Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Sutton, Saturday 12th September, 15:00 k.o., NL

[RHB]

Looks like we've nearly outnumbered Sutton fans on their own match thread.

 

[Tommy2holes]

Why change a winning formula. Pepple to wear down the defence for 70 mins, Bonne to come on and score the winner ..

100% this. Start and get Bonne more minutes. When walker is fit then he should line up alongside Bonne, with Pepple to come off the bench with Waldron when fit.

 

[Shrimperborn1957]

I’ll be honest I was worried we would not beat Eastleigh with the start they had another tough game on Saturday and Tuesday but confident we will get the results

They will lose 4-0 Saturday

 

[Evening Echo]

FORMER Southend United goalkeeper Steve Arnold cannot wait to make his first Roots Hall return tomorrow.

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[Evening Echo]

A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's clash with Eastleigh at Roots Hall.

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[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is expecting a stern test against Sutton United tomorrow - despite their indifferent form.

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[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is looking forward to welcoming Steve Arnold back to Roots Hall this weekend.

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[cerbera45]

KM said:- “I watched them against Forest Green and there was nothing in that. It can happen in this league that you lose games, but I’ve got no doubt that they’ll come and give us a good game.”

He’s looking forward to welcoming their goalkeeper, former fans’ favourite Steve Arnold back to Roots Hall. “What a brilliant character and a brilliant person. He was brilliant here when he was playing for us and I’m sure he’ll get a warm welcome from everyone at the football Club.”

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I obviously hope he has an absolute nightmare, but I can't wait to give Steeeevvvvveee a great reception. It's the kind of player every fan loves. A player that can make you smile even in the darkest of days, and he certainly played in a dark days. You could see he loved the club despite that, and absolutely adored the fans. He was also a fantastic keeper too.

For the love of god, those idiotic individuals that have booed the likes of Ben Coker, Brunt and Hayes, please keep your negative jibes to yourself. Arnie was a fantastic servant for us and would still be with us if it wasn't for the embargo and El Rato! Let's all show a bit of class and give him the welcome he deserves, that's what we should be about as a club.

 

[Hadleigh-shrimper]

We will win this,start bonne

Off the bench again for me

 

[Tommy2holes]

I obviously hope he has an absolute nightmare, but I can't wait to give Steeeevvvvveee a great reception. It's the kind of player every fan loves. A player that can make you smile even in the darkest of days, and he certainly played in a dark days. You could see he loved the club despite that, and absolutely adored the fans. He was also a fantastic keeper too.

For the love of god, those idiotic individuals that have booed the likes of Ben Coker, Brunt and Hayes, please keep your negative jibes to yourself. Arnie was a fantastic servant for us and would still be with us if it wasn't for the embargo and El Rato! Let's all show a bit of class and give him the welcome he deserves, that's what we should be about as a club.

He will be getting a warm welcome from me but later he might get a "stevo what's the score" if we are comfortably winning

 

[Westcliff Shrimper]

Would imagine it will be the same starting 11, however would suggest that if we are two nil up at half time like Tuesday, subs such as KAF and Bonne will be made a bit earlier to give them more minutes (as the kids say nowadays).

 

[Bearded Shrimper]

KM said:- “I watched them against Forest Green and there was nothing in that. It can happen in this league that you lose games, but I’ve got no doubt that they’ll come and give us a good game.”

He’s looking forward to welcoming their goalkeeper, former fans’ favourite Steve Arnold back to Roots Hall. “What a brilliant character and a brilliant person. He was brilliant here when he was playing for us and I’m sure he’ll get a warm welcome from everyone at the football Club.”

brilliant

 

[JCB]

For the love of god, those idiotic individuals that have booed the likes of Ben Coker, Brunt and Hayes, please keep your negative jibes to yourself. Arnie was a fantastic servant for us and would still be with us if it wasn't for the embargo and El Rato! Let's all show a bit of class and give him the welcome he deserves, that's what we should be about as a club.

Agree generally, but Brunt brought it on himself really

 

[amsemp]

Hope Steeeeeeeve gets a full Roots Hall rendition of Super Steve Arnold in goal. Top, top bloke who loved the club and wanted to stay, but was another victim of the circumstances at the time. Would absolutely love him back as number 2/mentor to Collin.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Agree generally, but Brunt brought it on himself really

I disagree, he was a very young lad coming in on loan and gave his all in very trying circumstances. He then had a brilliant chance to move to Notts County. At 20 years old and trying to better your career, it's a no brainer. I think fans take moves to heart, rather than looking at when they pulled on a Southend shirt. He gave 100% in every game, in very hard times. That's not easy for a 20 year old, so far from home. Anyone that gives our club their all, gets my respect. He at least had the decency to write a goodbye and thank you message, something that seems to have alluded Mr Cardwell.

 

[BILLERICAY BLUE]

I disagree, he was a very young lad coming in on loan and gave his all in very trying circumstances. He then had a brilliant chance to move to Notts County. At 20 years old and trying to better your career, it's a no brainer. I think fans take moves to heart, rather than looking at when they pulled on a Southend shirt. He game 100% in every game, in very hard times. That's not easy for a 20 year old, so far from home. Anyone that gives our club their all, gets my respect. He at least had the decency to write a goodbye and thank you message, something that seems to have alluded Mr Cardwell.

I think it was more his behaviour when he played against us at BW IIRC...

 

[JCB]

I think it was more his behaviour when he played against us at BW IIRC...

This is exactly why. And to be fair to the lad he gives it out and seems more than happy to take some back

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

This is exactly why. And to be fair to the lad he gives it out and seems more than happy to take some back

That's fair enough of course. Again, I remember he got stick when we played Notts County. So probably revenge for that.

Like I said, booing ex players if they played well for you and did their best isn't necessary imo. I'm rather hopeful that won't happen for Arnie.

 

[Barry.C]

Arnie should be a standing ovation, although I hope he still doesnt come for crosses