Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Rochdale, Saturday 15th February, 15:00 k.o., NL

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Same again please Kev...

 

[Crowstone Crevette]

Cold night tonight .......... any cause for concern?

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@Rattus Norvegicus I'm a little worried that I might have gone a bit early with my Broad Beans.

 

[kentblues]

So, the second of 3 consecutive home games and an opportunity to get a Saturday win to lift the spirits. Let’s get behind the boys and you never know. A Tuesday win under the lights surely helped the mood.

I’d go unchanged if I was Kev, despite the temptation to bring Golding and LCP in. I liked the way Goodliffe grew into the match on Tuesday and his heading ability. Leon, another 30 mins running at tired defenders and seeing what the NL is about. Hopefully he’ll surprise them.
You’ll get “drop Bridge and Husin” but I think we’re actually better with them. Off the ball as well as on.
I think we should stick with the same front line too and Hopper and Kendall should be buzzing after hitting the target.

Agree Bridge with Ralph behind is fine. And actually Bridge has improved a lot defensively. With two in CM we need a real work horse alongside Morton- and that means Noor or Cav at his best. Noor has a great engine.

Overall same again subject to knocks stains etc.

 

[Cricko]

Agree Bridge with Ralph behind is fine. And actually Bridge has improved a lot defensively. With two in CM we need a real work horse alongside Morton- and that means Noor or Cav at his best. Noor has a great engine.

Overall same again subject to knocks stains etc.

Always best to play in clean kit

 

[Tommy2holes]

Surely same team and build momentum

 

[Maidstone Shrimper]

Surely same team and build momentum

and same shirts as the second half v Halifax (unless they're stained)

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

@Rattus Norvegicus I'm a little worried that I might have gone a bit early with my Broad Beans.

I would be more that "a little worried" (unless you have over wintered plants from September/October) - it is February you know. Never mind - I always find that most late plantings manage to catch up with the right weather.

You will get me in trouble for going off piste so I had better say ...........

........... hopefully the wind chill is not too bad overnight/tomorrow & all of the pitch will take a stud by the time the referee arrives.

Hash tag: PercyThrowerisaleg_end

 

[Tommy's Mooney]

Preview | Southend United (A) – Rochdale AFC

Southend United vs Dale | Roots Hall, Vanarama National League, Saturday 15th February, 3pm Kick-Off

rochdaleafc.co.uk

This is apparently being played on the south coast which somewhat scuppers my plans to attend

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Early presetting off doors ,
Come on you Shrimpers.

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

No running in the Westcliff area, would that put the game in danger if the area includes the ground?

 

[Cricko]

No running in the Westcliff area, would that put the game in danger if the area includes the ground?

Huh?

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Water?

 

[Hawkwell Blue]

No running in the Westcliff area, would that put the game in danger if the area includes the ground?

Walking football it is then.

 

[Gremlin]

Water?

Not for me thanks. Got a pot of coffee on.

 

[Medway Blue]

Unless any enforced changes, I think it's gotta be same starting line-up and same mentality as Tuesday night.

Can see a small argument for James Golding given Rochdale's strength in keeping possession, but even then......keep as it is, I think.

 

[Uncle_Rons_Teapot]

Same again please Shrimpers

 

[Tangled up in Blue]

Can't see us winning this to make it 2 consecutive wins at RH.So have put us down for a draw.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

No running in the Westcliff area, would that put the game in danger if the area includes the ground?

Is that a euphemism?

 

[Rattus Norvegicus]

No running in the Westcliff area, would that put the game in danger if the area includes the ground?

Given the water company's reputation might it be sewage?

 

[kentblues]

and same shirts as the second half v Halifax (unless they're stained)

Do we have a statistically lucky shirt?