In this article you will find a Q&A with an Eastleigh supporter ahead of tomorrow’s game.
How Long Have You Supported Eastleigh?
12 years.
Last Season’s League Finish?
To win your last 6 games and finish 4th was way more than I ever thought. Problem was Grimsby gave us our 3rd and 4th lessons on life in the Vanarama.
What Do You Think Of Your Manager?
Got a lot of time for Rich. From helping us on the pitch, to chipping in with the frying pan for all the helpers on the pitch on one very wet Saturday morning. Always happy to chat win, lose or draw. A lot of opposition fans give him a hard time.
Year 1 took us from 23rd in January in Conference South. To the play offs.
Year 2 Won the Conference South, 1st round of FA Cup only 2nd time ever.
Year 3 Play offs in National League and FA Cup 2nd round.
Hopes/Expectations This Season?
Hope we could win it. To come top 5 would be great. 3rd round of FA Cup would be nice.
One(s) To Watch?
Watching him every week, Jai Reason. Was outstanding most weeks. Turley is like a new signing for us after his injury problems last season
Last season you were one of the higher scorers in the league, but had the 2nd worst defence in the top half. Has your manager looked to address that, or continue down the ‘we’ll score more than you’ route?
Would like the latter personally, as saw had some really exciting games last season
We signed your former player Craig Stanley in the summer. Obviously it’s still early days in his Lincoln career, but what were your thoughts on him from his time with you?
Was gutted he left actually. Always up for a chat with the fans. Was a good player for us. But fell out with Rich.
You signed Dan Harding a couple of weeks ago, which is a surprise considering he played around 30 games in the Championship last season and has generally plied his trade at that level all his career. There must be an explanation behind that one…?
Was as shocked as anyone. He does live close to ground. Has also got some personal things going on at moment with the birth of twins. Which if what I have read is correct. Would play heavily on any decision.
Eastleigh Sign Dan Harding.
No doubt all your fans will say money though.
Top Five Predictions?
1) Eastleigh
2) Cheltenham
3) Grimsby
4) Tranmere
5) Wrexham
Bottom Four Predictions?
Southport
Bromley
Welling
Halifax
Thoughts on Lincoln City?
Enjoyed my trip up there last season.
Can’t say I know much about Lincoln City sorry, but I don’t like your biscuits.
Score Prediction?
Will take a 1-0. Not very good at Eastleigh scores.
Random Fact About Your Club?
We’ve never beaten a league side in the FA Cup.
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