Famous Shrimpers

[Javea Shrimper]

At the weekend in my local I had the dubious pleasure of some joker (a 62-year-old Watford fan) trying to convince me that the Jimmy Greaves played first-team football for Southend United at the end of his career. He was convinced that he was right. Of course, we all know it's utter b******s, although his son Danny made over 50 appearances for the Shrimpers in the early 80s before injury cut short his professional career.

So, it got us thinking. Who is the most famous footballer to join Southend United? Before you all come back with Stan Collymore, I mean a player who was famous BEFORE he came to Roots Hall. Someone like Ronnie Whelan or Mike Marsh. Any other candidates? Does Tony Currie count?

WS

 

[Thenewblue]

Neville Southall?
Spencer Prior!

 

[stid]

Phil Chisnall?
Eddie Firmani? Ah, now there's a possibility!
Frank Lampard? Hmm, perhaps a bit borderline....
Paul Brush? No, that's pushing it a bit.
Derek Spence? Famous for, er, being Derek Spence.

Unless I'm missing the obvious (quite possible in fact), then I'd go for Firmani. I don't think Tony Currie counts as he never actually made it onto the pitch.

 

[Technician]

Lee Chapman

I've heard of one hit wonders, but just one game... what a sore loser!

 

[Firestorm]

David Jack

Before he played for us he was the most expensive player in the world (Bolton to Arsenal)

And both him and his dad managed us

 

[W4 Shrimper]

I'd say it's between Ronnie Whelan and Neville Southall, with Eddie Firmani close behind.

 

[HUMBLEPIE]

Bobby Moore and if he was alive today would be Sir Bobby....it shames English football that Southend were the only professional club to give him a job in football...West Ham only recognised his achievements after he died....

Dave Webb Chelsea hero in the 1970 FA Cup Final.....

 

[Banksy]

Mel Slack.

 

[Banksy]

Frank Dudley.

 

[Banksy]

Frankie Banks.

 

[Banksy]

Eddie Clayton.

 

[Banksy]

Billy Best.
Bill Garner.
Phil Chisnal.
Trevor Fitzpatrick (Irish International).

 

[Mad Cyril]

Steve Brown

 

[Guest]

either roy hollis or sammy mccrory

 

[HUMBLEPIE]

Alvin Martin

 

[HUMBLEPIE]

Peter Taylor

 

[Barry the dog]

David Roach {famous to Newcastle CID}

 

[Matt the Shrimp]

Quote[/b] (Banksy @ Oct. 05 2004,10:52)]Trevor Fitzpatrick

ROFLMAO

Famous for being sh*te!!!

Any of Whelan, Marsh or Firmani will do for me. Whelan probably edges it.

Matt