Official Match Thread Southend United vs Barnet

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Statements like that are a real shame. Both these two were a breath of fresh air when they first arrived and we shouldn't forget that. However it does emphasise the point that the team has gone stale and we now have fans turning on previously-loved players. The manager needs to change things up if this team is to evolve.

"Evolve" is the key word there rlb.

 

[hlane17]

Keep seeing this, how were we set up for the draw? You don't set up for the draw with 2 forwards

2 attacking players out of 10 outfield options, compared to Barnet's 4 in Glover, Stead, Ndlovu and Kanu.

Double the attacking firepower on the pitch for the oppo.

 

[rlb999]

Thankfully Justin won’t sack Maher as he’d actually have to stick his hand in the pocket. Wouldn’t even pay a few quid extra to make sure Companies House is in line but but but “sustainability”.

I don’t watch my football team because their balance sheet isn’t s attractive. Sell the club to a fella that wants to back us out this league. Someone like the Barnet, FGR, Wrexham. Notts County or chesterfield owners.

Let me get this right - you're taking a pop at our new owners because we're losing 0-2 to Barnet?

I agree mate - ridiculous that the club was sold to the consortium given all the other options there were on the table.

 

[ColinMorrisWalksOnWater]

Yes, we do. But do we go down the Ron route; spend what we haven't got and put the club in jeopardy again?

If you look at the amount of teams that have made free transfers, you don't necessarily need to spend big bucks to improve teams at this level

 

[Ayrshire Blue]

I for one am so glad the consortium invested in pitch heaters to preserve our one postponement of the season rather than invest in the squad. It’s time for some questions. It’s not all selfies and pints in the local boozers.

Completely understand there’s a lot of mud behind the scenes that supporters will never see the light of day, and that’s how it should stay. But it’s looking like we put all our eggs in one basket to just try and somewhat balance the books this season and completely disregarded any recruitment on the field and we’ve tried to get by on bottling the team spirit of last season.

 

[jackj13]

We’re miles off them. Go for it next season by all means. But many fans won’t be returning because this is awful to watch

 

[Harry Bullocks]

All to do in the 2nd half - early changes please KM

 

[yogi bear up the cagire]

Clueless 0 v Clinical 2.......Kev, whatever the game plan was, it's clearly not working

 

[rlb999]

I stopped going weeks ago as can’t bear to watch my team play such awful football.

It really is heartbreaking.

Contextually it's not - remember where we were 12 months ago.

At the moment it's just predictable.

 

[Jack_23]

Statements like that are a real shame. Both these two were a breath of fresh air when they first arrived and we shouldn't forget that. However it does emphasise the point that the team has gone stale and we now have fans turning on previously-loved players. The manager needs to change things up if this team is to evolve.

Just coz they were good last year don’t mean we should accept their dreadful performances this season. I don’t want sentimental stuff in my club I want success

 

[Ricey]

 

[hlane17]

I stopped going weeks ago as can’t bear to watch my team play such awful football.

It really is heartbreaking.

I was going to go even with such a busy weekend on, but I had a feeling it would only go one way so decided not to last minute.

Glad I chose to put it on the TV instead while doing some work around the gaff. Wish they'd make me regret my choice but no way back from 2-0 IMO.

 

[Voice of Reason]

If Kev sends out the same team for the second half I will lose faith in him

 

[glenmaster]

Bonne has got this. Second half hattrick! of misses!

 

[Jack_23]

****ing get him out! If he wasn’t a club legend he would be sacked . Anyone with a brain will know Morton is only one that controls a game and pick a pass yet plays his ****ing favourites in Husin and Miley. We are just awful at football **** off . I don’t want any sentimental bollocks at my club. I want success

 

[Dubai]

Let me get this right - you're taking a pop at our new owners because we're losing 0-2 to Barnet?

I agree mate - ridiculous that the club was sold to the consortium given all the other options there were on the table.

Have they backed the manager? Or sold our best player and pocketed the cash?

 

[Andy_S]

I can only imagine how spiky Maher will be after the game. Hope nobody dare questions our tactics.

 

[Hampshire Shrimp]

Bonne has got this. Second half hattrick! of misses!

He`ll wait until the 63rd minute as per normal. Clueless.

 

[jackj13]

Contextually it's not - remember where we were 12 months ago.

At the moment it's just predictable.

Performance and entertainment wise it absolutely is.

 

[MisterStubbs]

Excel sheets > clean sheets
Sustainability > ambition

I'll always be grateful to the COSU for saving us from the clutches or despair but the level of ambition they are showing is worrying at the moment.