Southend United News

SOUTHEND United made it two wins in two days with a 5-2 victory at Witham Town this afternoon.

SOUTHEND United began their pre-season campaign in style with a comfortable 4-0 triumph at Great Wakering Rovers tonight.

STEVE Tilson will be lining up alongside Danny Greaves once again at Witham Town tomorrow.

Southend United have suffered injuries to two of their players before the start of their pre-season schedule.

STOCKPORT County defender Michael Raynes is the man Southend United want to replace Peter Clarke.

Crystal Palace are looking at Norwich City goalkeeper Stuart Nelson as a possible replacement for Darryl Flahavan, who looks set to leave the club.

THEO Robinson will start next season back at Roots Hall, but not in the shirt he was expecting to wear.

Southend United manager Steve Tilson has handed a trial to Estonia international defender Andrei Stepanov as he looks to bolster his defence.

Make sure you dona t have to queue for the first of this seasona s big pre-season friendlies.

SEASON training is not normally a time for enjoyment among footballers. But try telling that to Southend United striker Alex Revell.

SOUTHEND United will this morning report back for their first day of pre-season training.

I FEEL I have to respond to Mr Ledicott's email that appeared in Views on the Blues .

Goalkeeper Darryl Flahavan would welcome solid interest from Leeds United this summer after being told that Crystal Palace will listen to offers for him.

SOUTHEND United has not yet finalised its deal to buy the Prospects College site in Fairfax Drive - " a major part of the Roots Hall redevelopment scheme.

Huddersfield Town are considering making an offer for MK Dons forward Aaron Wilbraham.

A GROUP of Southend United fans are to take on TVa s brainboxes on the BBC quizshow Eggheads.

RETURNING to learning has been rewarded across Essex as the winners of the county-wide Big Skill Awards 2009 were revealed.

I READ the Echo most nights and also peruse the Sky Sports channels most evenings in the hope that SUFC are possibly going to sign a quality player or two.

SOUTHEND United manager Steve Tilson has been left stunned after his side were paired with Cheltenham Town in the opening round of the Carling Cup for the third year running.

Cheltenham Town will play Southend United in the first round of the Carling Cup for the third consecutive season.