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November 9, 2008

League One Football Clubs

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Want to keep up with all of the latest news and info on your favorite League One club? Want to read up on your club's opponent ahead of a big league clash? We've compiled links to the official club sites and news, squad, fixtures/results, and NewsNow sections for each League One club so that [...] Click to continue reading...
SoccerLens @ 12:03 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Brighton Hove & Albion, Bristol Rovers, Carlisle United, Crewe Alexandra, Europe, Hereford United, League One, Leeds United, Leicester City, Leyton Orient, MK Dons, Millwall, Northampton Town, Oldham Athletic, Peterborough United, Scunthorpe United, Stockport County, Swindon Town, Tranmere Rovers, Yeovil Town, cheltenham town, colchester united, hartlepool united, huddersfield town, southend united, walsall

October 25, 2008

Bristol Rovers 4-2 Southend United

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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 @ 10:52 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 2-4, francis laurent, peter clarke, southend, southend united

October 23, 2008

Play at Roots Hall!

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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...
Longpier @ 09:17 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , football aid, longpier, roots hall, southend, southend united

October 22, 2008

Southend United - under or over achievers?

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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...
Longpier @ 11:01 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , overachievers, southend, southend united, underachievers

Southend United FC Nike 2008/09 Third Kit / Jersey

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Southend United are pleased to announce the return of the yellow shirt following an absence of eight years. The colour, which still remains popular with Southend supporters, was worn on October 2, 2008 against Scunthorpe United and is available for fans to purchase online at Blues Direct. The Club Shop anticipates a high demand for the third [. Click to continue reading...
Football Fashion @ 08:08 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 2008-09, 2008/09 Kits and Jerseys, English Football League, League One, NIKE, Southend United FC, southend united, sports

October 21, 2008

Scunthorpe 1-1 Southend United

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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...
Longpier @ 03:26 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 1-1, adam barrett, southend, southend united

October 18, 2008

Southend United 2-1 Swindon

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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...
Longpier @ 11:27 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 2-1, alex revell, francis laurent, southend, southend united, swindon

October 7, 2008

Yeovil 1-2 Southend United

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Southend made it four wins on the trot with a battling 2-1 victory at Yeovil. The Blues didn't exactly shine in this one, but in terrible conditions they picked up another three points on the road.

Apologies for the late report - this one comes from PA:

Hal Robson-Kanu netted the winner for Southend as they ran out 2-1 victors over nine-man Yeovil. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 06:50 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 1-2, away, southend, southend united

September 19, 2008

Preview: Weekend English action

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Tim Howard look to continue their winning streak away from Goodison Park while Ian Joyce is set to make his professional debut for Southend United. Click to continue reading...
Yanks Abroad @ 04:36 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: Tim Howard, United States, southend united

September 15, 2008

Snippets:: Martin Allen's Appointment Confirmed...Dowie's Tough Job....Other Snippets

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Confirmation as noted on QPR Report on Saturday, Martin Allen has been appointed manager of Cheltenham.


Cheltenham Official Site - Martin Allen confirmed as Robins boss
Cheltenham Town Football Club have this morning announced the appointment of Martin Allen as new first team manager. Click to continue reading...
QPR Report @ 04:41 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Bristol Rovers, Milan Mandaric, Milton Keynes Dons, West Ham United, football management, fratton park, oxford united, southend united

September 13, 2008

Southend United 1-0 Hereford

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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...
Longpier @ 11:25 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , hereford, roots hall, southend, southend united

September 6, 2008

Carlisle 2-1 Southend United

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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...
Longpier @ 10:56 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Carling Cup, JPT, carlisle, dougie freedman, livesey, peter clarke, roots hall, southend, southend united, steve tilson

September 2, 2008

Southend United 2-4 Leyton Orient (JPT SS R1)

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Southend United crashed out of the Johnstone's Paint Trophy with a humiliating home defeat to one of their biggest rivals.

Orient capitalised on gaps all over the park, especially in the second half, and Blues were made to pay for their lack of man-marking on several occasions.

Steve Tilson has a big job on his hands sealing up the massive space Blues allowed the visitors to enjoy. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 04:00 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Leyton Orient, anthony grant, defence, gaps, midfield, opening day, peter clarke, peterborough, rivals, simon francis, southend, southend united, steve tilson

September 1, 2008

Transfer deadline day - LATEST

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All the news from Southend United on deadline day...

