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  1. DoDTS

    f.a. Cup draw We ALL GOT IT WRONG

    OK you prediction junkies here's a chance to gain Three extra points for the Main Prediction League and the Southend Prediction League. Who do you think Southend will draw in the First Round of the Cup? Simply Predict Three Non League Sides and Three League sides if our opponents are amongst...
  2. MrB

    FC - Season 26

    Off we go again. Back in the Championship after a 5 season absence and it looks a mighty tough league. Typically the season I promote is the one where there's no bot or sell up. Could be a very long season! Open against Phils Hotspurs, probably not a bad time to play them as they have a huge...
  3. Banksy

    1960/61 Season - Where are We, Where Are They ?

    Division Season 2012/2013 Division Season 1960/1961 Southend 4 3 Southampton 1 3 Swansea 1...
  4. Napster

    Hinckley United

    My mate supports Hinckley. They also have a crap chairman who doesn't pay wages. I've seen them play. They are awful but they have to field kids because the seniors aren't paid. anyway they've just broken an unwanted record...
  5. All At Sea issue 42 out now

    I hope the mods will forgive this plug but the latest issue of All At Sea is on sale now. You can buy it before tomorrow's clash with Oxford from 1.45pm in Shakespeare Drive and in Victoria Avenue. If you can't make the game, it's available from...
  6. the end of the beginning...

    was at roots hall market today (thursday) and i could hear 'activity' in the prospect college site. it sounded as if they were stripping out the interior of the warehouse/workshop. when i drove down victoria avenue and then along fairfax drive there were more workers outside the prospect...
  7. pickledseal

    Question Stadium Program/Announcements for my Grandad RIP

    Quick question, My grandad, Ted Lewis, passed away last week. He was 94 and a season ticket holder for over 40 years after moving to Southend in 1955. He used to go to lots of reserve games too and used to offer his 'advice' to whoever was in charge apparently! He sat at the back of the West...
  8. OldBlueLady

    Received in the post today - Application to extend time limit for planning permission

    Letter received from Andrew Meddle, Head of Service (whatever that means!) at SOSBC: To demolish nightclub and training facilities; erect 22,000 seat football stadium, including 114 bedroom hotel, conference floorspace, players' hostel, food and drink concessions, bars and other ancillary...
  9. OD - Week 4

    BATTY SHRIMPERS v Park Avenue CC We take in the side in 6th today, the 1st of a run of 4 consecutive Home games, which should boost the coffers nicely. Full-strength side out, but PFL's are starting to bite, we need to get another bowler in sharpish... Lost Fitz early again, he's now scored...
  10. Vultan

    Question Westcliff On Sea

    Hi Guys, Bit of help needed really, currently living or should I say renting in Leigh On Sea but got the opportunity to get place pretty much same but for lot cheaper in Westcliff. Can anyone advise as to what the area around Electric Avenue is like?! Any feedback welcome!
  11. WARNING, A127/Prince Avenue. Tonight.

    Hi guys. Oxford game, Just to let anyone know that travels in along Prince Avenue, there was cones out from Tesco to the Bell, reducing both sides down to One Lane today. So avoid it or add plenty of time on to your journey tonight.
  12. Dead on its feet pub for sale

    The sign is up outside and likely buyers of pubs please note the Spread's lease is up for sale. For an outlay of £35,000 you can become the new landlords of the once thriving Southend United fans' pub in Victoria Avenue right near Roots Hall. Punch Taverns are selling the lease which can only...
  13. Mad Cyril

    Grant off to......

    ....Electric Avenue. Then he'll take it higher.
  14. Maisie Shrimper

    The queue

    Goes from the ticket offica and the stadium 4 times, and then round the club shop into vic avenue
  15. MrB

    My story

    I've never been that lucky with holidays: - Away for Grimsby game two seasons ago (ok, not so bad in the end, I scheduled that to make sure I was there for the play offs) - Away for Bristol City game last season (bad, though at least I was at Swansea) - Away when SZFC played at Roots Hall (no...
  16. Anyone live near Fossetts Farm ?

    To add to our responses to the locals moaning about the new Stadium development is there anyone on SZ who lives near the new ground ? If you could write to the Echo and promote the plans as the locals all seem to reply with "You are a fan who doesn't live near Eastern Avenue". I...
  17. fbm

    The fbm view and ratings

    BRIGHTON ROCK AS LATE SHOW SEALS BLUES PASSAGE Southend made heavy going of their 2nd round Carling Cup tie against Brighton at Roots Hall this evening, but in the end it was a naive managerial decision by Albion caretaker boss Dean Wilkins that showed Blues the way.  Tilly had made 2 changes...
  18. Andy_S

    AFC Hornchurch Vs Wivenhoe

    As I said I was going to on here last week, I made my 10 minute drive to Bridge Avenue for the Hornchurch Vs Wivenhoe game yesterday. Former Youth team keeper Dale Brightly played for Hornchurch, and looked slightly flappable shall we say. Garry Cross lined up in central midfield, but due to...
  19. Andy_S

    Garry Cross

    Cross made a scoring debut for AFC Hornchurch in their opening day 2-1 victory over Enfield Town yesterday. Former Youth keeper, Dale Brightly also made his debut for the club, whilst Jamie Southon was another Ex Shrimper in the Urchins line up. I shall be visiting Bridge Avenue next Saturday...
  20. Battrick

    For those who have battrick membership have a look at this bloke Shahed Chandrasiri (81039) he plays for Park avenue in the league me & Muse are in and he dont look very Sri Lankan to me lol
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