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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...

Southend broke their Orient jinx and exacted revenge for their Johnstone's Paint trophy defeat to their rivals earlier in the month, with a comprehensive victory at Roots Hall tonight.

The Blues went ahead after just 47 seconds when Lee Barnard scored his third goal of the season following a good move. Click to continue reading...

Southend registered their second win of the season as Lee Barnard gave the Blues a thoroughly deserved victory at Roots Hall.

Hereford were below par and, on this showing, will struggle in League One...

The Blues completely dominated the first half and should have Click to continue reading...

Southend United dropped into the League One relegation zone after their third consecutive league defeat.

The return leg of the 630-mile round trip will seem like a lifetime to the hardy Blues fans who trudged up to Brunton Park in some terrible weather conditions, and will face similiar problems coming back south. Click to continue reading...

Within the last half-hour Southend United have completed the signing of Francis Laurent. The Frechman moves to Roots Hall on a one-year deal, with the option of a further 12 months.

The 22-year-old had a trial with Barnet in the middle of August but they refused the option of signing him. The striker was part of FC Mainz 05's team last season and played 6 times as a substitute. Click to continue reading...

The Blues have re-signed Reading midfielder Hal Robson-Kanu on a one-month loan deal.

The 19-year-old spent three months at Roots Hall at the end of last season, scoring three goals in eight starts.

Steve Tilson told the club website: "He did well last season when he was fit and the fact he can play on the wing or upfront is a bonus. Click to continue reading...

BREAKING NEWS

Southend United have moved to sign Chelsea teenager Lee Sawyer on a three-month loan.

The 19-year-old, who plays as an attacking midfielder, gives the Blues cover after the departure of Nicky Bailey to Charlton and the injured Alan McCormack - who's out for another 6 weeks. Click to continue reading...

Longpier Live returns on Saturday evening at 6pm with a bumper-packed show discussing this week's goings on at Roots Hall. The Longpier Live Skypecast is a FREE service for all Southend fans and gives YOU the chance to have your say on the Blues via this special web discussion forum. Click to continue reading...

Southend crashed out of the Carling Cup at the first hurdle as Cheltenham scored an extra time winner in a tepid affair at Roots Hall.

The score compounded a terrible night for the Blues as it was announced that midfielder Nicky Bailey would be leaving for Charlton within 24 hours.

More follows. Click to continue reading...

longpier.com is proud to announce its latest initiative, giving Southend United fans a chance to have their say straight after the game against Peterborough.

It starts at 6pm Saturday night, giving fans enough time to get home and log-on.

Here's a guide:

What is Longpier Live? Click to continue reading...

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A tale of contrasts: Shabbaz Baidoo and Paul Furlong

Shabbaz Baidoo Trialing at non-league Lewes. Sill only 20, Baidoo has gone a long way since signing a new contract with QPR a couple of years ago, after talk of a Premiership transfer. Click to continue reading...

It's been a busy period for Southend United and longpier over the past week. Lots of news coming out of Roots Hall - details are below. Also we've been testing the new LONGPIER LIVE Skypecast - a new, easy and FREE interactive discussion show, starting on the first day of the new season. If you haven't seen the details click here and have your say on Southend's season. Click to continue reading...

Southend United misfit Richie Foran could finally be on his way out of Roots Hall. longpier understands Carlisle manager John Ward is set to bid £50,000 for the winger-cum-striker.

Allegations about Foran's private life are said to have hindered his progress at the Blues. Click to continue reading...

A last minute offer put forward by Scunthorpe has secured the services of Southend striker Gary Hooper.

As reported on longpier on Wednesday night, Cheltenham were set to win the race to sign the forward for £140,000. But with Hooper travelling to Gloucestershire to sign the deal, Scunthorpe usurped the Whaddon Road outfit and bid £175,000. Click to continue reading...

Southend striker Gary Hooper is on the verge of completing a £140,000 move to Cheltenham Town.

longpier understands the forward has three clubs chasing his signature, but Stockport and Hereford - where he enjoyed a fantastic scoring record whilst on loan last season - look set to miss out. Click to continue reading...

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On QPR Italia Blog, QPR's new signing, Emmanuel Jorge Ledesma interviewed speaking about Genoa, Italian football and QPR: Intervista a Ledesma: "Al QPR col Genoa nel cuore" and a Web translation


PFA's Give Me Football/Mark Shail - Q&A WitH Paul Furlong
He may be turning 40 in October, but new Southend signing Paul Furlong says he still has the hunger and desire to be a success at Roots Hall. Click to continue reading...

Southend have signed veteran striker Paul Furlong on a free transfer from Luton as they continue building for next season.

The 39-year-old has penned a one-year deal and follows fellow new-boys Osei Sankofa and Steve Mildenhall in moving to the Roots Hall outfit.
Furlong scored 12 goals last season but was unable to prevent the Hatters slipping to relegation from League One. Click to continue reading...

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Paul Furlong Joins Southend

Southend Official Site - EXPERIENCED STRIKER SIGNS
Veteran striker Paul Furlong has completed a move to Southend United this morning on a free transfer.
Furlong, who will turn 40 in October, has signed a one-year contract at Roots Hall as manager Steve Tilson adds some experience to his squad. Click to continue reading...

Not even the most informed Southend fan could have seen this coming. Without warning three major first team players were transfer listed on Thursday. Player of the year Nicky Bailey and defenders Peter Clarke and Simon Francis failed to agree extensions to their contracts and were promptly made available to buy. Click to continue reading...

Southend face a difficult passage to Wembley after a goalless draw with Doncaster at Roots Hall.

The stalemate hands advantage to the south Yorkshire side, but the Blues are very much in this tight play-off affair.

With the Sky Sports cameras in town, the club handed out 5,000 blue and white flags and they certainly added to the electric atmosphere as over 9,000 fans packed into Roots Hall. Click to continue reading...

Due to a late bit of work coming my way, I failed to get down to Roots Hall for the big game.

Apparently the Blues were very good in the first half, but had to weather a bit of a Forest comeback in the second. Good to see another one of our loanee signings on the scoresheet.

Here's the PA report:

Substitute Matt Thornhill made sure Nottingham Forest left Roots Hall with a
share of the spoils in an entertaining 1-1 draw against Southend. Click to continue reading...

Jamal Campbell-Ryce came back to Roots Hall to haunt Southend as the Blues faltered in the fourth round of the FA Cup.

I didn't go but there are lots of reports online here and here.

Meantime Southend signed Spurs forward Lee Barnard on Friday, while Garry Richards left the Blues for Gillingham. Click to continue reading...

Southend completely dominated this second round replay against non-league Oxford and should have won by a far greater margin.
Charlie MacDonald scored two, missed a penalty and wasted a number of glorious opportunities in front of goal. Dean Morgan scored a spot kick but was also guilty of missing gilt-edged chances in front of a freezing 2,740 crowd - the lowest for many years. Click to continue reading...

The second of the games I missed (hey, it was a well needed holiday!) was a five-goal thriller against Doncaster at Roots Hall on Saturday.

Leon Clarke scored his third in as many games, with Adam Barrett and Alan McCormack bagging the other goals. It moves the Blues up to 5th position. All of a sudden, things are looking good.

The Blues go to Blackpool in the third round of the Carling Cup tomorrow, which is the same day as the public inquiry into the new stadium starts at the Civic Centre in Southend. Click to continue reading...