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

[Yorkshire Blue]

Off the bench again for me

Good luck!

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.

A loan move to a side in the same division is a sideways move. I can buy that a multi year contract with a club you expect to be in the promotion picture could be a positive move but he was moving to play at the same level (or moving not to play at the same level as it turned out).

Anyway Cardwell owes fans nothing as he left it all the pitch for us. If anyone should be writing a letter of thanks it should be the fans. His effort was exemplary even when he was about to leave. One of the hardest workers I’ve had the pleasure to watch pull on a blue shirt.

 

[Roger The Alien]

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.

He will from me and 7k of us before kick off start. Once we kick off, Steve become an opponent goalkeeper, I will be rooting Steve to make lots of mistake and gift us an win.

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

Good luck!


A loan move to a side in the same division is a sideways move. I can buy that a multi year contract with a club you expect to be in the promotion picture could be a positive move but he was moving to play at the same level (or moving not to play at the same level as it turned out).

Anyway Cardwell owes fans nothing as he left it all the pitch for us. If anyone should be writing a letter of thanks it should be the fans. His effort was exemplary even when he was about to leave. One of the hardest workers I’ve had the pleasure to watch pull on a blue shirt.

To be fair, he moved from our awfully run club, to a promotion pushing Notts County side, who ended up finishing 5th. I personally don't think it's a sideways move to go to such a club that can offer a crack at promotion, with much better facilities and a functioning club structure in place. Something we really couldn't offer.

I've stated on all my posts that Cardwell was amazing for us and we had to enjoy him while we had him. FWIW, I don't think his move is a sideways move either. More money, great facilities and a better chance at promotion than us at this time. It was/is just really surprising he hasn't posted anything about his time with us. I'm not asking for a thank you, just an acknowledgement would be nice. After all, Southend have also helped his career out too. Maybe that will come.

 

[Jai]

Hope he gets a fantastic reception before and after the game, and loads of stick during the game. As it should be.

I went to watch Cardiff v Stoke once when Graham Kavanagh, a Cardiff legend, was playing for Stoke. He got a rapturous ovation before the game, but his every touch was met with a cacophony of boos. Then after, he went over to the Cardiff fans to mutual applause like nothing had happened. Proper.

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

This is inspirational stuff!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834668370899484945

 

[Evening Echo]

ECHOSPORT talks to Sutton United fan Alex Tresadern ahead of Satruday's match at Roots Hall.

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[Barling Magna]

This is inspirational stuff!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834668370899484945

Yeah. Know what I mean? ****ing yeah.

 

[amsemp]

This is inspirational stuff!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834668370899484945

Bit embarrassing really that they’ve posted that like it’s such an insightful and inspirational speech.

Yeah?

 

[Spaceman Spiff]

 

[Evening Echo]

SOUTHEND United midfielder James Morton is keen to let his football do the talking against Sutton United tomorrow.

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[PIERS]

Someone needs to iron the background tea towel

 

[Harry Bullocks]

Early doors
Come on you Shrimpers

 

[Harry Bullocks]

With walk ups, Comps and Sutton fans, might tip over 7,000 today

 

[stewart]

Incoming !!! over a 7000 crowd today at RH top average again in the NL
Pepple to score along with Bonne and Bridge penalty.

 

[Whispering Bob]

Looking forward to seeing KAF get on at some stage today.

 

[Ramsdenblue]

He F**king loves his club,

 

[Barling Magna]

He F**king loves his club,

Yeah.

 

[RHB]

This is inspirational stuff!

https://twitter.com/x/status/1834668370899484945

I just cast this to the telly for Mrs RHB to watch. I didn't tell her who it was, and her response was 'he needs his mouth washing out'. I then told her who he was and he is now known as Potty Mouth Morison in the RHB household. So there!

 

[rigsby]

I'm told they are expecting about 300 from Sutton.

 

[Smiffy]

I'm told they are expecting about 300 from Sutton.

Massive.