SOUTHEND go into tomorrow’s game against Tranmere Rovers in confident spirits hoping to re-create the form that saw them beat Bristol Rovers in their last outing.
Tranmere are not likely to be push-over`s as they will be high in confidence having picked up all three points against our Essex neighbours Colchester in midweek.
Vital Quotes:
Dorian Dervite the on loan centre half talks to the Official Southend Website, ‘It has been disappointing the last few matches have been called-off,’
The towering French defender goes on to say, ‘But hopefully Saturday’s match will get the go ahead and we can start to move up the table.’
‘Southend won’t be easy. They are a big strong side and they are always a good side at home.’ – Opposition manager Ronnie Moore , talking to BBC Radio Merseyside
Shrimpers Team News:
Southend go into the game buoyed by the return to the squad of Francis Laurent.
Leaving James Walker (Hamstring) & Alex Revell (Ankle) as their only absentees.
Player to watch: Simon Francis
Simon Francis who is quickly getting a reputation as a utility man can repeat some of his pin-point crossing from the Right hand side of midfield.
Tranmere Rovers Team News:
Ronnie Moore is playing his cards close to his chest as two un-named Tranmere players are struggling to make the game, however Ian Goodison, Chris Greenacre, Terry Gornell and Craig Curran all remain unavailable.
Player to watch: Ian Moore
Ian Moore will be keen to impress his dad again, of course that`s Tranmere boss Ronnie Moore.
Ian has chipped in with 8 goals this season for Rovers.
Match Facts & Stats
Tranmere find themselves just outside the playoff places and some 13 points ahead of Southend.
This seasons earlier fixture,
Tranmere 2 : 2 Southend
Ref Watch:
Ref – Mr D Whitestone
Match Prediction:
Southend 2 : 1 Tranmere
Next Fixtures:
Southend face Crewe at home on Tuesday 17th Feb whilst Tranmere return to Prenton Park after two games in Essex to face a tough Peterborough side.
