by gullintwoplaces » 12 May 2012, 19:10
Not sure that I agree that Southend would be a better bet to play against in the final. Tonight's match was just one game, the first leg and you really can't conclude much on the basis of this one game. No doubt that Crewe are a decent side, with a number of talented players, but they do play with an open style. I think we outplayed then at Plainmoor, and could do that at Wembley (if we get there!!). Southend are a tough, uncompromising side, who will still be hard for Crewe to beat over the two legs. They don't play an open style, and try to strangle the game in the hope of getting a goal or two. I think Southend are a very difficult side to outplay, let's not forget that Luggy probably planned to draw and, at worst, not lose by more than one. Negativity is Luggy's middle name. On balance (if we get there!!) I would prefer Crewe in the final.
Not sure that I agree that Southend would be a better bet to play against in the final. Tonight's match was just one game, the first leg and you really can't conclude much on the basis of this one game. No doubt that Crewe are a decent side, with a number of talented players, but they do play with an open style. I think we outplayed then at Plainmoor, and could do that at Wembley (if we get there!!). Southend are a tough, uncompromising side, who will still be hard for Crewe to beat over the two legs. They don't play an open style, and try to strangle the game in the hope of getting a goal or two. I think Southend are a very difficult side to outplay, let's not forget that Luggy probably planned to draw and, at worst, not lose by more than one. Negativity is Luggy's middle name. On balance (if we get there!!) I would prefer Crewe in the final.
