=20

SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi is an injury doubt for Tuesday’s match with Maidenhead United.

Andeng Ndi injured his ankle towards the end of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at York City.
And Blues boss Kevin Maher is unsure whether or not the shot-stopper will recover in time to feature at Roots Hall tomorrow.

“Collin rolled his ankle and that’s puffed up a bit,” said Maher.

“He wasn’t able to train today so it’s a situation we will have to assess.”

The Shrimpers have no other senior goalkeepers at the club but former West Ham United shot-stopper David Martin has been training with the club in recent weeks.
And Blues could seek permission with the league to register Martin if Andeng Ndi misses out. “We’re asking questions but it’s not as straightforward as it can be,” added Maher.

With Gus Scott-Morriss and Harry Taylor suspended and Nathan Ralph and Oli Coker injured Blues currently have 10 players definitely available for tomorrow's game.

 

[Leeboy]

anyone know what the penalty is for not being able to field a team in this tinpot League?

Just thinking if it is worth forfeiting the game now rather than hanging on for tomorrow

 

[shrimperjon]

All you can do is laugh

https://x.com/CJPhillips1982/status/1703767669097300162?s=20

SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi is an injury doubt for Tuesday’s match with Maidenhead United.

Andeng Ndi injured his ankle towards the end of Saturday’s 3-0 defeat at York City.
And Blues boss Kevin Maher is unsure whether or not the shot-stopper will recover in time to feature at Roots Hall tomorrow.

“Collin rolled his ankle and that’s puffed up a bit,” said Maher.

“He wasn’t able to train today so it’s a situation we will have to assess.”

The Shrimpers have no other senior goalkeepers at the club but former West Ham United shot-stopper David Martin has been training with the club in recent weeks.
And Blues could seek permission with the league to register Martin if Andeng Ndi misses out. “We’re asking questions but it’s not as straightforward as it can be,” added Maher.

With Gus Scott-Morriss and Harry Taylor suspended and Nathan Ralph and Oli Coker injured Blues currently have 10 players definitely available for tomorrow's game.

predicted this on the way home Saturday. Colin couldn't kick at the end of the game so not surprised this has come out. A positive Martin has been at the club all season so will at least have an idea of his team mates (hardly many to get to know) but when Kev says its not straightforward that is a concern. Assuming no goal keeper means no game surely

 

[Target man]

See you all at Ron's then! 7.45pm yes??

 

[Smiffy]

predicted this on the way home Saturday. Colin couldn't kick at the end of the game so not surprised this has come out. A positive Martin has been at the club all season so will at least have an idea of his team mates (hardly many to get to know) but when Kev says its not straightforward that is a concern. Assuming no goal keeper means no game surely

I presume we are therefore trying to get Martin registered for tomorrow night, if it looks like Collin won't make it. But as Kev says it isn't straightforward, so we will be relying on the league to show some common sense and a little compassion I think.

I don't think Martin has played a competitive fixture for over 3 years. What a ****ing shambles and it's getting worse.

 

[shrimperjon]

I presume we are therefore trying to get Martin registered for tomorrow night, if it looks like Collin won't make it. But as Kev says it isn't straightforward, so we will be relying on the league to show some common sense and a little compassion I think.

surely a the goal keeper situ must be the one area that the NL have to so show some support. this isnt U10s football where you pick a kid and put him in goal. But i dont believe the NL really care for us at all so its anyones guess

 

[Holy Joe]

I presume we are therefore trying to get Martin registered for tomorrow night, if it looks like Collin won't make it. But as Kev says it isn't straightforward, so we will be relying on the league to show some common sense and a little compassion I think.

I don't think Martin has played a competitive fixture for over 3 years. What a ****ing shambles and it's getting worse.

I'm not sure why it's not straight forward - the rules look pretty clear. We can apply to bring in a replacement on no better terms than the injured player

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I'm not sure why it's not straight forward - the rules look pretty clear. We can apply to bring in a replacement on no better terms than the injured player

Because we are owned and run by Ron Martin.

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United goalkeeper Collin Andeng Ndi is an injury doubt for Tuesday’s match with Maidenhead United.

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[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

See you all at Ron's then! 7.45pm yes??

Good luck with that. I turned up yesterday and there was only about 20 people.

 

[Target man]

I'm not sure why it's not straight forward - the rules look pretty clear. We can apply to bring in a replacement on no better terms than the injured player

It's not straight forward because the geezer probably can't get out of bed now without getting a back ache, let alone play after 3 years without training!

 

[Smiffy]

I'm not sure why it's not straight forward - the rules look pretty clear. We can apply to bring in a replacement on no better terms than the injured player

I imagine Collin isn't exactly on a fortune. So that will somewhat limit our options. Plus as soon as Collin is fit, you'd be on the scrap heap again. We aren't exactly an attractive proposition right now unfortunately.

 

[Target man]

Good luck with that. I turned up yesterday and there was only about 20 people.

Well if people had plans fair do, but if the game doesn't go ahead, everyone who was going has no excuse.

 

[Holy Joe]

I imagine Collin isn't exactly on a fortune. So that will somewhat limit our options. Plus as soon as Collin is fit, you'd be on the scrap heap again. We aren't exactly an attractive proposition right now unfortunately.

You're not defo dropped as soon as the injured player is fit - the rules just say the injured player and replacement player cannot be in the same match day squad.

 

[Holy Joe]

I thought the keeper position would be the easiest to fill - I suspect there's plenty of reasonably decent keepers that are second or third choice that could do with a first team match or 2 on loan, as long as loaning team pay the wages.

 

[shrimperjon]

Good luck with that. I turned up yesterday and there was only about 20 people.

yep was there from 10-12.45, no more that 40-50 at best

 

[shrimperjon]

Well if people had plans fair do, but if the game doesn't go ahead, everyone who was going has no excuse.

Interesting question. Those that are staying away from RH for match days, have they been going to Rons to protest during the game time? Obvs Rons not at RH so would be a good time to protest at his house

 

[Shrimper]

Ted Smith fancy a game? Or did he retire?