First game of the season for us and first time I've seen a performance under this regime where there is a proper blend of players in the team who understand their roles and can put together a good pattern of entertaining play. All credit to the manager , coaches and well done the players. Lovely to have a happy Saturday afternoon with my kids enjoying themselves at the Valley for the first time in ages.
wasn't there .. sounds like a well fought game with us much the better side ... we're in a promotion spot ... let's stay there all season .. Tuesday will be a bigun, although Wigan lost today at the new Brazil .. a k a Shrewsbury Town ((:>)
Crazy game but entertaing...as usual we made a meal out of nothing...they were just a hoof ball outfit and it was a good job we were up when their goal happened.....slicker teams will unlock us.
I didn't see too much hoof ball and slick isn't really a term most would use in the third tier of English football. But I suppose we all see different things and have different opinions.
Thoroughly entertaining game again. We were mustard for 20 mins in the second half but need to stop dicking around when we go two up.
Had a couple of irritating kids in the row behind. Will be having a word with the parents if they become regulars. Meant I spent the first half in an increasingly bad mood but the rip roaring second half gripped me. Southend were no mugs. But we broke them down and should have won at a canter.
Our first eleven is a real treat and with Marshall (presumably for Fosu) and Reeves (dunno who he replaces but it sure as shit better not be Billy) to come in we look a real force. I just worry that really good teams will dismantle our defence but I'm not convinced there are many of those in this division. Valley was rocking again (well, as much is can when it's less than half full) with some unnecessary squeaky bums towards the end. Keeper doesn't convince me and we need to keep our Crown Jewels well protected but the entrtainment value is so much better this season.
On the negative side, Amos was back to worrying me again after a couple of better games. And I'll give young master Dodoo a few outings before I judge him but his cameo was not the greatest first impression.
Referee? Don't ask. The standard really is pitiful
Onwards and Upwards. Tuesday will be an acid test.
Thoroughly entertaining game again. We were mustard for 20 mins in the second half but need to stop dicking around when we go two up.
Had a couple of irritating kids in the row behind. Will be having a word with the parents if they become regulars. Meant I spent the first half in an increasingly bad mood but the rip roaring second half gripped me. Southend were no mugs. But we broke them down and should have won at a canter.
Our first eleven is a real treat and with Marshall (presumably for Fosu) and Reeves (dunno who he replaces but it sure as shit better not be Billy) to come in we look a real force. I just worry that really good teams will dismantle our defence but I'm not convinced there are many of those in this division. Valley was rocking again (well, as much is can when it's less than half full) with some unnecessary squeaky bums towards the end. Keeper doesn't convince me and we need to keep our Crown Jewels well protected but the entrtainment value is so much better this season.
On the negative side, Amos was back to worrying me again after a couple of better games. And I'll give young master Dodoo a few outings before I judge him but his cameo was not the greatest first impression.
Referee? Don't ask. The standard really is pitiful
Onwards and Upwards. Tuesday will be an acid test.
Why does dodoo get a few games to impress you? Amoss is worrying you again?! He's kept us in games so far this season to at least be evens with you surely?
We have a small team...only players defending a set play that can seriously do a job are Pearce, Bauer, and Magennis. Amos has been told to come out regardless, I'm on his side #teamamos. Will save us more points than he costs us
Crazy game but entertaing...as usual we made a meal out of nothing...they were just a hoof ball outfit and it was a good job we were up when their goal happened.....slicker teams will unlock us.
(1) Who are these slicker teams (2) Are there enough of them in League One to pin us back?
So you've seen all the opposition already. ..if your that confident how much have you put on us going up..if nothing Best keep quiet
Crazy game but entertaing...as usual we made a meal out of nothing...they were just a hoof ball outfit and it was a good job we were up when their goal happened.....slicker teams will unlock us.
Thoroughly entertaining game again. We were mustard for 20 mins in the second half but need to stop dicking around when we go two up.
