SUFC CENTENARY

[Shrimperstrust]

SUFC & The Trust are in the early stages of planning the Football Clubs Centenary Celebrations.

What events would you like to see?

Would it be a Centenary Ball, a Football Match against Top Opposition, Centenary Concert, Golf Day, Auction.

We would like your ideas on how the Club should Celebrate it's Centenary Season.

Email your suggestions to: sufc100@blueyonder.co.uk

[Matty the Shrimper]

For the match against top opposition I think (if the real real top teams failed) then Norwich would be a good idea as they were the first competitive match at Roots Hall.

[The General]

SUFC -vs- SZFC

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[South Benfleet Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Shrimperstrust @ Sep. 07 2004,09:51)]SUFC & The Trust are in the early stages of planning the Football Clubs Centenary Celebrations.

What events would you like to see?

Would it be a Centenary Ball, a Football Match against Top Opposition, Centenary Concert, Golf Day, Auction.

We would like your ideas on how the Club should Celebrate it's Centenary Season.

Email your suggestions to: sufc100@blueyonder.co.uk
Like the idea of a SUSCT Golf Day.... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/smile.gif

[canada shrimper]

How about a golf day on the friday, then on saturday have sufc-v-Norwich city and have the teams play in the retro kits from the first game.This would then leave a door open for an auction of the shirts, to raise money to bring me over for the golf tournament.

[Javea Shrimper]

Surely a match should be played against our first opponents in the Southern League Second Division back in 1906 - 100 years ago; Norwich City were our first opponents at Roots Hall.

WS

[Exiled Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Javea Shrimper @ Sep. 09 2004,17:16)]Surely a match should be played against our first opponents in the Southern League Second Division back in 1906 - 100 years ago; Norwich City were our first opponents at Roots Hall.

WS
Next season should see a pre-season friendly at Roots Hall against the Canaries to celebrate 50 years at the ground - I believe the club have been in contact with NCFC.

As for the centenary match, many amongst our number want Swindon Town (dropping the 'Reserves') as the celebratory match, but as out inaugural meeting on Monday concluded, this would not be a big draw for the crowds. It's a case of purism against finances.

[Groyne Strain]

I would suggest that, seeing as Olympique Marseille (sic) and FC Berlin were among our first opponents, a match against either of those two sides would be quite a draw. After all, if Exeter City can attract Brazil .....

[South Benfleet Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Groyne Strain @ Sep. 09 2004,19:43)]I would suggest that, seeing as Olympique Marseille (sic) and FC Berlin were among our first opponents, a match against either of those two sides would be quite a draw. *After all, if Exeter City can attract Brazil .....
Sounds a great idea to me.... http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[footymad13]

Maybe a legends wall, a wall at FF where every player to have played for the club is put onto a wall ?

Id like to see a special shirt though, perhaps as close to the first ever shirt as poss.

[The Artful Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ Oct. 12 2004,00:07)]Id like to see a special shirt though, perhaps as close to the first ever shirt as poss.
...which presumably was the hide from a grazing ox or some other neanderthal garment?
sorry!...I'll get me ...shirt


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Hows a bout an evening meal with Alison crooning a few melodies and Mr Alderton cracking a few jokes and a few old players reminiscing for us?
A Southend Themed night no less.


...oh and a healthy supply of fine wines and real ales.

[footymad13]

Quote[/b] (The Artful Shrimper @ Oct. 12 2004,16:39)]Hows a bout an evening meal with Alison crooning a few melodies and Mr Alderton cracking a few jokes and a few old players reminiscing for us?
A Southend Themed night no less.


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Would be nice to see Alison at the club !

[Shrimpersarmy]

A shirt is a good idea, if not the whole shirt surely they could just put something under/beside the badge that says 'Southend United, centenary season' or something like that ? We did it in the 1999,2000 season which said 'Millenium season' over the badge!

[Leeboy]

Either a one-off Centenary shirt, or as Dan said some sort of writing around the badge of that seasons shirt.

and I think an SUFC first team vs SZFC game should be compulsory

[steveh1510]

How about, to gain publicity for the centenary season, we sign half-rate comedians and pretend we're going to play them in goal?

[Leeboy]

Quote[/b] (steveh1510 @ Oct. 13 2004,10:06)]How about, to gain publicity for the centenary season, we sign half-rate comedians and pretend we're going to play them in goal?
I think we've done that already

[Benfleetshrimp]

How about for the whole season all the fans stop slating the club at every little thing they do, and start being more positive

[steveh1510]

Quote[/b] (Benfleetshrimp @ Oct. 13 2004,10:38)]How about for the whole season all the fans stop slating the club at every little thing they do, and start being more positive
Rubbish idea.

[Benfleetshrimp]

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[Ron Manager]

I agree on having a shirt that's as close in design to the original kit as possible. Any pictures available of what we wore in the first season? And yes, before any smart arse says it I do know the photo would be in black and white.....

Also, how about a Masters style 5-aside tournament? A Southend old boys team against a few other local clubs former players. It could be held at Roots Hall, just mark a smaller pitch out in the middle.

[footymad13]

it was stripped and had a polo type collar.

[One O'Clock At The Crane]

Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ Oct. 14 2004,19:40)]it was stripped and had a polo type collar.
Please, whatever you do in your spare time and who you do it with it is not for airing on here.

How about every single ex-player still alive - or in Tony Richards' case still able to move - to stroll around the pitch just before a centenary celebration match against an England XI? In Stan's case, he could also tour the car park if he so wished.

[Napster]

Quote[/b] (One O'Clock At The Crane @ Oct. 27 2004,17:04)]
Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ Oct. 14 2004,19:40)]it was stripped and had a polo type collar.
Please, whatever you do in your spare time and who you do it with it is not for airing on here.

How about every single ex-player still alive - or in Tony Richards' case still able to move - to stroll around the pitch just before a centenary celebration match against an England XI? *In Stan's case, he could also tour the car park if he so wished.
One club, I forget who, had their centenary celebrations recently and 100 ex-pros from throughout their history were paraded around the pitch before the game.

[Hong Kong Blue]

I think we should play Bradford......

[Matt the Shrimp]

I like the idea of a Centenary Ball (says he, concerned that he's displaying his innate toff-ness).

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Seriously, wouldn't it be a laugh to rent out a nice hall, get some (hopefully) decent caterers in, get a table with your mates, have Terry Alderton & Alison Moyet provide the entertainment, get dressed up in black tie, and maybe raise some money for the SUSCT...?

Sounds great to me, at any rate!

Matt

[Kent Shrimper]

Quote[/b] (Matt the Shrimp @ Oct. 27 2004,19:44)]get dressed up in black tie,

Matt
Like this idea but instead of the usual white shirt, it has to be a southend shirt.

or maybe not http://www.shrimperzone.com/iB_html/non-cgi/emoticons/rock.gif

[Kent Shrimper]

How about a First Day cover for both the Anniversary of Roots Hall and a second for the centenary?

I have spoken to the company that produced our other first day covers as i was missing 1 from my collection, he is more than interested in doing them. Heres his details

Mr. Stuart Renshaw
Dawn Cover Productions
27 Ashfield Road
Davenport
STOCKPORT
Cheshire
SK3 8UD.

Tel: 0161 483 1297

[Beaver]

Quote[/b] (Kent Shrimper @ Nov. 22 2004,13:18)]How about a First Day cover for both the Anniversary of Roots Hall and a second for the centenary?

I have spoken to the company that produced our other first day covers as i was missing 1 from my collection, he is more than interested in doing them. Heres his details

Mr. Stuart Renshaw
Dawn Cover Productions
27 Ashfield Road
Davenport
STOCKPORT
Cheshire
SK3 8UD.

Tel: 0161 483 1297
Thanks,

Will pass on that info at our next Meeting.

[Bluesmanager]

Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ Oct. 11 2004,23:07)]Maybe a legends wall, a wall at FF where every player to have played for the club is put onto a wall ?

Id like to see a special shirt though, perhaps as close to the first ever shirt as poss.
Ever thought how much wall space that'd take? Do a poll:

Who, In Your Opinion, are the Best 100 Players to have played for SUFC in the last 100 years?

[pickledseal]

Quote[/b] (Bluesmanager @ Nov. 22 2004,20:07)]
Quote[/b] (footymad13 @ Oct. 11 2004,23:07)]Maybe a legends wall, a wall at FF where every player to have played for the club is put onto a wall ?

Id like to see a special shirt though, perhaps as close to the first ever shirt as poss.
Ever thought how much wall space that'd take? Do a poll:

Who, In Your Opinion, are the Best 100 Players to have played for SUFC in the last 100 years?
does anyone remember that bloke who came to southend on trial- i think he may have been african, or maybe french - he came on as a sub and then broke his leg or something
he should def be on the wall! ;)