What teams to go to when Southend aren't on

[BenA]

Just wondering, what teams do we go to/what teams do we recommend to got to-especially in lower on non-leagues - when Southend aren't on (or in mid-week)?

Thinking of going with a mate to one this week but not really sure what team is the best....

 

[RHB]

The usual suspects locally are Concord Rangers, Canvey Town or Great Wakering Rovers. A bit further afield are Chelmsford City and Braintree Town. Bowers have also featured this season. There are smattering of ex Blues players amongst them and Chelmsford have some of ours on loan. It depends on what you fancy really and how easy it is for you to get there. All are good value in their own way.

 

[BenA]

The usual suspects locally are Concord Rangers, Canvey Town or Great Wakering Rovers. A bit further afield are Chelmsford City and Braintree Town. Bowers have also featured this season. There are smattering of ex Blues players amongst them and Chelmsford have some of ours on loan. It depends on what you fancy really and how easy it is for you to get there. All are good value in their own way.

Cheers, was thinking of going Bowers but good to see some other options. Might consider GWR as well....

 

[Supernaut]

I often go to Billericay Town as my father-in-law is a lifelong fan and goes most weeks. Have also been to watch Southend Manor and White Ensign this season, and I'm hoping to get to a Chelmsford City game before the end of the season.

 

[Sussex Shrimper]

I used to watch Southend RFC quite a bit when in the area. Might be an option worth bearing in mind if you're interested in egg-chasing, even if the club aren't having the best of years.

 

[BenA]

I often go to Billericay Town as my father-in-law is a lifelong fan and goes most weeks. Have also been to watch Southend Manor and White Ensign this season, and I'm hoping to get to a Chelmsford City game before the end of the season.

I've been manor, as I live quite close.

I think I've seen a derby match (I think) on a youtube channel (https://www.youtube.com/user/aysAwayd) between Billericay and Brentwood, was good atmosphere.

Cheers for the suggestions :)

 

[BenA]

I used to watch Southend RFC quite a bit when in the area. Might be an option worth bearing in mind if you're interested in egg-chasing, even if the club aren't having the best of years.

Rugby is ok but I don't think I'd ever choose it over football, good suggestion tho, might go when I have nothing else to do...

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

Dulwich Hamlet. Great crowd, great attitude.

 

[BenA]

Dulwich Hamlet. Great crowd, great attitude.

You been there? If so, how far or easy is it to get there? Cheers.

 

[EnglandShrimper]

Quite easy for me in south London but it depends where you live.

 

[RHB]

I often go to Billericay Town as my father-in-law is a lifelong fan and goes most weeks. Have also been to watch Southend Manor and White Ensign this season, and I'm hoping to get to a Chelmsford City game before the end of the season.

I played against those two so many times in my youth, but strangely never thought to mention them for watching. Same with Stambridge, Rayleigh Town and Hullbridge Sports.

Rugby is ok but I don't think I'd ever choose it over football, good suggestion tho, might go when I have nothing else to do...

No it's not, played by blokes with odd shaped balls. Don't do it!

 

[Another Surrey Shrimper]

You been there? If so, how far or easy is it to get there? Cheers.

Easy from where I live. 2 stops from Streatham so from the other direction I think it's a train from London Bridge. 5 mins walk from East Dulwich station.

Here you go:

Dulwich Hamlet 4-0 Harrow Borough. Nice ground, good atmosphere, more women than I have ever seen at any ground, more families, bigger ethnic mix, more.....beer! Pints under £4 and you can bring your own and drink on the terraces. First time of hearing a football crowd sing Dead Kennedys songs. 2,000 crowd is 5 times what you'd expect at that level due to the inclusive nature of their PR. Only 25 mins on a train from where I live. And saw ex Southender Damien Scannel score with a lovely chip over the oncoming keeper.


http://www.pitchero.com/clubs/dulwichhamlet/news/dulwich-hamlet-4-0-harrow-borough-1560288.html






http://www.vice.com/en_uk/read/dulwich-hamlet-non-league-football-109?utm_source=vicetwitteruk

 

[Massimo Giovanni]

I used to watch Southend RFC quite a bit when in the area. Might be an option worth bearing in mind if you're interested in egg-chasing, even if the club aren't having the best of years.

Agree but I have been along to a few games and the standard of play and fitness has been poor, I know it is amateur/some semi pro but it wasn't very good.
I sometimes watch a Sunday League game, any game over Priory Park and believe me that is better spectating..............sometimes.

 

[RobB11]

Bowers absolutely. Friendly and accommodating club. Massive game against FC Romania on Thursday!

 

[Greebosan]

Depends on how far out you're willing to go.

I have been to Brentwood, Great Wakering Rovers, Chelmsford, Briantree and East Thurrock United over the past few seasons and enjoyed them all. My personal favourite is probably Great Wakering Rovers in terms of the standard of football on offer, and their truly excellent chips. Probably worth the trip for the chips alone, actually.

 

[Benfleet A1]

East Thurrock isn't a bad little club to watch. Had a barnstorming season this year as well by their standards.

 

[alginon1]

as an ex player I go and watch Catholic Utd.

 

[kaymac]

I often go to Billericay Town as my father-in-law is a lifelong fan and goes most weeks. Have also been to watch Southend Manor and White Ensign this season, and I'm hoping to get to a Chelmsford City game before the end of the season.

If you're looking to see Jack and Jason, City have only two more home games - 16th v Gosport / 30th v Basingstoke.
additionally 16th is designated as "Ladies Day" ...

http://www.chelmsfordcityfc.com/news/ladies-day-at-chelmsford-city-fc-1590212.html

 

[MK Shrimper]

MK Dons? :net:

 

[Magnum PI]

Good London grounds are Wingate and Finchley, Dartford, VCD and Wealdstone. All worth a tues or weds night but involve travel.