Had a couple of irritating kids in the row behind. Will be having a word with the parents if they become regulars. Meant I spent the first half in an increasingly bad mood but the rip roaring second half gripped me. Southend were no mugs. But we broke them down and should have won at a canter.
Our first eleven is a real treat and with Marshall (presumably for Fosu) and Reeves (dunno who he replaces but it sure as shit better not be Billy) to come in we look a real force. I just worry that really good teams will dismantle our defence but I'm not convinced there are many of those in this division. Valley was rocking again (well, as much is can when it's less than half full) with some unnecessary squeaky bums towards the end. Keeper doesn't convince me and we need to keep our Crown Jewels well protected but the entrtainment value is so much better this season.
On the negative side, Amos was back to worrying me again after a couple of better games. And I'll give young master Dodoo a few outings before I judge him but his cameo was not the greatest first impression.
Referee? Don't ask. The standard really is pitiful
Onwards and Upwards. Tuesday will be an acid test.
Why does dodoo get a few games to impress you? Amoss is worrying you again?! He's kept us in games so far this season to at least be evens with you surely?
We have a small team...only players defending a set play that can seriously do a job are Pearce, Bauer, and Magennis. Amos has been told to come out regardless, I'm on his side #teamamos. Will save us more points than he costs us
Personally Amos worried me simply because of the Plymouth error and today dont understand what he was doing when he came for and missed the ball just after it went 2-1... Yet still have to remember his Northampton / Rotherham performances along with the fact that every time I see him coming for a cross Im mostly confident that he'll catch it
I guess for many Dodoo will get longer to impress because if the ball doesnt stick to him or if he doesnt score every game then it isnt as costly as a Goalkeeper failing to keep the ball out of the net
Think we are underestimating Southend. A good team who made us work hard, last season the game would have been a draw at best. Some old faces out today, great atmosphere, packed pub again, things getting back to the old times again. Clarke busy, Big Josh was a threat and held the ball up well capped the performance with an old fashioned centre forwards bullet header, Pearce was a rock, another great goal by Holmes.
Thoroughly entertaining game again. We were mustard for 20 mins in the second half but need to stop dicking around when we go two up.
Had a couple of irritating kids in the row behind. Will be having a word with the parents if they become regulars. Meant I spent the first half in an increasingly bad mood but the rip roaring second half gripped me. Southend were no mugs. But we broke them down and should have won at a canter.
Our first eleven is a real treat and with Marshall (presumably for Fosu) and Reeves (dunno who he replaces but it sure as shit better not be Billy) to come in we look a real force. I just worry that really good teams will dismantle our defence but I'm not convinced there are many of those in this division. Valley was rocking again (well, as much is can when it's less than half full) with some unnecessary squeaky bums towards the end. Keeper doesn't convince me and we need to keep our Crown Jewels well protected but the entrtainment value is so much better this season.
On the negative side, Amos was back to worrying me again after a couple of better games. And I'll give young master Dodoo a few outings before I judge him but his cameo was not the greatest first impression.
Referee? Don't ask. The standard really is pitiful
Onwards and Upwards. Tuesday will be an acid test.
Why does dodoo get a few games to impress you? Amoss is worrying you again?! He's kept us in games so far this season to at least be evens with you surely?
We have a small team...only players defending a set play that can seriously do a job are Pearce, Bauer, and Magennis. Amos has been told to come out regardless, I'm on his side #teamamos. Will save us more points than he costs us
Personally Amos worried me simply because of the Plymouth error and today dont understand what he was doing when he came for and missed the ball just after it went 2-1... Yet still have to remember his Northampton / Rotherham performances along with the fact that every time I see him coming for a cross Im mostly confident that he'll catch it
I guess for many Dodoo will get longer to impress because if the ball doesnt stick to him or if he doesnt score every game then it isnt as costly as a Goalkeeper failing to keep the ball out of the net
I understand that his errors will be more costly than dodoos. But essentially, as a short defensive side, he is being encouraged to come and demand his bix in places that other keepers wouldnt.
we won, enjoy the moment, over the 90 mins played we were the better team. The ref was pretty poor , Billy Clarke and Chris solly especially taken out a few times with no reprimands from the official.
we won, enjoy the moment, over the 90 mins played we were the better team. The ref was pretty poor , Billy Clarke and Chris solly especially taken out a few times with no reprimands from the official.
