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All,
You may have noticed I haven't been round much these last few weeks. The truth is, now I've moved to Kent and virtually settled down (eek), I don't get involved in all the other SUFC stuff now - I've quit the Trust committee (although their aims are the same as mine) and now, reluctantly, I'm leaving my responsibilities at Shrimperzone. I'm enjoying just being a fan for once, believe it or not.
I remember first coming on here ooh back in 2002. I posted a lot in those days. Leeboy, for it was he, was after some VHS tapes I had. I said I'd meet him in the Spread that Saturday at 12. Mike, being at that time a semi-regular at the Spread, suggested I get there at 11. That rather drunken day/night is still embedded on my mind. Those were the days, even though the club was rubbish, everyone had a good time following SUFC home and away. I especially remember a good number of us going to Dag & Red away and of course Macclesfield, even though Scriv will still maintain he wasn't drunk.
And then, we grew in size, the hardy band of SUFC fans. SZ also grew, and soon FM13 was made to eat his words in a Overs Unders match which the overs won. ShrimperzoneFC was born, and although it took a few years, theyve started to win. I was proud to be part of that.
I was also proud to be part of the Trust committee. I started the columns in the Echo and the Southend Times, organised an auction for live commentary for BBC Essex
and I've been on radio far too often. (The best being on BBC Wales before our 2nd LDV Cup Final).
I've met most of my Southend heroes- Stan, Chrissy Powell, Dave Crown. I've talked to other greats, Derek Spence, Alan Moody, Ian Benjamin and Andy Ansah. No-one can take away what I've achieved over the last few years, and it's all down to Shrimperzone. Through this website, I've made dozens of good friends, I've been on the Trust committee and I've been in the media.
Cheers for all your support. Please support the new blood whoever that may be- I'll still post occasionally, and yes, I'll still be asking questions regarding FF.
ps Up the Shrimpers and see you Saturday!
You may have noticed I haven't been round much these last few weeks. The truth is, now I've moved to Kent and virtually settled down (eek), I don't get involved in all the other SUFC stuff now - I've quit the Trust committee (although their aims are the same as mine) and now, reluctantly, I'm leaving my responsibilities at Shrimperzone. I'm enjoying just being a fan for once, believe it or not.
I remember first coming on here ooh back in 2002. I posted a lot in those days. Leeboy, for it was he, was after some VHS tapes I had. I said I'd meet him in the Spread that Saturday at 12. Mike, being at that time a semi-regular at the Spread, suggested I get there at 11. That rather drunken day/night is still embedded on my mind. Those were the days, even though the club was rubbish, everyone had a good time following SUFC home and away. I especially remember a good number of us going to Dag & Red away and of course Macclesfield, even though Scriv will still maintain he wasn't drunk.
And then, we grew in size, the hardy band of SUFC fans. SZ also grew, and soon FM13 was made to eat his words in a Overs Unders match which the overs won. ShrimperzoneFC was born, and although it took a few years, theyve started to win. I was proud to be part of that.
I was also proud to be part of the Trust committee. I started the columns in the Echo and the Southend Times, organised an auction for live commentary for BBC Essex
and I've been on radio far too often. (The best being on BBC Wales before our 2nd LDV Cup Final).
I've met most of my Southend heroes- Stan, Chrissy Powell, Dave Crown. I've talked to other greats, Derek Spence, Alan Moody, Ian Benjamin and Andy Ansah. No-one can take away what I've achieved over the last few years, and it's all down to Shrimperzone. Through this website, I've made dozens of good friends, I've been on the Trust committee and I've been in the media.
Cheers for all your support. Please support the new blood whoever that may be- I'll still post occasionally, and yes, I'll still be asking questions regarding FF.
ps Up the Shrimpers and see you Saturday!
