SOUTHEND UNITED F C

Southend United are ready for the new season which kicks off tomorrow night, When Southend United play Watford in the Capital One Cup, Blues will face Gianfranco Zola and his mighty Watford side from Vicarage Road with names like Fernando Forestieri, Almen Abdi worth 8 million between them, Waford from the championship are a very strong side, Southend will have to be at there very best tomorrow night. But Paul Sturrock the Blues manager said the npower League 2 is the most important task this season. The time has come to lift southend out of the lower Leagues and bring some decent football to the town.

Welcome to Neo southendfan .

Is this a story or just a update thread as we can point you to the correct area to post.

quote nufcfan

Ok, so your playing as Southend, are you new to the game aswell as forum or are you a long term FM player?

Welcome to Neo

Hiya there iam an old player of FM, But new to the forum.

southendfan

i would suggest reading through the story forum section get some ideas on how others do it to keep people reading etc. A Southend game would be fun to read as you move up leagues

any questions or help just message me i dont mind helping when im online

Southend have managed to sign Lauri Dalla Valle the Fulham striker will be at roots hall all season on loan, The Blues also have Matty Whichelow and Graig Forsyth on loan from Watford. Ian Ashbee joins also on a free transfer, Blues hope the 35 year old midfielder will make an instant impact in the squad.

Ok thank you for good advice.

SOUTHEND KNOCK WATFORD OUT OF THE CUP

Southend United have knocked championship side Watford out of the Capital One Cup. The match kicked off in front of just 2,775 spectators at Roots Hall. Southend started the match well with Michael Timlin hitting the post after 14 mins, Watford came close to goal on 25 mins with a shot by Almen Abdi hitting the post. But a mistake in the middle of the park by Bilel Mohsni gave Fernando Forestieri a run at goal and just the keeper to beat, Paul Smith the southend keeper had no real chance, Forestieri blasted top right corner 1-0 to Watford.

Ryan Hall back from injury had a free kick 25 yards out, The Watford defence was all over the place as Hall blasted wide. So the score 1-0 to Watford at half time. Charliecat must have given his team a good lecture at half time, As the blues came out attacking. On 75 mins Sean Clohessy had his shot deflected by Neuton then cleared off the line, Watford came close on 82 mins but Paul Smith made a fantastic save in front of the home fans. Then on 86 mins Ryan Hall had free kick 30 yards out, The shot hit the back of the Watford net, So with 4 mins to full time, Southend were back in this game.

With 30 mins extra time, Southend still pushed at Watford both teams were looking exhausted, Watford nearly scored in 105 mins Forestieri had his shot saved the keeper Paul Smith, Then into the last half of extra time Southend had one more chance infront of goal, Gavin Tomlin missed a simple tap in on 125 mins, So with the score 1-1 after extra time it was penalties.With the score 4-4 on penalties Ryan Lenoard stepped up and made it 5-4 to the blues, Then Neaton took a long run up and hit the post. Southend had beaten Watford 5-4 on penalties, But to be fair Southend played very well and now look forward to the next round.

NEXT MATCH AGAINST BARNET FC

Southend United travel to Underhill next to play north London side Barnet, This the opening match in Npower League Division 2, Southend will play a unchanged side that beat Watford in mid-week, But new boss Charliecat has said Barnet can be dangerous if not respected, Mark Robson the Barnet manager is keen to see his side take all 3 points on Saturday, So we can expect a tight game.


Underhill Stadium Barnet FC.

Southend United will play away to Reading in the next round of the Capital One Cup, Blues face a tough match at the Madejski Stadium. The draw for the first round of the St Johnstones Trophy southern section will be made after the Barnet match on saturday.



BARNET F C V SOUTHEND UNITED