Southend v Argyle match thread

[r4h4al]

The reason the defence has been better over the last few games is because it’s been made up of our best defenders! This hadn’t been the case all season til now due to injury and illness.

It’s bewildering to read that it’s’ got anything to do with Letheren.

He’s earned the right to keep his place but was hopelessly exposed today for Southend’s 2nd goal, which was pretty much the only save he had to make all game.

Reason Southend had so few chances?

Our midfielders were totally on it, we pressed from the front, and our defence is made up of our most experienced, and thus best organised, defenders.

Disagree. Apart from the bit about Letheren earning the right to keep his place.

 

[r4h4al]

Glad to hear that we are playing well at last but I don't think it unfair to ask: what took us so long? The personnel have been there all along.

Nail, head.

Matt Macey seemed like a good signing on paper, and I remember the thread and everybody was really happy, but it hasn't worked out and Letheren on his performances thus far should've been given a chance from the start. In fact I remember making a thread about it asking if we would be happy with Letheren as 1st choice and some said yes, some said we needed a new keeper.

 

[Biggs]

It's being done on the other thread Justin, but it's astonishing that you can say the improvement has nothing to do with Letheren.

I'm sure Macey will be a good keeper, but he visibly spreads indecision with his command of the area, distribution and lack of confidence.

Put an experienced and confident keeper in the side and it's been a night and day difference. You say Letheren had nothing to do, but he actually dealt with numerous tricky backpasses and crosses that would previously have caused panic, not to mention a general communication and assuredness that helps prevent the defence getting opened up in the first place.

 

[Balham Green]

I would say its more astonishing that you think Letheren is a major factor in the improvement when he has done so little and there are so many other reasons. Pretty sure I know what you would be saying if Macey had let in a shot from 50 plus yards!

 

[The Pilgrim]

I would say its more astonishing that you think Letheren is a major factor in the improvement when he has done so little and there are so many other reasons. Pretty sure I know what you would be saying if Macey had let in a shot from 50 plus yards!

Can you categorically say he has nothing to do with the improvement? 7 points out of 9 with him in goal is a pretty big thing to argue against.

 

[justanotherfan]

It's being done on the other thread Justin, but it's astonishing that you can say the improvement has nothing to do with Letheren.

I'm sure Macey will be a good keeper, but he visibly spreads indecision with his command of the area, distribution and lack of confidence.

Put an experienced and confident keeper in the side and it's been a night and day difference. You say Letheren had nothing to do, but he actually dealt with numerous tricky backpasses and crosses that would previously have caused panic, not to mention a general communication and assuredness that helps prevent the defence getting opened up in the first place.

Seems obvious that the defence look more assured and confident in front ofLetheren.

 

[Balham Green]

I would say its more astonishing that you think Letheren is a major factor in the improvement when he has done so little and there are so many other reasons. Pretty sure I know what you would be saying if Macey had let in a shot from 50 plus yards!

Can you categorically say he has nothing to do with the improvement? 7 points out of 9 with him in goal is a pretty big thing to argue against.

How many saves has he made? 3 games is a small snspshot. 2 games v poor sides. Burton nothing special too.

 

[Biggs]

Do you think goalkeeping is all about making saves?

 

[Justin]

Do you think goalkeeping is all about making saves?

Did you see Letheren’s disastrous performance at home to Swindon this season? (Just to remind you we lost 3-0 )

 

[oldage]

What has this got to do with the current situation? How pathetic having a go at a goalkeeper who has helped to stabilise a previously suspect defence.

 

[Justin]

What has this got to do with the current situation? How pathetic having a go at a goalkeeper who has helped to stabilise a previously suspect defence.

The point is he wasn’t commanding his defence or his area that night.

Why?

Because the defence was inadequate.
Much as it has been for many matches this seasn, with Macey usually being made the scape goat on those occasions. Apparently multiple saves made due to countless unforced errors and bad zonal marking mean nothing either.

It’s evidence of the point Balham Green’s making above.

Is that too difficult for you to understand Oldage?

 

[IJN]

I agree with Justin, that Swindon game put me right off him.

 

[Justin]

I agree with Justin, that Swindon game put me right off him.

That’s what did it for me too Ian.

Harsh maybe to judge on one performance, but his limitations were hopelessly exposed that night.

 

[Biggs]

I agree with Justin, that Swindon game put me right off him.

That’s what did it for me too Ian.

Harsh maybe to judge on one performance, but his limitations were hopelessly exposed that night.

Well now you have four performances to judge from. One was a less than meaningless Checkatrade tie, and the other three were crucial league games under immense pressure.

You’re picking the meaningless one to judge.

I don’t think Letheren is a long term number one either, but there’s no way Macey should be replacing him at the moment.

 

[Balham Green]

Do you think goalkeeping is all about making saves?

Does help. Especially when the shots are from opponents half.