League 2: Tilson & Brush unveiled at Lincoln

As Longpier.com exclusively revealed on our Twitter feed on Sunday, ex-Southend United boss Steve Tilson has been unveiled as the new Lincoln City manager.  His assistant at Roots Hall for so many years – Paul Brush – becomes his number two at Sincil Bank. Tilson, 44, was put on “gardening leave” by Blues’ chairman Ron [...]

League 2: Chesterfield 2-1 Southend United

Southend were left shell-shocked after an injury time goal gave Chesterfield all three points. Substitute Scott Boden struck in the third minute of injury time after the Blues dominated the second half. Anthony Grant had levelled for Southend on 36 minutes, after the home side went ahead thanks to a penalty from Danny Whitaker. Matt [...]

SUFC: Blues face Charlton in cup

Southend United will play Charlton Athletic in the quarter-finals of the Johnstone’s Paint Trophy southern section. The Blues – who defeated Barnet 3-1 in midweek to progress – will face the League One side, at Roots Hall, sometime in the week commencing Monday 8th November. The game is in the running to be shown live [...]

SUFC: Blues bring in Fairhurst

Southend United have captured the loan signing of Doncaster Rovers striker Waide Fairhurst ahead of Saturday’s game against Chesterfield, writes Stuart Byford. The Blues, who could be without first choice forwards Barry Corr and Blair Sturrock on Saturday, have brought the 21-year-old in on a month’s loan to cover injuries. Fairhurst told Southend United’s official [...]

SUFC: Zola turns down Roots Hall loan deal

Southend United have failed in their bid to sign Calvin Zola on loan from Crewe. The Congolese striker, who has fallen out of favour with the Gresty Road outfit, has been excluded from Crewe’s starting side for the last four games. The 25-year-old, who cost Crewe a £200,000 fee when he joined from Tranmere in [...]

CARLING CUP: Wolves 2-1 Southend A.E.T.

Southend United were left heartbroken after an injury time goal in extra time from Wolves dumped the plucky League Two side out of the Carling Cup. The Blues – who currently sit third from bottom in League Two – held the Premier League side – at Molineux – for more than 120 minutes. The home [...]

SUFC: Tilson hits out over contract

Ex-Southend United boss Steve Tilson has hit out at the club over the situation regarding his contract. Tilson – who was put on gardening leave and replaced by Paul Sturrock over the summer – has told The Sun newspaper that he wants the situation sorted out sooner rather than later. The former Blues boss – [...]

SUFC: Southend face Wolves in Carling Cup

Southend United will head to Premier League outfit Wolves in the second round of the Carling Cup. The Shrimpers beat Championship side Bristol City on Tuesday night, at Roots Hall, to secure their place in the next round. The draw was made by Paul Merson and Iain Dowie on Sky Sports News on Wednesday night [...]

SUFC: 2010/11 Season Preview

Longpier.com has written season previews on Southend United for the past four years – and we’ve always got it wrong. So we decided to give someone else a chance – and we’re delighted Jamie Forsyth from the All At Sea Podcast has risen to the challenge.  Here’s his brilliant musings on what’s likely to be [...]

SUFC: Bookies predict tough season for Blues

On the eve of the Southend’s first game in League Two, bookmakers are predicting a season of struggle for the Shrimpers. Paul Sturrock’s men play Stockport in the 2010/11 opener at Roots Hall on Saturday (7th August), and the team he picks is likely to feature only one player who started the final game in [...]

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