It's been a tough decision, but I think it's the right one.

I've decided to cease updating this blog. There are several reasons for this...and if you're really interested you can always email me at longpier@googlemail.com

What started out as a home-moving blog quickly turned into a fully comprehensive Southend United fans' site. Click to continue reading...

Barack Obama, 5 November 2008 - Wins US Presidential election Click to continue reading...

A source close to Global has told longpier that Essex FM Controller Chris Cotton's job is on the line following the furore surrounding the station's on-air stunt.

longpier understands Cotton was locked in his Chelmsford office and was being grilled by bosses from Global's Leicester Square HQ during a long telephone call on Friday. Click to continue reading...

Southend United were extremely fortunate to pick up a point at Roots Hall as the visitors and arch rivals Colchester dominated large parts of this game.

But thanks to Jean Francois Christophe's last second goal - 4 minutes into injury time - the Blues kept their fine home form intact.

Ironically the Shrimpers started the game in high tempo, picking up the way they left off against Leeds on Tuesday. Click to continue reading...

Southend United put on an extremely impressive display to beat promotion rivals Leeds at a packed Roots Hall.

Dan Harding's stunning free kick on 18 minutes was the difference between the two sides as the Blues moved up to 7th and banished the memory of Saturday's defeat at Bristol Rovers. Click to continue reading...

Martin but definitely not Su during Essex FM gig

Four people got up extra early this morning. Armed with placards, they descended on Glebe House in Chelmsford with venom in their throats. Bring back Martin and Su they demanded.

Just four. Click to continue reading...

Have you noticed - we're in the midst of the worst financial crisis in 80 years? Oh you did...good.

Another day, another bank collapse or worst still a whole country going bankrupt (Mum's definitely not going to Iceland, although she would get a very good deal at swanky spa resorts there right now). Click to continue reading...

Southend United were ripped apart by Paul Lambert who scored all four goals for his side as the Blues were destroyed by some lethal finishing and appalling defending.

Lambert completed a hat trick after just 33 minutes at the Memorial Stadium - the Blues being completely outplayed.

Lambert scored his fourth before the Blues got two consolation goals - first from Peter Clarke (70) and then substitute Francis Laurent (75). Click to continue reading...

Longpier is proud to support the charity FootballAid. Here's your chance to actually PLAY at Roots Hall.
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Football Aid is delighted to announce it's first EVER event at Roots Hall, with The Shrimpers becoming the latest addition to the Football Aid ‘Live the Dream' fixture list. Click to continue reading...

An interesting survey from footballpools.comthat lists football's over and under achievers has been released.

Doncaster Rovers come top of the poll, with the Roots Hall outfit in a commendable 30th place out of 92.
This graph shows the sixteen year period up to this year. Click to continue reading...

Within the last few minutes it's been revealed the hugely impressive Adam Federici is in talks to stay with Southend up until the first round of the FA Cup (8 November). His initial one month loan period came to an end after tonight's draw with Scunthorpe. But with Reading manager Steve Coppell happy for him to stay, and Federici seemingly enjoying first team football Steve Tilson has said the club's now in talks to extend the loan period. Click to continue reading...

Southend United gained a valuable point at table-topping Scunthorpe on a chilly October night at Glanford Park. But the Blues will feel hard done by after conceding a dubious penalty with just eleven minutes to go.

The first half was a gritty affair with both sides playing some good football. Click to continue reading...

Within the last few moments, Longpier has learned the New Empire Theatre in Alexandra Street has been closed by bailiffs acting for the freeholders of the property.

More follows... Click to continue reading...

Southend United climbed to sixth in the League One table with a deserved 2-1 victory over Swindon at Roots Hall.

Substitute Francis Laurent grabbed the winner for the Blues on 71 after an effective - if unspectacular - team performance helped the Shrimpers to within five points of league leaders Scunthorpe, who Southend face on Tuesday night. Click to continue reading...

"So that's why I've had zero comments in the past few months!!!".

I knew something was up!!!
Massive apologies to anyone who's been trying to leave a comment on the blog. Apparently everyone's been having trouble with the "Word Verification" box and that's been preventing comments getting on. Click to continue reading...