2109 - Matt Harrold sold to Wycombe for undisclosed fee, thought to be £25,000

2005 - Fringe player Peggy Lokando loaned to Dagenham and Redbridge for 1 month

1721 - Jean-Francois Christophe signs for Southend on a one-month loan deal from Portsmouth

1645 - Agent confirms Freedman will sign for Blues this evening on two year deal : also backed up by this article

1119 - Ex-Shrimper Carl Pettefer moves to Bognor after being released by Bournemouth

0902 - Talks resume with Dougie Freedman Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , southend united

Dowie Not Nominated for Manager of the Month Award

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Championship Nominations for Manager of the Month: Wolves' Mick McCarthy; Preston's Alan Irvine; Birmingham's Alex McCleish; Bristol City's Gary Johnson.


Football League - MANAGER OF THE MONTH NOMINATIONS

The nominations are in for the season's first Manager of the Month awards, which are due to be announced at 1. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , Alex McLeish, Birmingham City, Brighton and Hove Albion, Bristol City, Carlisle United, Charlton Athletic, Leicester City, Nigel Pearson, Oldham Athletic, Preston North End, Sky Sports News, Wolverhampton Wanderers, colchester, mick mccarthy, sky sports, southend united

August 30, 2008

Walsall 5-2 Southend United

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Southend United slipped to a heavy defeat at the Banks's Stadium after too many defensive errors were punished by an efficient home side who thoroughly deserved the victory.

A terrible second half period saw the Blues collapse after going into the break level at 1-1.

Hal Robson-Kanu scored that equaliser and Lee Barnard got his first goal of the season - a consolation - to make it 5-2. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 01:02 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 5-2, Kanu, Robson, alex revell, anthony grant, equaliser, hal robson-kanu, lee barnard, midfield, offside, peter clarke, simon francis, southend, southend united, walsall

Longpier LIVE - today at 6pm

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Come and join us for Longpier LIVE Skypecast from 6pm today and have YOUR say on Southend United.

Lots to talk about this week including the midweek transfers and rumours surrounding the arrival of Dougie Freedman. We'll be taking a look at other transfer targets and assessing how the team fared against Walsall. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 05:03 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Rumours, Transfer targets, longpier live, skype.com, skypecasts, southend united, walsall

August 22, 2008

Southend United 0-2 Brighton

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Southend United slipped to their first league defeat of the season in a game they did not deserve to lose.

Franck Moussa was sent off in the 63rd minute for a challenge in the middle of the park in what seemed to be a 50-50 ball.

The Blues will indeed rue their luck with Alex Revell hitting the post in the first half and Lee Barnard seeing a header cleared off the line with the game at 0-1. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 05:30 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 0-2, Seagulls, alex revell, free kick, lee barnard, referee, southend, southend united, steve tilson

August 18, 2008

Southend sign Chelsea youngster

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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 @ 09:04 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Charlton, Chelsea, England, Stamford Bridge, anthony grant, lee sawyer, london, midfielder, roots hall, southend, southend united

August 16, 2008

Millwall 1-1 Southend United

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Southend United threw away the full three points as Millwall rescued a point with an injury time goal.

Alex Revell scored after 7 minutes but Ahmet Brkovic equalised two minutes into stoppage time.
The Blues made the perfect start when Dan Harding's free kick was misjudged by home 'keeper David Forde. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 01:46 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Millwall, Paul Robinson, alex revell, free kick, shrimpers, southend united, striker

August 13, 2008

Southend's Bailey moves to Charlton

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Southend United's player of the year last season, Nicky Bailey, has moved to Charlton Athletic in a deal worth up to £750,000.

The midfielder tied up the deal this afternoon after putting pen-to-paper on a 3-year deal with the Addicks.

The initial fee is thought to be around £375,000 with add-ons subject to Athletic getting promoted/Bailey's appearances/goals. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , Carling Cup, Charlton, Charlton Athletic, English Premier League, midfielder, nicky bailey, peterborough, play offs, southend, southend united

August 8, 2008

Longpier Live - Q & A

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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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Tags: , English Premier League, Messageboards, Sponsorship, longpier, longpier live, peterborough, radio, roots hall, skypecasts, southend united

Longpier look at Southend's 08/09 season

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On the eve of the new season, longpier takes his annual look at Southend's chances this term and asks whether Steve Tilson's men can mount a serious challenge on League One.

The events of the last 48 hours have been breathtaking for many Blues' fans. With an air of doom and gloom surrounding the lack of signings in the close season, Southend moved with lightning speed and signed three players in twelve hours and even had time to reject a bid for Nicky Bailey from Charlton. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 07:11 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , 08/09 season, League One, kevin maher, longpier, longpier live, peter clarke, simon francis, southend, southend united, steve tilson

Longpier Live - 1 DAY TO GO

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EXCLUSIVE

longpier.com is proud to announce its latest initiative, giving Southend United fans a chance to have their say after home and away games.

