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Chief sports reporter at the Echo covering Southend United. Marathon runner, fundraiser, co-owner of Run Free and best in non-league editorial at the FCAs.

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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' Trophy tie with Southport SOUTHEND United host Southport in the fourth round of the FA Trophy this afternoon. Follow all the updates live here.

Follow all the updates from Southend United's FA Trophy tie with Southport here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248333...

04.01.2025 13:52 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at Braintree FOLLOW all the updates from Southend United's clash at Braintree Town here.

Follow all the updates from Southend United's clash at Braintree Town here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248275...

01.01.2025 15:52 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A last look at 2024, the year Southend United were finally saved LOOKING back at the start of 2024, it could now be said ignorance was bliss for everyone connected with Southend United.

A last look at eventful 2024 for Southend United and how the club was saved,

Includes quotes from all those who played a big part, enjoy!

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248269...

31.12.2024 23:54 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

The biggest win of the season for Southend United

Here's how it happened: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248188...

26.12.2024 16:55 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Team news: Three changes for Shrimpers against Ebbsfleet SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Ebbsfleet United.

Three changes for the Shrimpers

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248187...

26.12.2024 14:08 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash with Ebbsfleet FOLLOW all the updates from Southend United's clash with Ebbsfleet United here.

Follow all the action from Southend United's Boxing Day clash with Ebbsfleet United here: www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248187...

26.12.2024 13:46 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers striker Kendall can't wait to sample atmosphere he signed for SOUTHEND United striker Charley Kendall cannot wait to again sample the atmosphere he signed for this week.

Charley Kendall admits the size of Southend United's support was a major reason in him joining

He can't wait to be back at Roots Hall on Boxing Day

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248181...

24.12.2024 17:13 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers fans have their say on defeat at York City SOUTHEND United fans have their say on Saturday's 3-0 defeat at York City.

Here's what Southend United's fans made of the defeat to York City

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248132...

22.12.2024 20:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday live: All the updates from Blues' clash at York City SOUTHEND United are in action at York City this afternoon. Follow all the action live here.

Follow all the updates from Southend United's clash with York City here

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248119...

21.12.2024 13:53 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Southend United updates | WhatsApp Channel Southend United updates WhatsApp Channel. All the latest Southend United stories from the Echo’s Chris Phillips. 975 followers

Don't forget you can join my Southend United WhatsApp group here: www.whatsapp.com/channel/0029...

21.12.2024 13:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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How Southend United looked to sign York City dangerman SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher is fully aware of the problems York City striker Ollie Pearce will pose this weekend – having tried to sign him…

Southend United boss Kevin Maher is fully aware of the problems York City striker Ollie Pearce will pose this weekend – having tried to sign him himself

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248116...

20.12.2024 23:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers still waiting for on loan keeper to return ON LOAN Southend United goalkeeper Zach Jeacock has yet to return to the Shrimpers after suffering a foot injury.

Zach Jeacock has yet to return to Southend United

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248115...

20.12.2024 22:16 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Southend United owners allay fears after Companies House update SOUTHEND United’s owners have allayed fears caused by an update on the Companies House website this morning.

An explanation has been issued by Southend United's owners

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248097...

20.12.2024 21:31 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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An in-depth look at York City ahead of clash with Blues ECHOSPORT talks to the Y Front fanzine ahead of York City's clash with Southend United.

A closer look at York City and how they have turned things around since narrowly avoiding relegation last season

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248115...

20.12.2024 21:30 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Southend Saxons dig in to secure back to back victories RUGBY: Southend Saxons made it back to back wins with a high-scoring 45-34 victory against Amersham & Chiltern.

Back to back wins for Southend

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/248042...

18.12.2024 13:14 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Table-topping Westcliff dig deep to secure away win RUGBY: Westcliff head coach Jimmy Rea admitted to being worried for the first time this season during his side’s 34-15 win at Chelmsford.

