Echo News Venue for Southend United's opening day clash is decided on Monday

Evening Echo · Jul 29, 2023

CONFUSION still surrounds whether or not Southend United will be able to host Oldham Athletic on the opening day of the National League season next Saturday.

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Shrimpet steve · Jul 30, 2023

Of course it will be played at the hall

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

Shrimpet steve said:
Of course it will be played at the hall

Which must mean that you will be at Roots Hall today doing your cleaning bit with all the other supporters so the game has a chance of going on.

overseas shrimper · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
Which must mean that you will be at Roots Hall today doing your cleaning bit with all the other supporters so the game has a chance of going on.

No idea what Shrimpet said as I've put him on ignore... but his actual post is no longer showing. Has he/she deleted it in response to your challenge?

Leeboy · Jul 30, 2023

Shrimpet steve said:
Of course it will be played at the hall

not if there isn’t a safety cert in place by 5pm Monday. Keep up

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

overseas shrimper said:
No idea what Shrimpet said as I've put him on ignore... but his actual post is no longer showing. Has he/she deleted it in response to your challenge?

His one liner was this and it's still live:

Of course it will be played at the hall

overseas shrimper · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
His one liner was this and it's still live:

Of course it will be played at the hall

So I guess the answer to your reply is 'no'.

Barling Magna · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
His one liner was this and it's still live:

Of course it will be played at the hall

However troubled the times Shrimpet maintains his unfailing optimism.

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

overseas shrimper said:
So I guess the answer to your reply is 'no'.

He hasn't replied. Too busy looking for his Marigolds probably.

overseas shrimper · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
He hasn't replied. Too busy looking for his Marigolds probably.

He doesn't need to reply.

1. Because he deleted his post.
2. People like him never make an effort / get involved
3. He's probably a troll... I find it hard to believe that anybody can be stupid enough to post what he posts

Tinks · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
He hasn't replied. Too busy looking for his Marigolds probably.

I have a spare I can give him

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

Tinks said:
I have a spare I can give him

I thought they were for John? Or are you a 3 Marigolds type of gal?

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

overseas shrimper said:
He doesn't need to reply.

1. Because he deleted his post.
2. People like him never make an effort / get involved
3. He's probably a troll... I find it hard to believe that anybody can be stupid enough to post what he posts

I'm with you all the way on points 2&3, but his post is still there and not deleted.

Tinks · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
I thought they were for John? Or are you a 3 Marigolds type of gal?

Haha - I am generous like that !

Chris Powell's mate · Jul 30, 2023

You know what?
For the first time in 60 years, I don't care about the upcoming season.
I just hope we have a club that will come back instantly from National South in 24-25.
Pessimistic?
Jeez! You'd need to be the eternal optimist to imagine us finishing close to where we did last season.
IF by January we are embargo free, it will need all resources to just avoid the drop.
If you were to search engine the most popular phrases on the Zone over the last six months, you'd get short odds on 1) F••• Ron!' and 2) Can it get any worse?

overseas shrimper · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
I'm with you all the way on points 2&3, but his post is still there and not deleted.

Weird how I can't see it, even with the ignore message.

Alex · Jul 30, 2023

I cant open the article so am confused. If we don't obtain the safety certificate what happens?

A) the game is played behind closed doors
B) the game is played with a reduced attendance with some sections or stands closed
C) the game is postponed and played at a later date (which the club may welcome)
D) the game as the title suggests could be played at a neutral venue or the fixture reversed and played at Oldham

RHB · Jul 30, 2023

Alex said:
I cant open the article so am confused. If we don't obtain the safety certificate what happens?

A) the game is played behind closed doors
B) the game is played with a reduced attendance with some sections or stands closed
C) the game is postponed and played at a later date (which the club may welcome)
D) the game as the title suggests could be played at a neutral venue or the fixture reversed and played at Oldham

IF we don't get the Safety Certificate renewed tomorrow, then I would imagine option D is most likely - Away to Oldham. If that is the case it will be garbage for our travelling support.

Shrimpergonzo · Jul 30, 2023

Any update on the dodgy wall and roof in the West Stand from those at the ground today?

basilrobbie · Jul 30, 2023

RHB said:
IF we don't get the Safety Certificate renewed tomorrow, then I would imagine option D is most likely - Away to Oldham. If that is the case it will be garbage for our travelling support.

I think option (c) is favourite, RHB. Asking Oldham to stage a game that would get close to a five figure gate at such short notice would be quite a task. You could be right though, I just have my doubts.

I wouldn't want to start the season with a run of away games either, tbh.