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Thread | Saturday's Game
at 08:12 16 Jan 2017
I have returned, not to rub salt in the wounds, but to say what a good game that was. Either side could have won it late on and had it not been for one of our players, (I'm not sure who made the goal line clearance after our winner), you could easily have come away with a point.
You deserved something from that performance, but its always harder when reduced to ten, as we were too. Anyone who was there on Saturday will probably agree with me when I say the ref was awful. In my opinion, the only things he got right were both red cards (or, your red and McGlashan's two yellows).
When you equalised it appeared to me as if Andrew had begun to jog back, preparing for a goal kick (which was odd, it would have been a corner), before realising it was in!
A tough game for us. I would have settled for a point, and believe me, if I had made the four and a half hour trip up to your place to see us play as well as you did, then concede in the 93rd minute, I'd be devastated. Still, I was there last season when you thumped us 4-1!
Our games don't get any easier. You'll probably be keeping an eye on our results as well as your own because these are our next four: Bolton (H), Fleetwood (A), Scunthorpe (H), Millwall (A).
Lastly, I thought it was a fitting tribute to Graham Taylor and of course, young Joshua McCormack. No-one should have to go through that, particularly at such a young age. RIP.
Best of luck for the rest of the season (unless your results affect our league position!)
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Thread | Your Long Awaited Away Day...
at 08:03 1 Feb 2016
Southend fan here, in peace.
As far as I am aware, there are no rail works going on at the moment, so those of you travelling by train should get to Prittlewell station with ease.
Alternatively, if you get the train right through to Southend Victoria, this provides easier access to the town centre, should you need or want to grab a bite to eat.
Parking: if you aren't travelling by train, it is mainly street parking near the ground, although you are able to park in "The Victoria" shopping centre car park (which is located near Southend Victoria train station). Southend High School for Boys also provides parking.
Lunch: It is roughly a 15 minute walk from the ground to the high street (town centre), if you wanted to go to the seafront or the high street itself. There are two McDonalds, a KFC & a Burger King in the high street. However, there is a fish & chip shop right near the ground, opposite the estate agents (near the church entrance). There is also a Toby Carvery (AKA The Bell Pub) on the A127, about a 30 minute walk from the ground.
Drinking: There are two pubs close to the ground, (both are under 5 minutes walk away from the ground). These are The Blue Boar & The Spread Eagle. The Blue Boar is for away fans only on match day, so this pub will be your base up until kick-off. The Spread Eagle is for home fans only on match days. If travelling by train, "The Railway" pub near the exit of Prittlewell station (I think) is open for away fans as well as home fans.
If you wish to know anything else, I'm more than happy to help.
Safe trip to all who are coming down here for the game. |
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Thread | Col U v Southend - Match Preview
at 07:56 1 Feb 2016
All,
I write Southend United match previews for www.leigh-on-sea.com and each week I attempt to get the views of opposition fans ahead of the game. If I could ask one, two or however many of you to answer the questions below, that would be great.
Questions...
1. What is your name and how long have you supported Colchester?
2. What are your views on how the season has gone for you so far?
3. Who has been your most impressive player and why?
4. Which result have you been most pleased with so far and why?
5. What are your views on Southend United?
6. Are there any teams in League One who have surprised you?
7. Links - What do you think of former Colchester and current Southend full backs John White and Ben Coker?
8. Where do you expect both Colchester and Southend to finish this season?
9. If you are attending the game, will this be your first visit to Roots Hall?
10. Score Prediction for the game
Safe trip to all attending the game on Saturday.
Cheers
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Thread | We threw it away!
at 07:54 2 Nov 2015
If it wasn't obvious, that was a game of two halves.
We were better in the first and you were better in the second. The triple substitution at half time changed the game completely.
Bunney's goal was deflected and an excellent free kick from Rose to equalise late on. I thought you would go on to win the game but thankfully (from my point of view), you didn't!
I think we can all agree the ref was a bit pants.
We can't seem to hold onto a lead. That's our last two games we've taken the lead and have ended up drawing.
Best of luck for the rest of the season (apart from our game at Spotland!) [Post edited 2 Nov 2015 7:54]
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Thread | Our Links
at 16:01 29 Oct 2015
As somewhat of a history bod, i've been researching players to have played for or spent time at both Blues & Dale.
I've come up with this list so far:
Matt Lund
Steve Collis (has he actually played for you?)
Brian Barry-Murphy
Will Atkinson
Luke Daniels
Liam Dickinson
Blair Sturrock
Any more?
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Thread | Your Away Day!
at 15:11 28 Oct 2015
Southend fan here, in peace.
There are no rail works going on at the moment, so those of you travelling by train should get to Prittlewell station with ease.
Alternatively, if you get the train right through to Southend Victoria, this provides easier access to the town centre, should you need or want to grab a bite to eat.
Parking: if you aren't travelling by train, it is mainly street parking near the ground, although you are able to park in "The Victoria" shopping centre car park (which is located near Southend Victoria train station). Southend High School for Boys also provides parking.
Lunch: It is roughly a 15 minute walk from the ground to the high street (town centre), if you wanted to go to the seafront or the high street itself. There are two McDonalds, a KFC & a Burger King in the high street. However, there is a fish & chip shop right near the ground, opposite the estate agents (near the church entrance).
Drinking: There are two pubs close to the ground, (both are under 5 minutes walk away from the ground). These are The Blue Boar & The Spread Eagle. The Blue Boar is for away fans only on match day, so this pub will be your base up until kick-off. The Spread Eagle is for home fans only on match days. If travelling by train, "The Railway" pub near the exit of Prittlewell station (I think) is open for away fans as well as home fans.
If you wish to know anything else, I'm more than happy to help.
Safe trip to all who are coming down here for the game. |
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