Another win for Westcliff but it was far from straightforward

16.12.2024 20:49 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Matchday live: All the updates from the Shrimpers' clash with Hartlepool SOUTHEND United host Hartlepool United at Roots Hall this afternoon. Follow all the action live here.

All the updates from Southend United's clash with Hartlepool United here

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247949...

14.12.2024 14:05 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Team news: Three changes for Blues and key man missing with injury SOUTHEND United boss Kevin Maher has made three changes to his starting line-up for this afternoon’s clash with Hartlepool United at Roots Hall.

Three changes for Southend United

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247950...

14.12.2024 14:04 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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FLASHBACK: Worrall recalls the Shrimpers' last win against Hartlepool DAVID Worrall can still vividly remember how he celebrated Southend United’s last victory against Hartlepool United.

David Worrall on Southend United's last win against Hartlepool, why his celebration didn't quite go to plan, his long playing career and getting into coaching

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247946...

14.12.2024 02:39 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Southend United sign new striker from Woking SOUTHEND United have completed the signing of striker Charley Kendall from Woking.

Southend United sign new striker

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247930...

13.12.2024 12:47 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Maher happy experienced duo will go head to head at Roots Hall TWO of football's most experienced figures will be on opposition sides at Roots Hall this weekend.

"There's always a lot of talk about young, upcoming managers but let’s not forget about the people who have been there and done it"

Southend United boss Kevin Maher on the importance of experience

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 02:46 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Ralph celebrates landmark display confident Blues are moving in right direction NATHAN Ralph will make his 150th appearance for Southend United tomorrow believing the club are finally heading in the right direction.

"There’s so much more stability now and the mentality around the place is so much better too"

Nathan Ralph confident Southend United are moving in the right direction ahead of his 150th appearance for the club

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 02:29 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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The stats pack ahead of the Shrimpers' clash with Hartlepool A STATISTICAL preview of Southend United's match against Hartlepool United at Roots Hall.

The stats pack ahead of Southend United's match with Hartlepool United

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 01:54 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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A closer look at Hartlepool United ahead of clash with Blues ECHOSPORT talks to Hartlepool United fan Jack Twydale ahead of Saturday's match at Southend United.

A closer look at Hartlepool United ahead of clash with Southend United

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 01:15 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers defender resumes full training after injury SOUTHEND United defender Joe Gubbins is back in full training after recovering from an Achilles injury.

An update on Southend United duo Joe Gubbins and George Moncur plus the modern-day problem facing players coming back from injury

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 00:52 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers boss Maher provides update on Jeacock's injury ZACH Jeacock has yet to return to Southend United after injuring his foot.

On loan Southend United goalkeeper still sidelined

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247918...

13.12.2024 00:26 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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All the updates from Blues' pre-match press conference ALL the updates from the pre-match interviews ahead of Southend United's clash with Hartlepool United at Roots Hall.

All the updates from Southend United's pre-match press conference

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247911...

12.12.2024 16:35 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Shrimpers in talks to sign striker ahead of Hartlepool clash SOUTHEND United are in talks to sign a striker, Echosport understands.

Southend United in talks to sign striker

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247909...

12.12.2024 15:33 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Scott-Morriss backs Blues to bounce back from 'disappointing' start GUS Scott-Morriss has been disappointed with Southend United's season so far. But the popular wing-back is still backing the Shrimpers to turn…

"There's plenty of football still to be played so we're not in the worst spot in the world"

Gus Scott-Morriss on Southend United's season so far and this weekend's clash with Hartlepool United

www.echo-news.co.uk/sport/247907...

12.12.2024 14:52 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Southend United's under 19 side beat Renaissance Elite 5-1 today. The opposition consisted of released players from AFC Wimbledon, Leyton Orient, Reading, QPR and Tottenham. Jack Stone scored a hat-trick while Obi Okafor and Nathan Woodley also netted.

12.12.2024 14:23 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

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