I didnt get the Ricky Holmes yellow card...
He was cleared fouled himself before he took out their man as he then had to suit his boot out!!
Thoroughly enjoyed that. Saw a few 'returners'. Holmes absolutely outstanding. Whole team a team. Robbo has done well. Win on Tuesday night and I'm a Monkees fan.
cblock said: we won, enjoy the moment, over the 90 mins played we were the better team. The ref was pretty poor , Billy Clarke and Chris solly especially taken out a few times with no reprimands from the official.
I didnt get the Ricky Holmes yellow card...
He was cleared fouled himself before he took out their man as he then had to suit his boot out!!
Loved that moment when he done his boots up in front of the ref and free kick taker, pissing both off.
I thought we slaughtered Southend in the first half. Just the goal(s) that was missing. Fortunately we scored two early second half goals, as I felt Southend got into the game more in the second period. Their goal gave us the traditional nervous ending. Overall we were very much deserved winners.
Tbf ? I don't think you are being. How can you possibly decide that on the basis of a goal on his debut with a team he first met the evening before and ten minutes today. That very unfair to be honest.
What a great little player Chris Solly is.Year after year he constantly performs to a high standard,he rarely has a bad game.Today I thought he was excellent,busy and productive and what a peach of a cross to Big Josh who couldn't miss.
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But I suppose we all see different things and have different opinions.
Had a couple of irritating kids in the row behind. Will be having a word with the parents if they become regulars. Meant I spent the first half in an increasingly bad mood but the rip roaring second half gripped me. Southend were no mugs. But we broke them down and should have won at a canter.
Our first eleven is a real treat and with Marshall (presumably for Fosu) and Reeves (dunno who he replaces but it sure as shit better not be Billy) to come in we look a real force. I just worry that really good teams will dismantle our defence but I'm not convinced there are many of those in this division. Valley was rocking again (well, as much is can when it's less than half full) with some unnecessary squeaky bums towards the end. Keeper doesn't convince me and we need to keep our Crown Jewels well protected but the entrtainment value is so much better this season.
On the negative side, Amos was back to worrying me again after a couple of better games. And I'll give young master Dodoo a few outings before I judge him but his cameo was not the greatest first impression.
Referee? Don't ask. The standard really is pitiful
Onwards and Upwards. Tuesday will be an acid test.
We have a small team...only players defending a set play that can seriously do a job are Pearce, Bauer, and Magennis. Amos has been told to come out regardless, I'm on his side #teamamos. Will save us more points than he costs us
Doodoo is doodoo tbf
I guess for many Dodoo will get longer to impress because if the ball doesnt stick to him or if he doesnt score every game then it isnt as costly as a Goalkeeper failing to keep the ball out of the net
Clarke busy, Big Josh was a threat and held the ball up well capped the performance with an old fashioned centre forwards bullet header, Pearce was a rock, another great goal by Holmes.
The ref was pretty poor , Billy Clarke and Chris solly especially taken out a few times
with no reprimands from the official.
He was cleared fouled himself before he took out their man as he then had to suit his boot out!!
Happy Happy Happy
cblock said:
we won, enjoy the moment, over the 90 mins played we were the better team.
The ref was pretty poor , Billy Clarke and Chris solly especially taken out a few times
with no reprimands from the official.
I didnt get the Ricky Holmes yellow card...
He was cleared fouled himself before he took out their man as he then had to suit his boot out!!
Loved that moment when he done his boots up in front of the ref and free kick taker, pissing both off.
Fortunately we scored two early second half goals, as I felt Southend got into the game more in the second period.
Their goal gave us the traditional nervous ending. Overall we were very much deserved winners.
Regards
C.Solly.