Pre-Match Thread Southend United v Wealdstone, Saturday 26th April, 17:30 ko, NL

[Chrisb]

I’ve seen a few criticising Coker but I think he played well v Ebbsfleet. People are too quick to write off a young player. He’s got a great shot on him he just needs a run of games and a dose of confidence.

Agree, Coker is willing to take a shot at goal, even if that forces a save then hopefully someone in for the rebound. Reckon that is what is needed for the last two games.

 

[overseas shrimper]

We’re going to win this!

2-0 to the mighty shrimpers.

Well done, you gone and right f****d it now!

 

[Blues4LifeDan]

I’ve seen a few criticising Coker but I think he played well v Ebbsfleet. People are too quick to write off a young player. He’s got a great shot on him he just needs a run of games and a dose of confidence.

Totally agree. Coker's goal away at daggers last season springs to mind, when he swept it into the top corner from the edge of the box. He had a similar shot saved at Ebbsfleet before he scored. The one key thing about his game is he isn't afraid to try.

As much as I am a huge admirer of Parillon, all of his efforts have been very tame thus far. Hopefully that will change when he gets a full time pre-season into his legs. KAF scored a fantastic goal at Solihull but you don't feel he is going to get you 10-15 goals from midfield, more of a ball carrier and linkup player. Husin, Miley and Morton definitely won't get many goals. Coker is the only one at the moment that has the tools to do so. Therefore, he starts for me.