Memory Lane Old Photos of Southend United.

[DoDTS]

I was in touch with Steve Goodwin (third from right middle row). He signed from Norwich and was with Southend for about three years, after injury he was struggling to get back in the side and it was said that Crystal Palace were interested but a Norwegian side came in first and so he signed for them. He loved it in Norway and after his playing career was over, worked for a Sports retailer and is still in Norway now.

One story he told me was that he turned up at Roots Hall one match day but Dave Smith the manager said he wouldn't play him as he hadn't shaved. Steve rushed off home to Westcliff and returned clean shaven but Dave Smith still wouldn't play him.

Steve had two daughters who both play handball, one of them Britt played for the British National team in the 2012 London Olympics and later won the Norwegian/Swedish version of Big Brother.

 

[Napster]

I was in touch with Steve Goodwin (third from right middle row). He signed from Norwich and was with Southend for about three years, after injury he was struggling to get back in the side and it was said that Crystal Palace were interested but a Norwegian side came in first and so he signed for them. He loved it in Norway and after his playing career was over, worked for a Sports retailer and is still in Norway now.

One story he told me was that he turned up at Roots Hall one match day but Dave Smith the manager said he wouldn't play him as he hadn't shaved. Steve rushed off home to Westcliff and returned clean shaven but Dave Smith still wouldn't play him.

Steve had two daughters who both play handball, one of them Britt played for the British National team in the 2012 London Olympics and later won the Norwegian/Swedish version of Big Brother.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Britt_Goodwin

 

[Chairman Trigg]

In all my time of supporting the Blues I don't think the fans have ever been really behind a manager to the extent of this period with Webb ....DW yellow and blue army ....You really haven't had that connection apart from a brief spell with Judas since and the connection with PB has certainly been missing....Back to picture what a disaster the falling out between VJ and DW ,the table for those few hours after the Newcastle win being the high of over 50 years of suffering!!

That team literally fills me with joy....true joy

 

[Zeuss]

I can pick out Tony Bentley, Ken Jones, Peter Watson and Sandy Anderson but I've got a real struggle with the rest !?!

Off the cuff,those you are missing(in order):
fryatt williamson goy costello dicks kerrins goulden corthine kellard shiels

 

[LBBlue]

This was taken before the 1979/80 season. We had striker problems that season as Derrick Parker was the top scorer with only Ten. We were relegated. Ron Pountney in midfield was the stand out player.

Think this was the 79 of 78/79 and not 79/80. Peter Abbott wasn't around in 79/80.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

The start of Southend's new ground. About 1.58 Minutes in.

 

[LBBlue]

This was at the end of 80/81.

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

Think this was the 79 of 78/79 and not 79/80. Peter Abbott wasn't around in 79/80.

That photo is before the 79/80 season. So he could still be in the photo even tho he left before the season started.

 

[Keith Mac]

that was a friendly against wolves 1980/81

 

[THE SEVENTIES NORTH BANK]

My favourite ever crest.

 

[Firestorm]

This was at the end of 80/81.

I have the subbutteo team in that kit!

 

[kaymac]

Sponsored Derek's shirt 1980/81 season, still got it.

 

[LCBB72]

I have the subbutteo team in that kit!

Are they any good .

 

[ozzie]

The start of Southend's new ground. About 1.58 Minutes in.

[video=youtube;-qWenc-rG8Q]https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-qWenc-rG8Q[/video]

70s..that made my year so far..."BRILL"...loved it
How you find this stuff ,either you have nowt to do ...or you are a SUFC legend...IMO,you are the latter

 

[ozzie]

This was at the end of 80/81.

Great team,great times..."iffy"about the shirt

 

[Napster]

Sponsored Derek's shirt 1980/81 season, still got it.

my Dads company sponsored Moody's from same season. ive still got it (and i fit in it, just). also the letter and menu from the promotion dinner.

 

[johnlattimerssponge]

my Dads company sponsored Moody's from same season. ive still got it (and i fit in it, just). also the letter and menu from the promotion dinner.

I sponsored Derek Spence's short's which he delivered to me personally. Top bloke.

 

[Tinks]

Terrific team can name the players apart from the last three on the front row (L-R). I think the strawberry blonde (ginger to you and me) is Colin Morris? But the other two two are really bugging me

 

[ozzie]

I sponsored Derek Spence's short's which he delivered to me personally. Top bloke.

Could not happen today
Some older bloke giving a young kid his shorts...:omg:

 

[GrumpyBlue]

Southend United 1961. They wore this nice kit until 1965. I'm told they had a long and short sleeve version.

Yes they did have a long sleeve version - one of my favourite Blues kits :thumbsup: