the first in a new series of where are they now.......southend fans that is

[Kevin Hogg]

The Selfe Brothers (Stumpy and Steve), Frankie Taylor. Slim (Barry Smith..sadly no longer with us).

 

[Suffolk Blue]

Hi Kev,

Andy here. I live in Suffolk now but still a home and away regular (South Upper seaso). Still some of my other Basildon mates about. Always amazes me how many of those old faces you still see on our travels (now very old faces?).

I seem to remember someone telling me you'd buggered off to sunnier climes; you back now or bothering us from a distance :smile:

See you soon :)

 

[Kevin Hogg]

Hi Kev,

Andy here. I live in Suffolk now but still a home and away regular (South Upper seaso). Still some of my other Basildon mates about. Always amazes me how many of those old faces you still see on our travels (now very old faces?).

I seem to remember someone telling me you'd buggered off to sunnier climes; you back now or bothering us from a distance :smile:

See you soon :)

Back ....at least for a while!!
Glad you are still about and of course I'll see you "soon"..ha ha.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Paul Strutt, Tim Fawkes and myself were regulars on the away coaches in the late 80's early 90's - probably kept ourselves to ourselves to be honest - must of been the Appleton school clique !
There was a lady called Marion and a bloke with a fantastic blond perm called Chris who ran the coaches for a while if I remember.

 

[BLUEBLOOD]

Paul Strutt, Tim Fawkes and myself were regulars on the away coaches in the late 80's early 90's - probably kept ourselves to ourselves to be honest - must of been the Appleton school clique !
There was a lady called Marion and a bloke with a fantastic blond perm called Chris who ran the coaches for a while if I remember.

Me and Strutty are still top mates to this day, still see Chris & Marion about both at football and cricket

 

[C C Csiders]

Paul Strutt, Tim Fawkes and myself were regulars on the away coaches in the late 80's early 90's - probably kept ourselves to ourselves to be honest - must of been the Appleton school clique !
There was a lady called Marion and a bloke with a fantastic blond perm called Chris who ran the coaches for a while if I remember.

God she got on my nerves. Once said she didn't want promotion to Division 3 as it was more friendly in Division 4.

 

[C C Csiders]

Mid to late 80s really Rob ... but anyway obviously we need to add Phil Cox to the list

How could I have forgotten him?

Your man with no shoulders mate inflicted a f***ing Sinitta tape on everyone going up to some northern match - I think the 3-0 defeat at Wigan when Andy Edwards made his debut.

 

[Shrimpers are Magic]

Me and Strutty are still top mates to this day, still see Chris & Marion about both at football and cricket

Paul's a good lad - bet he can't believe we're going to be forty soon !!!

 

[TrueBlue]

How about shadwell the young welsh asian guy or mad army stuart.

Both probably mid to late 90's

Shadwell randomly turned up to our last away game at MK Dons and I still see Stuart about town

 

[TrueBlue]

Bob Evans - Enough said RIP :sad:

 

[C C Csiders]

Err me..if in the country!

Chopper?

Funnily enough, apart from an unofficial coach Spotter organised to Doncaster I don't remember you travelling by coach much. I imagined you got to away games by Bentley.

I do remember you in a couple of the Spotter Hooli-vans to the 'Shots away and PNE. The 'Shots one was where about 20 of us were cammed into the back of a no-seats transit and the spliffs were doing teh rounds. When we arrived at teh ground we were greeted by the OB and all-spilled out the back of the van, with the evidence on the floor of the transit, but a blind eye was shown.

 

[Kevin Hogg]

Funnily enough, apart from an unofficial coach Spotter organised to Doncaster I don't remember you travelling by coach much. I imagined you got to away games by Bentley.

I do remember you in a couple of the Spotter Hooli-vans to the 'Shots away and PNE. The 'Shots one was where about 20 of us were cammed into the back of a no-seats transit and the spliffs were doing teh rounds. When we arrived at teh ground we were greeted by the OB and all-spilled out the back of the van, with the evidence on the floor of the transit, but a blind eye was shown.

Actually some truth. I was banned from Supporters coaches by The brothers/Phil Esdaile in late 1980 after an incident-packed visit to Darlo.W
So, yea...the few coach trips after were on Spotter Tours.

Bentley?? Travelled in various forms but never a Bentley!!

Yes, one of a few great days out to Shots!! No seats..that was classic travel. Good days!

 

[C'mon you Shrimpers]

whateveo happened to Argy Pete. IF we get the Wembley he must be there. I don't use the word legend .............

 

[C C Csiders]

Yes, one of a few great days out to Shots!! No seats..that was classic travel. Good days!

And fish and chips in Kingston on t'way 'ome; Spotter flashing out the back window and still change from a tenner.

 

[ThundersleyShrimper]

Actually some truth. I was banned from Supporters coaches by The brothers/Phil Esdaile in late 1980 after an incident-packed visit to Darlo.



Regret you can't pin that one on the brothers Kev, they decided to resign from the committee after I was asked to take over the running of the coaches.

The banning order came from the football club on the basis that plod were involved, you may recall that despite being top of the table we would do well to have 30 on the away coaches in those days so the four of you were all missed!