Akin to the likes of "606" on Five Live, the brand-new, professional service will give fans, experts and even players the chance to air their views on the game. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , games, longpier, longpier live, skypecasts, southend, southend united

Southend sign Harding & Betsy

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Southend United have strengthened their squad by signing Ipswich left back Dan Harding on a 6-month loan and Bristol City winger Kevin Betsy for a nominal fee.

The two players go straight into the squad to face Peterborough on Saturday. Harding - who's 24 - says he's taken the decision to drop down a division to get some first team football and the move is likely to be made permanent in January, if the player performs well. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , Brighton, Bristol City, Chelsea, Fulham, Leeds United, Yeovil, anthony grant, dan harding, kevin betsy, peterborough, ron martin, southend, southend united, steve tilson, winger

August 7, 2008

Southend reject bid for Bailey

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BREAKING NEWS

Southend United have rejected an undisclosed bid from Charlton for the Blues' highly rated midfielder Nicky Bailey.

Bailey was last season's player of the year, but was put on the transfer list over the summer after he refused to sign an extension to his contract. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 12:06 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail (Links: 1 out)
Tags: , Charlton, Chelsea, anthony grant, nicky bailey, southend, southend united

August 6, 2008

Martin to issue fans' note within 48hrs

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NEWS UPDATE

Southend United chairman Ron Martin will be sending out a statement to fans ahead of Saturday's opening League One game against Peterborough.

Martin told longpier.com that he will outline his thoughts and plans in a lengthy email and club website article in the next 48 hours. Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , Charlton, Fans, Luton, email, james walker, midfielder, note, peterborough, ron martin, southend, southend united, statement, steve tilson

August 5, 2008

Longpier Live - Test

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We're testing Longpier Live from 2100 UK time on Tuesday. Come and join us as we pilot ahead of the launch on Saturday.

Click "Longpier Live - Test 10" on the right of this page and follow the instructions.

See you there! Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , longpier, longpier live, southend, southend united

July 30, 2008

Busy time for the Blues

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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...
Longpier @ 06:47 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Luton, Manchester United, Stamford Bridge, longpier live, midfielder, oldham, ron martin, roots hall, shrimpers, shrimperzone, skypecasts, southend, southend united, squad, squad numbers, steve tilson

July 16, 2008

Foran "desperate" for Carlisle move

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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...
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Tags: , Motherwell, Scottish Premier League, Wolves, carlisle, richie foran, roots hall, shrimpers, southend, southend united, steve tilson, winger

July 12, 2008

Southend's transfer action - updated 12/7/08

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With just five weeks to go until the new season, the Blues are stepping up efforts to bring new faces in. The Roots Hall outfit have already started their pre-season warm-ups, with a 2-0 victory away to Great Wakering Rovers, a drab 0-0 draw away to Canvey Island and a comprehensive 4-0 win over Thurrock. Click to continue reading...
Longpier @ 02:00 PM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Rumours, ron martin, southend, southend united, steve tilson, transfer listed

July 11, 2008

Arsenal starlet heads out on loan

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Leicester City have signed on Arsenal defender Kerrea Gilbert for a season-long loan. The 21-year-old full-back is on his third loan after spending time at Cardiff City and Southend United. Foxes boss Nigel Pearson spoke about the addition. "He is... Click to continue reading...
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Tags: , Arsenal, Foxes, Nigel Pearson, boss, cardiff city, southend united

June 25, 2008

Camp on Dowie...Luton Unhappy re Ex-QPR Furlong

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Lee Camp - Teamtalk -Dowie Can take us up -

QPR goalkeeper Lee Camp believes manager Iain Dowie's experience can take the Hoops into the Premier League.
Camp highlighted Dowie's success at Crystal Palace where he led the Eagles into the top flight by beating West Ham in the 2004 play-off final. Click to continue reading...
QPR Report @ 08:49 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , Charlton, Crystal Palace, English Premier League, Hatters, West Ham, boss, coventry, dowie, southend united

June 24, 2008

BREAKING NEWS - Southend sign Furlong

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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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Tags: , Chelsea, Hatters, Luton, Watford, luton town, paul furlong, roots hall, southend, southend united

Snippets: Ex-QPR Striker, Paul Furlong Finds a New Club

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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...
QPR Report @ 06:48 AM EST | Blog Profile | Post Detail
Tags: , English Premier League, Hatters, Queens Park, roots hall, southend united, steve tilson
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