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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 side – who are 7th in the top... » Read more

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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 – who spent 7 years in charge... » Read more

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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 (11th Aug).  Southend were already drawn as... » Read more

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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 a very tough... » Read more

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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 League One last season. The turnover... » Read more

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SOUTHEND: Cricket festival hits town

The annual Southend Cricket Festival kicks off today (4th August), with Essex taking on Warwickshire in the County Championship Division 1. The five day event – at Garon Park – also sees Essex Eagles take on Northants Steelbacks on Sunday in the Clydesdale Bank 40 Over Division 1. Essex have had a successful season so far – they’re... » Read more

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Southend United 1-1 West Ham

By Stuart Byford at Roots Hall. Southend United ended their pre-season campaign with a well earned draw against Premier League opposition West Ham United. Paul Sturrock’s new look side more than held their own against their opponents in front of a respectable 8,008 crowd. The hastily arranged pre-season game was delayed by 15 minutes due to crowd... » Read more

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UPDATE: Southend United avoid administration

Southend United have avoided administration by reaching “a deal” with the Inland Revenue. The Blues appeared in the High Court earlier today (Mon 2 Aug) following a series of legal clashes over unpaid tax bills. The club has convinced the taxman that existing debts have been settled – and future payments will be on time. Chairman Ron... » Read more

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SUFC: Blues face Hammers test

Southend United will test themselves against a strong West Ham side on Tuesday (3 Aug), when the East Londoners visit Roots Hall for a pre-season friendly. The hastily-arranged fixture (7.45ko) gives many fans the chance to see Paul Sturrock’s new-look side for the first time.  Pre-season games against Ipswich and Canvey were called off, due... » Read more

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Southend United confirm May wages are late

In a highly unusual step, Southend United have publicly announced that some wages have not been paid, to staff, for May. The Shrimpers had problems paying players and backroom staff on time on numerous occasions during the relegation season of 2009/10, but this is the first time the club has published an official statement on the matter. The statement... » Read more

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