Official Match Thread Southend United v Salford City

[Holy Joe]

Still looks like an area of sand on the pitch - but hopefully overall it's improved since last home match

 

[Whispering Bob]

If I was Seaden I would be bitterly disappointed. He now knows that the manager has no faith in him.

 

[Flinty]

What I can’t understand is why the two best players in league 1& 2 are left on the bench !! MM out !!

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

It's sad seeing the picture of the west stand and thinking, that's where I sit. =(

 

[Maldon Shrimper]

Of course Seaden would be disappointed but MM knows he needs an experience player between the sticks.Looks like Ox will be out for longer than a week

 

[Cricko]

Cone on you Blues..

 

[Mad Cyril]

If I was Seaden I would be bitterly disappointed. He now knows that the manager has no faith in him.

Why take a chance?

That's the way I see it.

 

[Maroon Blue]

If I was Seaden I would be bitterly disappointed. He now knows that the manager has no faith in him.

A bit strong. It is up to Harry to prove him wrong over the coming months. I think MM is absolutely correct in his decision. Most league teams have a seasoned number two as back up. We are still too precarious in the league to take unnecessary risks and possibly ruin Harry if he was to make a mistake that costs us points.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

What about the second half?

good point , well made....will consider my options as the 1st half progress's ?

 

[SUFCStu]

Massive shame about Oxley but good the club moved quickly.

Vital to keep the momentum going with the others having two games in hand.

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Ranger

Shrimpet Steve will be very excited

 

[in the know]

Interesting the commentators just said 'groin' for ox. Heard it's a hip thing. Is the groin part of the hip?

 

[kentblues]

So for all the took of big squads and rotation it’s same lineup Wed to Sat...

I guess we will know if that’s the right decision from the activity/pressing/energy- if that’s in evidence happy days and the bench is there to be used. I guess also MM has gauged what’s in the players tanks in training.

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

So do we understand that out of Salford & Cheltenham, this is seen as the most winnable game? We can expect a few changes on Tuesday. Enthusiastic and hopeful for today.......... please don't do a typical Southend United!

 

[NZamba Legend]

Good to see there are still a few stray school chairs littered around the pitch.

 

[SUFCStu]

Ferguson having a shot!

 

[Barling Magna]

Great run and lay off by Acquah.

 

[MisterStubbs]

Sone nice early touches by Emile.

 

[Barling Magna]

Acquah wins a good header on the edge of the area but RHF can't use it.

 

[SeaSideDoughnut]

All this praise for Acquah. It's like I'm in an alternate dimension.